American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-11-06
From the Messenger and Recorder.
ELLA MAY-0r the Broken Heart.
BY LAURA BELL.

become the bride of Walter Lee, mused
Ella May, as she sat in the quiet of her
own room, resting her head in the palm
OF her hand, one balmy eveningin Au-
tumn, gazing out at the full moon as
1T rode high above the clouds of silver,
while shining in all it's brightness. -
And what is more soothing to the tror.
bled and weary mind, than to sit in the
stiffness of twilight and gaze out at
scene so lovely, when in imagination
we can leave the world and it's sorrows
behind, and soar to the spirit land.-
"Oh, happy dream! would to God [
could dream on, said Ella MAY, rous
ing herself from her revery, as she
heard footsteps approaching. Gle has
SAID 1T, and | will have to obey. Oh,
my dear father, could you only realize
the anguish of your daughters heart,
surely you would recall those cruel
words; you who INDUCES my every
wish in other respectsj why do YOU
command this, which is SO repugnant
to my feelings, knowing, as you do.
that my life will be a blank happiness
to me will henceforth be stranger.-
On, Father in heaven, give me moro
grace thou hast said, Come unto me
all ye that arc weary and heavy laden,
and will give you rest Oh, my God,
thank thee for this comforting prom
lsc." My dear Ella, why this sad,
ness bid gloom and melancholy to de-
part, and let ray of light from this
glorious moon light up your lovely
countenance once more,' said Mallio
Gray gally, as she came up to her cou-
sin. . Dear Mallie, this gloom is i'm
movable; J. shall wear this sadness 70
the grave, and | feel TINT my pilgrim
age here is almost ended 1t is the
) graceog God that keeps my head above
the wayesi | feel that | will be the
bride OF heascn instead of earth; and |
long toleave this house Of clay, for one
prepared by God eternal in tho hcay-
ems. And yet, dear Mallie, / have
strong ties that bind me to earth. The
thought of leaving my dear GOOD mo.
ther, who has pillowed me from infancy
on her breast, and who was ever ready
to shield me from harm. Oh, angel that
you are, my sweet mother. Would to
God | could leave you without panc.
And why do | grioye? have | not that
blessed assurance that one day we will
meet around our Fathers throne, to 90
out no more p .........
Cheer up, my dear cousin, there is
world OF happiness in store for YOU
yes. Talk no moro Of the grave, nor
spend one thought cnIIoward Chcston.
lie IS nothing but poor clerk, while
Walter Lee obounds in wealth. ONLY
think OF the welltrained servants to do
your bidding, and the magniGcence Of
his mansions" .. .. .a...r
My dear Mallie, little did I think
that you concealed under your fair
brow such feelings towards the poor.
beg OF you not to speak so lightly Of
Howard he is noble and good /; he pos.
seSses talent and intellect, and his mind
is rich in knowledge and wisdom. He
keeps Gods holy laws, and walks in
the path of righteousness the parting
with him tore my heart asundcr, and j
feel my life ebbing out little by little.
as for Walter Lee, save me from hear
ing his name. lie has notKinn but his
gold to recommend him his mind is an
empty basin his presence is loatbsome
to mes the grave would be far prefer
able than to we'd him; he has not ono
trait of character that | admire and
slnce Howard has been driven from tho
house, and left his native home, I hayo
tried to look over Walters defect of
principles, as | find my father inexo.
raoie ne has turned deaf ear to nv
cries and supplications. | feel, dear
Mallie, that my cup of sorrows is fun
to overfowing. Oh God, deliver me
out OF the mire and let me not sink,--
let me be delivered from them let not
the water flood overflow me. Hear me,
OIord, FOR thy loving kindnessis great;
turn unto me according to the multi,
tudc Of thy tender mercics and hide
not thy face from thy servant, for [ am
in trouble hear me. As the hart pant.
eth after the brooks, so pantcth
my soul dftcr thee, O God. y
limo flew by, and the wedding day
VAS fast approaching, and all seemed
blind to the rapid decline Of Ella May,
except tho fond mother, who, with an
aching heart, watched the feeble steps
of her beloved child, and the doath.like
palor that bad taken the place Of the
once blooming rose on her check. ST.
lently and earnestly did the fond mo-
thcr wish in her secret heart, that sho
could devise some plan to prevent her
stony,hcarted husband from compelling
her lovely daughter to marry ono SO
ircpugn2rt to hcr feelings but hc had