The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-01-11


cilArrEE iti.
"Rug Joyous chords ringout npdul
4 -winer still, and wilder strain
They are here--thr fair face and cnrcle.s heart
Aud starr .hsll Nanc es. tl,a mrthhil part.
The elegant mansion Of Judge Lo Sarc,
situated ON an elevation which commanded
an extensive view OF the picturesque valley
brWyoniing was never so brilliantly lighted
the ample grounds with their choicest shrubs
and rare oNoics never appeared so charming
as when by the numerous lamps which adorn-
ed them, they were 50 beautifully contrasted
with the starry vault and ccruloan canopy
that was spread out in all is pagnGccncc
above them.
Groups Of ladies' and gentlemen were pass
ing and rcpassing in the various walks and
avenues, amusing themselves by now cul!ing
vcrbcna,now rose, then uniting in eNtoll-
ing the gay partcrrc, rcdolcnt of fragrance,
and again directing the attention of another
cotcric to the drawing room where was the
graceful cotillion, and fairy forms ready to
wing their way uhroushthe may dance.
Who is that young lady leading OIL the first
set, exclaimed several voices simultaneously,
from the Rrbors, the fountains and the veran-
dahs is she not lovely, is she not divine, a
perfect Ncnusy
oh, said one Young lady, that is the belle
Of New York, have you not seen herr she Is
called Tho Flower of Manhattan"
No indeed, replied anothcr--shc is the
most beautiful creature ever bchrld-whcrc
has she kept herself. aud what is her name
Sic IS the Daughter OF Gen. G. who is sta
toned opposite New York, said another.
Ladies', said Mr. Bloomfield advancing with
an air Of affected dignity aud who was, what
mign, be termed, an exquisite, permit your
ivory numbic 51TvTut 10 rrrTurru wtTu rtrur Sur=
aph is--she is decidedly the Queen Of Beau
ty-the embodiment of perfection. q
DO you rerliy think SO, responded Miss
Prim Ga lady OF no particular agr) she has a
very preHy face certainly and much sinplci-
i ty OF manner, but do you indeed discover
much intelligence in the expression OF her
countonancc, Mr. BIoomfcld2
Oh, as to that, replied Mr. Bloomfield, am
too great an admircr of ladies to dccide-shc
is certainly uncommonly beautiful and grace
is in every step'-witchcry in her eye and,
what is the quotation Miss PrimS
| Nonsense, said Miss Prim--you are real
Fly poctical-thosc sublime sentiments will
only apply TO dame Eve, "IIfaren in her eye
In every gesture, dignity and love"
Hut Mr. Bfoorlticfd uyuu think sire hus a
classical face Z Purely Grecian, Sappho
exclaimed Mr. Is. with enthusiasm. Indeed
! said Miss frin, there is great regularity of
features and symmetry OF iorm,--but so little
leNprcssion--I presume she is not Jds 6leu,
said MIR Bloomfield, she exhibits too much
gentlcness to be ambitious of that honorary
title. .
Mr. Bloomfield said Miss Prim, quite affect
edly and slightly coioring, you arc rather
sarcastic in your remarks ON literary ladies'
| hope you do not deal in personalities. { rails
ing her eyes and looking very sentimentally.)
By no means, Miss Prm, intelligence adds
a lustre to every other graco--but there
comes my old friend Harry Willard from
Havana-IIarry, how are you my good fell
low?
Oh, WELL very well,-you look in excel
lent health, Mr. Bloomfield? Never was
better-that sea-voyage has been remarkably
beneficial, Harry.
Are you acquainted with Lieut.. NJ? (said
Harry in low voice.
No, replied Mr. Bloomfield, have not that
pleasure. Mr. Bloomfield, allow mo to intro
duce you to my friend, Lieut. M-recently from
Z aris.
Your most obedient servant, ,sir,-you have
been but short time in America LieutM.2
have not, sir--I intend to diviGotiiy Hrne,
however, between America and Europe, for
the future, said Lieut. NJ
How do you like our wild country, sir, and
our secluded valley?
anu highly delighted with it, sir, and this
is certainly one of the most romantic spots on
the globe & it is rendered still more interest
ing by the thrilling scenes enacted here dur
ing the horrible Indian massacre OTIS. ,
but Lieut., ta''-are an English officer. I
conclude how comes it that you can divcst
yourself Of prejudice so far, as to porecire