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

Good actions crown Themselves with lasting hays
Who deserves we'll needs not nnoihcr's praise"
!, Lieutenant NJ, was descended from dis
tinguishcd family in England, had been en-
gagged in the service of his country since All
early age, but being disian,ly connected with
several English families, that had adopted
America as their country, his feelings were
not hostile, but on the contrary, he felt au
increasing interest in our then oppressed aud
yattaut people, And what added deeper
interest than all other things and Objects
could do, was the fact hc had found in this
Wilderness, the lady Of his chocc-no sooner
did hc see Geraldine c., than he was con-
sliatis iLat .ha ale-.-A l,,l.l l.i.,, ha44,a,
She was all Ids fancy had ever pictured-the
pcrsoni6cation ofall Lovpliness and excellence
ouc idea uiunC seemed TO possess his soul
and reign triumphant thcrc--it was Coral
dine Possessed of noble and pleasing ex-
terror, mind endowed by natlTc with rare
qualities, to which study aud refined society
had given high polish, Lieut.. NJ, rose Goe.
spicuously above those with whom hc ASSOCIATE
ed.
liability and genuine candor of soul il was not
surprising that he attracted the attention of
Geraldine and succeeded in gaining her deep
est regard. But he course of true lore nerer
did run sm60rh; and tl'etseA- tia acquaintance
commenced and progressed under favorable
auspices, vet, (as is too often the case whcn
Gen. G.. saw that matters assumed scrious
aspect he began To reflect, Deliberate and II
nally refused to yield his assent to the PR
posed union.
Geraldine, said her father one day, do not
iisttsi tt any proposals OF marriage yet, from
any one-yOu are Too young my daughter
your prospects are too brilliant---you can be
"Quoon OF hearts study welt the character
of your admrcrs---be not dazzIed by "a gold
en- epaulcttc, a rine figure and bland eNtc-
rior-there is much deception in the world,
child. You are happy no'e,--a fathers pride
and mothers joy--if my sons fail to smooth
my declining years, hope my amiable and
lovely daughters will brighten my pathway
20 the tomb.
Father, replied Geraldine, her eyes filing
with tears, your wishes shall ever be my law
- hhNN' hVai id'htli Hu lIcullSctlOn loT any
one save Lieut. NJ, if you are opposed TO u
union with him, will give him no further
encouragement
The old gentleman remained silent for somo
moments, and then hesitatingly remarked, he
is certainly n fine and noble fellow, but he is
an enemy to our country, Geraldine and must
necessarily be,his pursuits his feelings all diff
fer from ours-he loves you deeply and sin
cercly, am aware, and the attachment seems
TO be reciprocal, but there are other things To
bo consdered--he has come here with tho
ostensible purpose at the present time of
claiming lands beqneathed to his family in the
reign of Charles the second chance has in
troduced him to us. William became acquant-
cd with him in Paris, when you were nero
child, and now after lapse OF so many years,
he has renewed his acquaintance with him
Give him less encouragement dear child, for
the present, defer entering into an engage
ment until we have made further inquiries,
SC
Indeed, father will tell him frankly, and
your wishes shall be gratihed.>
This conversation took place the evening
previous to Gcraldine's visit to Wyoming,
and the sudden arrangement 70 accompany
he, hrothpe Charles was caused by the too