The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-05-24
A REPORTERS S STORY.

in the city of jackson, Michigan, en-.
gagged in the capacity of travelling
reporter for one of the New York
journals, when one rainy, disagreeable
day, | resolved to visit the States
prison, in search of some items Of in
teresting news. | did so.
After having passed through the en-.
tire establishment, l was at last shown
into the cell of young man doomed
to suffer death.
The occupant of this cell was fine,
sad, intelligent.looking parsonage OF
about twenty-three years of age. His
high, classical forehead, deer. blue
eyes, aud noble polite bearing, indi.
Gated him to be no common villain.
His face was thin and pallid, but from
those pure, expressive eyes flashed a
depth of character, an unendurable
sorrow, a soul destroying remorse,
which no cold blooded murderer could
possess.
AT his first words, "Pray, be seated"
i was surprised at the deep, full, musi-
cal intonations of his voice. 1t at once
proclaimed him a scholar.
l soon entered into long conversa-
tion with him, and little by little
learned the following sad but truthful
tale, which | give, as nearly as posi-
BILE, in his own language, and which
hope will prove a warning to the
many weary, foolhardy thousands who
are swiftly drifting into that fearful,
whirling, domestic vortex-jealousy.
My name is George Melville. NY
father was clergyman in the western
part of this state, and descended from
one of the best families in those parts.
l received good education, and at
the age of twenty entered large mer-
camille house in New York city.
soon, by close application and indefa-
tigable energy, gained the entire con-
fidence of my employers; and after
having been in their service one year,
| was selected by them to visit the
West Indies as their agent on some
business of Importance, and which
would require considerable tact and
forethought to execute faithfully and
promptly transact.
Previous to my departure for those
islands l became acquainted with a
Miss Reynolds, who was a few years
younger than myself, and the daugh-
ter of gentleman who had recently
purchased and removed to an estate
near my fathers.
Everything that was graceful and
lovely appeared centered in her form ;
everything that was virtuous and ex-
cellett in her mind. / sought her
handy Our souls soon became united
by the indissoluble bonds of sincere
love; and as there were no parental or
other impediments to our union, it was
agreed that as SOON as l returned from
the West Indies, where il was expected
my stay would be short, the marriage
solemnities would be performed. Sol
emn oaths Of love and constancy pass.
ed between us, and | sailed with q
light heart for the West Indies. While
there | received from her, and return.
ed to her, letters filled with the ten.
derest expressions of anxiety and re-
gret of absence. Oh, that | had new.
er, never returned What pain, an.
guish aud remorse | would have been
saved
The moment I got on land hasten.
ed as fast as the railway train could
carry me to the house of Mr.. Reynolds,
to see the charmer of my soul.
She received me with all the arden,
cy of affection, and even shed tears of
joy in my presence. l urged her to
name the day which was to perfect
our union and happiness; and the next
Sunday, four days only distant, was
agreed upon, for me to lead her to the
altar. How did my heart bound at
the prospect of making Miss Reynolds
my own, of possessing in her all that
could render life agreeable!
1 fastened home to my family, and
informed them of my approaching
bliss. They all sympathized in the
anticipated joys which swelled my bo-
som. / had a sister some years older
than myself, who had been the friend
and companion Of my angel in my
absence. They were now almost every
day together, so that | had frequent
opportunities Of Emma's company.
One day she had been with my sister,
at my fathers; and, as usual, ac-
companied her home. On my return
my sister requested me to attend her
in private room. We therefore re-,
tired, and when we were seated she
thus addressed me;
George, you know that TO promote
your peace, your welfare, and your
happiness has ever been the pride of
ro,, baapt Nofbino, avoanf tbis oonld