The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-03-01

merely seIlsH UaiuTcs tUcVe are mo
meats. when the most worldly chsrsc
'ers are compelled TO believe in the ex
isience Of disin,erested virtue; and il Is
'eIdom such beIiel reaches tie under
banding through the medium Of the
elections, without exercising 5enefi
'al and spfsening influence. Cerlain
It is. hat from thi, folly, and though
he stood alooT from rendering active
.ervice 10 The lovers, he of red no
obstacle TO Mr. B.lmonl's visits as his
lausher's sffiInced husband.
A little more Than year elapsed al
ter Mr. Belmonl's return from AmerI
ca, b fore he found himself allie 10 otf"r
a home to his beloved Anna. |, would
doubtless have required much Longer
time, had not her wishes and views
been moderate as his own. Who can
describe his happiness as he sat by tho
clear bright fire on his own hearth, his
wife by his side, fully alive to The sweet
influences Of home and domestic enjoy
r~epi, N sjth tss ell ls>'I s1terrng exerUons
he was indebted for his present position
and ~ ~~Pert>f
The young people had been married
only month, aud had that day return
ed from their wedding tour The
friends assembled 10 welcome them
were departed. The skill and good
atse of Emily, who had during their
absence arranged their little establish
menl, had been warmly commen nded
by the bride, who was by no means in
sensible TO the importance of being mis-
tress Of a house she cuold call her own.
1t was Saturday evening. The morrow
must usher them into the little world of
which henceforwsrd they should form
a part; and there are few young couples
with affection as true and strong as theirs
but regret the ttrninatiol Of the marriage
excursions. To mix in general society
luaintances, and engage in the every
lay business of life, appears, under such
circumstances, no nconsiderable sacri
flee. So thought our bride and bride
groom, who discussed their future plans,
md INDUCED in past "reminiscences on
his evening with as much seriousness
rs it they apprehe nded II was the last
they should spend alone.
And now, Ancs,' inquired George,
tell me candidly, do yol not regret ad
vising me to reject the offered loan of
my psrlner, that we might have com
menccd life with little more style?'
No, indeed, do not
But, dearest, only consider the re
marks your genleel acquaintsnces will
make on the very plain and unprelend
ing furniture, and The smalness Of the
house
Fortunately shall not hear their re
marks returned she laughing; 'and il
| did | could assure them that | have
more pleasure 10 Knowing that what "
possess is truly our own, than all the
borrowed style ia the world could afford
me-
TO say nothing Of The pleasure you,
generous heart experiences in the sacrl-
flee you made for my MOTHER added
ner husband with tenderness.
sOh, George, lei tina, SUBJECT never
more be mentioned be ween US. You
humble and morify me by such allusons
| must indeed be selfish to hesitate be
tween the comfort Of our dear parent
: and a silver leaseI vice, which after ell
would have been rather out of place
here.
Il Yet your father gave you money fol
: lhatiexpress purpose, and how can you
account 10 him for its nonsppear-
ancel'
ooh, SIS 10 that, shall preserve Q
discreet silence. l hardly expect he
will inquire into the history of my mag
, olfcent dowry.'
!. If he should will provide you with
E an answer said George. rising ano
, unlocking small closet placed in
f recess. and displaying TO the sstonishet
il gaze Of his bride handsome collection
o lot plate, consisting of tea and coffe
d quipage, silver cake basket, and can
J; dlestick.
I'd My dear George, how came you b.
Il hese expensive alicles1' she inquir
u ed.
40 Her husband placed a letter 10 he
hand, and gently drawing her 10 tn
n sofa sat by her side as she read it.
an was from the creditors OF the late Nj
e Belmont, and was dated Two month
'is lrevious TO The time of Georges ma
ID lrlaEe. LIS purpot was 10 inform hi