Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-01-22

Selina's severe disappointment. yet I was
too happy to dwell upon aught but ny
own brilliant prospects.
In imagination. again recalled the
noble iorm Of my lover-,he esprassion oi
the eyes which had beamed 90 iondIy upon
me-his superior endowmenss and worth,
and in my limos, heart Eel. that wealth Or
station wese a. nothisg in the bslance.
He, and he alone. would have been my
choice Of all the world, had begging been
my portion with him.
A there was no occasion for delay, our
marriage was soIemni7ed as soon rs the
necessary preparations could be made.
| will no, narra,e the particulars. Suf-
fee i, 10 say, according 10 my desire. the
ceremony was performed quie,ly-my
father giving me away and as my hus-
bands house was in perfect order, we pro-
ceeded there TO spend the first months Of
our union.
will not dwell upon the metamorphose
wrough, by love. | now enjoyed the en-
lire affection Of a man | idolized. 10
please his TASTE, | was elegantly and ex-
pensiveIy dressed; and. when smiled a
welcome TO his friends al our FIRST party,
attired in shining satin, with q few judicl-
ously disposed ornaments, and a fairy ia
brio Of lace and ribbon upon my head
actually heard some compliments upon my
personal appearance, which were doubtless
NO, intended for any ears but those 'mme-
diately addressed.
After some time, We proceeded abroad
Selma, whose health appeared failing, ac-
companied u. Ia Paris she married an
American gentleman, a friends Of Mr..
Bary.on. who occupied an official station
Of considerable importance.
We remained in Europe some time. but.
Notwithstanding the luxurious carriages,
and constant succession OF new and in.
,eres,ing objects. l grew weary Of travel.
and began 10 pine for the lovely and rich
secIus,on of our distant home, and my
husband. Who appears to know no wish
bu. 10 render me happy, agreed to return.
We have generally resided q, Eagles
Cliff. Early associations render i, dear 10
Us both.
The old housekeeper still survives. and
| have placed Eunice with her US IN assis-
.ant. John and his family are also com.
fortaoly established under our fostering
care.
My parents are yet living-bui, as papa
has become very in6rm and grea. inva.
id. my mothers time is principally devo-
ted to him. Constance and Rose remain
unmarried. They visit us frequently. and
lake great pleasure in my children. Of
whom | have three. The two eldest are
boys, and bear 4 strong resemblance 10
their mamma but We are entirely uocon
cerned as to the degree Of personal beauty
they may possess. The little girl, who.
at my husbands earnest request, was
chrislened BY les he styled iD tho beloved
name Of Rhoda, might stand Tor the origi.
nal OF the portrait cf her father. taken
when a child. She has the same deep,
dark eyes, and picturesque. auburn curls.
Uncon.ciously. we place grea, value upon
cx,ernaIs and, ,nolwithslanding her name.
I,ule Ri,oda Bary,on IS a person Of vast
deal more consequence Than was her Inoh.
er At the same sge.
lam now upwards Of forty, but The mir
ror in,o which am gazing, reflects The
pleasing image Of woman in the prime Of
life, dressed in a fashionable. flowing robe
and tasteful French cap. No one, 10 look
a, me, would suppose | had ever been
despised old maid. But, aiicr all, haPpi-
ness is the greatest embellisher.
To those of nv own sex, who occupy
situation similar to what mine once was,
will now whisper a few words of advice
d. not grow frelful and peevish under ad-
verse circumstances he gen,le-be afIec.
iionaie for there is a charm in goodness
which renders . plain lace beautiful.
rrus, to time to make known your merit
and il you do no, NEE. with Your reward
in like manner with me. you will enjoy il
IN the consciousness Of having done your
duty and you will be blessed with the
pleasing .. 0eclion that, when for ever gone,
kindly thoughts and gentle memories will
linser round your vacant chair"
We hear of the death oi Andrew Shots.
formerly OF this place. at Troy on New
Years day. under the following distressing