Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-03
AN ANECDOTE.

| n lew years dHO, Wtut W ttSluc III
town of c, in the county of Essex,
and having one day occasion to seek shelter
| from shower, chance conducted me TO the
shop of baker, where l was courteously
received, and entertained with various odds
and ends of gossip respecting the neighbour
hood. There was, however, one subject up
permost in the mind Of the baker, and that
was an incident connected with his family.
which he seemed DESTROYS of cxpaliating
upon; and giving him due encouragement
he related the following particulars
He had five daughters, all grown up, and
whom he had educated to the best of his
limited means and opportunities. The eld-
est was married and settled in London, and
the youngest followed the profession of
mantau maker in her native town. Sarah,
the second daughter, and heroine of the
family went TO pay visit to her married
sister in the metropolis, and during her stay,
she occasionally employed a leisure hour in
examining the attractive objects displayed
in the shop windows Of some Of the prnci-
pal streets. 1t happened on one of these
occasions, that she unconsciously arrested
the notice of a gentleman who was passing
at the moment, and who, being struck by
her appearance, and yielding to the impulse
of first Impressions resolved to watch her
movements. She continued her ramble,
aud while she walked on, the gentleman
never lost sight Of her for moment After
| following her for considerable time, he
saw her pass down narrow street, and en-
ter the shop of green grocer Here he
waited patiently in the expectation that she
would again make her appearance; but be-
ing disappointed in this, he entered, and
found it was the place of her residence.
By little address, he obtained an inter-
view with her, when a conversation ensued,
which terminated favorably. He called on
the morrow, renewed the acquaintance, and.
on the third day, induced her to walk out
with him. Whilst in company, he candidly
told her that his mind had been remarkably
impressed on first seeing her, and that il
was his wish and design TO make her his
wife, if she would permit him that happiness.
He next stated that he was a colonel in the
Russian service; and that he was born in
England, and had come over to see his ma
tive country and friends that he was about
TO return to Poland to Join his regiment -
IT, however, she gave consent, there would
be but one obstruction TO their union, which
was, that the martial law Of Russia required
that every officer, previous TO marrying,
should first obtain the permission Of the en-
peror. This he promised to procure, pro-
vded that, upon considering his proposition,
her decision should be favorable to his hopes
In that case it would be necessary for her
to come over TO him to Poland, 10 complete
their nuptials.
As may naturally be supposed, the poor
girl was astonished and overpowered at this
unexpected announcement. She knew no:
what to think of il and after considering il
for some time, as the difficulties of the case
and the perplexities Of her mind increased
she wrote to her father soliciting his counsel
and guidance This step coming TO the
knowledge of the colonel, he accompanied
; it with most gentlcmanIy and courteous
letter, expressive of his honor and affection
The father was puzzled. He looked with
suspicion upon the colonel's designs; felt
, anxious for his daughters safety; and was
, averse to the measure. The poor man at
/ length consulted friend, who viewed the
case more favorably, and approved of the
match. Still the father hesitated, and left
it to his daughter TO act as she pleased
, Meantime the colonel departed for Poland
but without obtaining the girls positive con.
sent.
, Some months after, he wrote once more
t to the father, stating TO the old man hi.
h anxiety for his daughters arrival "For
: did you know, SIR" said he, "my feelings,
am sure you would send her upon the wings
r of the wind" The girl consented.
c third letter came, informing her that a Ger
S tain vessel then lying in the London dock.
; was about TO proceed to Dantzic, and tina
i he, the colonel, had made every arrangement
with the captain for her voyage, during
which the most minute and delicate attention
/ would be paid to her comfort and that, OF
u !, her arrival in port, she was TO proceed forth
with TO the house of his friend the Englisl
consul, where she would be received as ont
e of the family, and have to remain until h
n could despatch confidential person to con
. duct her to his own residence. He furthe
], directed her 10 apply TO friend Of his il
n London, who, he said, would attend her t.
e inspect the vessel. She did so; and tn,
h gentleman came next morning in his car
y. riage, and conducted her to the docks =
Is Here the poor girl was anxious to know o
lne captain WHAT was W peConc Vi neT
should things not turn out as she expected
Fl "You shall, in that event, remain under m
protection" said the captain, "and vii
bring you safe back to your friends"
= Matters being thus settled, during the fe,
d remaining days of the ships continuing i
Sc port, the gentleman who had escorted he
came and took her out once or twice, 70
u. an airing with his lady, and encouraged he
to to cheer up for the voyage. But here an
ne other difficulty sprung up, the want of sut'
= bic clothes which was obviated by irien