Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-11-25

tain no man, on the ground Of his opposition
to, or his support Of, Democratic measures, or
Wig measures; but we shall oppose those who
oppose our doctrines, and sustain those who
sustain our doctrines.
Ise!tth. And lastly, we shall use our utmost
exertons to build up an american party.,
whose maxim shall be:
AMERICANS SHALL RULE THEIR CouNrRyl
From the Home Journal
SHADOWS.
ny THE LADY or sHALoTr.r
And, moving through mirror clear.
That hangs before her all the year.
Shadows OF the world appear. '--[ TEssYsos.
COUSIN JOHN.
Cousin John Is a model young man. that IL
he is so considered by himself and few dotinc
friends. 1t is certain, had he been reared N g
scqucstered parish Of New England, his morals
could not have been more unimpeachable nor
his conduct more exemplary. His height and
figure are Of desirable medium. A glance AZ
his regular, womanly features, suggests lack
of masculine strength Of mind, but his expand
ed brow gently contradicts the thought. Any
one would pronounce him handsome. He
might pass unnoticcd in the street, but in an
assembly he would be marked at once. His
demeanor is noticeable for its dignity, respect.
and manly ease. His temper is kind and af-
fectionate, and, il SO III sprite as jealousy ever
houses itself in his heart, it is known only to
chosen few. His intellect has not been SO wei
exercised as his sensibilites, though his attain
ments are sufficient to do him credit in ordinary
society. His tastes are refined and SO dexter
ously placed in the foreground of his character
that the effect is attractive and pleasing His
fondness for poetry, painting, sculpture, and
music, recommend him as man Of accomplish
ments, to a superficial eye and give him an air
of romance and finish that does not fail to make
him favoritc with the fair. This is Cousin
John on first acquaintance
Taste rosy fruit, and find only bitterness
within; or watch gracefully yelled Spanish
figure, with an eye suggestive Of beauty. lock-
ing out from the folds-sce the veil suddenly
removed, and withered repulsive counte-
nance revealed, and the disappointment win
not be greater than to study Cousin John un-
masked. His affection is shallow, transient and
exacting his sensitiveness feverish. As to his
tastes, they are but the vague cravings ofsenti-
mentalisnr-not the hunger of noble soul af-
ter true beauty. He cultivates music that he
may sing lovc-songs with good effect, and is
as naturally ecstatic mt the sound of its sweet
tones as a nervous lady Is terrified at the
sight of spider He studies poetry in order
that he may repeat il to some fair auditor by
moonlight, and patronises the other fine arts
because they please a childish fancy. His read
ing is mostly confined to tete-a-tste evenings
with an attractive friend, as it affords a good
excuse for frequent visits, promotes q familiar
sociability, and is also capital covert from
which to send forth winsome sentiments or CLAN
ces, or in which to conceal himself in case the
seriousness of his attentions Is questioned
Although Cousin Johns exterior is so de-
ceptve, no is not quite conscious hypocrite.
So far from that, he believes himself what he
strives to seem--faultless. This excessive self
conceit renders him fastidious to the last de-
gree. He is nice to pins-point in regard to
the style and cut Of his garments, although
there is nothing Of the flippancy Of the fop In
dress or manner to betray him. The easy non
chalance of both quite unprepares one for his
nicetes. If his morbid astidiousness were
directed to things rather than persons, he
might be blameless and harmless.
Unfortunately, Cousin John has long been
in search Of wife, whom he requires to be as
perfect as he esteems himself Whether he
will ever find her, remains problem. Every
one who knows him, knows that he is pursu-
ing that girlish phantom---a so-called ideal y
and yet host Of pretty and loyeable maidens
have been foolish enough to believe, each in her
day, that she has fairly won Cousin John To
the first, he most assiduously pays his court,
not, as most men, through hope and fear, and
fastening to decision; but turning the scale,
throws all the hope and fear on the other side
He plays the part of the brother; domineers
in playful way, as IL affection gave him the
right; gazes fxedly and smilingly into the
eyes Of the favorite with an apparent look Of
devotion that goes straight TO the young girls
heart But alas for her peace he sees her
modest eyelids quiyer and droop, and imagines
that because she cannot look steadily into the
windows of his SOUL she il not capable of re-
turning an ardent love; and so he fits to an
other, leaving 10 the first series Of fraternal
letters, and his precious daguerreotype The
next, though she knows well enough the dis
appointment Of her friend trusts, like Blue
boards bride, that she will be exempt from a
similar fate, yet is soon Inundated, and weeps
in secret, also. With belle, he employs
sort Of artifce exercised by certain insect
which, pretending to be caught in a spiders
web, buzzes and means until the exultant
spreador Of the net approaches to make the VIC
tim sure, when the captive springs up and
turns conqueror. On one such occasion re-
monstrated with him.
"She is an admirable girl. Why should she
not be Mrs Cousin Johnf"
"Ohl her footl" replied he, with counten-
ance of feminine distress.
Her foot? What is the matters' asked /,
in surprise
1T is too large! my wife must have small
foot"
He deserted the belle for quaker-looking
brunette, with feet that,
Like little mice, peeped in and out"
This brunette Manon, was reserved, proud
spirited, and apparently cold as stone. Cou-
sin John was instantly attracted by her unim-
prcssiblcness, and very soon / listened to bis
complaints that he could not win her. No
Celtic lover could have been more devoted than
he to Manon, yet no courtier could have more
carefully guarded his language On the other
hand, no obstinate child was ever more resolute
than Manon in her refusal to say the II love
you, which he tried to extort from her before
first, in good faith, he had breathed the words
TO her. AT last, though the words never passed
her lips, her every look betrayed 1t