Southern telegraph., 1836-08-09

AtNaitNANf taaAaAN AAA'A tA-AA--s --N- Aa-=+~-a -
however must forever remain unknown.
Mortal man never possessed the POWER to
unveil this mighty secret She was lfe-
quently seen among the mountains bound
ing from rock to rock; but she would imme.
diately take her flight If any one approach
ed. By some she was supposed to have
descended from the clouds, for great and
exalted purpose; but we reach not forth our
hands TO grasp at such mysteries, for they
are better undivuIged.
Mesched had mounted his steed, and was
riding slowly along delightful valley; it
was nearly sunset, and the olive blossoms
were lending a delicious fragrance to the
air. He was musing upon the many scenes
through which he had passed, during his
brief existence, when his horse suddenly
stumbled, and he fell to the ground. lmme-
diately, the air resounded with loud laugh,
as though invisible beings we're exuling in
his misfortune-and he exclaimed" Veri-
ly this is the way Of the world; our calaml-
ties are made the sport Of our fellow mOrtals,
and they rejoice at the downfall Of each
other" Presently, Mesched heard slight
rustling among the grape vines that cluster
ed about some rocks, near at hand; and in
a moment he observed them to part, and a
slight female figure came bounding along,
scarcely touching the dewy grass, and stood
over the PROSTATE youth.
"Praise be to Alahm she exclaimed,
"the stranger is unhur"
Mesched answered with deep sigh, as
he endeavored to regain his feet. He ex-
tended his hand in salutation and reve-
renee, but she hastily turned to depart.
"Angel of light and loveIiness" exclaim-
cd the youth, in a kneeling attitude, "why
leave me thus lonely and sorrOwful?"
" 1t is denied me to remain in the pre-
sence of mortal man." returned MOrgiana.
g Stay, but for momentm interrupted
Mesched, as she was moving away.
Sand whyS" she eagerly inquired.
"That | may once more hear the music
of thy voice." answered the impassiOned
youth.
"Then, let me warn thee to remember
how fickle-how inconstant are human af-
lectionsw
As she spoke, darkness came over the
eyes of Mesched, and when he regained his
sight, the beautiful speaker had vanished.
But, alasl who can describe his grief! The
sun had gone down, and the moon was pour
ing her silver and mellow light upon the
earth. All around was serene and tranquil.
lie had permitted his horse to ramble away
until it was lost in the distance, and in the
agony of his spirit he hurried to the borders
of the sea, lie stood upon a cliff that over
looked the mighty deep, and was about to
commit hinseif'to to the waves, as he was
startled by voice from among the adjacent
rocks:
"My son, what would'st thou dos"
Mesched looked eagerly in the direction
of the voice, and saw venerable dervish
adjusting his long Aowingabeard, who now
approached him,
"Holy Fatherl" said the youth, 81 am
full of sorrow. As the sun was setting
was thrown from my steed, and suddenly a
female came near me, and prolfered me her
assistance; but as | reached out my hand,
she quickly disappeared"
"Was she beautifulE' exclaimed the der
wish.
avery beautiful!' returned Mesched
"Her fingers sparklcd with diamonds, and
her hair was braided with silk of infinite
cOlors. Her delicate arm was entirely ex
posed, and white robe, of the slightes
texture, was suspended from her dazzling
shoulders. Oh, fatherl | cannot tell how
my brain was maddened as | ga8ed uPOI
her angelic -"
"Peace, my son" interrupted the der
vish-"s she of whom YOU are enamored il
forbidden to the unhallowed touch of man
Her name is Morgiana, and she is permitte'
to assume an appearance upon the cart
only at stated periods. Give not way
your foolish passion, for she can never b
yours"
"Say not sO," returned Mesched, in al
impassioned tone. "You kill me with you
wordA. When can | again behold herG-
vouchsafe to tell me that, and will be sa
isfed.'
"Never, my son, never!'' solemnly re
piled the dervish.
"Then life is to me tormentp' exclain
ed Mesched, as he was preparing to lea
into the waters.
"Hold!" cried the dervish, in a lou
voice-"this is frenzy-madness. If yO
oro thus dasnarafe Uou shall no Dermitfe