Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-10-19
THE BAG OF GOLD;

Madonna Lucrezia, who, in revolution of the state,
had known the bitterness OF poverty, and had even
begged her bread; kneclng day after day like sta
tue at the gate of the cathedral nor rosary in her
lcft hand, and her right held out for charity; her
long black veil concealed face that had once adorn
ed colrt, and had received the homage Of many
sonnets as Pstrarch has written on Laura But for
tune had at last rslcnted legacy from distant re-
iation had come to her relief and she now the
mistress of small inn at the foot Of the Apprentices
where she entertained well she could, and where
those only stopped who con;ented with little
The house was still standing when in my youth
passed that way, though the sign of the white Cross,
the cross Of the Hospaers, no longer to be seen
over the door: sign which she had TAKEN If we may
believe the tradition there; in honor of maternal
uncle, grand master of that order whose achieve
inents in Palestine she would sometimes relate. A
mountain stream through the garden; and ut no
great distance. where the road turned It's way to!
Bologna, stood little chapel, IN which lamp was
always burning before picture of the Virgin, pic
ture of great antiquity, tho work of some Greek
artist. Here enc dwelling respected by all who
knew her, when event took place which therw
her into the deepest affection. 1t at no.n
day September that three fool-traveilers arrived
and, seating them elves branch under Der VINE
trels, eupplled with fagon of Aieatico
by lovely girl, her only child, the imags of
her former self. The eldest spoke Ike Vent
t,an' ana his beard ,; was sh0r: and pomted alter
affected great courtesy. but his look INSPIRED
littly confidence: for when he smiled which he did
continually, it was with mis- lips only, not with his
companions were bluff and frank in their manner,
and their tongues had many a soldiers oath. In
their hats they wore medal, such in that age
often distributed IN war; aud they were evidently
subaterns in of those free bands which were al
ways ready to serve IN any quarrel, if a service il
could be called where battle little more than
mockerv and the slain, as on an opera stage, were
ND and fighting tomorrow. Overcome with the
heat, they threw aside their cosks, and with their
gloves tucked under their belts, continued for some
time in earnest conversation At length they rose
CO. and the Venetian thus addressed their hostess
Excellent lady, may we leave under your roof for
day or two, this bag ot golde' You NAV, she repli
cd ga,ly but remember, fasten only with latch
Bars and bolts have none in orr vIIaae
rity,' 'ln your word, lady But what if
died Tonight whore would 1t be then.' said she
laughing The money would 60 to the church, for
none could claim IT. Perhaps you will favor us with
an acknowledgement If you will write it," An ac-
Acknowledgement was written accordingly and she
signed before Master Bartolo, the Villa &c physician
who had Just caed by chance to learn the news of
the day; the gold to be delivered when applied for
but to be delivered chose were the words) not to
one-nor to two-but to the three; words wisely in
troduccd by those TO whom it belonged, KNOWING
what they knew of each other. The gold they had
Just released from misers chest in Perugia; and
they were a scent that promised moro Thew
and thor shadows no sooner departed than the
Venetian returned, saying give me leave to set nv
seal on the bag as the Others have done;' and she
placed it on table before him. But in that momcn,
she called away to receive cavalier, who had
Just dismounted from his horsc; and, when
she came back, it was gone. The temptation
the money had vanished toge her. .Wretehed
that ann she cried, Of aref che fan
ss s, Il. ss oss.01 x s =.
woud that thou hadst been hon And dsy long ss
slow returning claim their DUE ihsre were no
dinss of the thief he had fled far away his plumber
herself from tie obira
sion Of the bond. Wlfuy in negligence parted
bave kept Tor ALL inevitable awaited her eco
eianea said her daughter veil which YOUR
Counsellor Cadeoo plead for day trial He
aud will listen the unfortunate But Il he will
from door TO door Monad refuse us Make
haste. my cb but remember the chapel you pass by il
Nothing P,"P's without prayer alas she went
than they had and all babe despair VIVA,
was TO DO dSnes No advocate, aad tho to
morrow! Now Gianetta had !ovor and he student Of
the law young man of great promise, Lorenzo Marol-
Andreas Who though little of stature was erea;
ennn and by his was called the Arch
had studied sitting the Pearch and also
under his daughter NoyeIa, would often lecture 10 the
scholars father otherwise engaged placing her
self behind small curtain lest her beauty should divert their
thoughts precau,on in this instance unnecessary
Lorenzo having lost his heart another To him she dies IN
her necessity but Of what be! He has nus,
place The bar but he spok en- and how
array that would alarm the most expereneeds e1s ss
mighty weak, said ''s my you would make
me nohins But will be there Gianeita and NAV tho
Friend OF the eudess give strength in that hour! Ivsn
my heart fails me; but, what will while have
LOAF 70 share 20. and your mother never shall Will
beg thru the world for you The day arrives and the court
assemblies the clam is stated and the evidence given And
the defence called or-bu mads: nat syllable
u'teed sud after pause and consultation Some min
ues the judges are proceeding to give judgment silence having
bssn proclaimed in the court when and ,hns
addresses them: Reverend Sisnors, young am NAV
speak before yo would behalf Of IN,
who has else help her. and viii keep you long
Much hss been said much the sacred oblsa
acknowledge il in its full be fulfilled
and to the las letter is what Solicit what we require
Bot whom IL the bag Of gold to be delivered saws
TIE bomb Not 20 oue-no tn wo-but the three al the
ihree stand forth clam it, From day flor yhs can
doub, issue,) sought enployed but the
suIo, the eo1uent Tprougo Wealth owed fame; nor need
how ne at bis maniagefeas or who sat beside
hiup.' HLs Cfnce Blanca
Shipwreeks The Brig Lntour, of PhJsdelohia
which sailed thence on tho lst Of Sept. for Bour-
teaux, returned yesterday dsmlstcd, and gives the
afIowings ccouDt Of marine disasters. IN Y finer
% the LIST Oct lat 80 IL. lon g. in a frenandnn.