The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-10

! Cute Hlul luucpcuuSHl, hO OhOiNA'Ac AA'
continual thirsting for riches, that he
might have it in his power to render to
those around him, all that can be expcc-
ted from wealth. This seemed his all
/ absorbing thought, and many schemes
and enterprises were presented to his
mind, by which this predominating desire
might be speedily gratified. .
The dazzling treasures Of the Land OF
Gold,' seeming to be more prominent
than all others, and it was soon rumored
that Casper G.. would shortly
leave for California.
He Immediately made the necessary
arrangements, and prepared to start.
On the evening before bis departure,
he went to bid his fair one, a good bye
till his return.
1t was in the romantic month Of Octo-
Der, the foliage of the forest had already
assumed that pleasing variety of hues
that Poets sometimes tell us about. The
orchards were bending beneath their
weight of golden fruit, some of which, e.
ven seemed to blush at being such an in
cumbrance. The declining orb of day that
was nearing the western horizon, SEEM
ed unusually beautiful. The verdant mead
that spread out around the dwelling, ne er
before appeared arrayed in such becom-
inc dress. All nature seemed to present to
his mind and fancy, beauties indiscriba-
BILE by pen.
And am so soon to leave all these
loved scenes?' murmured Casper, as he
approached the house.
But reader, ere he enters, let me de-
scribe to you one Of the apartments. 1t
is not ostentatiously adorned, but rather
presents that appearance Of modest re-
/ fnement, that is characteristic of a juci
cious expenditure for this worlds comfort.
At a window, is seated the fair one Of
our story. The parting sunlight fell u
pon the rose colored curtain, which re-
| fected their hues upon her lovely cheek
and lit up a countenance, classic and beau
tiful as the Madonas. She was leaning
her cheek upon her hand, and her full,
let black eye was fixed in melancholy
musing upon the setting sun. Her hair
was of an auburn hue, or sort of twilight
brown. and it seemed as if the sunlight
loved to wander amid its mystic folds.--
But that forehead, what world of tho,t
upon its pure, shining surface of snow! -
The brows were deicately arched, the
nose spiritual as that of Jaries' daughter,
and the mouth extremely beautiful. Her
form was slightly below the medium
height, yet the perfection of grace and ell
oquence The delicate lips part, and
she murmurs, "Can it be that he will
leave his friend, and even me, and 50 to
that distant cline, from which compare
lively few ever return, for the sake of
paltrv gold? impossible! The rumor
must be false No he would not be"
A gentle rap at the door arouses her,
and leaving the sentence unfinished, she
bids them enter, when 10! her lover stands
before her.
"Good evening, Sarah" said he, as she
rose to meet him. "But why is my sweet
Sarah sad to night" continued he, taking
seat beside her.
II am not particularly sad, guess you
only Mi,k so, Casper" responded Sarah.
"However, Casper, it is rumored all a
round. that you intend leaving in less
than a week, for California; is there any
truth in the assertion!
Well, it is not altogether without foun-
dation," replied Casper.
"But how can you leave the society of
friends" continued she, 'and 60 so far,
having no associations but those of stran-
gers. should think you would prefer a
pleasent home and good employment, to
being tossed about by the rough tides of
the world entirely among strangers--the
vicious and dcpraved. And further, how
many 90 there but return no more"
II acknowledge" said Casper, "the
ties of friendship are very strong, and
were to obey the dictates of my own
feelings on this point, [ should immedi-
ately swerve from the design; but this
1 dare not do. Duty and justice to my
self, prompt me. am too proud to live
and die a poor man, if health and strenth
are mine. / shall have to encounter
hardships and dangers it is true, but | am
better qualified now to endure them, than
I will be when the declining autumn of age
has settled on my brow, and the vigorous
ambition and buoyancy of spirits, that
now cheer me onward, have deserted me.
[ had better make sacrifice in my youth
and provide against the evil day; than
pass my time in syren pleasures, insensi-
BILE to my true interests, and in old age
,uoLo iba forfeiture
"Why, you astonish me-" exclaimed
Sarah, surprised at the eloquent manner
of her lover; " but since you are resolved
to 90, when do you start1"
"If circumstances permit, [ take pas
sage at o'clock, tomorrow morning, at
Wilkesbarre, for Philadelphia" replied
Casper.
$50 socn! why, really, Casper" said
she, "it does not seem to me that you are
in earnast; but as you never have gwen
me reason to doubt your word, suppose
it is true"
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