Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1839-04-27

marks genuine eqlipage throughout L rope.
AS the carriage drew up II was eyIden, that
three Of its occupants had been engrossed by a
narration the fourth, lady advanced in years,
but bearing the animated and heathful appear
ance Of early days. Her remarks had been &C
compan,ed by n somewhat foreign degree oi ac-
ton of her jewelied hands, and the conclusion
gay peal of laughter from her auditors Indica ted
that its subject had been comic; while a smile
crossed the dark Italian face Of the gentleman who
faded her to descend ,houg evidently not his ha
hituai expression.
The dress of The lady was grave beyond her
wears, rich the extreme but Of subdued delicate
hues, and from the a. riI green velvet mantle car
ried by her page. 20 The pure white puned hat,
no tint coud be disco. cred that was not selected
with the skill OF painter
Her dark eyes had an arch sweetness Of expccs-
sion, and her winning smile displayed tee til Of cx-
| traordinary beauty. Proiuse dark hair fell round
her well formed coun, enance, whose coiorless
brunette complexion was clear, and unaded by
art Her height, which naturally remarkable
was increased by commanding carriage; and in
the whole figure, from the well placed head to the
light elastic foot, there was graceful sateness,
The indication of systemaiical proportion be-
yond the skill Of instruction 10 impart.
| The spectators, excited bv curiosity, round the
hotel entrance, amounted to crowd, so as effec-
iualiy close up the pavement, from the new arri-
we'd party; above all EXPLANATIONS was heard the
voice Of the assidnous landlord comma ndng the EN-
to make way, while the lady leaning the arm
! of her husband, (and exchanging an arch saluta-
ton from some passing carriage or con emp.ating
on the scene with amused look awaited in per-
feet good humor, until the selfish curiosity of the
crowd chose to let her pass and each felt an
impulse IL offer her a saluiaton she returned with
aj,yous smile the deep obeisance Of her humble
| admirers.
The scene at length becoming oppressive after
their long drive through The New F"rest, the
page had succeeded i'll clearing passage, when
the feeble tones Of an aged female voice were
heard suppcating the landlord "For mercy 5
passes, for have not tasted food this day, and
stranger as | am in the land ! have no hope
but from the aid of the muniicentn'
The plaintive tones instantly attracted the at.
,ention of the lady, who pressing forward en-.
countered the timid gaze of suffering
countenancc, while thin arm scarcely ven,nret
To advance a petition on which the walters hope
rested.
The lady, accepting the proffered paper said
I"My poor woman, have you any particular
knowledge claim me. which induces YOU Il
address petition to one 50 newly nrrived2'
sN"ne. IN dam. sole know ledge ~ the uni
versa. fame YOU bear for charity; my sole claim
that INV indulgence, though extreme. Is sistio"s
Ii wonld graci"usly pcrusc my statement
, I'D IN. Your compassionate generosity might b
excited by the >icissitudes OF life which trus
Is nearly drawing To close"
n with her wretched scanty girb, the lady desire
5 that the snprlicant's comfort should be ntten6r
e to, while awaiting the result of her petition; an
amidst the blessing Of the crowd, the noble guest
r were ushered by their landlord TO their apar
Q menis.
sr There, attending to the claim on her compa.
sion the laIv read the simple tale of the you'll
p beauty, and success Of an Actress; Of an unf,rt,
IL nate mlrri ge: subsequent f,,nre; gradually II
r cIens'ng distress for org series # years; INT
n IN poverty, age and sickness; and gate ii ne
ID the world; she had come from Aneric, {" due
e. in the land nt her early trInmphs; the pet
,inn closing with snppcation tor tr,flng SUI
!" "purchase frui', whose rei.il IN ght procure he
" honest, though precarious subsistence for ht
er short remaining cnrcer.
m "Pnnr suffering creature! Ofcourse / viii civ
u it gladly ~ said the ndv andlny The per
v her secretary and desiring ha, in addition I'll
y humble demand u sufficient sum should he pln &C
re gu, Tor the aged fem,ie's use, for week., ALLOW
ance. dress, lodging. &c.
2 ''And STAY" added the lady, taking back the p
per, 'what is the n .mc? FELTON,? Surcy that
q familiar IL me in some way. FELTON,? yes the
n was beautiful Young actress who married "A pc
's son q. that me-. and remember seeing her whe
p ! was quite a child. Can the brilliant creatu
u whom merely can recall vision, and wi
III hrst attracted my fancy towar ds the stage, be il
he deco changed i. the feeble creature this day askr
Tor my pecuniary aid? Oar fltcs then, have bee
co most strikingly contrastedn'
lie The ladv's remembrance was accurate; the mi
al cradle pc Itioner the once lovely Mrs Fclt,l
the beautiful actress of the first sketch The a
We mring child of those DAYS, who after ards adop
On ed the same profession, and by chance became h.
f" Charitable supporter. was the nunificent and |
mented. Harriet. Duchess Of St. Adams.
Ct This last striking scene, we understand, occu
&c ed within the knowledge of the author. 1t form
s. fit link in the romantic life Of the most extrao
r, binary woman of her time; who, from being
poor, though respectable young actress, was raj
ed to be the wife of the richest comnoner in En-
land, and the hostess of Royalty; and who. In h.
ne advanced Years, became Peeress of the highe
o. rank. We observe that memoir Of this inte
tn esting career is being published BY Miss Shel
10 dan, which IS said to be reple,e with anecdole
- PATRONAGE OF THE ARrs-A lad OF this Gil
= who has manifested remarkable degree of tale,
IN painting and drawing. for one of his tend
n years, was honosed the other dav in his .studic
- by the presence Of several visi,ers, who soon e
pressed very warm admiration of his early effor,
:" Before departing. one of the ladies' drew him
y side and pat'ing him upon the head proposed
!" purchase some of his pret,iest ske tches few
10 which were Immediately selected and modest,
presented by the boy. With equal diffidence II
I,I ~1r