Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-02-28
NO. 10.
TIL PIANn

acme, noated around the dear circle In
winch were Concentrated a little world. or
hsue Knot ofbeings. who were all the world
10 eaen othera audible sob broke the cuchant-
ment which this little song. ACCOMPANIED bv
the sweet voice OF my young friend. had
cast around me. II burst from the bosoti, az
one "he mad been severely disciplined in tha
senooi o. adverslty-one who had behcld the
wreck OF her youthful hopes, without one
murmaring word against the God who guides
me storm; but now the sudden reflection that
shc heard for the last time the soft melody Of
ner beloved daughters voice, accompanying
,he melting tones Of her pano---saw, for the
last ume, her fingers sweep the sparkling
keys-ocheld her youthful face glowing with
an'mai'on aud happiness, unconscious Of the
o,ow .nat awaited her, and the startling told
Oh sudden anguish. She turned to me, and
sa'u 10 low voice, 81 wish could have
saved Ameiias piano--it will brcake her
nea,t 70 part with Il. Poor thing, she little
MINIS hat she Will no more sing and play
| to charm away the melancholy
The unconcioas girl closed The instrument
and. Did you observe, dear mamma. that
my piano wants tuning, and will YOU allow
Mr. N. to come and tune il 10 morrowPn
A tear stole down the cheeks Of nv res.
pected friend.
care you i'll. my dear mother?n Epouir.
ed Amelia, or has any thing new occurred 10
distress your If so do not hide il from me.
fors rest assured, no deprivation. nor cxertion
mo sufcrings can afilct like seeing YOU un-
happy have just been thinking, as soor,
as my piano is tuned, will beg Mrs.---,ds
let me instruct her two girls in the rudiment
Of music; and who knows my dear Mother
but ~ lime It will be in my power to supporf
you with the assistance Of my valued instru.
lgazed for a moment with feelings or sur
prise and admiration, on the glowing ANNA
ted face Of this lovely, ingenious girl. and
never felt my own want Of fortune 50 kcenlv
as at that moment: A silent ejaculation in
voluntarily rose TO heaven, that the Almighty
would open some way to save poor Ameliais
piano from the fahgs Of a rapacious landlofi
The hour of separation had hardly arriycds
and after imprinting warm kiss on Ameliale
cheek, aud whispering in the ear Or nv 81.
flicted friend still trust in the Lord our Cod
| len the house, with feelings cannot de-.
cribe.
With the dawn repaired 10 the auction
rooms, in street, and waited. aeonixinr.
the opening Of the sales. The croud W.
large, and several valuable articles ar furni-
ture. and some elegant paintings, were mott
ced in the handbilIs. cast glance over
the rooms, and In one corner stood a fcmnIn4
Of exquisite form her face was hid from tho
public view. by large calash. her head No.
averted. and rested against the window. ID {
Of which she appeared to he gazing AZ lhoA
busy croud below. Near her stood rialiS &:
One glance WIS sufficient. hastened % thSg
spot in low voice articulated, .sAmelia - !.
is this youp The distressed girl elasped NJ w
arm, and burst into tears. "Yesyi1y GOOD ia
| little thought. when you len is issl even.
ing that our cruel landlord would this morn
ing seize my plano, and bring Ii 10 IS ~.
posed to sale. Oh my dear eli; cannot you
devise some means to save Il for mePn Il
At this moment the aueioneer called or
the instrument and il was removed into ths
centre Of the room for examination. Sevo-
raj gentlemen remarked that II was sweet
toned instrument, but out OF tune. The poor
girl hung on my arm in silent grief The
bidding commenced Foremost in the crowd
lord. He bid after some debate, tsoensu M
dollsrsi and there was pause. Near Ame IS
lia stood an interesting youth, evidently un-
concerned in the event OF the sale 81 ihe
plane, examining somc fine painiings that
were soon to be exposed. The idea that this1
cold unfeeling being was going 10 purclla6Nx
undisputed, this favorite, slmost idolised 49,
ticle, for the triling sum Of twenty Ave dol
lars, for q moment made her forget whose
she was, and exclaimed: Mutt the onlx
thing value be sacrificed for this pililul a6i1
without effecting ono subject? The you'll
started, gazed on the beautiful girl one il-
slant, and bid ono hundred dollars! and fha@
piano was Immediately struck Of % Mr.
Seymore.
The moment the name ofSeymors ~
called, my heart felt the sounds, and recall
ed, tho features of my old friend and GEM
panion in arms Major Horatio Scymoro.
saw this young man was his otsn som aver
ready TO answer the calls Of humanity.
The piano was ordered back to the drelk
ing Of Mrs. II
"Tiespen wiH re,rard you s;rl" was all ~ 4
poor girl could articulate, when che heard
this order. III
"One tome from its fair owner u All ~
reward ask, replied the young enthusiaet
He accompanied me to my greatlnlffisodu
habitation. where the sweet voice and srflcse
manner of Amelia completed the impreeaion
her beauty made upon his heart. A1eu
short months saw her and her excellent ~ H
rents restored to the rank they were made +
adorn. Il
often in my daily rambles, call and lsle
look at the happy circle assembled round
Seymour's FIRE side. Amelia still pInye
Home sscest home" while her husband RE-
quentIy remarkably the piano ! am indett-
cd for oAmy Happiness"
Doubtful .adeire. The devil take me ifI
do said fellow to bis comradc the other
night ut the corner Of Chatham street For