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VOLUME I. . C.) FRIDAY, OCTODEU G, 1 837, v - - - i ' t . - Sflte "Tarborough GetzvolaJ ' .EDITED BY v 31. E. 3IAWNIN G, J printed by J. IV. Manning. I ! : ' TERMS. . -i Published every ircck at ,- ! Three doll pr mnnnm, if paid within the jetr, or Three dollar and fifty cent, If not paid ii! I the end of the subscription year .It will be teceary fur tkott hinjr at a dutaiicc, or oat of the State to pay inran ably In advance. No jub lription will he recfeired for a leas period than a jrVi and th papr will not b discontinued until r rirri are receired to that effect, and all arrearages tctil'd' ' t . ; jrttm to the Editor mnttcome free of postage, 'tt thev will not be attended to. ADTcaTiMt!rra will be inserted at the rate of cn dollar per aqaare, for three insertions, and rents for each subseqaent insertion. A liberal diT4unt will be made to those who advertise by the year. Those sondinjj in advertisements will ourk the number of times tuey wish them inserted. Mi 8 cellaneouQ. From the ( Con n. ) New Havener. GERTRUDE D ALTON. A TALE OP TBUTII. '.' JiV what is human lifet The sage replies, With di appointment lowring in his eyes: A painful passage o'er a restless flood. I A y ain pursuit of fugitive false good.' ! 1 j Cowper. Out, out brief candle! life's bat a walking shadow!" , Shuhpearc. jlliam Melbourne was a merchant of (he city of New York, who possessed a princely fortune, and an unblemished char icter. He traced his lineage through the Mood of heroes, to a German prince; and rarely neglected the memory of his fathers, tvhen occasion offered. The revolution. which rave us a national existence, had so far impaired his fortune as to induce him to embark in the mercbahtile life, in which he had been highly successful, and accumu Jatod wealth "beyond desire." Possess ing naturally a kind and generous htart, he rniiht have been the '"orphaVi father aud the wanderer's friend," but the pride of Xamily and wealth, the power to move in pomp and state amid those by fortune less favored ttyan himself, had chilled and. dried the once gushing fountains of Jiis heart and turned-back the natural current of his soul, and give selfishness the empire. His wife was an accomplished and amiable wo man. Mistress of all the bright virtues that adorn her sexshe breathed hope into the bosom of affliction, and scattered smiles and joy on all around her. Alonzoj was their only son; and though not brilliant, he had a firmness and energy. of character, upon Which his anxious pa rents built their future hopes. Unfortu nately for man, talents and genius, without . exalted virtues to light them onward, are Lot unfrequently a curse to their possessor and the world. Alonzo had listened to an of th choice, as he had long since learned it was not brother's love he bore the sweet companion of his childhood's sports. Of Uertmde's feelings, we may further learn, 1 rm a Dnci. conversation; which at this time; took place between her and Alonzo. I It was bright luxurious night in jfu jusr, when by Alonzo's wish, they sallied forth to breathe the garden air, and banquet on the beauties of the bright queen, that in, the 'stilly night," holds over the World her vaunted empire. Tis then. f :i There is a dungeon silence in the hour, A stillness, which leaves room for the full soul : T open all itself, without the power Of calling wholly back its self control.'yron. 1 1 hey walked for some time in silence, onerinz to breathe th nfu; i - i o j heartrthe otheT dreading a declaration, the consequences of which must mark her des tiny for weal or woe.' This was a bitter hour for Gertrude. She hail loved Alonzo asa playmate but, since she could read his character, her eentle nature shrank from his lowering brow, hishauehtv elancc and unschooled nassions. Affpr rnnnintr over events during their last separation, Alonzo observed I I ffBut, my fair cousion, vou seem Quite altered since last we rambled through these nowery walks; you are silent thoughtful and seem less joyed at my return than 1 could wish. Has time dimmed the tnemo- then.- Your uallydcsnie; bravo's glory. ku:-f t , -iV. . .r-" MW vw",h yuur :is request by his probity id Ulents. He possessed This answer only added fuel to the an easy, and cooimanding person, a cultiva- flimes, and Alonzo threatened to pbst the ted mind, eenerous sentimeots. and an . cawirAlro f Alfri , k-..kil . , . .' k i- I -- UM UUU4t UlllliS. aited sense of Drobitv and honor. ! whiMi It mutt )w rommk.M.i .lL. . j. j ' s . " vuii.uiw.icu nidi 9 ci, reason won him universal esteem ana confidence, had not complete dominion over th rv. Alfred and Gertrude had met and loved Sions. and hnnnrali1 mtirt.." L.. .:n 1 1 ... Villi loved lor the noble nualitif& urh iua.-li.inrt!nnl Kv n.if.1.'. unt; At. . j I . - i t - i j oviixiiciii,. vriicr mirrored in the other they had no mer- consultinc vith his friends. Alfred vmKU cenary news or feelings, for heaven had with a beating heart to what he thouehtthe ww.4. "tiiiuuii iMicnia in luriuiip. inn . vmnnv ni putinm .i . . i : I J : , .' p air. they were rich generous sympathies and They mdt. Alfred fired into! the sincere anections. Gertrude had dared to iuform Mrs. Melbourne never and received the ball of his antagonist in the of her leftside. His DhviicianseiiiArtinf4 hnr ryl of our childhood hours?" "Time! the corrector where cur judgments err, ine lesi oi truth love sole philosopher, For all beside are sophists." By on. j "Time,' said Gertrude, "has doubtles brought its wonted change; I am older, perhaps less gay and thoughtless than whpn last you saw me but, think not, cousin, J am forgetful of the past, or regardless of the future for, when memory steals not back to other days,' hope cheers, and points our pathway onward." ; I I r I rejoice," said Alonzo, "that the con templation of the future gives 'us'plcasure." Hope and fear, Alonzo, are generally united; that those upon whom fortune and happiness has smiled, may so bear them as if jmindful lhat a storm might wreck their tinseled barque, and leave them hopeless wanderers." i j4May no ripple, dearest Gertrude, break the surface of that stream which bears thee onward ; but let us now speak of other things. I would fain dwell upon a topic near and dear to my own heart, which will influence deeply the future happiness of my parents. I will not remind you of your past or pres ent situation, nor name the care devoted to your childhood ; hut plead the wishes of my parents, and my own fond hopes. My pa rents saw and loved your gentle nature, and as they dwelt upon your budding vir tues, longed only for the hour when they might call you daughter, by a nevv and holy tie. But, sweet cousin, you will spare the story pf my love; you have seen itstprog ress, and cannot doubt its truth then aiiacnmeni, tor sne could hope Utile mercy I that he would soon recover. Alonzo has- uv tne imperious character pf her uncle, tened from the scene, and journeyed South, The interviews between the- lovers had of until immediate excitement should cease late, tneretore, been stolen and truly When Mr. Melbourne heard of his son's "sweeter for the theft." I I guilt and (light, and the danger of Alfred Ueneath the old elm" Gertrude had so far from being moved to pity! for the uuucicu exu iue appoinieu nour, ana seat- sunerer, ne called down new curses upon nig herself on the verge of a bubbling little his head, and commanded his weeping brook, that glided past its base, she gave niece never more to behold hint! But a loose rein to her arijcious thoughts.) Her woman's love shrinks from neither toil or reverie u as soori broken by a footfajl, and danger; -and Gertrude, despite her uncle, the next moment she hung upon the bosom stole time to watch by the couch1 of her f h!frJver I ! . ! - lover, with the devoted tenderness of a "What an eternity it has seemed dear ministering angcL Ah! who shall tell the Gertrude, since last we met. But, linow- unalloyed joy of two young hearts, rich in mg that your co usin had returned. I forbore ! each other's lover, whpn tlui mmmnninir to asK mis Kinuness longer than i am wont; and teedmg their imaginations on dreams of but now, dearesti like a true knight, I prom- future bliss! Their intercourse were brief isc to reform, and henceforth vou shall ever I and sweet: and evtrv mina hmiP Am hnd me at the post of love and duty. But to mould thi ir spiriu into oue. Savs the why so gloomy ? V hatlias disturbed thee, "wizard of the North." ilftirnc (li.rtrnilnll" "Alas! Alfred, fears were! true. Alonzo has avowed; his attachment, and "Love is the secret sympathy,. I The silfer link, the silken tie, f Which heart to heart and mind to mini. In body aiid in soul can bind." At length the vigilance T of Mr. Mel- hopes or tears. I i have obtained leisure to bourne discovered the Visits of Gertrude, makeup my i shall I answer! the wishes how to act. of II uw parcuts. l Knew not j. l have obtained leisure to bourne discovered the visits of Gertrude, mind, and now how can j how and with, brutal cruelty he charged her with Uiim?" t j. : I i tngratituite.ao him treachery to his son: ?1 see," said Alfred, "one safe, though and warned her that if she ever again be- and left her to sorrow and dishonor. Tl8 news of his Hidden departure had well nic bereft ber of reason; for she Juunt! ktrttif as all urhs twaA to U who lore their lords. Shefinaily threw hcmlfupon thi mercy of her mrcnts. and was nrn J and in a short time became the mother of son. But ret she could gloom which preyed tingo her anirits. she suddenly resolved to seek her hushsnl u uic nunn. ieaving letters ol eapUna tion and apology io hcripartntvthc tooJc ship for New A'ork, hut by stress of weath er, was driven into Norfolk, Va., where1 worn down by fatigue,1 and broken hearted she sank into an early grave. To a gentle man in Norfolk, who. seemed interested In her fate, she committed her infant, with this packet containing his history and name.! She left money: and jewels for his support and education. Rcr dying requests wero religiously observed. ! j s u I need scarcely say that Alfred it thiii orphan. From the moment he learned his real situation, he had disclaimed his father' name. He had sought a situation in his father's establishment that he might Icartv hisclijracter;and, if ii suited his pleasure, i to claim a portion of hb fortune. As soon r therefore, as he heard of his brother's) death, and saw the bereavement and uWo-j lation of his houe, he had thrown off thej' mask that he might cheer the last hours of his unhappy parent Mr.1 Melbourne had supposed that his wife and child fcad both perished; we can only imagine, therefore,1 with what transport he embraced his Ion lost boy. : ; . - i- Alfred and Gertrude were soon united by the silken tie," that bound their wilU ing hearts together for many blissful ycarsv Mrs. Melbourne blessed her new children! f and lumbered with her fathers while htr husband lingered to rejoice! in the happincij oi i numpnam virtue. :n. I yuu reauy o i6sautuv.s, juu pic mi uvuk iuickch - ii whs in . vain a tj 1 t , . ! fer poverty arid Alfred, to being mistress of that Mrs. Melbourne plead for tho devoted 0luoQ.al. rc "lr .r "1 MccliaiiiO' this stately mansion, I and a boundless for- girl. His callous bosom heard not love Association, by an ingenious mccb&n?. tune? If you1 are prepared tor this,! make nor pity, and the voice so soothing to his C in uampsmrc county, as we lcani kno for the cruel And do you think," she replied "that you can make wn at once your atiacnmeni, anupieau irouoiea spirit in tne nour ot gloom, was irom tue Ajtazciie, nre a xancy minia annrhvnl. 11 thev are ohsliriate or I now renulsed with coin ihdiiTprnrirf' Tm. tnt-A nSlivaw . .1 i uuiiivi - -r , r - i . . . . u kuiu iiiiiiiui a 11 a. iniiiiTiiii r linn m Ihl lf 10 'our Alfred,; and the , "there is no passion more spectral and endner ! weighing a little over ati at Iq thisdark day of trial, the timid Ger- n:r:t lamn ' Tht o r t? trude rose above herself and played the "P.lrU. IamP; Anc TJ ?I Jctt n heroine. She heeded, not the whiipers of l circumference, upon which is unwise father's precepts, and drank in his1 briefly, may 1 hope? Shall my dreams of deeply rooted prejudices; and conscious ol being sole heir to a magnificent fortune, he quenched the .incipient efforts of his native powers while pride, selfishness and the darker passions, ruled hist fortune with a jod of iron. ' Though Mr. Melbourne esteemed the mercantile as one of the most honorable professions, he nevertheless designed that his son should never embark in it, but live at case upon that wealth he should leave him. Alas! .what a stranger to real happi ness must that father be, who would bid his son seek it in a life of idleness and plea 0ure. Alonzo had recently returned from the University, sapiens in, nomine, si noa dc facto. ' The first thoughts of the anxious parents ttcrc directed to the choice of a partner for their son. T who. might curb his fiery pas- lions charm htm away from the dangers which beset him and, like a guardian an gel, watch over his future desiiny.--Ger- trudc Daltou, the netce of Mr. and Mrs. Milbourc, was left an orphan by the pre cjature death of btj; Jjer parents, when but three years of age: and from ihat tender and helpless ncriod. she liad found the Mel- bournes kind iod affectionate parents. They bad iparcd no expense to adorn a caracVcr, rich in every native excellence, wi'.'i all the higheraccompli&hmcnts of the j .age. Gertrude was welt worthy of their icndcrcst care for heaven had given her commanding talents, combined with a . tweetness of temper, which won the invol UnUrv nravcrsand smiles of all who knew her. You could not gaze upon her polish i ed brow, tle large blue, interpreter of her soul. orhr.ir ihf s&ft full tunes of her rich and thrilline voice, and pass unheeding on vard to forget. We need not, theretorc, bonder if the Melbourncs hoped a day ight come, when a still tenderer tic would bind to their hearts this noble scion of a . kindred stock. Thouch they well knew kow unlike were tle proud and fiery spirit of Alonzo. and the senile beinc with whom thev would unite him vet hone whisnered to their anxious hearts that Alonzo micht nform - Gertrude would make the sacri fcee Q seal Uie happiness of her adopted piicatj. The hcarl of Alonzo approved whicbjmU it in motion by a me waver tor a momen . . . . . 1 i ' : J MI I i io. a ret ' i loveu vou. ana -mi ao ore hm n s;kq, hoon u ...u: you for yourself; and fet come weal or woe, a heartless word. Buoyed up by the pu-U,laccd a locomotive, i propelled by nenceiortn l am mine own. ntv ol her own thouzhts. aud irust nir for me wiinncsanu louowea bv a honn. lit nttritit, htr tc his heart, and kifd I rt-ntoni;nn ik. ...i .i . i.UiU iH'in nr... iL- 1 viuuuv" ,. T ' -... UIU16LIWII IU LUG UrUU4II S UU1I. 9Ili IllUf! UIU1 UUUUA LAI B VHP. XI ii in in !1 i rt r . uie icver irom ner uurui6 iiji-, YYiiiic joy a saa ureweu to the home ol her chfld- gineer 01 Which will rm- h too pure forj utterance, uept them long hood. Gertrude knew well the delicacy of bell at the word of conmand-Jn.,11 silent. At lenelh, knowing the impatient her situation, but felt firm inher nuritJ of "l A coamana pi 11 & . . i i t- i . i j i i v r vii n w nia nw naa i . a , and implicit confidence in the nJli 7- Zi au buss be realized? Uh! sneak iair tvrant and dispell the doubt that like a dark cloud mantles me!" j V Gertrude was surprised and 'alarmed at the earnestness of his manner she dared not beared the lion by an open declaration that she could never yield she was too ceuerous to give assurances that would flat teri or deceive. : Her solicitude and; fear was so great as scarcely to allow her utter ance, and she faltered. "Give me time, Alonzo I am so agita ted 1 know not but let us go in." I At that trying moment, the frnhappy Gertrude was relieved by the voice of Mr. Melbourne; requiring her presence in the parlor., " ' ' . I ' ; '.;!.' t- 1 ." ' jj Alonzo re it a bitter disappointment at thi. sudden interruption, but fearing to ex cite curiosity, smoothed his brow, and led his fair charge home. Gertrude sought her chamber early, and throwing herself upon a couch, wept long and bitterly over the gloomy fate, apparently awaiting her. How could she. blast the long cherished hopes of her generous benefactors, and repay the caresses of her early years by indifference 6r ingratitude? She could cheertuliy nave i . i V-- . nm civen life to spare their Dosoras a solitary nane tbut, could she bear a living aeatn, and mate for life i with one from whose very . ' . I 3 I- U a m .1 ffi.inrn sue snranK. oucn ncreinc uuw.- come thoughts that preyed upon her gentle lature, till XLe iron tongue of midnight had toll'd twelve," when "nature's soft nurse" embraced her, and her sorrows were, foreotton. me next day Gertrude avoided as much as pos- sible the presence ol Alonzo, learing uic renewal of a subject which gave her so mucn anv etv and Dim. towaruw ec hindi her ov a servant, who luims- diatcly retired without exciting any gener 1 hot ire. Gertrude retired to her owe mnm with a fluttering heart, (for she knew the seal) and. read this brief, but meaning sentence: . f;,'. . J '.K, j At nine, beneath i A tMr ofiov beamed in her eye as she pressed the welcome token to her lips, and placed it next her heart. Let us now briefly "introduce our new acQuaintancc. snirtt nf A nn?n .inn the unDenuin? hrem. mipnnaa m1 dices of Mr. Melbourne, he assured Ger- honor of th man h nvtA I wiii.nn, lUclrain m motion: he Will also ton trude that a moment's warning would ena- name the surprise, the sorrow, and yet the UP0Q lne roulc the baggage car door ble him to place' her under the protection rapturous' joy with which Alfred listened open, and an automaton M ill place uiau ageu wuy, rncrc ohs Vwu. " io me generous sacnncc oi this conuaing liseu ai mc uoor ana take in bao uuiu iiSuiwi U-j .Biru; uui let a veu protect mis scene. gace: lmmeaiatciy. ine bell will rin on them. They ernbraced and i parted; but will notdesqerate by utterance, the hal- the train be put in motion "n their last words had fallen upon the ears, lowed thoughts that reigned in their bo- Whnn 5n -tnnt in It u . ? and aroused the jealousy of a manjripe, soms at this eventful period. . J hen in motion if any obstacle-la when Tarouscdj fb desperate deeds: But sorrow! had now striken a virtuous Xw!i,Cn Alonzo, observing ;the absence of Ger- heart. The conduct of her son-ber only F9 ? n5,nC". "ng tht truue, and nopmg to meet iier ,. uic gar- childwas a barbed arrow in the bosom of ullt ,,u Vrain WIU 9l0P c- All den, had strayed thither, and seen the close Mr3. Melbourne, and seemed to sap the which 18 done with machinery an- ol an interview which gave a oeatniow ' ilood tom her heart, ii It needed but parentlv without the aid of any per to his dreams ! of happiness. 1 he cause of lhU last 8ap Stroke the desertion of her son. Boston Herald. i weriruae coiuness iiasucu m uiumciu nnt(l , a,,fhtPr in hrtw tir in th iK - www m f i u wM i w ww late, over his mind' the veil was rent Melton was hi rval. He had seen enough; lhe rmn he had wroughu Alasl nor son, and turning, hastened away, while; hate nor daughter, Inor beloved wife, would long aou jeaiousy jswe iea nis oovm, -u u .mc remaiQ too cheer him. dark thoughts of . ! ft i i a. i I i, .. ?, a . ing inrougn ,nis mauaeneu. umiu. "eisrrow never comes sineie handed, norSid say a DUSUCl or tiall that rneasurp in . ii i i. i-e.. j ir u., 4 u. j . i . ! . o , i - . . . . . couiu.nave saenncea ins juc um uius w ,t I1QW give place to a poor nameless clerk wasreccivej oo humiliatimx to chambers of a m thoughts, he w ing to whom he inviolable love PEACH TREES. T A subscriber informs us and with es the fact made pnblic, that Maui. lis gloomy soul were cour- 5ollluUe arouod him bul fouud DO put around the trunk of Peach Trees, lit had made his prideand, in the j death. a nd capacious for deme for Cba,le,.o,J. .They we Wrecked in . 'le at Zir "Z?? ' "? iljed Iheruiaof that U,rbc- orn)( aDd but lhe a U1D aDd t'',,e aT hr ordjnwy CXlMrocf, j bad so recenUy avowed ao four vinni . Thi. i,, A promotes growth of the fruit to al- jneasure of lhe old man's grief; he bow.d most double its former size, and iu- oa jwept, wnne nis injurea Yfiivi9 c ntuucw vi its uaior iu i very verge of the rave. like proportion. This is valuble In Gertrude now saw the madness of fur- his head and ther delay, and she determined at once to kneel, and plead with the generous spirit - 'm m ot her-aunt. man of keen learned the sank to tne very The day after they had learned Alonzo formation indeed arid oar friend as Melbourne was a wo-1 death, Mr. Melbourne received a roll otUiirpn it i- nnl Uilm. t,.M k (. .. . -r ...uw- history of Gertrude's love, I briefly said lhey are thine Kintcd and dissatisfied at this withdrew. He broke the seal and began to 1 vt a Mn. rn unexpected shipwreck of her projects yet tread, but ere a moment had ebpscd adcad-janJJ' irJLrAifZ to ti aleness mint led nis leaturcs his liaiidl.v. :. t.. sensibility; and wnensne naa papers irom tne nanus 01 a ranger, wno ble. fSal ea (S. Yl Hshnr , . ana hastily I i w - - ' a named Bender. ,hnfnh it not nnlv fnnlUh. but ueL to war I v oaleness mintled his featurei-his hand l"' lfiiy Adrcttmr of - . . - i . She there- trembled a r fcotd with the affections of the heart fore bade the! weeping Gertrude be com- brow he groaned, an forted. and esroect in her a mother's ten- floor. He vas soon restored from Ibis derness and truth: But, when Mrs. Mel- melancholy aliock, and potniing to the par bourne told Gertrude's storv to her hus-lcel he had let tall, bade them tread and ts soon told. i w kam , m . m i - m am a s, i in w a a s rm rm mm m n w m w t.-.r rvr-l nrwtn' h ' j w r- ww, ...,w.m; ww- wIW.. I I IMK.I. I . I- T- - . r . rlWl.nVP,n.h, ,Mltt, ;,,,ta . ZT and urpaasci so far any thing of the nature of Uesh and blood, that it is enabled to conduct an orchestra! Tho laily says--By means of ruchinery connected wijh its own body and without any external aid ex - loery, u penonns on the trumpet band, all his familv nride awoke. It was I know alL The roviterv - n v t m w m wm w w r w ar 1 1 i 1 ri vikiii in w - i . m a r a i am wa a i wi . v m arw t w i mm a r-i'i i 111 m m- m mm -1 . .w .iw.-..w6 j.w ww.. -rf- ; . u- " ccPl 11131 OI occasioaauy wiodioc up jbo jected for a begg-r, andj he meanly resolved an uncle in he booth tQ receive hi. educa- mitUlw:ryi h fonri 00 -.J! at once to oiscnargeana uisgrace .ureu- infru oecame cimoiru every piece of music, cimstuiot: -fa .in; and U Uerlrude persistca in ncr auaciimeni,ioeauutui young uuy, wno rewarceu nis j within th , 7 r.fnhrnvTth ahrlterof his roof. attachment hvi The iervid lore of htr own W.l .j11'0. th C Hie ehrot : i IT u t7i fu 'ti- n : r t, . r . 7 uh w, oowctct u-cicutt aou however Meantime, onzo thought iby a bold mel ow jclime ; Being too young to hope cornpleJf, d in a style of accuracy bUh game to intimidate his rivaL He therefore for liberty to (marry, he had won his love inLl be tquallea by human Lreaih and wrote A 11 red a note, reminding him of his to a secret union. Scarce six mooths bad hrm r- .,1 ..... - T I t I J kAAMfM. w I In. I Unr. 4 klnM wu.. w l.lt. ww . 1 , UUIUnCU 1U (MilUL IU WwWUSw IMSI iut Hx, l UVlUi w v-wWwU -V. J IVillUiiir the affections of his cousin, and called him ding bb immediate return. His Catbcr was either to relinquish his pretensiotuv ox ap- peremptory he could not take bis lately point a umc ana puce io sucv aucou uic l unuc mc iunp uua avoir us union, ne contest, ab ultima ratioheV jttruggled (or a turx with his fcriings, bat To this Alfred simply replied i Vfcenj interest finaiiy triumphed over honor, mod Miss Daiton hidj tse ccsje my pretensions, ife hajtil fhd frca his ontc bTcdMarr "Ho yoa nore jAbel' Adansr uNo, Seth Jefferson, ; I do i aerr? wnorc." .", How do you know. AbclV lie cause the other day 1 laid avra the whole ntsnt on rtarjioss to'stcJ V7
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