MOORE’S RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
A WESTERN WELCOME. 
BY C.KOBGE W. BUNGAY. 
Like the voice of many waters. 
Shouting where wild echo starts. 
And the sunshine longest loiters, 
And Winter, like a dream departs, 
A welcome comes to sons and daughters 
Of our hearthstones and our hearts. 
Where the sun In glory glowing, 
Smiles on prairies hroad and free, 
Where the winds their trumpets blowing, 
Sound their welcomes to the sea. 
Where the Mississippi flowing, 
Murmurs music merrily. 
Comes a welcome palpitating 
With pure hospitality. 
Why in cities hesitating, 
Crowded, pinched by penury, 
Stay the poor, undovlating 
From the path of poverty? 
In the country fewer vices 
Prey upon the rich and poor. 
Like golden banner* with devices. 
Blossoms beckon, blrdlings soar. 
And the breeze, wlih breath of spices, 
Whispers welcomes at the door. 
Want never doles its stinted rations 
In the hroad land nature blest. 
Hear the welcome salutations, 
** Those that, labor shall have rest'.” 
There is room for teeming nations 
In the valleys of the West. 
(Our J?tori)-^cller. 
IDA WOODHULL; 
Oil, THE YOVJrii .III St C TIC.1l'HE It. 
BY ELIZABETH NEWTON. 
“ Dearest mother, why fire you so sad to¬ 
night?” said Ida Wool hell, seating herself 
at her mother’s feet and looking earnestly up 
in her face; “have you any new aviso for 
anxiety? or, rather, tell me, hus my marrying 
Mr. Carson anything to do with It? Oh, you 
will not, you cannot, dear mother, add your 
entreaties to i'ailicr's, and, contrary In those 
principles you have endeavored to instil, per¬ 
suade me to marry one l can never love. Speak 
quickly, mother, and relieve my doubting 
heart." 
“ You have partly divined the cause of my 
care; but not alt. No, dearest Ida, I too well 
know the many ern es and anxieties of married 
life that require the most devoted affection to 
bear one through (for instance, the fearful 
change In your father) ever to wish you to mar¬ 
ry, save from the purest motives.” 
Mr. Woodhull was an extensive merchant in 
Philadelphia, and, marrying early in life, for 
many years enjoyed uninterrupted happiness. 
Me had two lovely daughters Ida and Emily. 
When Jda was about ten years old, Mr. Wood- 
hull failed, and, being a man ol' strictest in¬ 
tegrity, gave up everything to his creditors; so 
lo satisfy these demands he gave up all lie pos¬ 
sessed. Fortunately, lie had married an only 
daughter, whom property laid been secured to 
her and her children else had he found himself 
eomplctly destitute. Mrs. WooDHULl* owued a 
beautiful place a short distance Mom the city, 
and here they now retired. Mr. W'oomiBLL 
obtained a situation in a bank, so that once 
again they had every comfort at command, and 
for many years enjoyed health and happiness. 
Shortly after this he was prostrated by a se¬ 
vere attack of congestive fever, and Tor many 
days seemed lingering between life and death; 
but. having a strong constitution and excellent 
nursing, lie soon regained his health. Alas for 
poor Mrs. Woodiiuri.. hi? mind wassoimpaired 
by illness as to entirely incapacitate him for 
business. This was not all ; ho had become pei- 
ulent, Buspioiaus, and unreasonable in till things. 
Well might Mrs. Woodhull say it needed the 
strongest attachment to hear with him. Tins 
was the severest trial of all to this amiable wo¬ 
man, to lind him whom she loved and rever¬ 
enced so completely changed. 
Ida had now attaincu lo her nineteenth year, 
and added lo her other accomplishments a high¬ 
ly finished musical education. Her principal 
charm was the expression with which She sung, 
touching the inmost cords of the heart, and not 
until she ceased were youawarcof the spoil that 
had bound you- Bho bad a mind richly stored 
with knowledge, and being the constant com¬ 
panion of her inestimable mother, she had im¬ 
bibed those high and holy principles which, based 
upon the Bock of Ages, no time can change. 
Such was Ida at the commencement of our tale. 
It was at a small party she first became ac¬ 
quainted with Mr. Carson, a rich Englishman 
whom she completely fascinated ; he who had 
withstood the powerful attractions of the fash¬ 
ionable benutie* of the day, til the uge of forty 
was subdued by the magic of sweet sounds. 
From that time he became particular)- atten¬ 
tive to Ida. never doubting he had only to offer 
himself to be most graciously accepted. Ida in¬ 
tuitively perceived the impression she had made, 
and, too honorable to encourage toolings she 
could never reciprocate, endeavored, as delicate¬ 
ly as possible, to discourage his attentions. 
Judge then what must have been her surprise 
and vexation when her father bade her receive 
Mr. Carson us her accepted Jovcr. It was then 
Ida was made to foci the bitterness of that 
change which sickness had-wrought. He that 
had formerly studied to gratify every wish of 
her heart, and at any time forego his own pleas¬ 
ure for that of his wife or daughters, now, in 
the embarrassments attending bis situation, 
wished to sacrifice his daughter's happiness for 
that wealth which, having lost the means to ob¬ 
tain, he began to consider indispensable. 
Now, all the energy of Mrs. Woodhull's 
character was called forth lo restore poaco and 
comfort 1.o her household. Bhe endeavored to 
reason with her husband, and by fond persua¬ 
sion to win him over to her view of the subject, 
for she was fully determined that Ida's warm 
affections and (Inn prlneiplosof truth should not 
become n sacrifice for wealth. 
“Bo, Mas. Woodhull, you are resolved to up¬ 
hold Ida In refusing one of the best matches ol 
the duv," said her husband as he impatiently 
strode up and down the breakfast room he had 
just entered. 
“ It may be, my dear.” mildly replied Mrs. W., 
li that wo only differ a little In the term/>rxt, and 
if you would consider a moment I am sure you 
would agree with me. In the first place Mr. 
Carson is twice the age of Ida, urid I do not 
think this inequality is calculated for happiness. 
Then he has a very great opinion of his superi¬ 
ority, as regards Ids standing in society, and as 
an Englishman; this, you will allow, will hardly 
sun Ida, who is truly American in every feel¬ 
ing True, he has wealth, but. can that buy the 
affections of the heart?" 
“ Very true, my dear, it cannot, but it will buy 
her everything else that she wants. Now, that 
Fall is fast approaching. I suppose her wants 
will not be few; and there is old Dinah asking 
for money, and Pomp, too, will expect his new 
suit of clothes. 1 ask you, Mrs. Woodhull, 
where am 1 to get the means i<> keep up suohan 
establishment? No, madam, if you wish to dis¬ 
play your wisdom you will, like Cato of old, 
part with your useless servants as soon as pos¬ 
sible.” 
This was a trying moment to Mrs. WOOD- 
HULL, for these old servants had belonged to 
her mother. Dinah had been her nurse, as also 
her children's, and when she offered them their 
freedom, long years before, their answer was, 
“No; we will live and die with you ; '* how then 
could she part with them? Bin- pondered these 
things Iri her heart, but. remained silent as she 
generally did when her husband became thus 
e.veiled for she knew the mood would soon pass 
away, and he would be happy and contented 
until ugain aroused by some petty Contiadio* 
lion. 
In the mcantiiue Ida had not lost one word of 
the conversation, but so busy was she with her 
own thoughts that she was not conscious her 
lather had left them until amused from her 
re very by her mother asking of what she was so 
intently thinking. 
“ Oh ! dearest mother, I have such an excel¬ 
lent plan in contemplation, if you will only 
sanction it: but it needs your approbation to 
give me tile necessary courage to execute it. 
Do you remember Lydia Si it'Tii mays hmv 
fond she i.s of music yet how di'lliciill it is to 
make a player of her? The other day, when 1 
was playing for her, she throw her arms around 
me and said. 'Ill only had you for a teacher, 1 
am sure I should soon learn.’ Her father said he 
would give any money if she could play like mu. 
Now, mother, dear, don’t think I am vain of mj 
acquirements, for whenever I feel inclined to 
ho uplifted by superiority, I remember old Mr. 
I,a wrtENCK's remark of how grateful i ought to 
be to toy Heavenly Father for giving me the 
power to contribute so much to the enjoyment 
of others while also possessing so useful an ac¬ 
complishment. .And why may t not now turn It 
toour advantage? If 1 take Lydia as a pupil, 
I may get her sister also, and, through them, 
several others. Then see how comfortable we 
shall be; we can take, care of Dinah and Pomp, 
and I need not annoy father any more by ask¬ 
ing for money. Speak, mother, and say you ap¬ 
prove of my plan, that I may go at once to Mr. 
South .m a yd's and try what success I will moot 
with.” 
Airs. Woodhull remained silent lor some 
time. At last she said: 
“ I have no objection to your proposition—but 
I am afraid, my dear child, yon have not well 
weighed the consequences of this first step in 
life. You will no longer be sought and admired 
as the fashionable Miss Woodhull, but hence¬ 
forth sink to the level of those who support 
themselves- be. looked upon simply as a music 
tea .her—1 mean in the eyes of the world. Now, 
Ida, do you thiuk you can endure this? ” 
For some moments Jda was silent. At last 
she looked up to her mother, her face glowing 
with enthusiasm, and said:—“I trust, dearest 
mother, not to find many such among my 
friends, but if 1 have only been valued for my 
possessions, and not for what l am, I shall not 
be a loser by the operation: so ray resolution is 
not shaken by looking on the dark side of the 
picture." 
“ Then go, my love, and may you be success¬ 
ful in your undertaking.” 
Ida tied on Iter bonnet and, kissing her mother, 
sped on her way toward the city, buoyant in 
spirits imparted by a hope and trust in the world 
natural to the young. 
”Congratulate me,dear mother," said Ida, as 
a few hours after she entered her mother's sit¬ 
ting-room, her cheeks glowing with the exer¬ 
cise of walking, and her eyes sparkling with 
happiness. “ Congratulate me upon the success 
of my mission. 1 found Mr. Socthmayd in 
search of a teacher for a young ward of his. 
When I mentioned the subject to him he seemed 
so much pleased you would have thought it was 
I conferring u favor instead of himself. So you 
sec I am to commence on Monday with three 
pupils. Now am I not fortunate?” 
Her mother embraced her with f ears in her 
eyes, and said she hoped she would never have 
cause to repent her generous purpose. And 
did she ? We shall see. 
Ida commenced with her young friends, and 
in a short time had the satisfaction of finding 
them rapidly improving; she had also added 
several pupils to her number, so that she was 
enabled to gratify, to the full extent, her gen¬ 
erous nature. 
And did Ida find the world asshehad pictured 
it ? Alas for poor human nature we are com¬ 
pel led to answer-no. There were many of 
Ida's acquaintances who never ?aw her when 
they met -others gave a patronizing nod to the 
music teacher; but a few of whom she had not 
much thought in the days of her prosperity, 
now extended t he ha nd of friendship to her who 
had so nobly boro a change of fortune. The 
dereliction of her friends caused Ida many a 
pang; but her heart now warmed and opened 
toward the few, and she now considered them 
as among God’s gifts. 
Ida had now become so much attached to her 
young pupils that teaching was rather a recrea¬ 
tion than a task particularly did she enjoy the 
hours with the young Sou tiim a yds. One morn¬ 
ing she had given them ft piece in which each 
was to lake a part. It was a beautiful trio, 
commencing with a short solo, until each join¬ 
ing in, formed a harmonious whole. At first i! 
was quite difficult for Mary to commence at 
the right time, when Lydia would burst forth 
Into a merry peal of laughter, and the next 
moment make a mistake herself; but Ida. pa¬ 
tient and persevering, at hist accomplished her 
undertaking. After repealing the song several 
times they were enabled to go through it with¬ 
out a mistake. It was just as Ida had com¬ 
menced It for the last time, that Mr. Soutii- 
m a yu entered l he adjoining parlor with a young 
friend. 
He no sooner caught thesouud of I da’s voice, 
than he paused to listen in rapt attention. 
When limy had concluded he turned to Mr. B., 
and said, "I presume that two of these voices 
belong to your daughters, but whoso is the di¬ 
vine solo?” 
Mr.S„smiled and replied: “I beg, Howard, 
for your mother's sake, you will not be failing 
in Jove wit h it, for the owner is only a music 
teacher." 
For a instant young Howard changed coun¬ 
tenance, then ingeniously answered, “ My dear 
friend, I candidly acknowledge. I have changed 
my mind upon the only subject of difference 
between us." 
Fug uni; Howard belonged to one of the 
wealthiest and most aristocrat ic families in Vir¬ 
ginia, and had imbibed from his mother all her 
pride of birth and consequence. Mr. Soiith- 
m.vyd and his father had been bosom friends 
when boys, and their friendship remained un¬ 
impaired by the lapse of time, it was with great 
uneasiness, then, that Mr. B. had observed the 
fcdbicof young Howard, and hud endeavored, 
as opportunity offered, to combat it. It was 
with unfeigned pleasure he now heard the ac¬ 
knowledgment of his error, and begged him lo 
relate how the wonderful change had taken 
place. 
“ You may rombor when I left Philadelphia 
last Summer, that 1 was bound for the Springs, 
full of anticipated pleasure. I could not forget 
your warning, that it 1 did not overcome my 
mistaken pride of birth and eiromnstnaces, 1 
should certainly become the prey of some de¬ 
signing fortune hunter. At the springs J hud a 
pretty fair Held to test the truth of your princi¬ 
ples, for those 1 met were of sill classes. To 
commence, then for 1 was in earnest—I entered 
rn.v name as Mr. Nobody-ol-any-consequeuoc, 
and l was allowed to pass in and out without 
creating the least sensation. This was rather 
mortifying at hist, but. 1 was far better enabled 
to make my observat ions. Among the visitors 
I observed one young lady who particularly 
interested me. She was not handsome, but I 
noticed those addressing /Ter did so with the 
greatest, deference. I inquired her name, and 
found, to my astonishment, she was a Miss L - 
of New York, not at all famed for wealth, but 
cxercisiug her good judgment in thinking for 
herself. Not being governed in her opinion of 
others by their wealth or fashion, her independ¬ 
ence of character had given her considerable 
consequence. I soon obtained an introduction, 
and she helped to rid me of many follies. One 
evening, as we &at conversing together, we 
overheard a conversation between two young 
ladies, who did not perceive our vicinage. 
'Their conversation was considerable service to 
me, and was to this effect: 
“ So, Anna, the rich Mr. Howard is expected 
here soon. I have made up my blind to catch 
him, if 1 can.” 
'• It he is that piece of pomposity, Mary, that 
1 have heard him described, I wish you joy of 
your bargain. 1 do not believe that wealth 
ever brought t he love of a uoble heart, and that, 
in my opinion, is the only true riches—for that 
alone can never change. Mr. Howard may bo 
a very tine young man, but! could never endure 
him If he is as proud as I have heard.” 
“I don't care a straw for his pride; ho has 
wealth in abundance—that is all I want; ” and 
they passed on. 
For some time we remained silent. I then 
asked Miss L. if she did not believe in the nobil¬ 
ity of family. She said“ as far as my ances¬ 
try can transmit to me a name untainted by one 
act of dishonor, I am proud of my ancestry; 
but, us a true American, I bow to no nobility 
save that which God has planted in the soul. 
As for those who marry for aggrandizement, 
I they rarely fail to make a wreck of happiness. 
I sincerely hope Mr. Howard will escape Miss 
Mary." 
In a few days Miss L. returned to New York, 
where she shortly alter married; and I now 
resumed my consequence as a wealthy South¬ 
erner. It was wonderful to watch the maneu- 
vres of mothers, and,alas, of daughters also, to 
catch the fortune. Bn ffico it to say, t have de- 
Inrrnincd never to marry, unless I am satisfied 
that nffeeliotb and not weal lit. is the motive. 
“J honor your resolution,” said Mr. Houth- 
mayd. “And now, Eugene, have on all your 
armor, for I am going to introduce you to the 
fascinating Miss Woodhull." 
As hi! spoke, he throw open the folding doors 
and ushered him into the rustic room. Great 
was Ida’s confusion at ttie introduction of a 
st ranger, for she suspected he had been a listen¬ 
er. Mr. S., pitying her embarrassment, asked 
for oneof his favorite airs, and J da, soon forget¬ 
ting all save the sentiment of I lie song, recov¬ 
ered her composure, quite unconscious of the 
sensation she was creating in t lie heart of young 
HowAuu. When she finished, the silence that 
followed was sweeter praise than 'h i most 
Si udiod applause. After an hour spent in agree¬ 
able conversation, IDA departed, having other 
engagements to fulfill. 
Why is it. now that Ida looks forward to her 
hours with the young South m a yds with such 
pleasure? Howard had become quite an ac¬ 
quisition to their circle, occasionally accom¬ 
panying them in some song, or taking a book 
with the ostensible purpose of reading, partly 
to walcii Ida, slrengthcning unconsciously, hi? 
feeling of admiration for her into a deep and 
rooted affection. 
And how fares it with poor Ida? Alas? she 
did not stop to analyze her feelings; conscious 
only of the pleasure she enjoyed in his society, 
she was innocently tightening the silken cord 
that bound her. But she was soon to awaken 
from her dream, lino morning while Ida was 
awaiting (lie entrance of her pupils in the 
music room, young Howard entered with an 
open letter in his hand, and finding Ida alone, 
thus addressed her: 
“I have just received a letter from mother 
requesting my return home. Allow me to 
thank you, Miss WOODHULL, for the many de¬ 
lightful hours I luivo spent in your society.” 
As he spoke he kept his eye intently fixed upon 
her. 
Poor Ida. She felt as though an arrow had 
entered her heart. A deadly paleness over¬ 
spread her countenance, blit true to her woman's 
nature, she endeavored to conceal her feelings; 
looking up with till Hie composure she could 
assume, caught, the intent gaze of Howard, 
which sent the toll-tale blood mantling brow 
and neck, revealing that which she would will¬ 
ingly have hidden. 
Why'did young How vttn's face brighten. He 
felt lie was beloved, and at once determined to 
seize tlie happiness presented. Taking Ida's 
hutnl he respect fully asked permission to re¬ 
quest it as u gift, from her parents. Not until 
then did Ida truly realize how deep was her af¬ 
fection for Howard, but when she fell that for 
him she was willing to leave u mother so devot¬ 
edly beloved, the fouling was too painful and 
she burst into tears. Her lover, fully sympa¬ 
thizing with her, endeavored to calm her ugita 
tion in which ho was soon successful, and ac¬ 
companying her home, had the satisfaction of 
being accepted by Mrs. Woodhull as her fu¬ 
ture son-in-law. 
Time now sped quickly on, and Ida was 
shortly to resign her happiness into another's 
keeping. Hud she no doubt or fears? None. 
There was but one drawback to her felicity. 
In marrying she was depriving her mother of 
many luxuries to which she had been accus¬ 
tomed, but pulling her trust in Providence that 
uli thin gs would be ordered aright, her bridal 
morn found her rudiaut in smiles, full of hope 
and trust in him for whom she was about to leave 
all else. After the ceremony, and as they weic 
about to depart. Mr. Howard guvo his wife a 
paper, telling her it was her wedding present. 
How Ida's heart swelled with gratitude when 
she found it was a deed of gift, the income of 
which would enable her to make her beloved 
mother independent. Turning to her husband, 
she said: "How is it, dear Eugene, you can 
give me this extravagant present i Mr. South- 
may d said you were of an excellent family, but 
never conveyed the slightest idea of your being 
wealthy.” 
You see, Ida, I had a mind to be loved for 
myself alone, and while I consider I have se¬ 
cured the highest prize I could desire, you may 
thank Dame Fortune for not turning the wheel 
around to you empty." 
Now, gentle reader, shall wc leave them, or 
rake a peep behind the curtain after a lapse of 
five years? Here is Mr. li.'s description of his 
home—you shall judge for yourself. Writing 
to his friend he says: “ I wish you could see Ida 
fulfilling her duties as the head of my house¬ 
hold. She is kind and gentle, yet turn in her 
rule. There is not a servant on my plantation 
but look? upon her as almost an angel. As re¬ 
gards mother, she is a complete convert to 
wealth of affection and principle. If you 
would knotv anything of Ida as a mother, come 
and sec her. I shall always bless the day when 
you made me acquainted with her.’ 
'Thus is it always! Those principles of truth 
and integrity which, if strictly adhered to, 
sometimes lead us through thorny paths, yet 
will ultimately bring us into green pastures, 
where Hov ers continually spring up to bless us 
as we pass on through lito; but it neglected 
and lost sight of, for the sake of pomp and 
vanity, wall as surely end in the wreck ol hap¬ 
piness. 
