Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-29

IN poverty and wretchedness.'' 81 am
glad" returned the captain, )" that it is no
worse; for though l much disapproye Of
improper matches, yet young girls may fall
INTO greater evils, and where there is no
crime, there can be no irrcparable disgrace.
But who was the man and what did nv
brother say to III" "Why sir, cannot
say, but that it was partly my fathers
fault, for he took sort Of liking TO the
young man, who was drawing-master
employed in the family. and would not
forbid him the house, after we had inform
ed him of the danger of an attachment be-
tween Amelia and him. So, when it was
too late he fell into violent passion about
It, which had no other effect than to dri, e
the girl directly into her lovers arms.
They married, and soon fell into difficulties.
My father of course would do nothing for
them, and when he died, he not only disin-
herited her, but made us promise no long
er TO look upon her as a sister," "And
did you make that promise? :" said the cap
tain, in tone Of surprise and displeasure.
" We could not disobey our parent" said
the eldest sister, "but we have several
times sent her relief in her necessities,
though II was improper for us to see her,"
I" And pray what is become of her at last
where is she now?" :" Really she and
her husband have shifted their lodgings so
often, that issome tine since we heard any
thing about them" Sometime-how
long? Perhaps half year or more
poor outcast," cried the captain, IN a sort
OF half muttered voice, 81 have made no
promise TO renounce thee. BE pleased
madame" addressing himself gravely to the
married niece, "to favor me with the las, d..
rection you had to this unfortunate sister,"
She blushed and looked confused, and at
length, after good deal Of searching, pre-
sented it TO her uncle. But, my dear
sir" said she, I" YOU will not think of leav-
ing US today. My servant shall make all
inquiries you choose, and save you the
trouble; ard tomorrow you can ride to
town, and do as you think proper.' "My
good niece" said the captain, Il am but
an Indifferent sleeper, and am afraid
things would run in my head and keep Inc
awake. Besides, ] am naturally impa-
tient, ond love TO do my husipes myself
You will excuse me2 So saying, he
took up his hat, and without much cere-
mony went out the house, and took the
road to town on foot, leaving histwo nieces
somewhat disconnected.
When he arrived, he went without delay
to the place mentioned, which was by
street in the neighborbood Of Soho. The
people who kept the lodgings informed
him that the person he inquired after had
left them several months, and they did not
know what had become of them. This
threw the captain into great Ferplexty,
but while he was considering what he
should do next, the woman OF the house
recollected that Mr.. Bland THAT was the
drawing-masler's name, had been employ.
ed ut certain school, where information
about him might possibly be obtained.
Captain Cornish hastened away TO the
place, and was informed by the master Of
the school that such man, indeed had
been employ ed there, but had ceased to at.
tend for some time past. "He was very
well behaved Industrious young man."
added the MASTER" but in distressed cir.
cumstances, which prevented him from
making that gcnieel appearance which we
should expect from all who attend our
school; SO l was obliged to dismiss him.
It was great force upon my feelings, !
assure you, sir, so 10 do, hut you know the
thing could not be helped" The captain
eysd him with indignant contempt and
said 81 suppose then, sir, your feelings
never suffered you to inquire where this
poor creature lived, or what became Of him
afterwards" GAS to that" replied The
master, "every one knows his own bust
ness, best, and my time is fully taken up
with my own concerns; but | believe !
have note of the lodgings he then oc-
cupied-here it is" The captain took i,
and turning on his heel, withdrew in 81.
Ience.
He posted away to the place, but there
TOO had the modification Of learning that
he was too late. The people however, told
him be might find the family 10 neigh
boring alley, ata lodging up three pair Of
stairs. The captains heart sunk within
him; however, taking boy as guide, ne
proceeded Immediately to the spot. On
going up the narrow creaking stair case be
met man coming down with bed on bis
shoulders. Attic top Of the landing stood
another with bundle Of blankets and
sheets. A woman with child in her arms,
was expostulating with him, and be heard
her exclaim Cruel not to leave me one
bed for myself and my poor children"
T" Stop cried the captain, sit down these
things" The man hesitated. The cap
tain renewed his command in apercmptory
tone: and then advanced towards the wo-