Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-11-10
A Romance ofIake Erie. (

ent with the finest models, nor altogethe
regular, were strongly marked; and the toa
ensemble gave an expression ofcountenanc
somewhat tinctured with melancholy, bu
Indicative of an intelligent mind. His full
d.Ak eyes, that unconsciously betrayed
proud and Indignant spirit, when arouse
by the gaze of impertinent curiosity, woul
instantly yield to the softest expression c
love and tenderness, if met by the smile G
| his Mary. Reserved and formal in his in
tercourse with the world; studiously avoid
ing all inquiries concerning his former his
tory, and seemingly living out for his wife
Charles Lowell, for by that name he wa
called, excited the attention of the Who'll
village. His companion, more like the be
| ing of a fairy tale, than the unadorned exil
of real life, exhibited the finest symmetry o
person, harmony of features and expression
| of countenance. Her dark auburn lock
which fell in clustering ringlets upon he
shoulders-the sweet serenity of her haze
eye-thc grace and dignity of her move
ments-the mellow tones of her voice, anC
the beamings of highly-polished mint
that lIg,tened her countenance with all tn,
ineffable charms of intellectual loveliness
would have rendered her equally the fas
cinating object of admiration, amid the GAY
splender of a city. or the rustic simplicity
of a village; she was like the plant seed
ling of the forest, which rises with reno
waited strength and beauty, from theravage,
of the whirlwind, while the majestic oal
stands scathed and riven; the storms of ad
versity which had exiled and sorrowed mel
husband, served but to call forth the firm
ness of her soul. and TO add dignity to the
feminine softness of her person. With Mr..
Lowell she was hapr'y. though surrounded
by the gloom of q wilderness, and to restore
his wonted peace of mind, she strove t.
maintain in his presence the same spright-
" look of cheerfulness which marked her
youthful days.
The exercise Of my professional duties
(the narrator continued) gave me an early
introduction to this ID ysterious couple; and
in tie course of few weeks accompanied
Lowell on visit to Bass-Island, during
which be disclosed his intention of select
ing for his future residence spot sequest-
cred and far distant from the busy scenes
of an ungrateful world; the island proved
equal to his wishes, anu Immediately upon
our return mechanics were employed; and
il the space of three months Lowell and his
little family were in quiet and undivided
possession of their Sylvan abode. in the
course of the fist year of their residence
the wife had the fond satisfaction of yre-
senting to her husband lovely boy; the
silken chords of affection were drawn still
closer by this first pledge of their love, and
their fervent aspirations daily assembled to
Heaven for the safety of their infant off
spring, over whose couch they hung with
unwearied patience and delight The birth
of the little stranger seemed indeed to be
the consumation of the brightest hopes OF
the mother, and a healing balm to the
wounded spirit of the father. More serene
and cheerful, Lowell now divided his morn
ing between the necessary rural occupa-
tions and well-selected library; and dur
ing the afternoons relaxation in the society
of his wife. their mutual relish, for connu-
bial felicity. literature and song. apparently
left not a moment for the faintes. reminis-
cence of past adversity. As time rolled ON,
the stormy misfortunes of other days i'm
perceptibly vanished from the memory, and
the winged hours, as they danced by this
amiable pair, located
"On bright little isle OF their own.
In blue summer ocean far nd alone
teemed with content and cheerfulness.
1t was a fine day Of June, in the third
year of their residence on this romantic
spot, that Lowell proposed to his Mary as
he rose from dinner, and cast his eve upon
the inviting bosom ofthe waters, an after
Moons pasting upon the lake, with that
prompt and cheerful acquiescence which
ever constitutes the most endearing charm
of welded love. she smiled assent, and in a
few moments everything was in readiness
and the white canvas of the pleasure-b boat
was unfurled to the whispering breeze =
The serenity of the blue depths of heaven
the giittering resplendency of the sunshine
upon the waters, and the merry notes of the
feathered songsters mong the trembling
foliage, presented, the little bark gaijy
sailed from the harbor. one of nature s
most echanting scenes. Rendered uncon-
scious of the passing moments by gazing
upon these transcendent beauties, or by
listening with rapturous delight to the pratt
tie of their rosy-cheeked boy, Lalf an hour
had flown rapidly away, when Lowell open
ed Akenside's Pleasures Of the Imagination.
II was favorite poem Of her he loved; and
IN thus complimenting her taste, ne did no
injustice to bis own: with unusual anima-
ton and interest he read among those pas
sages which she bad previously marked
with pencil as peculiarly happy, the fol.
lowing beautiful lines:
-"Ask the faithful yorsh
Why the cold urn Of her, WIN Z. long he loved,
So often Nils his arms, 80 oftSL draws
His lonely footsteps. silent and unseen,
To pay the mournful tribute of his tears2
OH he will tell the that thee wealth of wo.las
should ne'er seduce his bosom - forego s
Those sacred hours when stealing from the noise
OF care and envy. sweet remembrance soothes
With virtue's kindest looks. his aching breast,
And turns his tears TO rapture"
Atlength he was aroused By the noiso o.
the curling waves, as they broke agains
the sides of the pleasure boat; and upon
raising his eyes, he observed some small
fieecy clouds gliding along the western
horizon: conscious that they were but toe
frequently the precursors OF storm, hs
directed the faithful pilot to return to tn,
harbor without delay: Thomas obeyed
though reluctantly, for he was always
pleasd with an opportunity of displaying
his nautical skill amid the dangers Of tenn
pest In few moments dark cloul
made it's appearance-the wind blew brisk
ly, and the azure waves, bright and spark
ling with the broken, tremulous sun-beams
rolled careeringly by, like the CAV, fantast
ic visions of maiden as she contemplate
her bridal day. - -
Lowell with calmness soothed the fear
of his trembling Mary, while he seized al
oar to assist in regaining the still distan
haven. Presently whole canopy Of the SIX,
was shroud and darkened with lowerinl
clouds; the wind in fearful gusts howle,
over the wide waste Of waters-the rain de
seended in torrents--and the forked light
nings played sublimely from Heaven b
earth, tinging the dark, rolling waves wit
lurid CLEANS of light. Unable longer b
guide the boat over the raging pillows, Nj
Lowell, in utter despair, abandoned his oar
and, at the moment his arms were enci,cl
ing and sustaining his lovely wife, who sa
pale and motionless, clasping her Iittls bo
her eyes raised to heaven, silently invok
ing Him who rules the tempest, and di
j rects the storm, boat was overwhelm
ed by a mountain wave, and the dying g,
clamation of s.my wife-my child r. was bu
family audible amid the unsparing desols
ton of the elements. s -
Within q few hours, and all again wa
calm. The thunder-clouds.. SO late SUI
charged with two appalling elements, ano
were melted into air." the overwhelmin
surges sunk into gentle undulations, wit
the dying influence Of the breeze, and th
departing sun-beams, as they streamed oys
that v,loci1 and 1ovalv cheat <,f xuofor .aax,