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CONFESSIONS OF x.E BLANC.
From the .N,e-Jer,ey .sdroests.

oonTEssIo1rs OF IL BLANC.
From the .N,c-Jersey .4droests.
az was born at Chateau Salin, (Meurthe. J
in the N. f. department Of France, on the
10th Of March, 1901, Of reputable parents,
who arc stili living. Ny means Of education
were not rs limited - many others Of similar
circumstances, but never was fond Of study,
nor could my parents prevail on me 10 em-
ploy the advantages which were offered me-
My delight aud sole aim was mischief, and
the principal part Of my time was occupied
IN play ing truant and teazing our neighbors.
My father frequently corrected me for my
faults, but they were rs soon forgotten, and I
returned to my follies again. In his admo-
nitions, my father has frequently aud wildly
portrayed to me my end, and many a time
have his admonitory lessons REQUIRED TO my
mind since have arrived to the years Of ma
turity.
Nothing Of serious consequence occurred
10 me in my youth, although I was continual,
" engaged IN broils. as was very passionate,
and would On every convenient occasion give
an insult, but never take one. in the autumn
OF le26, found that my situation was disa-
greeable to myself and friends. I was deter.
mined to leave my native place. accord
ingly started for Germany, and after rambling
about several weeks, came TO the house of
MIS-. Smicht, q widow woman, residing at
Bistroh, (hoselle,) on the borders of Gcrma-
ny. Iengaged TO work for her, aud for seve-
roll months We agreed very well. She was
kind and aHectionste to me, rs well ss her
three daughters, Christene, Aiarettc, and Ma
RE. After ] had lived with the family up-
wards Of year, paid particular attention
10 the youngest daughter, Marie. She re-
ceived my addresses kindly, and after much
he I'D a.. ~ mi
consent Of her mother could not DO obtained.
for she said that she was afraid we never
could live happily together, as was passion
ate and ili-tempered, and Marie quite the
contrary. endeavored for q long time 10
gam her mothers consent by the most impli.
cit obedience 20 her commands, and the most
hnmiliating conduct towards the family. A
cersii,cate Of my good conduct from NV old
friends IN France was demanded, but this.
through several excuses on my part, was ne
YER obtained, for ] well knew I could not ret
it, ] was determined TO make Marie nv
wife, and as her pure soul was wrapped IN
me, and she the favorits Of the family, I
changed my course Of life, and became a DIFF
ierent person. commanded instea d Of obey
ing, and my passion carried me so far as 10
chastise and greatly abuse the whole family.
from the mQther to Marie herself NV mas.
sion and rage became unbounded-havipx
oeen pent up for such an unusual length Of
tame, aud burst forth with tenfold vigor.
had friend by the name OF Bouse, living
neighoor, who probably instigaasd me 10
commit these rash acts, and I now believe
that his object was 10 supplant me in the At.
fections Of Marie.
This course Of life continued until about
the trst Of March Of the present year, when,
aiter lingering about the neighborhood for
'ong time, found that could not obtain NV
wishes without bloodshed, (for Marie would
never disobey her mother, and had forfeit
ed the confidence Of the remainder of the
IamilyD was determined TO 90 10 America.
stole an interview with Marie, and sold her
my determination, which was, 20 70 10 New
tork' and thence 90 some place near there 10
get into business-That when was nronerlv
settled, would write TO her, and abe pledged
herself to follow me. The last interview we
hsd' was at morhaDgc, where we were picdg-
ca TO each other I there said 10 her. tina;
something within told me we should never
meet again IN this world, but she endeayored
TO quiet my fears, and we faithfully promised
before God never 10 marry another so lonr
as either was living. left them, TO the great
JOY OF This worthy family and the whole
helghoorhood, with the exception OF Marie
ana stsrteo Tor my native place, where re-
NAMED Out sufficient time 10 obtain the GER
~ Shhf duu from thcnCe to Pa
ris' where ] remained three DAYS. then
went to Havrc, where found vessel uhich
was 10 set sail the next day for New York
Having but little more money than 20 nav NV
passage aud purchase sea-slores; I felt ,ery
unpleasant at leaving my native country, and
10 company with entire strangers. The good
council OF my aged and worthy parents would
frequently Tecur 10 me during the voyage
ana as oiWn would regret the pranks had
played upon the youth OF my eva age during
the services IN the church, or going or re-
turning from there. But for ven year. had I
neglected to bow the knes 90 my maker.
which suiienly was obliged 10 do whilst w
der my parents roof I condemned ali M.
Pious instructions, and laughed AZ he bi-o,rv
~ termed Il, az soon a. he vas out Of sight
But a. was bound Tor the new world. these
thoughts were soon forgotten.
] arrived al New York on The oe,b Of k,,J
and there found some persons who directed
me TO the house % Mr.. Feusier. who keeps :
french boarding house IN FULTON street.
/ now found myselffaF from home among stran.
gers' and not one dollar IN my pocket fel,
miserable thought Of my nsiiVe home. and
how happy ] could have beer there. ,bo,,
I Of MR.. Smicbrs-of Marie-how RAJ a.
bused this excellent family. and oompsred
\ my present Situation with what a Womb bav,
zen bad behaved myself properly. These
thoughts continually employed my mind. and
prevented my gong out much from the hou.e
Y The third day after had been ulers. MIR
I oeyre came into Mr. feusisrs house, and m.
quired ior sons one % 60 ioto the countr,
and work on farm, - : learnt from Mr.
feusIer. told him that ! would 20 aad i
~as agreed that should 20 on trial Tor two
weeks when We we're % make bargain 20,
year Ihi5 agfcsme; vas made throueb
NJ feusier told MF Peusiev that could
~ gay nm The whole % his bill, bot pad
h'fa SIX shulngs an ihsn intended 10 Iet ~,