Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-03-27

IN vein to quiet the beating Of her heart 40 she
heard foot'tep' approaching Lovejoy de.
sired her presence Immediately. Casting an
other glance at her mirror, she tremblingly o.
bcyed the summons. Hesitating a moment on
the threshold, che advanced to welcome the
weary wanderer, once more to the home Of his
childhood.
Albert Lovejoy was one Of those persons who
carry their recommendation on their open and
manly brow. His large hazel eye bs,spss!kSss ps!Ss ?
image had not been dsbased, or mans earthly
tabernacle deseora,ed BY unholy passions.
Albert Rawson gazed on the lor being before
him IT the lovely rose bud had awakened his
youthful admiration its full blown beauty com
Ipietely captivated him. The warm kiss imprin.
ted upon her snowy brow gave il the richest
tinge possible. His sensation was evident in
the sottsnsd expression beaming from those elo.
qusnt orbs which faithfully mirrored the emo
tions Of his soul for the eye is but the tee-
graph Of the mind portraying to the observer,
by ito peculiar charac.eristics the alphabet Of our
thoughts e'er the lips can express them.
For days and weeks Joy reigned triumphant
in that little circle. Albert enlivened the long
winter evenings with the thousand and one sto-
ries OF his adventures and exploits, OH the diff
fersnt Islands he had visited the terrible gales,
and hoarsely murinuring lee shores which the
Florence had nobly weathered; the harrow CO d.
capes from shipwreck's, which drew from his
gentle auditor, heart felt tears Of gratitude, to
Him who wat ched and protected him in all his
roving', and returned him in safety to his Friends
Amid this season Of rejoicing there was one
dark cloud which cast its "shadow before" Az
bert bad determined to accompany his father on
another voyage across the Atlantic. Not how
ever, without assuring Anna that he would re-.
turn at the end OF year to demand his lovely
bride for they had plghted that love which
had been reciprocal since their childhood II
had been decided that Mrs. Lovejoy should give
un entertainment before the family should again
separate, and all were now busily preparing for
the event.
"You are ssd Anns." said Albert a. he sea
ted himself BY her on the evening preceding
the party"
Anna raised her beautiful eyes more brilliant
from recent tears. "Were your father and moth
or less sollcitou' said she, | should prefer be
ing with my mother rather than present at their
entertainment"
"You would not wish TO spoil the effect by
are to lie the presiding star, ANA wouIu 'ue 'or
" I, see its lustre dimmed by sing le cloud ;
You do not kuow how proud shall be to dis
play my lovely wild wood flower amid the
. showy exotics Of the city; more gaudy 1t is
true, but less beautiful
"You Natter me Albert, but it shall not make
, me vain"
"I know YOU are too sensible for that, but
cannot answer for myself: yet hope you vii
excuse mo for a little vanity on the occasion
! dearest"
|, 90! csr,ainly, if you will promise me not I
. make q display Of it."
81 hope to give you proof Of my discretion
y and shall only ask cheerfulnsss { my reward.
= 81 fear my anxiety for my mother will detrae
g much Of the pleasure l should otherwise expe
!. rience."
i. but YOU may be meeting trouble too far !
:. advance l an sure her last letter gave you n
= reason to believe her worse"
Il know she persists in saying that she
: much the same, yet can discern a tremor in he
., hand writing which warns me OF her iallin
y strength and the thought of losing her is mol
- than | can bear and she wept while Able
y pressed her closer to his bosom, and whisp:e
W !. words of consolation to her troubled spirits.
~ Il have one request to make said he as Al
~ !, ma became somewhat composed, promise n
~ ~ you will not Withhold your consent
VI Il should feel that was ungraeful in doii
=, so, if il was not unreasonable
'u Surely you cannot deem me selfish enoul
- to require aught that believed would not o.
u, w. to your happins"
oN 20 no, do not think that
- THEFT You promise me-
Il do
q" III your mother should no. survive until q
return would have you make my fathers hou
= your home and If it is not asking too mut
=" should never more return to my mother, y
y, 20 will nevertheless be a daughter to her; bu
"e shall come back continued hs, as he saw hi
'e' deeply his words had affected Anna. ! oh
'" ON coma back, and we will be happy; and tr
VI" there are many pleasant days in store for "
mother. You g,isve unnecssssr''y.'
ON Albert. why will you leave Us sobl
Anna Tor her emotions were TO intense Tor G.
ea- troll, and tears flowed unresirained, to rel.'
we'd the anguish of her soul. Albert strove to CT
had her agitation by assuring her he had not m
ort. the request with presentiment that either Of
lph events which he had named would happen,
in only TO relieve bis mind Of that anxiety
los. should otherwise feel. Ye. there was u
the preston upon his spirits at times for which
,uld could not account and il WAS manifestation
no this feeling which led hi 10 make the requ
,ing He knew full well Anna's unprotected sisus
pon should Oh. lose Der mother e'er they "
,s to united. He knew too, how happy his .
b. mother " ould b. TO have Anna with her TO OF
gug her lonely hours.
'One year said he, how soon it will 9
title past then shall return TO dwell ever NOR
oom Inv blis.ful presence, to live on thy ~
re smiles and 20 no more out forever One y
med Whist variety Of scenes dost thou pre'en
roth. US: who knowsth thy joy or thy sorrows
Ia Al. k-.S l.. N,n