Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-09-27

Forgotten sank and passi away.
.Nelc Monthly Magazine
MtsreGtaMsnm1 Department.
II par,iaty to favoue author does not bias ous ju,g
men the story of the Dean of Santiago which sub
Join, in free translation from the Spanish Prince
Don Juan Manuel, is of the finest specimens of this
species of composition. But defer making any
observation its peculiar character till readers have
the story itself before them. .ft!c -HOtH.!y Nag.
THE DEAN OF SANTIAGO.
1t was but short hour before when the Dean OF
Santiago alishcI from his mule the door of Don Ham,
the celebrated magician of Toledo The house
according to old tradition, stood the brink OF the
perpendicular rock which, now crowned with the
tleGzdr, rises 10 fearful height the Tagus. 4
maid of Moorish blood led the Dean TO retired apart
rnent where Don Han was reading. The natural po-
likeness of Castillian had rather been improved than
impaired by the studies of the Eoedan sage who exhi-
otGd nothing either IN his dress person that might
duce suspicion of his dealing with the mysterious
powers of darkness. 81 heartily greet your Reverence
said Don lan 10 the Dean land feel highly honoured
by this visit Whatever be the object of IT. let me be;
you VIII defer stating 1t till have made you quite
home in this house. | near my house keeper making
ready the MONDAY meal That maid sir will show YOU
the room WHICH has been prepared for you; and when
you have brushed of the dust of the journey, you shall
nnd cannncal capon steaming hot upon the bOard@
The dinner, which soon followed, just what a
rompered Spanish canon would wish it-abundant nu
tritWe, and dalicatc-..No, ne" said Don Illan when
spirits, and he saw hun making attempt to break the
object of his visit no business, please Reverence,
While at dinner Let us enjoy meal at present; and
When we lave discussed the OYa the Capon nd bot
tic Of YpcS it will be time enough TO turn 10 the cares
of ilen
The ecclesiasc'a full face had never beamcd with
more alec at the collation. on Christmas eve, when BY
the Indulgence of the church, the fast is broken sun
set instead OF continuing through the night, than it did
now uoder the influence Of Don Juian's good humour
and cheering Still il evident that some
vehement and ungovcrnable wish Ina taken possession
at his mind, breaking out and then in hurried
motion, seine gulpng of full glass Of wine without
stopping TO relish the favour and fifty other symptoms
ct absence and inTatienCe which at such a distance
from the cathedral could be attributed the after
noon bell. The time came at length of rising from Ia.
bic, and in spite Of Don Julian's pressing request TO
have another bottle, the Dean, with certain dignity
OF manner, led his good natured host the recess OF
an oriel window, looking upon the riyer-"AlIow me,
dear Don Julian" he said open my heart to YOU;
Tor even your hospitality fail to make me com.
P!etey happy till have obtained the boon which came
20 ask 1 know that possessed greater
power than you the invisible agents Of the universe
die 10 become an adept III that wonderful science and
# you viii receive me for your pupil, there is nothing
should think OF sufficient worth to repay your friend
ship "-"Good Sir" replied Don Julian, 81 should be
extremely 10th to offend you; but permit me to saw hat
IN spite of the knowledge of and effects which
have acquired all that my experience teaches me of
the heart OF not only vague and ndistinCt but
tor the most part unfayourabe. only guess: cannot
read their thoughts, pry into the of cr
minds As for yourself am sure YOU are a rising man
and likely to obtain the first Iignies of the church,
But whether when you find Yourself in places of high
honour and patronage, you will remember the humble
parsonage OF 'Viion YOU ask hazardous and in.
portant service, it IS impossible for to asCcrtan.n--
Nay, nay" exclaimed tie Dean "but know myself
II you do cot Don Julian Generosity and friendship
tslnce you force speak in my own praise) have
been The delight Of my soul even from childhood
Doubt not, my dear friend for BY that name wish Won
would allow TO call you) doubt not, from this mo
rnent, TO command ms services Whatever interest /
may possess. il will be ny highest qualification TO see it
rebound IN favour of you and yours.n-''AIy hearty
thanks for all WORTHY sir" said Don Julian. }u let
proceed to business: the IS set and ii YOU
please we will retire 10 my private study"
Lights being called for Don Julian led the way 90 TIC
lower part Of the house; and disfnssng The Moorish
maid near small door, OF which he ucd the key In hrs
hand desired her to get two partdges for supper but
not to dress tom till he should order it. then unlocking
the door, he began to descend by Il winding staircase
HE Dean followed with certain degree Of treDidaon
Winch The length Of the stairs greatly tended to increase
Tor 10 all appearance they reached below the bed
TIE laeus At this depth comfortable neat room was
found the walls completely covered with Shelves where
Don Julian Kept ms works Magic globes, plains
phcie5, and strange drawings, occupied the top of tie
bookcases. Fresh air admitted, though It would
be difficult TO guess by what means since tie sound of
gliding water, such heard At the lower part of
ship when sailing with gentle breeze indicated but p
Tim partition between the subterraDeous cabinet and
me uyer.-"Iierc, then" said Don Julian, Offering a
Eaar 10 The Dean and drawing another for himself To-
wards small round table, .re have ONLY TO choose
among Tie elementary works Of tie science for which
you long. Suppose &c begin to read this small 20.
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