Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-28

That night Louisa repaired to her room al
an early hour, bat not to sleep EXlnguishing
her lamps she seated herself u. the easement
with the appearance Of one deeply engaged in
the study of astronomy. Yet her eyes did not
soar heavenward vnly at intervals, to see how
far the bright full moon had advanced on her
nights journey--as it she was measuring time
by its progress. Presently her eye caught a
figure advancing towards the house. and disap-
pear beneath little arbor of vines. Louis sa
waited but few moments TO assure hersel.
that all was quiet about the house. when she
nuiselessy glidel out, and in a moment had
gained the arbor where she had seen the well
known form of Henry Wilson disappear.
"You have not dissppolnte! me-" said Hem
ry, as h, took Louisa gently by the hand "bui
let us seek a safer retreat than this, for | have
much to say"
! Drawing her arm within his own, he led her
across the lawn. The moon was floating high
above, and threw soft and bewi,ching smile
upon the green and dewy earth and seemed by
her clear and holy radiance to invite the OPP
pressed hearts TO unburthen their weary load o!
cares, and confide them all to her sacred keep.
ing. Louisa felt this winning influence eXerted
over her, as she wandered along unconscious
whittier her steps were leading.
! On the opposite bark Of the little stream he
fore mentioned, lay a beautiful garden into
which rare and elegant flowers and shrubcry
had been gathered. From the north had been
brought the softly siehing pines, and the silver
frs from the south, the most exquisite plants
with the ever blooming and bearing orange
all taseully arranged in their proper order
The most delicate flowers forming borders q
the pleasant walks which led through the large
garden in every direction. From tho little
mounds scattered here and there, rose the lilac
the snowfall, and Towering lotus. Roses c
every variety and hue from the Gamask to the
spotlees white, seemed To vie with each othe,
in beauty and fragrance. A pleasure garden q
such rare lovtliness near city could not iai
to draw thousands o! visiters from the crowded
streets, and heated pavements. TO revel amid it,
: luxurcs, aud refresh themselves on the deli
cicus ice cream, and strawberries, which awai
ted them. Long after the period of which
mrite, il continued to be the resort of the plea.
ure loving community of all classes, until cir
= cumstances transpired, which ! shall name, 4
destroy its popularity.
! But it is not among .he flower bordered walk
/, which shall introduce you ; bnt into delight
. fuI grove Of pines and cedars, which skirt tn
:, little creek nt the eastern extremity Of the gar
, den. To THIS sylvan retreat Henry had |e
: hi. comparion. Behold them now seated o
one of the rude benches which had been place
. there for the accommodation of visitsrs. Louisa
. eyes rested upon the ground. while Those q
;, her companion gazed upon her lovely features
" Al length Henry broke the silence which wa
v becoming painful, by iquring, why his compar
y ion appeared so ,houghtful9
!, "Perhaps he who appointed this private NEE
i ing can guess said Louisa, casting a scrutin
: izing look upon him, in order to read his ow
thoughts.
- ~ "You have been forbidden to sec ne, hav
ID you not"
e IL have"
II ~ expected as much, and thai was why al
d pointed this meeting. l saw 30 plainly that IN