American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-05-19

OF the pardon, exceeds my powers of descrip-
toh. None wore happier countenance than
Henry Edwards; Inc had been a great favorite
with all, end ever after proved valuable SOL
der; indeed General C once remarked,
that there was not better officer in his regi-
ment than Sergeant Edwards
1t was now nearly SIX years since the occur
renee Of these events, and my health had be-
come impaired by long service in climate un-
suited 10 my constitution. ! obtained "eave
OF absence" and went to Boston to reside for
two or three months. Daring my stay IN that
city, ! made dllgent inquiries after Edwards,
whose enlistment had long expired and who,
as understood from General c., resided
in Charlcstown, but for long time could learn
nothing about him.
At length, as was strolIipg about the city
one day, accompanied by friend, stepped
into shop to make some triling purchases;
and soon after entering, observed very gen
temanly man, whose countenance seemed ia
mllar 10 me; but my eye rested on him only
for a moment as my attention was called 10
other objects
Presently my friend exclaimed "Why what
the deuce does the fellow want! he looks as if
he was going 10 jump through one or the other
of US"
was ready to deliver a homly against I'M
pudent persons in general, and him in pafticu-
lar, when he surprised me with eyes it is-no
but C is" and before | could utter Il word
he had grasped my hand and given it such
squeeze as brought the tears into my eyes
"Wcll, well, this may be excessively agree
able to you, but it is not 50 to me-"
''ls this Lieutenant --?'
ayes; but who are you, sir?''
"You don't know me? Well, that's the best
thing I've heard for month"; My name, sir.
is Henry Edwards. Why have been looking
for you these three weeks, having by accident
learned that you were expected to visit this ci-
ty. Now, lieutenant, your friend must excuse
you, and you must accompany me to my house
Immediately. My dear Ellen has long since
learned to esteem Lieutenant -- as one of
natures noblemen, whom she cannot entertain
too cautiously, for whose friendship to her
husband she can never be sufficiently grateful"
| must acknowledge that was extremely
delighted to meet Mr. Edwards, and without a
moments hesitation proceeded with him to his
house.
The reception given me by his beautiful and
accomplished lady was such as one might ex-
pect an elegant and refined woman would be-
stow on valued friend
During my soiourn in Boston, was ever
welcome guest in the family of Mr. Edwards.
lnheriting large estate from his father, who
deceased some two years ago, he lived in
style of easy independence, surrounded by
every comfort, and many of the luxuries of
life; and it was with heartfelt regret, that on
the expiration of my leave of absence, was
obliged to leave his hospitable mansion and re-
Join my regiment in the regions of the far wild
west.-Rccottections Of u S. .frmy.
A Good Wife exhibits her love for her hus-
band by trying to promote his welfare, and by
administering to his comfort.
Poor Wife "dearsr and "my loves" her
husband, and wouldn't sew button on his coat
to keep him from freezing.
A Sensible Wife looks for her enoyments at
home-a silly one abroad.
a Wise Girl would win lover by practising
those virtues which secure admiration when
personal charms have failed.
A Simple Girl endeavors to recommend her
self by the exhibition of frivolous accomplish
nents and mawkish sentiment, which are as
shallow as her mind.
Good Girl always respects herself, and
therefore always possesses the respect Others.
"Boyn'
ayes, Massa."
"Stabulate my steed."
"Massa."
"Denote to him an adequate quantity of ND
.rlcious ahment and will award to you Pc
;uniary compensation"
''De lor! Here ole Missy, here's Dutch
nan talkin' TO youl"
NAVY ORDERS. May l5,-Lieut T. A. Nj
Craven, furlough one year.
Passed Mid. A. ID. Harrell. leave extended
hree months.
Professor t. Fl. Perry, detached from duty
with coast survey, and waiting or
lers
luty at Pttsburg, Pennsylvania, and furlough
i'll 9Th December next.
May l6.-Captain Andrew Fitzhugh, to the
command of the steamer Mississippi
Commander Henry A. Adams, to the Mis- |
,lsssipp
Lieut.. VIM. Smith, to the Mississippi.
Lieut.. Jno. c. Carter, detached from the re-
eiving ship at New York, and ordered to the |
Mississippi.
Lieutenant VIM A. Parker, ordered to the
Mississippi
Passed Midshipman Jos. ~ Barney, detach-
~ nom tle lCCClNIi'e fCocSl 1T L HIlduGlpUld,
md ordered to the Mississippi as acting Master !
Purser Lewis Warrington, ordered to the
Mississippi.
Passed Midshipman Henry Rogers, ordered
o the Mississippi.
Boatswain Joshua Bryant, ordered to the
Mississippi.
Gunner John Martin, detached from the N |
York yard, and ordered to the Mississippi.
Carpenter Joseph Cox, detached from Ports
mouth yard, and ordered to the Mississippi
Sailmaker Thomas J, Boyce, ordered to the |
Mississippi.
Purser Thomas Breese, to the Boston station
is inspector of provisions, SIC.
OuTRAGEs AT NAUvoo. A man named
hyde, who recently visited Nauvoo on bust
ness, had his buggy and harness cut to pieces
~ the Mormons, and himself bcdaubed with |