The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-07-25
THE DOOLITTLE DELEGATION.
TO A "w0MANs RIGHTS CONVENTION"
RY MISS l.. VIRGINIA SMITH.
1.-The Woman's Rights Convention,
Is not laid low in dust
y better time is coming
Becdusc-it will and must ~


Near the close of delightful Indian
summer day, late in the autumn of 1S49,
ace did, Asmodcus-like, peep into the inte.
rior of little cottage which sleeps lik, Il
sunbeam on grassy slope in the immediate
vicinity of Ohio's capital. The softly-roll-
ing Sciota flows on with no less troubled
current than docs the stream Of existence
which bears the pretty mistress of the tiny
mansion that sleeps upon its banks, and the
last faint glances Of departing day rested
not on a more perfect picture Of beautiful
rcposc than that which was exhibited in her
cosy little parlor. The true and gentle wo-
mans heart OF Adelaide Clermont was here
emphatically at home, everything around her
was delightfully."- redolcnt of the repose which
filled her soul, and though the evidences of
luxury and refinement were visible on every
side, they only contributed to render the
general impression more dcliciously home
like. The rosy sunlight poured through
the heavy crimson curtains, and fell with
a rich glow over the bright-tinted carpet
and velvet-cushioncd furniture. y clear
fire sparklcd in the shining crate, in front
of which was drawn an elegant table with
its dainty burden of byoutcrie, little work
basket, and an antique vase with its snowy
bosom full of pale tea-roses. Beside the
table, in deep, luxurious rocking chair,
sat the lovely mistress, one arm resting on
the marble top, and half buried in profu
sion of soft brown curls, supported her
head, while on the other, lying across her
lap, sumbcred a beautiful infant. The
feelings and principles of that sweet young
wife and mother were disclosed to every
discerning eye, not only by her expressive,
soul-lit countenance, but by every graceful
attitude and movement, and even by her
unobrrusive yet unexceptionable toilette.
The rich, yet quiet color of that dress,
so tastefully trimmed, so modesty made,
with Its frll of delicate lace, from which
the white throat emerged like lily from
the bosom of n foam -wreathed wave; the
dainty, embroidered cuff falling over the
snowy and jeweled hand, the tiny sippered
foot just peeping from bcneath the graceful
folds of the dress, all were eloquent of the
character Of the wearer. She is true, and
earnest, and beautiful of soul, and her
young spirit from its home in the bosom of
another, looks forth upon life with a trust
ful eye, and a confding heart.
The tiny pendule upon the mantel. piece
struck the half hour to six-its musical
chime reused the lady from her reverie -
Hers must have been dream of pleasant
fancies, for when she raised her head her
deep.violet eyes glistened with dcwy ten.
derness, rich glow slept.amid the dimples
on her velvet cheek, which at this moment
were deepened by quiet smile of ineffable
happiness. "He will soon be here" was
written with pleasure upon every feature of
her lovely face, and indeed in every action,
for rising with the slumbering babe still up.
on her arm, she closed the heavy curtains,
drew richly ornamented guitar from its
recess, and wheeled forward to the side of
her own, ponderous and vclvet-lined easy.
chair. She had resumed her seat when
step resounded along the hall, not very
gentle football it must be confessed, and in
moment, without ceremony, tn, door was
thrown open. The eye of the young wife
did not brighten at the sound, the rose. blush
on her delicate cheek neither faded nor
deepened, for her heart did not recognize
in it the music of her husbands light, elas-
tic footstep. She was not deceived and
with smile and a glance at her sleeping
infant, as if to apologize for not rising, she
welcomed the intruder. The lady, (for such