Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-02-16
From the Raleigh Register
KATE GRAHAM,
A Tale of Love and Politics.


par, of North Carolina; in that portion of
the year, when the chemistry eff lends 10 the noun
tain fage its veFegs,ed hues. which, though eeaaia 10
look upon, remind that the leaves and flowers
the Only things that wther and die The rest with
pleasure. rather with interest, upon these but
the melancholy conviction comes TO the hea that such IS
death
To high wrough; and intellectual mind. these
are especIay dear, ana they oe 10 ALL no matter ~ha
theis station in fe ample field for reflection Here
father point the sturdy oaks-such sons!
strong health and YOUTH and woodbnes which
entwned themselves around them. tho type of my
daughters Affection Here tho lover and the maid
mud the evergreen winch has w'hsood the storms ana The
changes Of but to her nature she presents tho
congenia color which the most loves
Her language fidelity and her lesson tho young be
each other and let thy affections be interchangeable
my gab, and the storms of life viii pass thee while thy
breasts shall rejoice i'll beaiitade."
The weeping willow too, speaks Comfort 10 the widowed
RI, placed her childs grave, collects
the of Heaven aud pnScs them over the green sod
tha, all she held dear earth. 1t says to the so
lated heart'ks the rod tina, is held shee and live
with the that The Deity permitted the easketo
wther EARTH no has taken the gem to its home FLASHING
rest'
Mountain scenery always mpresses with the belief
holding with being, who tuned
breathe responsive the vibrations of his heart
A large drops of rain awoke me from my Teserie:
Come, Cato said l. must press on, or we shall get wei
Jacket musings Cato Gnc horse, and thar
could enjoy ra repast OF the mind or ne seemed
good and judgment. for frequently he would
slacken his pace into walk, IN passing some beautiful
shruo IN order 10 give ie an opportunity 10 examine 1t
Whether because had stopped him often for tha
purpose and he had learned aste know rot; proba
bly, i, was So
Cato ca his eyes Clouds which threatened
n water, and dashed oft rapid We
had travelled about miles, when came IN sight of
old log cabin which had peen deserted by the owne ap
parently, several years.
The had commenced falling rapidly and ia
largo drops. which indicate accompanying of wind
We halted the cabin and found il cnan,ed by fellow
who had his inside. "Come
your in said he, there's plenty of
ALL and you will keep your horse and saddle dry" led
Cato in who commenced bit"g acquaintance with tho
other horse imme diaely. After tying them npart, he
Marked there there to introduce him. no
would introduce himself am known IN this part of tho
country Col. Macton and atmy residence which is n
mes hence, invite spend the night and longer
if choose, and, iii reurn you VIII please give
and place of residencc'''
At present, sir' said l, 81 citizen Of tho world:
hail, however, from Old Pennsylvania"
sWell, friend hope you viii nor think me impudent-
but should exceedingly know politics; but
promise in the an,me, whatever they are, shall
no difference with your reception at my house."
.'My name is Alorton and am a Nag from prineple''
.Good,, said he givo your hand, fgh, same
too; and doubly happy to find you the right
sider
After few moments of conversation different topcs
proposed lighting fire. and abou, collecting wood
All tho While tho storm had ragged with violence, tho
and blew in ftfil which tre atoned
The Colonel had struck light, succeeded in light
ing fire the cheerful blaze, and the dearness
evening impressed US with brothefy convivial feeling.
.Como ap,ain, y, said he stake upon this Ior
and let us Of conab ii is duh and deny
enough bu; s the rain ceases, think
you comfortable quarters than this old cabin My
every thing in readiness, for warm supper
and shall be introduced TO one OF the most able
and the time of tho best Wings that
met with 1t is somewhat with m
politician, thoroughly understands the Piles
Government; bur ATE, is of the Graham stock and
connected with distinguished gentleman Of that name,
who will probably next Goueror. The whole
- ar. roa4 Ubirs and 40 s,eadfas is Kate tina, wos
soon expect violate her Weld
point ha, she be the true principles
pa Of Government
vour wife. views consonant with your own,'
Yes,' said sand not the best Of the joke:
Democrat before married. saw Kate and loved
1er. ell poposea IN QUO 70 what
,aIa heyl noks
scarcely imagine feelings as much expected
have deeded refusal. expec, her night:
told candidy that she could not accept tho
wished confer upon her, under existing cir
You know.' said she, ''that family
al. Whies: believe be noble and high-minded
their nature, and in actions too. oher. Now,
the whisperings of heart may be, duty
my family and my Judgment tells tina, should
Bring husband into that family, whose political
are no, in with theirs" Now. Morton, this
sturnper. What ID TO DO. die not know. There
thing that had to do change her politics
nv own; and will acknowledge the fact, that felt
inadequate the task TIE fact was this; never had
paid much politics The popular eide
had chosen. without giving thought to the proprey
believed mat the mass were Democrats.
sounds swee, that many ,eorty find
heir ranks without appealing their
gnenr. Well, proposed 70 discuss the subject
Kate and this Understandings that tho was
should yield point A set,
had studied hard. and prepared present
the strongest Arguments thought buzz they fell 10 tho
grousd before her superior MIND
When entered the house, Kate the door: said
she 'sCooneI. meet in fiendtp and whatever be
result Of this norei nleting hope we shall .ii
Kate Of the object of my visit ~ suppose.
said shs sncs YOU thrown the glove, must
up, although it exceedingly FRIENDS should never
discuss politics. Nov take your premises, said sine laugh
irg ana Give me the privilege OF refi.ing'
tell yoa Morton never shall forget that day. In tho
frs place said opposed the Tariff, United
Sat, Bank, all other Banks, and internal iaproue
,aets also of Free Trade, univer.ai saf-
fraze and friend 70 the poor man Oh, yes said she,
.yoa precisely where expected to find you II you
candidate for ofee, Colonel. should tn ink
word dsn1aogne was very proper one, in vocabulary
But 20 on' r siy, tben see why of tho
should taxed support the Northern Manuae,u
er; bay goods of England cheaper Of ths
North. WAY sell directly there and kaks her
ma nufacu.ed articles in exchange"
Said she, "Cocnei you have taken look onJ upon
side of the picture; ,rue thai taxed airport
the manufacturers sa, how We purchase their manufac