Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-06-02

an hour did her enduring affection rem
der happy, which would otherwise
have been filled with sorrowful re-
membranes, and Mrs. Audly, in watch
ing each day some new charm Of mind
or person unfold to view, was doubly
repaid for her charity to the orphan.
The child possessed great sweetness
of temper, united to great powers
of mind, and the best masters were
procured for her by her friends. In
music, she particularly excelled, and
the sound Of her sweet voice, pouring
out some gay or sad strain, soothed and
checrcd their hearts, and made life al
most seem again bright to them. She
was very dear to them both. and few
could see the interesting orphan, with
out loving her. Her life was one OF
sunshine, though sometimes the thouht
of her mother, would cause shade to
steal over her sunny face, and cloud
her brow. Inez Lorton was fifteen,
and had been passing the evening with
some young friend. When she return
ed in the evening, she threw herself
into Mr.. Audly's arms and wept Bit
terly. The memories other childhood
had become dim, and she had always
called, and Of late years, deemed that
lady to be her parent.
my child! my Inez," said she, what
means these tears? What has thus caus-
ed you sorrow my bright one?'
'Oh! / am not your child exclaim-
ed the sobbling girl, 'to night, in the
dance: Miss Laurence refused to no
tice me, because, she said, ! was not
as good as herself, for l lived on chari-
ty.' And fresh burst of tears follow
ed this explanation.
Mrs. Audly was much shocked, but
she gently and kindly related to lnez,
all the circumstances of her mothers
illness, and her own adoption other in
to her family. She told her, that birth
and fortune would weigh little with
the wise and good, in comparison with
the purity and goodness Of her child,
and in conclusion, added MY 1nez, in
the worlds paths, you will have to
bear much that is unpleasant; but l
have taught you to look above for sup
port and guidance; and think, my love,
of Him, who on each was so despised
of men, and learn lesson of submis-
sion.-Go on steadily in the path of
duty, and convert scorn into respect
and loye.-Bear every trial with pa
ticnce, and when wounded by the shaft
Of ill-nature, remember, that to the
shelter of the parent wing you can fly
for safety and comfort
Three years had gone by, and the
name Of Inez Audly was the theme of
many tongue. Very loving and
winning was she, as she moved in her
beauty through the wreathing dance,
and her adopted parents gazed upon
her with a look Of pride; but dearer,
far dearer to their hearts, was she in
quiet Of their own home. There were
yet some chords in life's harp unbro-
ken, and her smile was the CLEAN Of
brightness in their dwelling. And as
she cheered their loneliness, or knelt
morning and evening for their bles-
sing, they felt their twining tie grow
still stronger.
"A party at Rose Laurence's! How
delightful exclaimed Catherine Nor
ris, as she was walking one evening
with Inez, Shall you not 60, dears'
4 do not visit Miss laurence re-
piled lnez; and a sight flush passed over
her face.
We'll, that is strange thought
you used to know her once"
$50 | did; but / have not visited her
for nearly three years. They say her
brother has returned. Have you seen
him, Kate?"
No; but hear wonders Of him.
have taken strange fancy in to my head
that destiny will yet weave a spell, tc
give both your lives a different shadow
ing. Fate plays strange tricks some
times, SO bind up your bonny brown
hair, and don your best attire; try I.
win this daughty knight, really be
lieve ! should cry for JOY, 10 see hin
leading you gay measure; If it wer'
! only to vex his proud sister. For 20,
whom ] deem the very acme Of good
ness and perfection, 1 should thinl
, even Ernest Laurence might with al
his intellectual gifts, wear the chain
Of matrimony gracefully
4 Inezinterruptedher Catherine, will
I:assare your day dreams, you are capa