The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-07-04

as Fitz James appeared to escort her
from the cars. But getting through the
crowd was no easy matter, for the fuss and
hustle was unusual; and Isabel noticed
that several uniformed companies filed
the space in front of the depot
Cries of "Hurrah for Gen. Sutherton.' -
''Three cheers for the hero of Mexicol"
rent the air. Banners trailed on the fresh
night breeze; fambeaux flashed, dreams
beat slowly up the street.
Fitz James inquired the occasion of
all this tumult and learned that it was a
public welcome extended by the citizens
of Boston to Gen. John Sutherton, q
gentleman and veteran officer, who had
signally distinguished himself in the late
Mexican war.
"He came in this train," said bystan-
der.
'Is it possible, sir, that you did not
discover him? A sickly looking old man,
dressed in threadbare gray, ard carrying
black valise. He had just recovered
from a severe attack of rheumatic fever,
which has troubled him since last cam.
paign. Those vile Mexican night vapors,
and sleeping on the cold ground, under
miEed his constitution; but he is fine old
fellow yet.''
Miss Winchester thought he must be;
she bad heard much of his gallant daring;
but Fitz James was the picture of silent
modification
Miss Winchester and her cousin stop
ped at the American House, and early
the next morning, before the lady had
finished dressing servant brought up
note, bearing her address.
Isabel tore it open, and there fell out
two cards of invitation to ball to be held
al the Revere, that evening, in honor of
Gen. Sutherton. One card bore the
name of Fitz James, the other was di.
rected to herself She had no acquaint-
ance in Boston, consequently, the invita-,
tion must have been sent at the instance
of the General himself.
Fitz James was surprised and humili
ated at this mark of distinction, for he
could not but realize that the invitation
had been extended to him solely to save
his Cousins feelings. But notwithstand-
ing this, he wished to accept it, if only to
have an opportunity of excusing his yes
terday's impoli,eness to the great man.
The journey to Nahant was deferred
for one day; and early that evening the
cousins were at the Revere, where bril-
liant coterie had already assembled.
Gen Sutherton, reclining in an arm
chair at the head of the great drawing
room, receivtd his friends as they passed
by, one giving place to another; but, when
Isabel was presented, he detained her by
the hand to say:
"Please sit down on this ottoman at my
side; have relation here to whom
wish to present you.'
1t was not long before q singularly
handsome young man came up to TIE
General, smiling friendly welcome, the
veteran turning to Isabel, said
"Miss Winchester, allow me to presen
to you my son Alfred Sutherton, who il
very grateful for the kindness which which
you last evening bestowed upon BIZ
father' .r
The young man bowed, and his fathe
continued:
whenever see a young person vol
unfairly render respect to the aged, l an
constrained to admire him or her as
relic of good old politeness which reignet
over show and heartlessness when l was
lad. 1t is all hollow ceremony now, N,
dear; and, if the old man cannot stant
without assistance, he is thrown down ant
| trodden upon. But there is march. o
my ears gently deceive nae. Alfred, d,
you need further hint, or must you
rheumatic old father set you an exampl
of courtesy?'
The young man started and colored
for he had been gazing 50 intently on tn
rare beauty of Miss Winchester that
had forgotten all time and place.
'If Miss Winchester will permit me,
be said Offering his arm; and monen
more, they were lost in the throng O
promenaders.
Mr. Sutherton seemed bent on shown,
his gratitude to the lady for the kindnes
she had rendered his father, for he scarcel
quilted her side during the evening; AM
at the close of the week be followed her t
Nahant, where he continued for wv
months the bette aosr of Fitz James, an
the enemy Of all young fops who aspire
10 the hand and fortune of the beautifr
Miss Winchester. 5.
4 Fitz James Eustace had been long hi
cousins suitor, and it was with i'll cor
cealed chagrin that he now saw himse
thrown into the shade by the son of tha
"wretched specimen who ought to hav
found place out from decent people
company. r..
Early in the New Year there was
marriage ceremony performed in the ol
: South Church, and Alfred Southerto
was the groom, and Miss Winchester wa
J the bride. An elegant house on Beaco
street received the young couple, for A
! fred is engaged in business at Boston, an
every year the hale old General come