UL LEWI SB TTTT- TTk TV T T TT 4l TT TTl jaj H. 0. BICKOKdltor. 0. N. WORSEN, Printer. LEWISBURG, UNION CO., PA., JANUARY 2,1851. Yolmne VH, Hambtr 43. rWool0 Bunker ?i9. . AM IXBirtSDKST rtHILT JOIK3AL. Ittued oh Wednesday morningi at Lfwitburg, Lniun county, Vptnxylcama. rfjrJr".. $1..V per irir. lor esu a, tuallr in a-lvanee; 1,7, If paid within tbr rrontlis: Sioo if put wiUnn s v.ar: tM if not paid before the y.are::t.ire: i ewuts ff r ior namhra. Bubarriptiaof for lit nionthn or lean, to Ha pa' in tdrttiCA rm-oijt:iiu:.nrfl o; tioual ailo. the FabPaher. eaort alien the fiv ia panl uo. Adrerrieeinents hnndonutvir iti-ei led at 50 rent per .uarr, one lot, $1 finer wivk'a. $i yur: two viar a. amta, tint nNtinow fourth of a ntimii. $10. JOB WORK anl ennual advertiser nt to be paid fcr watra handed, in or delivered. at we six montn., f . lor a v.ar. MrrLmut:! auvertu Comronniratton aulirited on all auljrrta of c-iieral vatnreat not within Um- ran of party or aertarian enrtet. All letter miul niM port -paid, act-cmpanied by the real aSJreaa of the writer, t- r-xiive attention. UTlioaii nlaUiur exclusively to the Kdituri.il Hertmen"t, to be airaehd to lltT f III. ioi. K,,, KSib.r aud tllose on uaineaa to (. N. Wvauui. V VViJ.rr. Oflea on Markvt atreet, between S, rcn4 and Tnird. over wraHltM. o. X. Wuiiiit.V, I'roprietor. - X.J - i OHIGIHAI. NARRATIVE. Kotos of a Seven Mom lis' Journey to CALIFORNIA, ru. rom smith, saxta flx cila biyeb, axo IUK TVLE LAH.es. Vram taa Private Journal kept by . H. CBAMBERUX, or LiwtsatM, Ta. CONTIKCLD. tn our lat No., the Canadian river waa atnted to be "600 miles wide-," w bit h rbould he tahus in-lead ol mile an error of the conijoaitor Friday, May 11. Iiain ihi moriiiti ; c'learei off, and we siarted ; weather very warm and sultry. About 2 o'clock we were net by a most terrific hailstorm; there was a constant stream t.f liuliltiin" and peal af ter pt-al i.f thunder ; ice fell to the depth ol two inches in a few minutes. Ourammils wers so frightened as to be uninaiiat alile, and l bey ran, with the wagon, in every di rection over the prairie, and when the storm ceased, some of ua were out of each other's tight. I had on i n India rubber rep, and my head was sore for several days al terwards, from the beating if the hail. Some of the men happening to have some brandy with them, iced it, and drank "hail siorm." Found a deserted wagon. It ap peals by a handbill left u on it, that it was owned by nirss of three, one of whom tiad strayed off. and was supposed to have been killed by the Indians ; the other two bad abandoned the wagon, and started in aearcn ol their comrade. 1 hus lar we have had but little trouble with our animals. Immediately after encamping, we turn them tut to graze until dark, under guard. We theo tie them up, and guard them during the night, and loose them early in the nvr fling. We generally form our wagons into "corral,'" put the animals in the inside, and our fires on the out.-ide. Although we Apprehend but little daoger from the Indi ans, it is best to be prepared. Distance 18 miles 380. Saturday, May 18. Encamped this -evening on the banks ol the Canadian riv r. The water is very brackish and ill lasted, but we are obliged to use it. 1'be Plains which heretofore ware covered with grass, wild flowers, and odorous plants, have become barren and hilly ; and travel iag ia much impeded by deep arroyos and aand kills. Distance, 20 miles 40U. Sunday, May 13 Ueina.ned in camp to day, to rest, and graze, our wearied ani mals. We very much need rest ourselves. Washing our clothes, and preparing for another week's travel. Monday, May 14. Started early, and traveled on, and near, the bunkofihe Can adian all day.' We now find it necessary to keep near the river, to find water, and grass. Passed a number of mounds. En camped on a small pool of water, near a deserted Indian encampment, which is not IS days old. There had been 18 lodges. Distance, 30 miles 439. Tuesday, May 15- Opposite our camp on the other bank of the river, there is a oVsert of sand, entirely destitute of vegeta tion. It resemble a snow drift, having no doubt been formed by high winds. It ia several miles square. There appears to be -as much water in the Canadian, here, as there was 200 miles below. I suppose that t loses as much b evaporation, as it gains by the few streams, that put into it for that J stance. In all respects it retains the same appearance, excepting that the growth of cotton wood on its banks ia more sparse. We have not as yet resorted to " buffalo chips for fuel, but I find that one answers the purpose ofa writing dtik at present. Distance, 16 miles 455. Wednesday, May 16 Our course to day has been along the flat ol the river, which in place is very narrow, and in oth ers half a mile broad. Occasionally we eonae across a patch of good grass. For several daya. we have crossed no streams putting into tbe river. The sand ia our ad is very heavy, and the weather not, which makes traveling very laborious up oa man and beast. Passed a arge number of large mounds upon tbe plains which re sembled the former ones. We are much annoyed by aod flies and gnats. Saw some wild flat, and a great variety of wild es,soaae of which were rare and beau tiful G rapes grow here ia abuDdanee,and fc erf plums. . The scalp of an emi f real was taken a few days ago, by tbe to enails, lwg upon a pole, in the road. I ma found by acorapaey in advance of They probably thought to frighten 1 u by this act of hostility, but will find out to the contrary. A hail storm this morning and a heavy shower threaten thi evening. Distance, 20 miles 475. Thursday, May 17. Wc h ive traveled along the banks of the river fur several d lys. About noon to-day we crossed n large branch, which was much swollen, and very cold on account of the recent h.iil I , ,m j I-- r.tlrt (lur general rule lor traveling i ing, and continue without intrrmisaion uu til 4 P. M., when we encamp, and graze our miles, unid 8, then tie them up until 4 in the morning, and again start at 8. Dis tance, 20 miles 195. Friday, May 18. Ofertaken uy a pack mule company this morning, lload very heavy, caused by the recent rains. Saw j annoyed by a very high wind, which im some beautiful specimens t f "Cartus" in peded our motion, and filled our eyes wiih tiloom they were several colors, but prio eipally yellow. I have suffered severely from toothache for several days ; contrary to all rules it commenced alter our sugar hud run out. U'e are ge'ting scarce ol breadstuff, but have plenty cf bacon and beans. Distance, 20 miles 515. Saturday, May 19. The country pre sents n rough, brOKi n and very barren appearance. There is a sjreics of rank grass growing on the flats of the river ; one stalk that I measured out of curiosity, was 27 feet long Ciossed a large dry branch of the Canadian, to-day, and, it was ilh great difficulty that the mules dragged the wagons through it. We see a great many of " Cuptaio Lee's Mexican toads" on our way. niched our tent in tore to escape a soaking. Distance, 15 miles 530. Sunday, May 20. The wind is very high, which has blown the sat d over every thing, ruining our victuals, &c. The rass is poor, and ol a salty nature, and the water is strongly impregnated with salt. Although we had proposed remain ing here over Sabbath, some of tbe com pany, considering our situation, were in favor of moving, a vote was taken and de cided to travel. The flat on the river ap peared to end here, and we were obliged to ascend a high and very steep Muff. Continued traveling over a high barren plain ; crossed one small stream, and passed one spring of good water, where some of us fortunately filled our kegs, canteens, &c., for we were obliged to en camp upon lite plains, without wood or water, not a tree or shrub to be seen, aa far astheexe can reach over the barren waste. We are getting out of the buffalo range, but succeeded ia finding enough dung to boil our coffee, by carrying a sack fullff the "chips" about two miles. When perfectly dry, it ia a good substitute for wood, and our cooking was very palaiable. We have been traveling south to day. Distance, 20 miles 550. Monday, May 21 The first day we haveescaped a shower since wo left Clio- tea us. rio dew fell last night, and - we had to drive several miles out of our way, this morning, to procure water. We have seen very little or no game for sevrral days. What the Creator designed this barren portion of the world for. is more than I can imagine, unless (like the deserts of Africa) it was thrown in " to fill up." The road was heavy, and we made but lit- tie progress. Encamped early, wiih an abuDdanceof good wood, water, and grass. Here we-came upon an old wagon road, which, we afterwards learned, was the route traveled by Mexican trader into the Indian country. Distance,15 miles 565 Tuesday, May 22. Some of the Com pany anxious to "lie by" to-day, but again decided by vole to travel ; and according ly started ; ascended a high range of hill and kept along the back-hooe, over a solid gravel road. Encamped at I o'clock ; had good grass, water, and some wood. Shortly after we had pitched our tent, we were visited by three Mexicans ; they were rouh looking fellows, and the first we had seen. They said they lived at a ranch 10 miles to the south, but could peak noEsglisb. A sight of them how ever, was cheering, and we began to think we were near the borders ol New Mexico. The weather has been pleasant to-day, with a good breeze from the west. Wal ter Winston has been very unwell for some days, but is recovering. The faces of some of the party, bitten by gnats and sand-flies, are dreadfully swollen, and very painful. To-day we saw a new variety of prickly pear, or cactus, that grew in the form of a bush. It had some fruit upon it ; curiosity prompted some of us to taste it ; we were soon satisfied, and came away with our mouths stuck full of small barbs, which we could not extract. We have already decided to pack from Santa Fe, if we can procure the necessary out-fit at that place. Weather uncomfor tably warm. Distance, IS miles f 80. Wednesday, May' 23. Visited this morning by several Mexicans ; one of them spoke pretty good English. He has bean in tbe employ of Americana lor ti yesr,and made a trip to California 12 years ago. Some years since, lie was em ployed by " Boy I Drake' (foioierly o!' Lewisburg,) to asnUt him to Inke 12 1 ve buffuloes to the KnM, for exhibition. M j Green had seen them in Philadelphia, and recognized the Mexican, although he has since lot an eye, and is otherwise disfig - urrd. Our course nearly S. W.t over hard gravel plains. Prairie d " abundant. Encamped on a small pool of standing ' .. A water. Distance, 20 miles COO. Thursday, Mny 24. The country pre - cnls ihe usual nppearance to day. 1 rav- jeled 9J hours ; crossed a small strenrn, where we supplied ourselves wiih wood and water, and went further in .search or grass. Ascend"d several large hills, and continued our cours-e over a high plain, i sanu. r iii'jiu u impua uiu ij ncrji a ihi upon my head, I laid it aside, ami received the scorching rays of the sun t-pon my bare pate. Dr. Winston shot an antelope to day, the meat of which was pronounced the most tender and dtlicious we hail ever eaten. They arc a beautiful animal, and as floet as the wind ; we see a good many of them, but thfy are diffi-ult to i . :. : -. I i. .. kill. Encamped near some puddles ol wretched water, the graz;ng very indiffe rent. Distance, 25 miles 625- Friday, May 25. Passed over a broken anJ barren plain today. 1 tie crass is last drying up. About 1 o'clock, we came to a rocky cham in the bottom ol which there was a little water, which was a tiod- end, for we were very much in need of it. Millions of swallows inhabit these rocks, attaching their nests to them ; in one place, under a large overhanging rock, there were a great many rude hiero glyphics, painted, and carved in the stone, imitating person', beasts, birds, rep tiles, and one in particular which we sup posed was intended to represent the evil spirit ; there were also a great number ol large stone crucibles, lying about ; what they were ever used for, was more than we could discover. Altogether it is a strange.wild, and picturesque looking place. There are recesses in ihe rock that would shelter and hide thousand ol persons. from the numerous trails about it we sup pose it to be a great resort (or the Indians, o trade with the Mexican. There were 17 of the latter encamped amongst the rocks, who offered to sell us corn, tobacco dec; they pack it hither upon mules and asses. Our road from this point appears much plainer. These Mexicans said they were out upon a trading expedition with the Camanches. They asked $4,50 per bushel fur corn, and sixpence a piece lor their hard, black looking cracker. They informed us that we were yet 200 miles distant from Santa Fe , but we doubled their word, supposing it to be to their inte rest to sell us their merchandize. We are encamped upon a puddle of water, with a little wood, and poor grass. We have not more than 3 days' supply of breadstuff's on hand. Distance, 25 miles 650. Saturday, May 26. Started at the us ual time this morning, and traveled until 7 P. M., finding no water, except one pool which was too salt for use ; some of us suffered very much from thirst. We did not encamp ami I after dark, when a little water was found ia a rocky ravine, about a mite from camp ; we did not gel all the animals watered until midnight then made a cup of tea, and " turned in alter a bard day's travel, and our difficulties were soon forgotten ia a sound sleep. W met another gang of Mexican traders to day. A pack-mule company ahead of us, in searching lor water, became separated. and lost to each other. The Mexicans also become scattered, being also in search of water. High wind during the night, Distance, 33 miles 663. Sunday. May 27 We have had bul one day of rest since leaving Choteau !nl concluded to remain in camp to-day. 1 he reason we nave not stopped oltener. is, that we have never found good wa ter, or grass, enough lor our animals, and being in hope of findingbetter, every day. Our great objection to this route across the plains, will be the acarcity ol feed. How Urge companies will fare, I can not tell; but I think that manv ox-teams will never reach Santa Fe. Mules endure thirst much better than cattle. The range of Ihe Rocky Mountain that runs through New Mexico, is in sight, in the west. One large peak has the appearance ofa perfect dome, and others have peculiar shapes. There ia s loog range of bluffs to the south of us, co vered with a small growth of cedar. I have been interested, to-day, in reading Bryant's "What I Saw in California." The portion that treats on his journey across tbe plains, agrees pretty well with our ex perience, except that three great necessa ries, water, grass, and wood, were more abundant on his route, and his road being a plain, well beaten one. Our tent was blown down by the storm last night. Monday, May t8-The wind was eery high during the night, and when I awoke this morning, was almost suffocoied wi'h aand. While ihe storm was racing, we were alarmed by cries of distress near our camp ; we answered, and groped our way oward them as well aa we ct.uld in the j dark ; llieir roo'intied cries served to guide ; us to them, whi n we found them to be a j company of Mexicans, ho had been scat- : tend, and driven out ol their av bv the: ' sior.n ; ihey ere very much alanned.nnd , - 3 J did not move from the spot until d iv-liglit. : Tliit morning, a company of emigrants, i j with six wagons, overtook u.s, and turned in to eticainp, where we had Itfi. They had been without water since the morning before. We have had a comfortable breeze to day, and our course has led over a ralher barren plain, broken by mounds and rocky peaks, amongst which ne wound our way. One cluster ol conical shaped mounds rising up, one behind the other, reminds me of a picture upon the eoer of my -old school Atlas, representing the heights of the different mountains in the world. The general scenery , to-day, has been grand. gloomy, and picturesque. We are now obliged to use the dry branches of the Cactus lor lut I. . Found some wild peas t aay.ot wincnouranunaisarc very lono: pas sed through some patches of wild fl ix.aod saw a great variety of wild flowers.but be ing no Uotamst, lean not giveiheir names; (hey are altogether strange to me, and pe cutiar to the country and climate. En camped on a small dry stream, in the bed of which, were a few holes of water, so sal ty mat we could scarcely use it, but stern necessity compels us to drink or die. Some wood and grass. Ditancr,18 miles 701. Tuesday. May 29- To day our road ran through a valley bounded on ihe north, west, and souh, by high peaks, pyramid shaped hills, and mounds, covered with a crubby growth of cedars ; the grass is all dried up. and we found no water until 4 o clock, P. M., when we came to a ditch, filled with red, muddy water. Our animals drank without measure; when 1 lasted. 1 tound it so nauseous thai I could not drink. We were obliged to encimp, and make the most of it. .This is a watering place for a flock of several thousand sheep: they are grazed in the neighborhood.aod driven into a natural Ibid in the mountain, where they are watched by shepherd and dogs. The plain to-day ha been covered with bear grass : the rant resembles a pine apple, from which a large top of coarse grass springs up, very sharp at the ends. The animal are afraid of i, and turn out of its way when in the road. A stalk grows out of the center, to ihe height of several feet, bearing a white, drooping flower. Distance. 20 miles 721. Wednesday, May 30. While ihe learns were passing through the outlet of the val ley, I clainbeied to the top of one of the hiph ridges. The mountains appear to be composed of red sand, or granite rock.t hose uppermost, were very much washed and worn by water, alihough from the present parched appearance ol the country it would be natural to think that it is never visited by rain. I found some rich sjiecimens of iron ore.ot which mineral there is undouol edly a great abundance in these mountains. Saw a number of mocking birds, and it did me good lo hear these little songsters, im itating the various birds of ihe country ; I only regretted that I could not listen lo them any longer. Shortly afterwards, we found the country more broken. Cedar apars to be the only wood, except a few scrubby pine, the odor of which, when we broke the twigs, resemble a good ripe a pie. Passed a large flock of sheep and goats, herded by dogs and several wretched looking Mexican. We purchased a sheep for $1,50, and a lamb lor half price ; the mutton lasted very good. Tbe wool grown in this country is remarkably coarse, no regard being paid lo Us improvement, al though thi country is well adapted to wool-growing. Here we found a basin ol water in the rock, strongly impregnated with salt and thetpUhnttt ; we watered our stock, and proceeded until 6 o'clock. when we encamped (as we supposed) with out wood or water, uui louna a small spring of water about a mile from camp, where we obtained a scanty supply. Cactus for fuel. Distance, 25 miles 746. Thursday, May 31- The country to day ba the usual rough, hilly appearance; sun very powerful this moroiog, and not a breath ol air aiirring. Overtook a pack- mule company who had lost tbe greater part of their iock during the night ; they were in aa unpleasant situation, and we agreed to carry a part ol their bsggage to the lint Mexican town. ' Found no water until evening, when we encamped on a pure running stream, about 20 leet wide, very deep and awlA. We did not learn the name of it, but no doubt it find ita way to the S o Grande ; it heads in tbe moun tains, to tbe north, and is very oold. Thi. is the first running water we have crowed in a distance of 200 miles, and, together with the Id fashioned roaiaaiic OKwatain I scenery around us, had a cheering eflecl Uon us. Used the small green willows that grew upon the bank of lh sltcain for ; fuel. Dis'ance, 25 miles 771. To be eonlmue For tba Lewisbarg Chronicle. BY 'NoVUS. ' ' :' i . .... . ,.W"T TT ii' V hf " ' I AmiJ lbs ohadaws of Iba pall of nighl, I u umb the vapor waes that oawtid pressed, j A sleepless wanderer oorveved lb tighu Deapair waa gnawing at his heart, VVboae npen iliior revealed, alone. The atirine that Memory erect. To idol ibal have fln. An actiuig, boundless, deptbleas void, a aa yawning in his oul. And rumbling thunders swept the fulph, A ane.iv billows roll. On. on. aa bud their pathway trace, lie rushed ilh mad endeavor; Hi beating heart and rapid pac Kept time together. And on be flew, till, midst the frown Of Ingid tomb be atood, With uha.tly glare of attaining eves. And vein ol curdling Mood. He flung hi length uputi a nionnj, Tuat day bail nely made. And clung aa if hi heart' wild throes Were calling up the dead ! Then Fancy, winged with sweeping phirnr. Conveyed hi ejea afar. Where, struggling 'mid amass of cloud, Thero I earned a .ingle star. Again he gazed, with doubt aud bops, l' t line it It It hi view ; A fecund time it rilvrr smile A halo round him threw, Aud atill he siired wiih pent-op breath. And scanned the vapor o'er, TreinMing in hope, yet dated not think He'd ueaer see il moi ; And yet again, with added glow, It brilliant beauly came; Then, aweetly, aoltly, from tbe grave, A whisper breathed hi$ name. Swift a lightning Baahinc O'er the raging alurm. From hi cold bed dabing, Stood Ibal haggard num. Upward glanced hi viaton Whence the star had corns, With n anelr miaaton lo bis besrt's sad home. Welcome ! bfeved star of guklaesa, Sweet thy ray within eay breast; Blighted hops aud reigning aadasas Viekl lo joy and praceful rest. In the brigliinea of thy eplendur. Glory' entering port I see; Fleeting scenes no mote can rentier Comiort' scaling bel.a lo at. ' l'U uveal her t hen. I II meet her, where The ping, ot parting never com ; I'll seek her there I'll aeck her. where Her voice ba aweetly callej me bom. Frot-tiiiged and apeclial. joe of air. Thy wing ns not o'er beat' blue dome.' Lawisacao, Jam. 1851. From Arthur's Hon Qanette. OR rASSAQICS IX TUZ LIFE OF AX OLD MAW. Concluded. After his departure. I can scarcely des cribe to you the flutter my sisters were in Mr B-, it was discovered, still remained a bachelor ; and Selina, who had watched him mount his horse and ride down the gravel-walk, declared he was enough lo turn the heads of half the girl in Christen dom. Constance and Rase regretted, for once, that they had not been in my place, in order to obtain an introduction ; and I was obliged, to my infinite amusement, to repeat again and again, every word which had escaped his lips. At length, in order to allay the tumult. I told them of hts de termination to call again in the morning ; and Selina at once proceeded to request papa, on hi next visit, to invite him into th pailor. I he f illowmg morning, my sisters were early enuaued in duslinz, polishing, and re-nrranging the old-fashioned furniture Flowers in vases were placed here and there, and everything was mude to appear a handsome and as cheerful as possible. Nor were they indifferent to their own appearance. Constance attired hersell in a dark dress which, she had been told, we became her complexion. Rose, with her blooming cheeks and flowing ring'e'9. looked best in pale blue ; while Selma' superb figure was displayed lo wonderful advantage in a white transparent muslin The lapseof time had ini improved them; ihe two eldir,specially,had grown thinner, and their faces wore a fretful expression. Bul Selina was still in the luxuriant bloom of her beauty. . As to my own attire they had ridiculed me so unmercifully, that I dared not make any change ; and I appeared before our visiter, a I had done on the previous morning, in a simple black silk, a good deal the worse for wear. I had. however, one advantage I waa at all times scru pulously neat, and when I had put on the same collar, which chanced lo be of real valenciennrt, and arranged my hair as I was in the habit of wearing it, nomely as I was, I felt that 1 was by no means dis pleasing. And, as my appearance had never been what is called youthful, I was fortunate enough to look as youog as I had done ten years before. . When Mr. Baryton arrived, my father requested my presence in the study, and informed our visiter that, as he lound him- self growing too infirm lo transact business without sssistanee, a portion of bis eldest daughter's time wurkvoted to Wn., vl , Mr. It. looked st me intently, for thi first time, when this remark was made. and I judged from the power and penetra tion of his eye, that he possessed great skill in decyphering character. After he had murmured some complimentary words in reply, about filial affection,' they pro ceeded to busy themselves, while 1 was employed in collecting the papers they re quired, and in rendering mjsell otherwise useful. W hen an hour had been spent in thi way, and Mr. B. was preparing to leave, my father invited him into ihe parlor, and introduced him to his daughters. Here, agreeable lo the resolution I hid lormed. (hut at this time not without a severe strug gle.) I did not appear, but, tying on my bonnet, left the house for my daily walk on the river's bank. My mood was particularly desponding ; lor, constituted as I was, with a fceart and soul to admire all that was good and ex sited, and keenly feeling the isolated post tion in which I was oMiged to p'ace my self wrh the want of congeniality in all the members of my own family I experi enced a choking sensution in the throat, while my spirit rose to a state of rebellion which, lor some moments, reason strove in vain to quell. My rel-ttions were what they had ever been, yet at this moment I fancied they possessed qualities even more unpleasant than they really did ; and my frame of mind was so disconsolate tha I experienced a kind of disgust to all the world. ' My lather does not ore for me far ther than interest is concerned ; my moth er does not treat me with the a Reel ion she bestows upon other ; the opprobrious epi thet, old maid," is more frequently ap plied to me than any other ; aod, unless it is a few poor I hive been able to befriend, no one would mis me if I ware really gone.' Here my wretchedness reached its cli max. I felt the hot tear gushing up from my heart, aad setting myself upon a broad s'orte which chanced to be near, al lowed them to trickle down my face with out restraint. I had been in this situation some lime, and as the whispering wind from the river fanned my brow, begaa to feel more composed when, startled ' by the sound of steps, and turning suddenly. Mr. Baryton was beside me I He did not appear to observe my emotion, but ami! ing with an expression of real pleasure, rallied me upon my love of solitude, and remarked that in following rhe course ol I hr stream to reach Eagle' Cliff, he had not anticipated falling in with a companion. My embarrassment was so great that I scarcely knew what reply to make : but he went on to remark on the beauty of the summer which was now shining ; of the mingling influences of nature, and of the time, when a boy, he hod explored every nook of ihe stream upon whose bank we were seated. My heart had fluttered strangely as he seated himself by my side in that solitary place ; but his manner was so gentle and courteous, that I soon be came sufficiently reassured lo converse, and was both lad and proud to observe with what silent attention he listened to rny remarks. For one brief hour we sat there, then walked together to where our paths di verged, and I returned alone to my home, every emotion of my heart softened down to a gentle calm, musing, as I went, upon the capabilities of mind, the characteristics of feeling, possessed by the owner of Elsie's Cliff. I remembered, loo, that he had said my voice possessed the low. sweet tone, so excellent in e woman ; he iad also observed that defects of symme. try and color might be redeemed in any face by beauty of expression ; and, al- 'hough the romance of early davs had long since passed away, my bosom throb iied with a strange, new sense of happi ness. No questions were asked me on my re torn, nor did I speak of ihe interview. My sisters were, I found, in raptures with Mr. Baryton ; ihey also informed me how much he had appeared struck with Selina; and that mamma had invited him on the following day lo dinner. Great prepara tions were made lor this event ; but as no one could concoct a pudding equal to my sell, my services were required to assist in the preparations, aud I did not enter the parlor until they were about proceeding to the table. Three or four persons belong ing to the neighboring families were pres ent. Mr. a. bowed to me with the Kindly air of an old acquaintance, but hi alien lion was engrossed by Selina. who sat be side him, and appeared to be doing her utmost In render herself agreeable- I did not return to the parlor after the gentlemen came in, but prior to their appearance. overheard my mother saying to Constance, Kose, and Selina,' that if she could see one of her daughter the wife of ihe owner of Eaole' Cliff, she could then leave the world in peace. - from th time forte, this geatlesaan was a regular visitor at our hoi 1 . part of each morning was speni in arrangw f ing affairs, which I have before eaid had ; not been looked into for many years, aod I was alway required i be present. ; After some tiua, my father left these (nat ters in my band altogether, aod hastening -. to dispatch what we had oa haao, Mr. liurytun and myself, throwing the pa para aside, would grow quite merry and talka tive, eott rely imrew rained by ibepnsSaKO of papa, wlo would ait quietly rending. It was apparent to ate thai our viautor en- . j yed these hours of familiar wterruurse with a mind which was evidently congeni al ; as for myself, the ensolroo I experi enced at such time were urtoViaod, yet .- exceedingly pleasant in the indulgence, ; and while I admired the elegant scholar- - ship and noble sentiments of my eosnpan ion, I, somehow, possessed a cwseioutaMsa that these brief period of time were, per haps, ihe happiest ol my life. - ' e- - Very frequently alter leaving na, Mr- -Baryton would join 'my sisters in the par-i lor, and although quite sanguine as to hie prelerenoe for one, tbey had never yet been able lo decide . which the fertunat object really was. He had invited Selitt .; io rioe upon one of hi fine blooded hesrsea. - and comtlinented her norsemansbip ia no ; measured terms ; but, then, it was to Coo-: stance and Rose, the present of rare ho house flowers and delicious frwrts, so 4e quently arrived. As for me, I could not express how desirable I thought a connec tion with this gentleman would be for a i family situated as oera chanced to be; yet. my mind was ia a tumult, which ren- dered it difficult for mo to aaalyae my -emotion. I saw that my sisters did not posses the capability of appreciating htaa as be deserved ; that their every action or igioated in the purest selfishness ; and pro- vided this reeling waa gratiied, ev sty thing " else waa well. Every day some new de- mand was made npon my patience. I waa obliged to make eootinual sacrihees, in order that they argbt appear to advantage, - and when weary of their exactions, aod embittered by the utter c ntompt with which they bow, more than ever, appsawed to regard me, I reiused to comply my t mother would lecture me upon selnhaT9sa, until 1 waa fast losisag all tranquility, under the censciowsness that 1 did not possess a friend, when an unexpected turn waa given to aflat rs. 7 Our family had all been invited one day to dine at-Eagks's Clifl. Mamma bad de clined m acconnt of papa being slightly, indisposed.but ibe girls were in high spirits, looking forward with delight to tbe visit, as they bad never yet enjoyed an opportu nity of seeing the place under its present advantageous drcumstances j the ah rub bery trimmedhe walks ro!led,lhe windowa openeded tbe sumptuous (urartore uncov ered. A had also been included m the in vitation, but as it seemed out of the ordi nary course for me to accept, and as they were accustomed lo pursue their plsasnin in the moo tier which suited them best, tbey did not ask me to accompany them. I never enquired what excuse was made on my behalf, but the next day ihey could not get through with an account of their entertainment ; the company bad seem large, and tbey entered into a minute de tail of every particular. Yet they spot sj of Mr. Bart to i, notwithstanding the ur banity and ' pulitenrs of hts manner as host, as being out of spirits ; and Roser conjectured with n laugh, which Wwuirbt the color to Selma' cheek, that he twast be in love. My thoughts were occupied with meditation upon these subjects when commencing my daily walk, and after pro ceeding as far as I thought proper I took the path to Johns hovel. I heard voices as I approached, but not pausing io listen, pushed open the door and beheld Mr. Bar yton ! . - . . , "Here she is herself." cried Katie, whose manner evinced that she was considerably interested in subject upon which she aod beeo speaking, while Mr. B.. advanced to me. aad holding out bis hand, said, with great animation , , : " I shall soon discover all your excel lencies; among the, poor, 1 find. aoaa name you but to praise.1", :n . I stammered sontething ia reply, which, was scarcely intelligible, and alter enquir mg for Roods, who waa sick, prepared to leave. Mr. B. arcompsnied ana, anal placing my hand wtttmt bin arm, ha led me forward. Soi nothing anusual ia ana demeanor striking me, 1 looked ap ; but bin earnest ayes were upoa me. nod I turned away from their power ; he had as sumed a manner of tha uiasost snftatns. aad lo ay iau'aite aurprase, said. "You ran aonrcoly coaoMv how aawdl 1 was disappointed that yoa declined my invitation yesterday, as a principal obi; m aaakinor the 'party was to enjoy pleasure of your society." . .; - "I was not aware I did not iaaagiae- I know all yoq would probably say, my dear Miss Healy replied he inter, rupiing me. v -1 hvm watched, and no - - - " jt'-' " t i 5 V if I-? : r i t'-'u i t r
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