Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-04-29

ful vale DelOw, over wbich was spread the neat cot
tages of the rude mountaineer., and their ieecy
Aocks, when the rolling of distant thunder warned
US Of the approach Of one of those torhadoes, which
in that region not unfrequently ~prostrates the I'M
bending oak Of the mountain, and lays in waste the
hopes of the fearless inhabitant of the forest. Our
horses, overcome with the heat of the day, refused
to hasten their pace but, as if sensible OF the dan
ger which would surround us, they at length vol
UNFAIRLY entered a brisk tIot, and in a few moments,
welcomed us with the sight OF a snug habitation.
seated by the side Of limpid rivulet, which water
ed the fields Of the adjacent valley. The wild
winds now reared over the towering summit Of the
Cumberland, and the vivid Hastings Of lightning,
which were answered in deafeniDg peels ofthunder,
told us but too truly that not a moment was to be
lost in gaining II place Of shelter. With whip and
spur we urged on our horses to their utmost speed,
and had scarce reached the door Of the cottage of the
vale, when the tornado spent its full force on every
thing it met with. Beneath Il little sheltering place
erected for domestic purposes at the hitler end of
the cottage, We for a moment sought "A temporary
reti eat, but had scarce entered the frail structure,
when an oh man, whose whitehead locks bespoke
him one FAR advanced towards the grave, carae to
the door Of the cottage, and begged us to come to
hi: mansion, for said he, the tornado will not be soon
over, a this night you must not stir from the
humble dwelling of poor old Alien.
Most thankfully did we accept OF the invitation
of the hospitable mountaineer. and on entering his
1opr ,rora ,lnliyItal with tho nentpnss ul fba apart-
ment, and the apparent happiness and content that
dwelt within. An aged lady, whose neat and nice
ly adjusted attire told us she had seen better and
happier days, received us, and welcoming us to the
house, babe us be seated; and kindly insisted that
Emma should divest herself Of Ter travelling dress,
and partake Of Refreshments. The old man was not
behind the .natron in his attentions anl kindness
es, and remarking that these tornadoca, which to
him had loSttheir terrrors, were appalling to stran-
gers, recounted The many calaniiie. they had
spread around The base OF the Cumberland AS he
narrated the incidents oihis life, and described with
the facility and ability of a well bred author.
the tornadoes Of other days--the door OF an ada
cent apartment flew open, aud discovered sitting
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expressive face, now mautled wit, a settled gloom,
indicated former beauty, and the possession Of a
once happy, but now shipwreckcd mind. She was
neatly clad, and her person was not less cleanly than
her attire. Silently she sat, with folded hands and
eyes half appraised, as il lost in prayer, and I'M
conscious of what was passing around her. A few
wild flowers were entwined i'll her laxen hair,
which carelessly hung in rinslet, over her shout.
ders, and flowed over a losom of snowy w:iiteness.
A crucifiX aad a rosary suspended by her side, gave
TO her the appearance Of IA religious devotec; but,
alas, sine knew nothing of The symbols OF the Sa.
your, which once she had o~rshippeJ with devotion,
but which no longer gave her joy, or assured her OF
the brightness ofheaven, or the forgiveness oil her
sins. In this silent mood she still continued, and
still further arrested my attention, and the sympa-
thy of Emma. The old man, discovering we were
interested in the unhappy object, who chained our
att ention, sighed deeply, and Begged We would not
fear poor Antonio, for, said he, alas, she's crazed--
che knows not what she does. assured him that
so far from being an object o! fear, she claimed my
undivided sympathy, and if it would not be painful
% his feelings, he would oblige US by recounting
the circumstances which caused her present hap
less condition. He nodded assent, ami wiping
away the tear drop that mcandered through the
time worn burrows of his aged cheek, revealed the
secret SORROWS Of Antonio, and the causes which
led to them. ! am said he, n native of one of the
Spanish W est India Islands, where at an early age
| accumulated u handsome fortune, but having q
young family, in the year 1890 | emigrated to
England to give my children the benefits OF an En-
slish education. Antonio, then ahoutsixteen years
of agc, was remarkable for her personal beauty, for
the brlliancy and vivacity of her mind, and the
proficiency she made in acquiring the manner Of
a finished education. In the circle in which she
moved, she was decidedly a favorite, and numerous
were the youths who protested for her an honorable
attachment.
Among others, who felt o: fcigncd a fame"
was a young officer Of his najesty's regiment, who
succeeded but too well in captivating the heart
Of Antonio, and ere she was aware Of it, found
herself channel to hin by an irresistible tie. Pleas
ed with bis manners, and delighted with the noble
ness ofhis mind, ! encouraged his attentions TO An
tonic, and imprudently urged her to consent to be-
come his wife. But as she was then too young
to enter on the cares of matrimony, | suggest
ell the expediency of postponins the union till IN C
following summer. to which CANAAN Maitland ac-