Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1833-04-20


brow of Henry, when smile was elici-l
ted from the parent by the commeDda-l
bic actions Of Edward. Gradually, |
however, he seemed to relax in a small
degree, from the jealousy which ran
|kled in his bosom towards Edward
but it was only for the purpose Of cen-
ter,ng his unkind fes lings in the breast
ofhis parent. His face was but sell
dom lighted with the smile Of joy
he did not participate even in the few
pleasures which the seolasion Of his
fathers mansion aforded-and he
seemed completely estranged from the
h,llowed associations Of home. The
two brothers sought one bright gaoi.
Their affections were each conferred
in the heart Of Antoinette Wharton,
"a beautiful maiden just turned OF Sc
venteen. Henry loved her-but not
with that whole soul devotion whichI
characterized his younger brother.
She treated Henry with the utmost
respect; but to love him-to bind up
her affections in his heart-and finally,
to yield him her hand, was impossible.
But Henry possessed a decided advan-
tage over Edward.-ile ingratiated
the affections Of Mr.. Whar-
ton, who was violent royalist. by a
unanimity Of sentiment, until he gained
his assistance in attempting to draw
the affection which Antoinette enter
tanned towards Edward, to himself.
Bnt the entreaties and even threats
which were used by the parent to con-
>umate this d,singenious end, proved
unavailiDg. iier mind was liked
her love tor Edward was immutable-
and every attempt Of the kind only in
creased her admiration for the object
Of her attachm' Mt, and gradually
merged he mind into a cold carelessness
rs to his rival. Often would she be
upbraided by that parent whose stern
and diCtatorial tones, would strike ter
ror into her heart, for manifesting al
preference to 'traitorous rebhel,' as
he appellated Edward, but she re-
garded them only as the ebullitions of
a naughty and aristocratic spirit. lie
represented to her the cause in which
Edward was engaged as fratricidal and
criminal in the extreme.-He told her
the severe penalty which the rebel
lions colonists would receive from the
mother country, in a short time. by EN-
gaging in so rash All undertaking as to
frown upon her laws;-but little did
he thirk that far different sentiment
was entertained BY his daughter, who,
through fear Of mourning his displea-
sure, cared not advance it. At the
holy hour Of midnight would r.dward
and AntoiDettc commune together, and
pour forth their mutual feelings, in the
deepness Of silence, unmatched by any
mortal eye! But Edward was not nap
py--he knew that the demon Envy
was lurking in bis brothers heart, and
lat urged to madness and revenge he
might adopt some expcdient for his
rum. TO Edward alone, did AEtoin
cite reveal the secret other heart. She
felt for the oppression which the col
obies had received, and right warmly
did she speak in their favor.
sGor SAID she, 'your country requl'-
es your seivice-and may heaven pro-
|teCt thee!
And theer returned Edward, with
q gentle $" lie upon ms lip
sf'ear not for me, SAID Antoinette,l
|.surel, my father viii no, become 50
callous and Indifferent 10 my feelings,
as to compel
Cease, cease that theme, Interrupt
ted Edward. a tear trickled uo'' ~ ms
cheek, as he contemplated the ultI-
mate result Of his love towards An
tolnette-the fathers disapproval-l
and his brothers jealousy. But, ica'-
ing the subject, he exclaimed
Tomorrow, then, will leave the
endearments OF home, and the tender
associations of friends. 10 yield my life,
if necessary, in the cause OF my coun-
try
As he pronounced these words, he
cast his eyes towards the window in
the apartment in which they were sea-
ted, and saw his brother approach hing
the mansion. 4 thousand fearful fore
bodings fitted across the mind OF Ed
ward. as Henry entered the room and
seated himself beside Antolnette.
There was "a fierce, demoniac smile
upon bis Countenance, which spoke
the inveterate jealousy Of the heart.
There was something struggling in his
breast-some stiflcd feeling to which