The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-07-03
E1opement and Pursuit.

VIM. H. Marcy was called to he bar in
October, 1911. Acting under the advice
of friends, he opened an Office in Troy, N.
y, and commenced the practice of his
profession. He was surrounded bv exper-
fenced and gifted lawyers, who controlled
the honors aud emoluments Of their profess
sion. Young Marcy deficient in those
brilliant and ready talent so attractive to
the public, though possessing crutlition and
strong intellectual powers, did not at first
meet with professional success, but, taking
al appeal to the future, he patiently await
cd the developments of time. With great
labor and pcrse' erlnce he perfec cd himself
in those solid requirements, which snbse.
qucntly rendered him conspicuous before
tho world as a lawyer, diplomatlst and
statesman.
Among tho characteristics that distin-
guished the early days of MIR. Marcy's pro-
les sin II life. was cGrolcssncss IN regard to
dress. Though he was not, like Martin
Grover. accustomed to appear in dilaplda-
ted attire, st II he held fashion and her
votalles in contempt. His boots were often
left for weeks without polish, and his hair
to say the least ,<9everappearcd in Hyperion
curls, and withal, by casual acquaintance
he was regarded as very dull and inactive
young man. But his personal appearance
was in his favor He was slightly above
the ordinar height, "stout and masculine,
but not gross; his forehead bold and full,
his eyebrows heavy, his eyes deep set and
expressive, his mouth and chin firmly
moulded. His manners were affable and
courtcously free from pretence, yet digni-
fcd." lie was easy, pleasing and graceful
in conversation. In really refined and
cultivated circles, young Marcy, notwith-
standing ghisindiffcrcnt attire, was favorite,
though coxcombs attempted to make him
the subject of ralery
His Office was in small one story build
Ing, surrounded by railing Or vcranda
Directly opposite his Office there was a
fashionable female seminary. In pleasant
weather he would scat himself on the YER
anda, with his feet elevated on the top of
1t. and in this position watch tho gambols
OF the young ladies on the play ground of
the school, or engage in pursuing his favor
Ito studies. His unpublished boots, thus
consplcuously exhibited, were often the
subject OF mcrriment among the fair STU
dents. Though young Marcy was wanting
In those external qualities constituting what
Is called "a lady's man. his society was
by no means distasteful to the fuir sex.
especially to those who had the penetration
to understand the real beauties OF his char
actcr and appreciate his abilities.
Among the more advanced pupils of the
seminary was a Miss Dubois. young lady
from Springfield, Mass, aa hciress, and
very beautiful. Marcy had frequently met
her at the residence of lady friend in
Troy. For some time respectful friend.
ship existed between her and the young
lawyer. She was pleased with the graces
OF his knowledge, the superiority of his in
tellcct. There was charm in his
conversation, which nnconsciously revealed
the mental resources of the future states
man, stimulating intelligence in others.
Miss Dubois possessed that charming vcr-
satility that belongs of right to women
tho faculty of suting her fine intellect to
all whom 1t encountercd--of so tempcring
her subtle wit with feminine grace as to
exempt her from enmity or malice, and
that pride which IL the necessary result of
tho superiority she wore easily and grace
fu ly.
There wcrc those elements in the friend
ship between young Marcy and Miss Du-
Boiswhich naturally ripcn into deep attach.
ment and ardent love, yet singular as 1t
may appear, there was no affair of tho
heart blended with 1t. But those who were