True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-01

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and dollars, a fortune equal to hers, I will
then give your pretensions consideration
till then you would do we'll to keep aloof
from me and mine. Good morning, sir 2"
and the naughty nabob bowed him from
the door.
Stung to madness at his disappointment
and the scorn and contempt his preten-
sions had received by the proud preten-
sions had received by the proud merchant,
he rushed back to his now dreary little
office overcome with contending emotions.
Alas! how sad was life, how dreary were
all things now Ear better would it have
been,' said he, that we had never met:
my life was comparatively happy then, but
now all is misery. Though poor, was
contented, but l can be contcnted thus no
longer. Gold is necessary to my happi-
ness, and gold I must have. Twill gather
up my little effects and seek it in distant
cline. I have a wealthy relative in the
Indies, perhaps he will aid me mend my
fortunes, so thither will turn my steps.
1t cannot be made here by a profession
already is every court and village thrOngcd
with professional men, so I am determined
on my course. But ere I 60, I must see
Alice once more And the same even
ing he neither by appointment in the park,
surrounding her fathers residence.
The interview was truly affecting. The
student spoke of his i'll success consequent
upon his want of fortune, and of his de-
termination to seek it in some distant land.
OWL YOU be faithful to me, Alice, and
think of me sometimes, when far away 2"
cried he.
ooh WILL" replied she, as she fell
sobbing on his bosom.
81 know, Alice, my case is almost hope
less, but I go buoyed by your promises. y
81 would, sir, l would" and the
trembling maiden cast down her eyes and
blushed scarlet.
"You would what, Alice ?"
"I would willingly follow your fortunes
here-though you be poor and unknown,
yet I would rather toll, ah, drudge for you
whom love, than roll in wealth with an
aching heart"
"No, no, Alice! you know but little Of
the world, its sorrows, its cares, its hard
ships. I would not lower you from the
sphere you already adorn; I would not
bring you to want. Have courage then tc
bear up, if only for short while, and all
will be well. I trust we may meet soon
again, and under happier and better aus
pices."
ooh! then, if you will go, be assured ]
shall ever love you-you alone; so do moi
despair, but hope on, hope ever. Remem
"The sun sets at night, and fadeth his ray,
A light still remains tho the day fades away
"Thank you, Alice, dear-thank you, ,
and pressing her moment to his heart
the young man tore himself away.
The following week saw him standing
out from Norfolk in the Packet Tom Dos
SER for the West Indies. We will no
touch upon his long and tireSome journey
his depression Of spirits, his agony of mind
but let it suffice, he landed safely after
most tiresome journey, at Port Au Prince
in Hayti. Here he found many thing
to interest him. All manner Of being
were congregated in the island, greedy o
gains, and all striving industriously 70
that, which, with the world, levels all dis
tinctions, and places the buffoon on al
equal footing with the nOblest; for the In
dies at that time were the Ell Dorado 0
the world.
Here he rested some days, before at
tempting to get into business. Situation
could have been had in almost any estab
lishment, but he was unfortunately with
out letters of recommendation, havin
neglected to secure them before leavin
home. Having made several unsuccessful
applications, he set out for the interior il
search of his uncle. After wandering
over half the place, he found to his NOR
tihcation, that his uncle had died fey
months previous, and that his family ma
returned to England. What to do h
knew not. He could get no situation with
out recommendation, knew no one on tn
island, and his little stock Of cash had dc
creased considerably. AT this crisis, nc
being acclimated, the heat, together wit
his anxious state of mind, brought on