The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1839-09-26

Itudt our SainteO parent lOok 60 uoUn uns
on us. and participated in our happiness.
Alvira had changed since our last insef-
view, even more than I had anticipated
She was less beautiful, ,sifa beauty con
sists in bsillianey Of complexion oI
symmetrical features, butthe charms, oi
childhood had given place to ,ihe de.
velopement Of mind (which embodied
poetry itself; the home of every refin-
ed aud lofty senhmsn,. From the Geld
Of seience, and from the beauty and
sublimity Of nature, 9she had .ga,hered
high and holy associations, and her
thoughts went sp like incence from On
alier, towards the cource of purity and
love. l presented my beautiful bride
and accomplished sister TO many who
had known us as friendless orphans.
The insiguifcien, fellow whom l lefl
senseless in his fathers counting room,
and many others, who sought to make
me feol all the humiliation Of being de-
pendant, now preferred their tickle
friendship. Alyira smiled with coR-
tempt as she marked the attention Of
those sycophants OF wealth who, but
for the glittering Of gold, wonld have
passed Us unnoticed. She returned with
us TO Jamacia. and for two years time
flew'by on wings radient with rainbow
colors, reflected from the sun Of prop
perity. looked back from that bright
spot in the wildernesS--that oasis in the
desert Of the psst-with feeling Of
JOY. But my happiness was too perfect
to last, and 10 an hourof apparent se-
curity, Q tornado passed over my pros-
poets. leaving nothing but the scattered
fragments, and the ruins OF joyous
hopes. =" 's' e.' ID '&.e
'The Count de Norris was introduced
to my family. He was young and hand.
some. l never cav 6ner form. or q
countenance apparently more indicative
Of intellect and truth. His manners
were prepossessing, and be well knew
how 70 effect the semblauce Of virtue,
and to assume gentle or lofty bearing.
as best suited his purpose. His visits
were frequent, and marked his con-
stant and winning attentions to my wife.
Il had been absent from home three
days. When returned my sister met
me at the door. Weeping, che threw
her arms around my mock, and told me
that my wife had left my house-had
left her chiId--and had fed with that
detestable FreHchman. felt my brain
wbirl- l knew not what followed. For
many days ragged in wild delinum.
When reason returned, Oh Heaven
] would forget the storm which ragged
in my bosom-the fierce emotions Of
love hatred and revenge, which, like a
wbirlwind, destroyed my better feeling.
] resolved 10 follow the wretch who had
robbed me, and never 10 rest till ] found
him. Accordingly, i embarked for
Brest, the port to which the vessel
was bound in which he saiied. | learns
ed that he had been there. and had de-.
parted for Parie. followed him, but
in Paris l could learn nothing Of him.
One day rode out Of, the city. Near
a splendid villa, towards which l was
proceeding, saw a man, and instantly
recognized The figure of do Norris. ]
rode rapidly up TO him. and wheeling.
sudde"ly. presented my pistol to his
breast" .., ..,.. -
Rascal l exclaimed, 'where is
my wlfe2' ... ... ..sg,-. ,,i
"Gazing at me. as If spell bound. he
murmur0d, Mon dleu eat ce possiblep
Where is my wfe?' repeated.
Speak quick, il you would live.'
"'Shoot mo, he answered cody. Il
fear you noi.' ...,n ....
81 firod and he fell. Springiug from
my horse | stood over him.
"PearsoH,' he said, you have killed
me but you was right. Heaven will
justify the deed. You ask for your
wife. You may seek but you will not
find her. An that remains Of her beau
", rsposes beneath The Atlantic
He stopped. and laying his hand on
HE side. whispered family, Il feel that
my life IL e5blng.fast.' '.~
She was dead Withered like q
bright flower 10 her youth and beauty,
and her destroyer was before me, in the
agony Of expiring nature !--Death all
ways softens the heart, which is not &C.
'customed 10 its horrors. Mine was
eubdued. and aorrow and pity succeed.
cd my anger. '' = s.' ".
Assisted BY my servant, we convey
cd the wretched man into cottsge by
the way side. | stopped the blood with
my handkerchief, a1sfsent for q sur :
geon. He revived, ID looked at me,
said, ." ''' - ~" sa
"tl have injured you deeply. My
crime wss Of the blackest dye, and il has
recoiled back upon my heart with a Bit
ter and undying re:ribution. You res
ce,ved me as a friend. but Twas a scr
want in the bosom Of your family. !
In,,ad vn,,v haaufifuI wife. Who cotlld