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

'Be not aarned" said Don Julian; 'it is the bell by
which my servants let me know that they want to speak
TO me-" Saying thus, he pulled silk string, aud
alter servant appeared with packet of letters IL
addressed TO the Dean. courier had closely fol-
lowed him the road and that moment arrived at
Toledo Good Heavens" exclaimed the Dean. hav-
ing read the contents of the letter; my great uncle.
the Archbishop of Santiago dangerously ILL., This is,
however what the secretary says, from his LoCsip's
dctation. But here is another letter from tho Archdea
con of the diocese, who assures me that the old man
was not expected TO live. | can hardly repeat what he
addsPoor dear uncle, may Heaven lengthcn his DAYS,
The Chapter seem TO have turned their eyes towards
me, and-pugh! il cannot bc-bu the Electors accord
ing TO The Archdeacon, quite decided my favour"
''W ell" said Don Julian ';i regret is the inter
rupon OF our sudic but doubt not that YOU will soon
wear the mitre. In the time would advise you
TO pretend that Illness docs allow YOU to return d.
rccty. few days will surely give l decided turn TO
the whole affair, and at all events, Your absence ~
case of an election, will be construed into ,aoLesly
Write therefore, your dispatches ms dear SIR and W
will prosecute cut studies at another tincD
Two days had elapsed since the arrival of the mes
scnger when the Verger OF the church of Santiago
attended by servants in splendid livercs allghed at
Don Ju!Ians door with letters for the Dean The old
preatc was dead and his nephew had been elected TO
lhe see, oy The unanimous vote Of the Chapter The
elected dgnltary seemed overcome hy conendnor fee
ngs; but, having wiped away decent tears he as
sumed an AIR or gravity which almost touched on suucr
IcihousneSs. Don Julian addressed his congratulations
and was the first 10 kiss the Archh>oopS hand Il
young man who rs at the University of PARIS for
fatter myself your Iordship will give him the Dean
cry, which Is vacant by your .->'1Iywory
friend Don Julian" replied the Archbishop eject NV
Obligations 10 you can sufficiently repay Yon
nave heard character; hold friend as another self
But why would you take the lad away from his studies,
An Archbishop of Santiago cannot want prclerment NJ
any time. Follow 10 my diocese: will no, f,r all
the 'nes IN Ch'lstendom forego the benefit of YOUR
instruction. The dcanerv, to tell YOU the truth must he
given to my uncle my fathers own brother who has had
but small living for many years. he much liked in
Santiago, and should lose my character If to nIaco
such young man your at the head of the Chap
ter neglected exemplary priest SO nearly related
10 ine''-'Jnst rs you please my Lord" said Don Ju
lan; and began 10 prepare for the journey.
The acclamations which greeted the new Archbisbon
on ms arrival at the capital of Gaica were not lone of
Ter succeeded by universal regret al his translation
/ 10 uc see OF The recently conquered town of Seville
~ WI! not leave you behind" said the Archbishop 70
Don Julian, who, with more tInit, than Inc sho,vo If
Io!ep, approached to kiss the red ring in Tho Arch
bishops right hands, and to offer his humble con@ratu
ations, "but do not fret upon your SON. lie is too
Young have my mothers relations 10 provide for:
out seville IN rich sec; the blessed inc Fer nd
who rescued it from the Nours endowed its church 50
as to make it rival the first catledral4 in Crstcndom
do but follow me- and all Will be well in the end " Dan
u!ian bowed with suppressed sigh and was soon after
on the banks OF the Gu2Iaquivir lii the suite of the
Archbishop.
Scarcely had Don Tulians pupil been at Seville one
year "heh ms lar extended fame moved the Pope 10
Seha MN cardinals hat desiring his presence at tie
/ court OF Home The crowd OF visitors who came In
congratulate the preate kept Don Julian away for
many days he a! length obtained private audience
aiid with tears ia lis eyes enreated his Eminencc not
TO onlge INN to quit Spain. II am growing DID, he
Sdu: ~ qnN'cd my house at Toledo cuV for your sake
and hopes of raising my son 10 some place of homer
ana enoinment In the church; / even gave uo nv f.,
FouTite studies, except for they service 10
your EmIncnCc My son-" No more of that # Won
please, Don Julian" interrupted the Cardinal ..E,,
low me, YOU mast; who tell what NAV b3ooan at
tome; The Pope Is old, you know Bat do net tease
/ me about prcfarmcHt public man has Iu,j.s of =
description which those in the lower ranks OF life ccp
not either weigh or comprehend. ccnG,ss an, under
Obligations TO YOU and feel quite disposed 10 reward
Your services; yet must not have ms creditors kuoo
ing every day at my door: Won understand Don QIan
Ia week VIC set out for Rome"
With such strong tide Of good fortune n had litr
eric buoyed up Don Julan's pupil the reader cannot he
surprised to find HIM, short time xcagiro t,o ,anaI
crown lie was nov arrived at the highest place If
honour on eath but in the hustle OF the election and
subsequent coronation. the to whose wonderful
science ne owed this rapi ascent had corn,fny eI;r
pea OIL his memory Eatigucd with the exhibition Of
seIi through the streets Of Rome which he had boan
o5'ged to make in a solemn procession the new ponc
sat alone IN one of the chambers of the Vatican II
was early IN the night. Ey tie light ct two wax tapcrs
WHICH scarcely illuminated the flrIesl end the grand
Siooil is '"hness was enjoying tat Tcveo of mixed
pam and pleasure which follows the complete attainment
oi afueNt WISHES, when Don Julian advanced III visible
perturbation, conscious Of the intrusion ON Which Io
'ehtufed Holy Father" exclaimed tie old man and
cast himself at his pupils feet 'ioy Father in pity
10 these grey airs do not cunsign an old servaptnir
not say old frieud2--to utter ncoIccf AMI f,EI
ness. My SON" by Saint Petor!n calculated his
Holiness rising from the chair, 'your insolcpce Shall
! DC c"ec.cd- lo"fny friend \ magician the friend Of
! ven 9FcegeFent!--Away, wrecIed mani When
pretended 10 learn Of thee, it ouly TO sound tbe
a'lss OF c'me INTO which thou hadst plunged: | did
;, "''h view OF bringing thee 10 condisn punishment
te" IN compassion TO thy age viii not make an exam.
pie OF thec, provided tbou avciIcst nv ewes Hid U
Cime ana shame where tOu canst. This moment tboI,
must qu tie palace, tho closes the gates of the
lniuiaIt!on upOn thcc.n
Trembling, and his wrinlled face believed with fears
ION Julian begged 10 be allowed but one word more
= a" very poor Holy Father" sail he, ,tr1stin, f.
your patronage eIinqushed my all and have not Irf
""eFeWih 10 pay NY jourDey.--"Awav / say y an
s"cTed the Pope; "f my excessive bounty has made
~" neglect yoT Pat1faoay, will no arhcr cucouraoc
yvni waste %rd mPro'idencc. Poverty is but SLIGHT
punishment Tor yoar crimes. '-But Father > rcioi,i
ION Julian, 'uly wants are ms ant. I ,,,, I,.,.'