True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-10
q RAGAN, Editor and Proprietor.

Sho"y PdSO VII "uI1u ~ was WliIIclj
was sent Off by the evening mail, and
from that time until the day Ida was ex-
pecied to arrive, all was joyful anticpa.
ton within and about the homestead
even the very swallows seemed to twitier
more cheerfully in their flights around the
old chimney, while, as light and as airy,
flew the two girls from their little sum.
mer house to the favori'e seat beneath the
old elm, from parlor to bedroom, and
from kitchen TO pantry, that no hing
might be left undone to give pleas ure TO
their expected guest 49,.
What "a delicious evening was that for
one accustomed only to the smoky al
mospherc and subscribed view to be
found in the city, upon which Ida Tay-
Ivr arrived at the residence OF her uncle.
As they descended the hill, at the bottom
Of which, among graceful elms, and tow
ering oaks, nestled The neat cottages of
the villagers, the sun had already dlsap-
peared, but the light clouds were sill
floating in sea of gold and azure, and
his parting beams yet fingered upon
the hills, aud played amid the forest
boughs.
What picture = exclaimed Ida, lean
ing from the carriage window.
Lovely indeed 'atded young Ellery,
who, with his bride, an intimate of lda's,
we're now on tour Of pleasure, and had
volunteered To leave the latter at her
uncle's. Lovely indeed | could al,
most fancy myself again in Switzerland,
or amid the lovely wales of Italy. Look
Miss Taylor--see, Serena--observ how
minuely the mirrored surface of the
river, reflects every branch, evety cloud
nay, the very birds aud the spray from
that beautiful waterfall, viewed in this
golden light, seems as shower Of opaIs.'
The carriage had now reached near
Iy the centre of the village, when Ida
said '.,..'.'
L wonder in which of these houses |
am to find my relatives q
Il have discovered it for you, | an,
sure,' interrupted Mrs. Elery do you
see that very Old fashioned house yon-
der! No, you cannot see it now-it has
disappeared behind those gigantic trees
there, now look-yes, you may be Ger,
tain that is the house, for see, with usage
equally old fashioned as the domicile,
the whole family are pouring forth lc
meet you. What absurdily !
,. Ida colored, but made no reply. ..-
well, continued Mr.. Ellery, : | hope
you will not be surleited with kisses from
The old uncle and aunt, and your sun burnt
ireckled cousins! | must say, Ida, ]
pity YOU ..,,.r. ....,a. ..,.
Ida colorod mo'e deeply, and in hesi-
tating manner replied .q r..E
,. Indeed know nothing Of these peo.
pie, and probably should never have seen
them, had not our physician ordered me
to the country fpr:Htre air and exercise
but assure you shall allow no, such
lamlliarities as you speak of 30. u.s.,
Mrs. ElIery was right. The old
fashioned house, was the identical one
and very rue, TOO. in the spirit Of oM
Fashioned hospitality, the family had as.
sembled at the gate to welcome Ida
Aud beautiful group they were, to look
upon. First, there was Mr.. Moore, with
his silver locks barred to the evening
breezc--and leaning on his arm, Mrs
Moore, in her neat gingham dress and
snowy cap, while the sweet happy faces
of Helen and Lizzie, bright with ea'
ger expectancy and JOY, completed the
picture. ....1 ...,......... ..,, ...,-,.
As the carriage stopped, Mr., Moore ad
vanced and kindly received his niece
then taking her hand led her 10 her aunt
who, as she fondly embl aced her. wep
tears Of joy. The girls next, with a
gracelulness aud ease which astonished
those within the carriage, ,afeclionately
welcomed their cousin 1t was Ida, no
they who were embarrassed for there
was a native elegance and propriety Of
demeauor about these country cousins,
which abashed as much as it surprised
her. With the same true hospitality
Mr.. Moore then pressed The friends o
Ida to alight; nor needed they much per
suasion. The air of comfort which
brealhed around, was TOO tempting to BIT
exchanged for the old civiliIies OF an inn
and in few moments Mr. and Mrs Ell
lery found themselves gladly parIakine
tue kindness of those whom the q latter
had termed such ~ absurd people.' hs
A delicious supper already awaited
them under the favorite old elm suct
fresh, tempting strawberries /! such ricl
cream--snch snowy bread, and fragran
butter t7sNf@'G .G 80. ,'Ht 'oTHaa
The evening passed off pleasantly
Mrs. Moore had many questions to ash
Ida OF her parents, who, seeing her frient
Mrs. Ellery too much engaged to notice
her, answered cheelfully all inquil ies
Mr.. Moore was much entertained will
the lively discourse OF Mr.. Ellery. Will,
the fashionable bride poured forth ii
rade upon soirees, operas. matinees, ant
her own brilliant trusSeau, calculated, a
she thought, to ibewilder the sense
of the unsophisticated girls before her. I
Upon my word exclaimed Mrs. Ell