Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-20

upon which he lived and where Frances, his only
child was born and raised. Mr.. Milton was one
of those good men who mind their own business,
and 60 about what they have to do without med
ding with others. He was an excellent farmer
and displayed great taste upon his fields and gar
den. ssLittle Frankly" as she was called, was the
favorite of the whole neighborhood. She was a
beautiful, intelligent little child, with golden
curls, sparkling eyes, and complexion as fair as
the lilly of the valley. She petted lambs and
canary birds, and trained her flowers and vines
as carefully as her dear mother did her. She had
a great liking for her books, and her mother took
great pride in instructing her. At the age of IL
years she was sent away to an Academy where
she received thorough and accomplished educa-
ton while at school. -,s g,li ....u
Her father was greatly reduced in circumstan-
ces, insomuch that he was obliged to settle in q
small cottage in town, and worked at gardening
for a livelihood. The cottage was small but neat,
and attached to it was we'll cultivated garden.
Frances had an uncle in New York City who
was very wealthy, who had visited them. and be-
ing charmed with her wit, beauty and talent for
music, presented her with splendid piano on
which she spent much of her time in the practice
of music. She was now sixteen years ofage, and
had been confined so long at school that she was
as white as the driven snow, with the exception
of slight tinge of carnation hue which displayed
itself upon her checks.
Her beautiful auburn ringlets, and exquisitely
moulded form, all conspired to make her look be-
witchingly sweet. Her eyes were full of express
sion, and were as blue as an Italian sky. Grace
and beauty were in every motion of her faultless
form, and music in every tone of her voice.
II was golden sunny summer afternoon, after
she had been practicing upon her piano, that she
took stroll into the garden, and seated herself
beneath jessamine shade to read the poetical
works of Mrs. Hemans, whose writings she much
admired. While deeply absorbed in the sweet,
delicious thoughts, she was startled by conversa-
ton near her she raised her eyes from her book
and beheld Immediately before her, her father, in
conversation with handsome and elegantly
dressed young man, who was looking directly at
her, and who, when she gazed upon him, raised
his hat, and bowed gracefully to her. Her father
observing this, introduced him to his daughter
1t was Charles Smith; he had come to engage
Mr.. Milton to 60 and take charge of his country
seat, his parents, lately deceased, had left him.
1t was most magnificent place, and be assured
Mr.. Milton was not long in making up his mind
to 90. Charles Smith was invited into the house,
and the bargain was concluded between him and
Mr.. Milton. Charles found the society of the
beautiful Frances so agreeable that he had spent
the whole afternoon in her company before he
was aware Of it. He learned from her lips his
tory of her school days, and how she had enter
tanned herself since she had left the Academy
She played for him several beautiful Waltzes,
Polkas and variations upon her 6ne-toned piano,
and sung some of her favOrite ballads.
Charles conversed with her on various subjects,
and found that her intellect was deep, and that
her education was of no ordinary character. In
short, Charles found himself fndeeply in love with
the fair Francis, who was just building into wo-
manhood.
Soon after his acquaintance he escorted her to
church, on which occasion sh: was dressed in a
neat and tasty made null frock, and wore upon
her head pretty pink hat although it was lit
tie out Of fashion, it looked as unsoiled as if it
had Just come from the milliners. IL was one she
had worn at the Academy, and had been praised
SO much for its beauty, that she could not think
Of laying it aside for new one. .s.gl
This is the costume that our fashionable and
envious Misses had seen her in, that they consid-
cred disgraceful and indecent.
Ere another Sabbath had rolled around Fran
ces Milton had become the honored bride of the
rich and handsome young merchant. rrsr p
81 Shortly after their marriage, a magnificent par
ty was given in the village, in which Frances
vious prosecutors were invited, and to which
Charles Smith and his bride were also invited.
On this evening tho peerless "Franky'' was no
more to be compared to sthe gardeners dnugh-
ted" than an Irish kitchen maid is to the goddess
of beauty. m s fa.f.. " .uth ai tisi
How they envied her, as she moved with queen
like beauty through the may dance, glittering in
dimonds, pearls and rich satins. The richest
gems lent her gracefulform their luster, and the
pure myrtle wreath that bloomed among her gol-
den ringlets made her look still more beautiful.
All! Miss Primpsy-Mss Silktrailer, and your
fashion-lovins friends, you might as we'll COM
mand the Sun to stand still, thinking it to obey
congenial hearts that God has made to be united
IN conJugal Ielclty.
Take heed, in the future, and never try to build
yourselves up on the downfall and annhilation OF
others. Never speak lily Of any one-much less
of your own sex. Remember you do yourself
the greatest injury by so doing. The pure in heart
will be known. Goodness and intellect will be
courted by the wise, in preference to shining Jew
elry and rich brocades. ' i.f12ft
ILrNos, March, 1855. ~ -a- .a ,1 s4
YouNc AMERICA ORIENrAIIzEn.--The n. Y. Her.
aid says that Turk who had recently arrived in
New York from Constantnople, has established a
kahre, or Turkish coffee house, where one may
procure Turkish pipe, with the best quality OF
tobacco, cup of coffee, ,sherbet locoom Gig paste,
or other oriental luxures served up in style that
makes one immagine himself under the shades of
st. Sophia, expecting to be awakened from the
delicious languor produced by the fragrant berry
or the aromatic weed by the musical voice of the
muezzin as he cries ssTo prayers! to prayers! %
The house is fitted up in strictly Turkish fashion,
and the visitors seated upon an elevated cush-
Toned platform. They have around them books
newspapers, dominoes and chessboards. The pipe
bearer gives them either the chibunk with its Iona
stem and amber mouth piece, or the narghile. the
smoke of which is cooled by passing through wa.
ter. The coffee is served in small but handsome
porcelain cups. ..c3 ,.'a> Hnoa vJ
The FIRST AND TIE LAr.-A young tippler al
the Threshold, and sot at the grave. The sa.
loon and the scafold-the bright hopes Of young
manhood and the cravings of remorse the bright
laughter OF the young traveller, and the maniac's