Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-07-01
He PALLADIUM:
From. Tia Delrlcare State Journal.
GE0RG LENN

hood he gave indications OF great talent, which
in after wears shone like meteor, sending for In
tho burning words of wisdom and Of eloquencc
Ia his boyish pleasures md studies he was gen.
orally attended by lovely girl, some few years
his junior Going to the same school, md parti-
cpatiug in the same amusements, they became
carly attached 10 each other.
In one of their walks he took tho opportunity
Of informing her that in short period he would
leave his homo 10 complete his education, al a
distant College. As visible signs OF emotion
exhibited by her; but, on the contrary, seem
ing joyful and gladstone ever, he becuma
extremely vexed; for why, he could not tell HIM
self and of course, dear reader, you will not ask
the narrator.
Some few weeks subsequent he came to inform
her Of his departure tho following day. -
He said:
.sCaroline, ,o.morrow mornings sun will wit
ness my departure from the homo of child
hoods days. the halls Of learning, thero 20 OBJ
tain the knowledge which is to guide my after
lfo in search of famo and glory"
And when you die to leave your lofty namo
4 light n landmark, on tho cliffs of fame' ?"
said Caroline, with mock heroic air,-misquo.
ting Moore.
George had intended TO make n declaration of
love but he gave up the attempt in despair.
The noxt morning she accompanied him to the
stage, and ns he getting in, whispered, GOOD
byo, George, be good boy: if get married be-
foro your return, I'll send you the news in the
sIlerald Of Freedom'-" without waiting for
more. he hurried in the stage, and threw himself
sukily on his seat, not however, without herring
the merry laugh Of his lovely tormcntor as the
stnge drove oil.
Whom he had got over his sulks, he took OBJ
scrvaion Of tho passengers four, oil told, inclu-
ding himself Ono was fat old man, with white
WHISPERS, hair 10 correspond md hat ditto, lean
ing upon n cane; the others wero uPPaie"ty,
widow and her daughter, neither of whom III the
eyes Of our hero, wero particularly handsome; so,
no first looked out Of the window, but not beng
fond Of such landscapes as presented themselves
10 his eyes he fell INTO u reverle, fell asleep, aud
feIl--no the arms Of the widow. The old man
cauoht hold Of Georges collar IN great rage,
snpposinr that he had intended TO kiss his wife
O. as tho sswidow" proved to be and II was n long
white before tho Old gentleman was PacIhed-
Nothing else of particular Importance occurred TO
George until he reached tho College.
His collegiate studies passed as well rs could
be expected; and at the vacations no Joytuliy re-
turned home, always Selling as many oppoftuni
ties n possible to be in the company OF his love-
" CaroIlne.-Blt Whenever he attempted to tell
his love, sho stopped him shor, with a merry
laugh, or Light hearted observation, so as 10 al
WAYS render his attempt futile.
Time passed; his collegiate and professional
studies were Completed (he had studied law with
ono of the most eminent members OF the Penn
sylyania barr and he had gone to seek tamo and
fortune IN one of tho Western States; but stu
lovely image accompanied him IN all his wander
inps: need | say it the lady OF his boyish
love! That image, which neither iIme nor DIS
lance had banished from his heart! But could he
claim her love in return for his own? She had
ever been that ligh, hearted, Joyous creature OF
his YOUTH that always forbade his declarations Of
constant and unchanging love, which were ready
for confession many time and Oft; she never
showed bv sign, or word, or token, that she pre-
ierred him above any male OF her acquaintance,
save hy always yesigAjng the company OF anoih-
er for his own; bat this could be accounted
far in at home
few and far between, staying but short periods IN
his visits, 50 that 1t seemed but courtesy TO ut
tend him whenever he was at his early home.
Ia tho meanwhile he had arisen to fame and
cmnence in his profession, had been to the Le-
g'.lature OF tho State IN which he resided and at
tins period was n candidate for Congress. Whilst
he canvassipg the voters of his district, he
received n letter from an old acquaintance at
home; and wo shall take the liberty of giving
one extract: "-by the-bye your old fiame
Caroline Dewitt, is going to get married 10 Du-
bois the rich old Frenchman. hear II is q match
between him and Carry's father, who has lost q
great deal lately by unfortunate specuatons."
The news came like a ,huuder-holt to the ears
OF George: driven almost wild with coniending
emotions, he paced the floor of his apartment like
mailman, while thoughts chased one another
through his blighted heart, quick the lightning'
fash
lie became cool and collected, and marked his
future course without eign of agitation. II
was almost certain his election would BIO lost, II
he departed from his district at this critical peri
cd; but he gave nc heed to this there was one
absorbing thought swallowing up all Others and
filing his entire soul: how could he save hi:
Carones Hastily collecting together some Of
his wearing apparel and money, he star ted for the
east the next day after receiving the letter, moi
gave himself rest until he stood within his faith
Ssr's house.
AS it was too late in the evening to hi
hearts desire, he resolved to procure inter
view with her the subsequent morning, as he hat
been informed tina, Caroline and Dubois were &c
ne martied IN two days; and no time TO be
i0s' II ne INTENDED to save from bitter fate. the