The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-26

e mas visited the classic lands, ne has creased
the rolling ocean, he Is fighting for Southern ndepcn
dence and after reading all be says think ali will
ADMIT ne 10 not . man, but a-Turnipseed Now, after
seed was sn c Ss nS so, n ii, of
After slight sbel.ng the other shore the chivalry"
on st; fhiIps Island determined to travel and rurnip
seed bang . great traveler--as his correspondence
showsook the lead leaving behind his patients; which
the young lady should know. Oh young ladies', never
SCI your affections on Turnipseed-rather on urnip
Your well wisher JOHN SMITH,
or Hilton Head, S. G.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Oct. 2, 1856.
Miss CIARA-The circumstances under which have
persuaded myself TO address you those few lines are so
peculiar that really must indulge hope OF q promise
from you to correspond with mo- before can expsin
The Aurora OF 1853 rst awakened me to the truth OF
your power and influence and still those same
feelings warm In my heart In the midst OF the du
ties Of my profession, and whether upon the rolling bill
lows OF the broad Atlantic, the beautiful Rhine
Danube, with world renowned landscapes rendered
chanting by the gittering sunshine eIgenderng deep
thought by The borrowed light of a summers moon
whether amid tie the busto o European capitals ia old
Rome, stumbling and podding my way steps Of bro
Ken thrones and tempeswhether in the old Forum In
the Coliseum in the palace OF the C9sars among the
tombs u sciposwheihsr in the Vatican in the Capt.
to!, bholdng the Apollo Beyedere the Bevedere Anti
nus the Aradno tho dying Gladiator or the last and
great enOrt OF the immortal Raphael and host OF relics
OF better days-whether upon the battle eld In be-
seged city, where there royal banners, ahrill
trImls, spirit stirring drums, ear piercing dies, phmed
troops Ia short all the pomp, ridc and circumstance OF
war and its glores that make ambition virueNhether
with generals barons conns princes and prncesses as
archs have thought Of and remembered you, and
my affections have remained tbs same have not
been ignorant Of the interest you have taken In my wei
fare during long absence aud per!lous soourn in E
rope II would be impossible for to express my feel
ings In so short epste To explain many things that
are daily occupying my mind. Therefore, my dear Miss,
can indulge hope OF your correspondence Will you
condemn me before tribunal that is possibly unac
qsintcd with the important elements OF my character
Miss Clara, could convince you without the cavil OF
doubt that would not detract from the character dig
nifty or postin Of princess. As ever am yours, sin
cerciy and devotedly, +. b. TUkNIPskkD.
CHARLESTON, S. c., oct. 10, 1855.
Miss CIARA-0n the I'd inst. wrote you which in
tended as prelude to the present letter hoping how
ever by my acknowledgment OF feelings and sn ssties,
to succeed in getting you to promise correspond th
me. The letter above alluded 10 you have certainly
eeived and time sufficient has elapsed for you TO have
decided whether or not you win interchange views with
me through the medium ofthe mails. This does not
NIT you IN any way, and rs remarked, "would not de-
tract from the character, dignity position OF prin-
Cess" after all that has transrod As for going ~ Pen
deton Al things exist sure, from what know
OF your estimate OF right and and Of your elevated
opinions o. my affections for you, that you will not
pee; IT, There is certainly nothing in this world that
would give me more pleasure than more to have
interv with you, but forced believe that
such is desirable. Of course expected whether you
entertain the Same views as myself or not that all things
arc kept strictly SUB remember to have
letter written by common friend b. L. Lewis, these
wofds.--"i think Clara objects to your name" Now
this only surprised me because had not learned il hong
since l. II that was tho only objection you had to my
proposition before leaving FOR Europe Having observed
these words, persuaded myself 10 endeavor 10 make
respondent. AS you know it is seldom tho
name that makes the distinguished man but tho man
who makes Tho namo distinguished. Although claim 70
be And Am the "Rodorh II Hapsburg' u ny name and
although shakspere says
What's IN analneg that which we call rose
BY any other would smell as sweet
But agree with tho immortal Campbell when he says
thcro is magic Ill name" My name, far from injuring
me IN Europ0 decidedly advantage. from It's
guiarity. We do not bear the OF ancestors,
and II was decided than ten years ago change the
name dolphin WAS the name selected by my eldest broth
err who died quite young In Louisiana. After his death
from. sheer Indifference It has boon neglected have
always intended attending ~ IL, and remember WE'LL
when quite boy, that my father told me he would
change the name for me. This az you knew Is easily
through the medium Of friends n the State
ture contemplate having Dolphin ad ed the original
name, the original being written initial. There
fore you svo Miss Clara, that your Objection 10 the
only confirms me in my original opinions, and makes
hate il still more will don the lame be T. y. 7.
Dolphin These arc things that had long resolved
upon, and hope whether not you entertain different
tions for you would be impossible. How many tempta-
tios have resisted for youl How many young ladies
have ncsn envious TO know who was cherished ana re-
menbcTcd in my heart but aas as Byron says Away
with words for language could never portray my teel
ings. Your aaectonAte EDWARD.
r. S.-Oh, will you correspond
CHARIEsroN, 8. c., NV rs, 1855.
Ny DEAR MISS CIARA-Ihs IL the third letter have ad
dressed you, and although nearly two months have
elapsed since had the honor Of writing you the first yet
~ this date have received snswer-nothiIg
indicate that my affections are reciprocated emblem
Of love- lis true, may have reasons 70 boiicve that
you entertain fsvoraby my propositions, II the
above alluded to came safely to hand; bat then
have positive evidence Of nat fer they may have
reached you. Oh you could but appreciate my feelings
you would not one whose very existence is SO
nearly interviewer with you and your welfare SO much
pain. Can you doubt my sincerity Can you doubt my
devotion, question my affections for you, VIXEN
you that have paid homases ut your shrine for vo
long years. Can you doubt my consiancy, when de-
clare by all that sacred and truthful that during my
tong absence and pcrious ourneyngs Europe yon o
m nv hy iplt
No, sure you cannot question NY sincerity, my de-
soton or my constancy. Then why not express your
feelings fccyy LORD Byron says that OF oil things oNers
tho best tokens Of love, your card would be
evidence sufficiently convincing to that all reports
were not true Let me now pledge you my nonor that
there obstinacy spirit OF retaliation part,
and permit mo to agree with shakspere when he re-
marks,
You may be desirous Of knowing what is meant by
urcports,a as mon; oned above MJ answer you. viii
easily anticipate Ii is tiat have heard and has been
several times repeated that you arc actually engaged to
be married. These reports could not aud would not
give any credcnce If they did not reach through
The medium u persons Of veracty in your village.
quite convinced that the circumstances by which you
surrounded are very peculiar and this will make
devoted 70 you; II even we are never permitted TO meet
Congeniai spirits part to meet again.
Oh how anxious am To you Those beautiful eyes,
that sweet smile that have never forgotten.
There some leslings time cannot beAunlb,
Nor fortune shake, or mns would DC cold aud dumb.
The better 10 impress upon your mind the importance
for o depends upon it, and be sure that yours Is
not involved. Although dark blue waves may roll
tween although may be separated by thousands Of
miles although may breathe different atmosl heres,
vet you forget my sincerely and devotion when
you review the past AS ever, your devoted and aloc
tionate H. B TuKSIfSELD.
ANOTHER LOVE LETTER.
BUcKtEAD. June 8, 1861.
MY DEAR BESSIE-Your sweet little epstle came to
hand this morning, which was eagerly grasped, and its
contents perused by with the greatest delight. 1t
was truly calm to my poor heart In about three hours
after received the sad intelligence that your COM
pany had received orders to 60 OF next week II
truly neartrending to to hear that Ny heart
ready within me while trying TO write, 70 think
OF my dearest friend going of ~ be placed under
cuiistauces of 50 much danger makes my heart almost
burst with grief. trust, though, yet you may not have
10 go. Perhaps heard wrong report; hope SO, at
least, any how. Whether so not, you have my
earnest prayers. VIII never forget to love and pray
for you. love you yes, dearer than ali this world bs
sides You are my constant thoughts b. day, and my
most happy dreams by night. ready share your
Joys or sorrows, let them be what they may You may
end upon as being your most sincere friend for
know could love you more or feel more you
than do. You are far away dear Bonnie, but it very
pleasant to think ol thee and Of thy fond aectono the
sweet colversatio hate had with each other IN
time past. Yoa may well say you believe the path of
lie with viii be pleasant one; for know 1t Could
not be otherwise when love each other fondy. 1,