Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-08-02
rHE FLowER-oIRL or wYoMrNa.

JONATHAN SrUnsEs. Esq Of New York. s the proprietor
Of what have always considered picture surprising
beauty and excellence. II painted by the distinguished
IHsHAx and 10 the portrait Of Flowsr-C who seems to
bs standing the threshold Of village msnsion holding
n her right hand small eshen pot containing plant
while from her left is hanging basket full to overflow
ing Of American flowers Through the opsn door haves
glimpse Of the country, from which gather the idea that
summer in it, prime The bewitchng makes her
sppeaance dressed in but simple drabcoored gswn,
and wearing upon her head black hood,
scous Of the fact that the sunlight Of her and
the beauty and fragrance Of her flowers would monopoizs al
the attention Of those whom she might meet But she has
substantial reason for thus making her she has
evidently spent goody portion Of the morning among the
and sweeber bushes Of her fathers ssden and she
would spoil the muslin dress which lately received
birthday present from her kind mother And besides just
the beautiful has sold basket Of dow
er is her intention to enjoy mbe the hills after
lot Of wild flowers for her particular benefit.
When frst fred gaze upon this hower-queen,
were Immediately reminded Of the following passage By
WoRDswoRrH, which, with the single exception Of the
"dusky hair" Is perfect description:
g She was phantom Of delight
When first she cleaned upon my sight
lovely spparition, sent
To be moments ornament
Her eyes a. stars Of twilight fair;
Like twlight's too her dusky hair
@ But all things else about her drawn
From May-time and the cheerful dawn;
A dancing shape, an image gay,
To haunt to startle, and waylay."
But the irresistible charmer has made pause, and
without utterng word is commanding to purchase the
flowers The language Of those mild blue eyes, opening upon
with sloOk made all accord the marvellous
beauty Of her brow her Asxsn hair and rosee lips wore
enough transform stole into worshpper Of
He who would bargain with this fair merchant must speak
quickly, for she will not brook admiDg gaze but mo-
ment longer she impatient be away under the open
sky, where she may sing loud clear song with the lark that
will be her only companion over the fields.
Connected with this picture Of the Fower-G Is the fol-
lowing romantic but really authentic story Many years ago
gentleman from England travelling at his leisure, in
the coaches Of the United States mail down tho charming
valley Of Wyoming, and certain occasion chanced to
tay for short time in the village Of thsE It mid
summer and while enjoying his asrdnnsr cigar on the
Porco Of the tavern, young girl suddenly made her appear
ance Off ring for SALE ia the innocence and modesy Of her
heart basket Of fresh flowers. He purchased handsome
bouquet and when the coach ready continued his jour-
ney Weeks passed on, but wherever he wandered he
continually haunted by the surprising oveness Of the
known Aowergia Of Wyoming, and be found himself
sopnrner In the village inn. He had by this
time become deeply interested in the stranger girl that be
made many inquiries about her condition. and found that she
the only daughter but highly PARENTS
With these parents he finally became acquainted and in pro-
Of time obtained permission place the daughter
of the principal female semnas Of the country While she
storing her mind with knowledge her benefactor
living in England Time passed he returned to Wyon
ing. found the rustic flower girl accomplished lady, offered
her his hand in marriage accepted and married, and,
after settling property his American parents. crossed the
Atlantic with his bride and settled ia Of the pleasant
wales Of England where he lives in the enjoyment of
every thing which wealth and education afford. The
picture ID question is actual portrait and taken from
sketch which the artist painted the very day the English
stranger purchased bouquet Of the flower girl in Wyoming