The native American., 1837-12-02
JEALOUSY.

tnere, WHICH udu cIcdtcu VCiy PoAniui ooaSo7
ton. 1t appears that the marriage OF the Mar
chioness d'Ossara, very beautiful widow, with
Count Alfonso d'Zuniga, aged twenty-eight, had
been for some time the general topic of conver-
sation 1t was said, that this marriage, which
would have been one of love on the part OF the
Marchioness, was sought by the young Count
solely as the means of obtaining position in So
ciety, through the nstrumentalty of her hand
some fortune. IT, however, the Count experi-
enced nothing but Indifference towards the Mar
chioness, it was not because his heart was insen
sible to tender impressions; and notwithstanding
that he took every precaution to prevent his re-
al feelings from being known, and to blind the
ewes of observers, most people were aware of his
violent passion for the Senhora Riccardina Soa-
res, the first danseuse Of the principal theatre.
Riccardina is young Portuguese, whose dane
ing turns the heads of all who have been wit
nesses of her graceful aod elegant performances
Her face and features, although not of strictly
regular formation, are very pretty, and nothing
can compare with the expression of her full,
dark, penetrating eyes.
A few days previous to the above mentioned
date, Riccardina was about to take the part of a
broom girl, in a new opera, and it was announc-
ed that she would also dance the celebrated Ca
chucha and the public flocked in great numbers
to the theatre. She appeared Her perform
ance of the favorite dance was followed by the
most enthusiastic plaudits, and the applause was
redoubled when she concluded but as she trip
ped off the stage toward the wings, and was ma
king her graceful Acknowledgements to the de-
lighted audience, she suddenly uttered pierc-
ing cry, and fell flat upon the stage. The spec
tators so taken by surprise, that they scarcely
knew what to think At the first moment many
supposed that it was Intentional, and part OF
the performance; but they soon heard her dis
tressing groans, and beheld her beautiful form
too naturally convulsed to allow of doubt that
lsomething very serious had befallen her. She
was Immediately carried off the stage, and the
curtain was let down.
| In few seconds it was noised abroad that Wit
riol or some other liquid of that nature had been
thrown upon her, and very seriously burnt her.
1t would be difficult to convey an idea OF the in
dignation of the audience on this discovery.
The first suspicion that suggested itself to the
minds Of the people, was, that this had been
| done by rival and the name of the Marchlo-
mess d'Ossara was even mentioned. She had
1 been present. Her box was visited. 1t was now
unoccupied; but upon the front of the crimson
velvet, with which the edge was covered, were
observed several yellow stains, indicating the
presence of some corrosive liquid. A doubt OF
what had been at first suspected, could no longer
exist, and some Of the audience were SO incensed
against the perpetrator of this horrible deed that
they tore all the hangngs off the box, broke the
glasses in it, and offered it other indignlties. II
j the midst Of this tumult the curtain rose, the
Istage manager appeared, and confirmed the in.
telligence which had already run through the
audience. 'Senhora Riccardina,' said he,. is in
most deplorable state. Her face, bosom, and
arms, are horribly burnt, and it is feared that
she has been disfgured for life At this an
nouncement the rage of the audience knew no
bounds, and great confusion ensued. !.
| The Count quilted the theatre, and instantly
proceeded to the residence of the Marchloness
She was somewhat surprised at his sudden ap-
pearance and angry looks, but affected to be cool
and Indifferent and upon his mentioning the
name Of Riccardina, she drily remarked that
she was person of too much merit ever to be
sufficiently appreciated by the public On look
ing at her dress, however, he beheid that it was
| in several places burnt in holes, and he asked
her what it meant; but without waiting reply
continued 1t is in vain to deny 1t, these stains
accuse you it is you, then that have been gull
ty of crime The Marchioness, alarmed by his
angry manner and looks, did not deny 1t, but
aid If it is crime, it is crime of desperate
love = and, stretching forth her arms, tried to ap-
pease him. The Count in paroxysm of rage
and grief, seized cushion from the sofa and
covering it over the head of the Marchioness
pressed it violently together, as if with the in
tention of smothering her. In trying to defend
herself she overturned table on which were
some vases of flowers and the noise OF the fall
brought the domestics to the scene. The Count
fled. The police were called in, and medical
attendant procured, but the Marehioness' who
appeared in swoor, could not be restored to
sensiblity. She was already dead. The Count
has since been seized and thrown into prison.
1t appears that there is very little hope Of
saving the life of poor Rccardina, the vitriol
having touched the jugular vein, and caused an
ancurism, which will certainly cause death, un-
less success attend an operation which is about
to be performed for its removal.- Correspondent
of the Gazette des Iribunaur
| The Kentucky Heiress.-Mr. Willis new
Comedy by this name, written for Miss Clifton
will be produced at the Park Theatre on Wed
nesday evening. 1t is said to be a production
l - tha oloes of the bnro orous Comedy and eXbl-