Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1851-04-22


together, and they all obeyed its summons
for Who among the aged, middle-aged o.
the young, did not wish TO witness the mar
rage ceremonies of their lsvorite Ellen Law
ton! Ere the tolng OF the bell had ceased
the grey haired man was leaning on the fin.
ger worn ball Of his staff. 10 the corner oI
his autiquated pew, the hale healthy farmer
came next, and then the seat was filled with
sosy-cheeked boys and girls, ill the dignifed
matIon brought up the rear at the honorable
head. The church became quiet, eager eyes
were fastened upon the door, Presently a
tall form entered, that of a handsome man.
apparently about thiry years of age. on
whose arm was leaning, in sweet childlke
smiling trust, the young and loved Ellen Law
ton, whose rose e.cheek delicately shaded the
pale face, and who looked more beautiful
IN her angel loveiness than ever before. even
TO the eyes Of the humble villagers, TO whom
she ever was but "thing of beauty and
Joy ior ever" IL thus she looked TO famil.
ian eyes, how transcendentIy heautftd must
she have appeared 10 him, who this hour was
to make her his own chosen bride, the wife
OF ms bosom, the pride, the priceless Jewel
( oi his heart. They stood before the altar; he
/ cast his dark eye upon her--she raised hers,
beaming In their blue depth, all full of love
and tenderness, and as they met his, the Or
/ ange blossoms trembed slightly in her an.
Ourn Iresses, and the rosetint deepened on
her cheek. The voice Of the man of God
was heard, and soon Frederic Gorlon had
promised TO love, cherish, and protect and
Ellen LawtOn 10 love, honor, and obey'-
As II ever IS. so it was there, aD interesting
occasion--one that might well cause the eve
to tli with tears, the heart 20 hope, fearfuly
but earnestly hope, that that young girls
dreams may not too soon fade, that in him to
whom she has given her heart she may ever
IND a firm friend ready counsellor, a kind
ana lofbeafIng spirit, sympathising interest
IN all her thoughts and emotions. On this
occasion many criticisiog gances were thrown
upon the handsome stranger, and many whis-
pers were circulated.
i fear said one of the deacons good la.
hies' that he is too proud and self-willed for
our gentle Ellen, and she took off her spec
tacIes, which she wiped with her silk hand
kerchIei, as II she thought they were wear
ied oi long scrutiny as her own very eyes.
Is there truth ia the good lady's suspicion!
Look at Frederic Gouon, as he stands there |
~ his stateliDess, towering above his bride. |
hNe the oak Of the forest above the flower at |
lis foot. His eye is very dark and very pier
c'ag, but bow full Of tenderness as he casts
1rnn Ellen's up turned face! His brow is
70 'nd pale, and stern. bat partislly GOV.
'rsd wilh long dark hair, with which lady's
h7eer had never ,oyed, His cheek was as #
eaiseHed from marble, so perfect had The
tand ci ns.uye formed A. HIS mouth--ap-
o'her space o. Ellen's unpenetrating discern
~ '' ln' ave been reminded of Shakes
ycar.'s
20 vha, deal Of scorn looks beautiful
IN %" contempt ana anger ofhs lip.
here was about in that compression an
Indicating oi fltmness. which while 10 COM
ha is respect, as often wins love.
a perfect contrast ~ him, u8s lho irv
.hi"g b. hls side; gentle as the floating breeze
9 ,enl g irG,rlng as rua-haarted woman
'vef 's a'aiy. miable and be7outul she
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u av' clances upward 20 Fra .e.t 1-,lon, q
nd nnpressIvely said b.
Love as ve have loved he treasure God b
"a ~iers to nee, 81
Toe widowed mother Of Ellen gazed upon cl
le scene with miogled emotions. Ellen h
rs har eldest child, and had been her pride. 81
er JOY 'ud delIgni, since tue death Of her Dc
nsh"nd many years before. She was civ sv
! her 10 a stranger, whose reputation as
ian OF talent, Of worth, AMI honorable posi- "a
on IN he world was uuquesnonea; but Of
'quirlng knowledge. IL WAS all uncertain. cd
u stern, business man Of The world. sho'd
'pply the tenderness and devoted love of m
nd mother, to her whose wish had been di
thefto scarcely ever disregaded. Yet il
light be-she could only hone, and her
ust was in Him who doeth all things we'll at
+ or the two previous years Ellen had been yo
Female Boarding School in neighbo,- Al
E State, on the anniversaries of which she III
I'd taken an active part in the examinatory tle
the Board, was so much pleased with her ci
at he made olthe teachers minute inqui. m
IS ia regard TO her character, which were br
swered entlrely salIslactoriy-for Ellen W.
ID been general favorite at school, az in OF
y own village. Afierward he called on ce
y frequently, and on her fnal return home
Iederic Gouon, who had ever been so con- del
ent in his eternal Of bachclorship, accom- del
MED her, and sought her from her mother W.
his bride Seldom does one so gifted
elk favor Of lady in vao; and Ellen baw,on thi
Iheuo unsought end unwon, yielded up in at
ent worship, her whole heart, that had in. fe,
lunIary bowed itself in his presence, and Pre-
came as child in reverence. foi
But Frederic Gorou had lived nearly thir- wa
five years Of his lie among men. His Go
'ther had died IN his infancy, his father soon sin
er, and he, as only child, had been educa. tina
IN the family Of an old bachelor uncle.- the
le influence of woman had never been ex- siti