American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-05-10

HedIt Alter years OF SOllCltutlon Ills stubpOih
son mad al length yielded-that which entFca-
tries, nay, even commands could not effect, a
mere simple stratagem had brought about
What happy results from so harmless a ruse-
nothing in the world only to martYrize the
happiness Of his son TO the cravings of the god
Plutus!
There was therefore sef-complacent smile
upon the lips Of Mr.. Newman, and quiet
dropping OF the eye-lid, as the sleigh glided to
the door of the inn; and bland Picksniff voice
cried "God bless you, my SOM" as he grasped
the hand Of Walter, already on the spot to well
come his father.
Many a sly joke too did Walter parry ere
they reached the cottage Of Mr.. Campbell, and
as Hester Lee advanced TO meet them, it SEEM
ed as if the old gentleman could scarce restrain
his glee within bounds.
"Ah, sly rogue sly rogue'' he cried, chuck
ing her under the chin, and at the same time
giving her hearty kiss,
Walter now introduced his father to the 9TH
er members of the family including the blush
ing Cara. At sight of so lovely Hebe, Mr..
Newman could not refrain from pressing his
lips CALAMITY upon her rosy cheek, promising,
what Walter evidently considered great L.
berty, with ''excuse an old man, my dear"
Refreshments were now brought in to which,
with the appetite Of traveller, Mr.. Newman
did ample justice. Leaving him thus pleasant
ly engaged, Cara taking the arm of Hester Lee,
stole quietly out of the room and retired TO her
own little chamber, where bevy of fair yOuns
girls already awaited them to assist in attiring
the charming young bride, and her scarcely less
charming bridesmaid
The beauty Of these two girls offered a strik-
ing contrast. The Undesirable sweetness Of
Hester Lees countenance, more seraphic than
earthly, her mild blue eye beaming with all the
kindly affections, added to her unfortunate de-
fermlty, awoke both sympathy and love-whiie
30 enc could look upon the sweet Joyous face
Of Cara, without a silent prayer that no dark
cloud might ever cross her path. She was
beautiful. The happiness of her innocent heart
looked forth from her laughing eyes, and play
ed amid the dimples of her rosy mouth-her
hair black as the ravens wings, was seldom re-
strained By comb or ribbon, but fell in rich
mass Of cuIls, from out which that bright young
face peeped forth as a sunbeam from cloud
Nor was beauty her sole attraction-that gem
the mind, was worthy its brilliant setting. No
wender that sweet Cara Campbell was the belle
Of the village-no wonder her many lovers
thought of pistols, ropes and daggers when they
received card for her wedding! ard yet with
cut an exception they all concluded to 90 and
be made miserable by witnessing the happiness
Of the bridegroom, with the confirmation, now
made doubly sure, that "her heart, 1t 10 as ano-
theirs"
It was evening Lights flashed and twinkled
ffom every window of the little cottage, shoot
ing forth in brilliant rays over the Yearly snow
and lighting up, as with thousand flashing
torches, the ice-gemmed branches of the noble
old oaks and sycamores. Nearer and nearer
came the cheerful clink of sleigh-bels, and the
joyous laugh from young, merry hearts might
be heard as sleigh after sleigh whirled up the
avenue. In the parlor of which co&p-d'oeE
has already beer granted the reader, were as
sen!bled all the friends and relatives for miles
arCund-grave uncles and aunts, with laugh
ing, romping cousins. Mr.. Campbell, whose
silver hairs and venerable countenance betoken
he has already reached the allotted ege of man,
with his loved companion at his side, like him
fast verging to the tomb, wait, with prayerful
hearts and serious yet pleasant coGntenance, to
bestow their youngest darling upon stranger
that darling the light to their eyes, the sun
beam in their patll-whose silvery voice ever
makes their hearts to throb with happiness, is
about to 60 from them-anOther now claims her
love and duty. All, fervent is the silent pray
er which these two parents offer up for their
swee. child! Mr.. Newman poised on the very
acme of gratified ambition, swerves gracefully
this way and that, bowling to the good people
and thanking them for their respectable presence
at the wedding of his son. But bark! that step
announces the reverend clergyman-he enters
and cordially salutss the assembled group
And now all eyes are turned to the door to
view The entrance OF those whom their good
pastor is about to unite forever.
Tho dnnr &c fhrnmn vida and land IN, hand
come Charles Aymar and Hester Lee There
is slight tinge of the rose upon the usually
pale cheek Of Hester, and her lovely eyes are
half yelled by their long curling lashes. She
is rohed IN a dress Of silver muslin, while long
veil Of the richest blond floats around her per-
son. Next, his features radiant with Joy, Wal
ter leads in the timid blushng Cara. Her dress
(the gift Of Hester) is also Of silver muslin,
through which CLEANS the pearly hue of satin.
Her bridal veil, more transparent than the gos-
samer web, is studded with silver stars and
confined TO her elegant little head by rose
formed of costly pearls But who would look
at the adornments of the fair bride, when the
eye had once rested upon her bewItchingly
beautiful facet
When he sees Hester Lee enter the room
with young Aymar, while his son leads Miss
Campbell, Mr.. Newman stares-leoks very
much puzzed-half rises from his seat, but f.
nally sits down again. The bridal group take
their places, and the holy man commences the
solemn rite. Again Mr.. Newman stares-rubs
his forehead-stares again-utters q low "Bless
my soul!"-advances a step-hesitates-
loudly-attempts to speak, butt is all ouer,
and the next moment his son and the lovely
Cara kneel for his blessing!
"Why, why-wha-t why, Walter-bless me,
''My dear father, said Walter, "to your pa
ternal embrace let me give this dear grl--your
daughter"
The brow of Mr.. Newman became black as
the cloud which precedes the thunder-the
lightning of passion flashed from his eyes, and
the thunder rolled mutteringly in his throat
1t was about to find vent, when white arm