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HEtSSAdR, THE PRESENTIMENT
-XT THIi WELL
Ib'v b. Jloi.DRKn'
It has 'bee'a 'ofteM enough said to hire
fceen tested, thai 'truth is stranger than fie-
lion.' The brief -storv w e are now to relate)
leu true ineideriVef American life, without
the least coloring c-T" incident; and not a few
among the readers of theLidy's Book will
recognize, its origlhaH at once.
Elissa Waldron wis the only daughter of
J4n honest and intelligent farrher, who resi
ded a few miles from toe of oiir largest ci
ties. Their humble birt neat cottage stood
a little -distance frorn the principle avenue
loading out of the metropolis; ond though
tht eihall farm of Mr Waldron did hpt in
dicate wealth, it was admired by all who
rodo out t9 partake of theWcetiiesd bf the
ountry, foi the universal indication of1 thrift
and industry that every where prevailed.
Ml. W?ldjon was niajrked fcr tW rvAept
qualties which form a good and admired cit
izen, and the partner of his life was equal
ly the pride of the rural neighborhood in
which they dwelt. They had, by a life of
iiduatry and economy, placed theriiselves
above want, though they never couldbe cal
led rich. It was their constant care to in
ulcato Correct principles in their 'duly
daughter. 'If said Mr. Waldron one day
to Elitsa, ' you learn to be above the world,
by knowing how to provide for yourself
with your own hands, independence, my
girl, will be yeur inheritance.' It was in
pursuance of this early implanted principle
f self-reliance, we suppose that induced
Elissa to go to the city, when in her teens,
In the capacity of domestic service. She
lived in the family of an old friend of her
'father' for about two years, more like a
daughter than a servant for Mrs. Underwood
Was a good lady and Elissa filled a large
place in her heart. She was ever so atten
tive, intelligent and affectionate in the rela
tion in which sire occupied.
Tho f state of Mr. Underwood was situa
ted a little distance from the dense portion
of the city. In a luge garden which was
fta pleasure of his home hours, he had a
Vtll for the double purpose of suppliytng
lhe family with water, and sprinkling nu-
Hrimont to the rare exolies of his hot-houses.
Elissa went out one dsy, as she often did,
draw a pail of water. Mrs. Underwood
vas passing in a distant part of the garden,
imd saw that Elissa was atailirg gazing in
"Hhs well for some time, with an almost va
cant stars. Her curioily was excited, and
Talking towards Iho well, in a gentle tone
Tie asked, why, Elissa, what do you see
ia the well V
Nothing, madam, only I am never going
lb draw any more water in this garden.'
Wltat,do you wetn, Elissa, have I not
tr&Stal you kindly V
BI6st tenderly, like a sister, mnuaru, but
1 have had a presentiment sitico I looked in
to fhtt well, and I am to see tatter days.'
' Elissa, if t did not know you well, I
h'cAild think you crazy.'
. 0 no, I'm not crazy1 but t am to sen
btrttarr ihys I've had a presentiment.'
And nothing could persuade her to the
JBLOOMSBITIiG, COIilTMBjiA ttotfNTY PA UATVUnA MA&CI 2d,
c'bntram That Very day she had her trunk
packed accompanied by many a little fares
enUrorh the Underwoods; and look the stage
for 'the rural home of her childhood. Not
a word, however did she utter to her parents
of her strange presehiimeut, for she well
kriew that they would laugh much at her for
muulging such a fancy; She kept it to her
self; but so strong an impression had it made
upon her feelings that she never abandoned
the thought.scarctly in her walking or deep
ing moments.
GhapteiI ii,
The reader will recollect we hare men
tioned that the cottage of Mr. Waldron was
situated but a little distance from the great
avenue leading from the metropolis. Mul
titudes bf carriages in the sweet scented
season of summer drove out that way that
their inmates might inhale the (lowers aftd
ike fieldsi It was not lonn after the return
of Ehssa, that one day a gentleman's car
riage was littcrally broken to atoms, by his
horses taking fright, and he was thrown out
opposite the cottage of Mr. Waldron, hav
ing one of his hips dislocated, his left arm
broken ond being otherwise so badly injur
ed as to remain for a long time in a state of
irisensibilityj after he had beeri conveyed
into the cottage of Mr. WRldrom The
physician positively forbade his removal to
his own home in the city; and Elissa and
her kind hearted mother struggled to outdo
oach other in attentive nursing of their ac
cidental patienti Dy this unremitting kind
ness, and the best skill of tho surgeon, he
was restored after a month or two so far as
to be in a condition to remoVo in his car
riage without risk to his lifei but before
leaving tho place where his very existence
had been preserved, he made a very liberal
present to the worthy mother, to reward the
constant toils of herself and Elissa towards
n'rrii
c yjneVelyTSainra tfie'name ofl
the gentleman, and that he was very rich;
and as they had done their duty to him, and
he had begged to be permitted most liberal
ly to reward Mrs. Waldron, they expected
in parting with him on the morning of his
removal that Its would never again be seen
by then.
CHAPTER HI.
It was well nigh one year from the time
we have recorded the departure of the gen
tleman, that a carriage drove up to the Wal
dron cottage, and a footman announced the
name of him who had been detainod there
by his wounds.
The family were glad to recevle htm, that
is, Mr. and Mis. Waldron gave him a most
cordial welcome, aa gratified were they to
find he had almost entirely been restored to
health, Elissa had run to her room to adjust
her toilet, when she heard b carriage ap
proaching the court yard.
' Where is Elissa,' asked Mr. Middlcton
for that was iho name of the gentleman.
She will be hero soon,' quickly replied
Mrs. Waldron.
I trust tho is well,' added Mn Middle
torti ' She is, sir, and she has 011611 said she
would be most happy to hear how you were
after leaving our house.'
' I am glad of that, madam, for I this day
visit you under very different feelings from
those Which I was thrown on your kindness
snd hospitality. I have come to ask- the
hand of your Elissa in marriage if htrlovo
is not plighted to another.'
'Sir,' said Mr. Waldron indignahtly,
would you insult us after we did all we
could to save your life V
1 Not for the world, Mr. Waldron t im a
gcntlman of honor and fortune. , I am
somewhat older than Vour daughter, but If
alio can forego that disparity, if you will
But give me your permission, t will at once
offer her my hnnu and my heart.'
I know not what to think or what to
sayreplied Mr. Waldron; but Elissa is of
humblo birth; and, and though she is a dear
child to us, for a rich man's lady, and I daro
not think you serious. If you are not lion
orablo in your'
' Pray Mr; Waldron give yourself no utt
easiness on that account; I have not ven
ured to visit ybtt to-day without prenara
tion; and here, air, is a letter from your old
and intimate friend Granville, which I trust
will satisfy yoil as to what right 1 have as
a mail of honor to make proposals of mar
riage to Elissa.'
Wo rleed only add thai the1 testimony
was satisfactory; and that in a few weeks
afterwards, Elissa was Mrs. Middleton, ful-
tilling, as she will have it, (though it always
raises a smile on her husband's lips,) tho
presentiment which she experienced when
site was dtawing water from the well, in tho
garden of the Underwoods.
in a little over a year and a half from that
ihcident. she drove to the icsidenco of M
Underwood. The servants ran? at the door.
but as she alighted from her carriage her
gimsn icenngs came over her, and she walk
ed into tho back parlour without ceremony.
nirs. unuerwooU soon entered and passed
the compliments of the mornin? with much
embarrassment, not being able to recollect
the face of the lady who had honored her
with a call, which she finally had to con-
fess. Why, not remember Elissa -well,
I suppose I am ill disguise, for the presen
timent has been fulfilled, arid my husband
awaits in the carriage to Ho introduced to my
former mistress.'
Mrs. Underwood is now one of the most
intimate visitants at the Middlcton's, and
the latter form one of the most wealthy, re-
spectacle and deservedly esteemed families
in the London of America.
Prom thePooghkrfpsie Casket.
DISTINCTIONS.
To the man of sense, who views society
as a necessary compact of intelligent be-
ings, met for mutual benefit on the broad
lotiniit'u on mo possession of wcallli, or
other extraneous appendages of character
ppear ridiculons and amusing. In this
country where the great boast of equality
is upon every lip, their are more distinc
tions in society than in any other country
in tho world; and they nre grades of arris
tocracy, in each of which there is more
exclusivcness manifested than among the
nobility and gentry of any kingdom in Eu
rope. There are distinctions in society
which should always exist, on tho perpet
uity of winch sound morals greatly de
pends. They consist in the various pha
ses exhibited by virtue and vice and the
more vicious a member of the compact be
comes, broad and more decided should nev
er be passed except nn an enand of mercy
by the latter, to reclaim the formeT; This
ia a dtslinction of character, depending up
on tho violation of each, not on any fortui
tous circumstances, and consequently is a
legitimate distinction. Dut to see men
building their structure of superiority upon
the sandy and unceitain foundation of rich
es, upon the famo of somo distinguished
progenitor, or upon tho more foolish and ri
diculous idea that one employment is more
genteel than another, excites tho smile of
mingled pity and contempt upon the lips
of the sensible. Yet we daily meet with
those who assume superiority on these
grounds, and it is this practice, arising
from the error of tho judgement, or to tho
absolute want of common sense, that we
may ascribe ninetenths of the evil with
which the harmony of society is disturbed.
Several years since, we made a journey
to a thriving village in neighboring county
and while tarrying at the house of a friend
saw a practical illustration of the above re
marks. A social party had gathered on
thb occasion of the return of another
birth-day of one of our friend's daughters,
and itwasieallya congregation of pretty
and cheerful faces. During the evening a
cotillion was proposed, and couples imme
diately formed upon the flodr. Froma retir
ed corner came a neatly dressed youngman,
with an intelligent countenance and pleas
ing address, and invited a gay butterfly girl,
who seemed disposed to flrit with every bo
dy to join in the dance. Sheaearccly deign-
d a recognition and coldly refused; Ph
raah bit his lips, while the flush of olten
J4 t i.
ucu pmer mounted to his cheek, and
passing to the opposite side of tho room
found his hand acceptable to a pretty
Plflll..! KMll 1 . I ..
u in a maracni moro tnev
were moving in the dance.
"Who was that young man!" asked
merchant's clcrk,addressing tho boqtielte
tirst mentioned.
"lie is an imprudcut puppy," responded
tne lair one, curling her pretty lip hauch
tily, "he is nothing but a mechanic, and I
wonder at his presumption1 in asking me to
uance."
..,n. .....
i was presumption indeed, and extra
ordinarily and shockingly imperlite." re
sponded the clerk, tucking in the ruffles of
ins aiekey, and throwing one ler over the
oilier in an important attitnde. "I wondei
that Air; was not more select in choos
ing the members of this 'ere party. But so
it is; society here is gitlin' as Boasting and
other induriiceous places, where gentlemen
arc continually perfocated with these'ere in
fernal mechanics. You done right, miss
awfully right, in scorning to accptsuch like
company.
"6o says Miss Ann don't von Ann!"
said tho indigent coquette, addrssing her
butterfly companion.
"Yes, you did, Hetty and I'll bo hang
ed if I'd dance with one of them are me
chanics, if I never did Out do look ! as
suro as eggs, the impertinent fellow is
dancing with Judge D ' Phillippi-
na. 1 think she ought to be ashamed of
hcreelf, for sick a disgraco in open compa
ny."
"Ohe'u astoundingly foolish," eaid the
clerk, shifting his legs importantly. "Dut
come, Miss Hetty, will you danco."
We listened to this colloquy with super
lative contempt for the utterers, and having
formed an opinion of their characters, from
the index just given, resolved to discover
that of the young man. Wo ascertaind
that he was a coach maker i especially
connected, and of industrious habits, pos
sessed a mind far above the ordinary stand
ard, and withal well cultivated. He viewed
society as a man of sense ought, and pre
sumed that equality should or ought to ex
ist within the circle of a social party.
Courtesy prompted him to offer his hand
to the haughty coquette, and the refusal
wounded hit fine feelings. Dut they were
healed by the frank and courteous address
of tho daughter of Judge D. and in truth, a
motive more exalted than mere courtesy
actuated them. They were betrothed, but
the gossips had not yet heard the secret.
While leading in the modest Emma to the
cotillion ring, he looked with proper con
tempt upon the haughty Hester M ,
tho misguided daughter of a broken mer
chant. She drew a line of distinction be
tween herself and the honest mechanic,
while he also traced a demarkalion. Hers
was drawn by an eroneous judgement, his
by correct principles. The sequel is brief.
The mechanic became eoon tho son-in-law
of Judge II., emigrated to Indiana, and at
the last election in the state, was chosen a
a member of popular branch of its legisla
ture. After seasons of flirtation fmd coquetry,
Hester M brcame tho wife of the 'en
gaging young clerk, who, carrying his bu
siness relations, and endeavoring to ape his
wealthy neighbor, was soon numbered
with a list of bankrupts, ami now gain but
a scanty pittance in tbO metropolis as
third rate clerk. Thero are- distinction in
society, but they arc too often drawn by ig
norance, or erring judgement.
Eilraet of a letter to the Editor of tho American
SintincL
AMERICAN SILK CULTURE.
Wasuinqtoh, Feb. IB, 1830.
The silk business is making its way
throuh tho countrv in all directions. It
strikes upon two cords of great considera -
1839
Number 4 7.
tion with every American, I men his patri
otism and his individual interest; Sinco
the appearance of the Journal of the Silk
Convention of the United Slates, published
under the direction Of the National Society
in which the experience of some of the
best silk growers is spread before the peo
ple, a new impulse has been given to tho
subject. The immense amount bf twenty
two millions of dollars sent abroad for silk,
oUght to be kept at home. To efiedt this
praiseworthy result every farmer and gen
tleman of leisure should plant trees and
propagate the silk worm. The mullicaulis
has snch a large leaf and is so readily pro
duced, that it should be carried all over tho
States. The tree9 andsilk that can be pro
duced on the lands in the West, will, in a
few years, be very great, indeed, no far
mer should be considered a wise one; who
han not' an acre of tiees and worms enough
to work up their leaves into silk. Tho
poor lands, too, such as have been exhaust
ed by tobacco, can be reclaimed, and made
to prodnce the multicaulis. I speak hero
altogether of the multicaulis, as it has, you
will perceive, the united testimonials of all
the gentlemen whome recently at the Silk
Convention in Daltimdro. Some beautiful
trees have been raised in this country From
Florida and Mobile, I have seen a few
four years old, and full of buds. Each
bud will produce a tree. A tree of the usual
tiie will cost 70 or 7fJ cents, and produce
twenty five or thirty buds. Dut if only
twenty to each tree, thio will, if properly
attended, yield twenty tree. Tho impres
sion of some, who have not considered tho
subject, is thero will be too many trees
grown this year to render them an object
worthy of consideration.
It however, reqiree a little reflection td
the amount of trees raised last year. Per
haps, by a fair calculation, growing out of
this management, and accidents, the whola
multicaulis family now in this country, can
not produce more than 20 to each tree.
Deeides, thousands will start the trees for
silk ond not for sale. Some of these latter
may partially bo added to the general stock
for sale over the country, but not many of
them. Indeed, it would seem to ro require
some years before the etates and territories
can be fully treed. Ten thousand trees can.
be reared on an acre, but it will take a great
many acres of leaves to furnish the silk that
will be consumed in America. The trees
appropriated to the immediate manufacture
of silk, cannot well be spared for sale.
There is now fixed a determination id
go into the silk business, that no one cart
doubt of its success. The country mnsti
however, be well supplied with trees, be
fore the great experiment can be put fully
into operation. At the end of the coming
fall, upon the estimata of an increase ot 20
times the number of the trees now in the
country, we shall not have a tithe of tho
requisite quantity of trees to make us
silk manufacturing people- Trees tell a 2
and Si cents per bud. This, if well atten
ded to, will yield, I suppose, 25 80 good
buds, for the next year. Some mar fail in
the bunds of inexperienced planter, but ia
general, the buds all succeed. I take it
that every bud raised last year, will certain
ly be set out this year. None of theiri
tfhnjud be lost to the country, as there era
whole couuties. aye, nearly whale states
without a multicaulis tree growing is it at
this time.
Spunk. 'Marm, mayn't I gd arid play"
horse to-dayf"
"No child, you must stay In the house.''
"Now, look here, marm, if you don't let
me, I'll go and catch the measles I know
a big boy what's got'em primel"
A Boy in a Band box.X inan of Busi
ness adertised in a Philadelphia paper,
"A Boy Wanted." The next morning ho
found at his door a beautiful and. smiling
specimen of the article desired fnugly da-
lpositsd in a band box