Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-12-29

BILE. Mr. Brown blessed himself as man hap
pay in his 'spousaIs. and in the nervousness Of
his heart, thought how lovely his wife would look
IN ostrich feathers The ball was to commence
at eleven; at seven o'clock, Mrs. Brown depart
ed for her SISTERS. Brown was busy about a
large order, and would meet his wife at the
Hall. The hoar arrived. dancing commenced,
Mr. Brown was present, but his wife had not yet
arrived. Many inquiries were made. Perhaps
Mrs. Brown had altered her mind? Was she
fond Of dancing? Perhaps she had a will Of her
own! A thousand such half questions were ask
ed and looked, to al! Of winch Mr.. Brown re-
piled with very significant avowas Of his own
domestic supremacy. To particular frierds. he
declared that Mrs. Bco~n was a most d"tiful
wife He mad, however, not known what hap
plness meant until his marriage with Mrs.
Brown. So meek-sn modest-so ntirely his
own in every thought; she was the pattern Of
wives. MIR Brown looked at his watch-stil II
Mrs. Brown did not come. Mr.. Brown danced
another quadrlie, still keeping his eye on the
way of entrance. At Iength-it was one o'clock
IA brother stationer informed Mr.. Brown that
| his wife, his wfe's sister. and very Young Ia
dy-a fourteen year old cousin, from farm
house IN Lancashire were approaching the ball
room. The M rs spread among Browns friends.
and hundred eyes followed him. as he uncere-
monously released himself from the arm Of Miss
Cox, and made his way down the Hall to re-
ceive his wife. She entered, and-Mr. Brown
started back! The colour rose to his cheeks,
his brows were limited, his eyes flashed fire, and
he only prevented vulgar oath, by suddenly
bitIn. his lip. Mrs. Brown caught the express
sion OF her husbands face, and became flustered.
Mrs. Browns sister looked at the couple with
establishment.
Mrs. Browns niece from Lancashire looked
at her white KID gloves Every body marked the
confusion of Mr.. and Mrs Brown. The lady,
however, suddenly turned up the Hall, his wite's
arm living coldly on his. and the ladies' ANXIOUS
for an introduction to Mrs b.. were left to won.
der at the scene. The young ladies' could not
make it out-the older fair, at least, some o!
wen, on, SI Tf s apsBessesss u, Ho@eyer dancing
that Mr.. Brown had gone of Mrs. Brown
Mute asfounded al the news; one tear came 10
each eve, and she half we'd to 60 home I'M
meliately She would doubtless have followed
this suggestion of welded love had not her sister
advised her to remain, and show her SPIRIT
Mrs. Brown did remain, and displayed her spl'
rit by dancing quadriIlcs until four IN the morn
ing, with the particular friends-all OF them bro.
Their sta ioncrs-of her husband, then su'Xy ana |
in bed. Of course, Mrs Browns sister remain.
ed. She had been a widow twelve-monih and
a fortnight -hence, her knowledge Oi what con-
.tituted female spirit
Mrs. Brown returned home. We pass over
the heartrendlny scenes of the domestic drama,
and come at once 10 'pe catastrophe. Mrs.
Brown declared her husband to be "a vile
man:' and ere the hures moon had wahed. the
Young heart.broken bride had taken refuge from
the cruelty Of her spouse, at the house OF her
mother at Hoxton. Whilst we write, she re-
sides there.
And now, il mas be asked, what caused the
hall. room scene-what divided the husband and
wife. ere month, little month. with wings
Of down. had flown? We answer. the Bird
| of Paradise. Our readers will remember that
Mr. Brown had forbidden the outlay ct TWEEN
ty cuneas for that costly vet beautiful or
nameut. As a make peace. he offered ostrich
feathers. Mrs. Browns sister, however, advis-
ed the wife ito show her spirit She did
She purchased and wore the Bird OF Paradise;
and. for the ostrich feathers, CALAMITY offered by
Mr.. Brown, she placed them on the head Of the
stunted little niece from Lancashire. Hence
the surprise and indignation Of MIR. Brown when
his wife entered the ball room; hence his sulky
and sudden departure for bed; hence braw!ing
for two or three DAYS at the fire side ct the
Browns; and hence the present exile OF Mrs
Brown at the re. lence OF ner mo her.at Hoston.
However, we must not omit to state that the
Bird was greatly admired at the ball. 1t "as
considered the most beautiful specimen ever seen.
In fact, Mrs. Brown was known throughout the
night by the name of the Bid Of Paradise.
But. ladies', what is the use Of being deemed
Bird of Paradise at balls and routs, it for that
title we sacrifice for a week-a day-an hour
the substantial Eden Of our own homes!
The parade Yesterday in honor of the memory
of Charles Carroll Of Carrolton, was full and i'm.
posiny. Our various volunteer companies came
on the ground in unusual strength, and made
greater display than "e have seen for several
Years in this city. The day was well suited 10
the occasion. being clear and pleasant,and through
ou, the designated route of the process,on' the
streets were crowded with spectators. Between
ione and two o'clock the procession teachea the
Arch Street Theatre. which previously TO the ae
liver, of the grafton was completely filled. Mr.
aus,at. the OF ator of the day. did justice to DIS
theme. and was listened to with marked atten
tion. bv the immense concourse, before whom ne
smoke. The Theatre presented masnlncen'
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