Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-11-19

\ 90 he required time. He could not reason
ably enter into any engagements nniil ne
had seen his sou but he promised an answer
ut the earliest possible period, aud the Two
4 merchants separated. NJ. Dnrcsnel FASTENED
immediately to his wife bu, the lady, insleod
Of advising, flew Into rage.
| "A Jewrssr she exclaimed, my Charles
| wed Jewess! No! will not have Jew.
ess for daughter-ln-law W the boy shall raih-
/ or live single oil his life +"
\ Spare your Indignation, my dear sa,d her
husband, M Salomun would just object as
much to receiving Christian into his taml-
w.
II Madame was esteemed an excellent wo-
man ; she solicited aims for the poor con.
iessed twice year and had her name al
fixed 10 a char IN The church OF 81. Roch.
II Nj. Duresnel had not been able 10 form any
conclusions as to this matter, nor yet to have
| an interview with his son, before be received
II suo,her unexpected vlsn. A young glrl, ~
Il tears, rushed into his counting house. and
\ placed herself IN the same seat winch NJ.
II Salomon had occupied short time before.
II Oh, sir = she cried; her bright eyes glls-
tenlng through her tears; where IS your
son? ! conjure you, let me see hun, IT only
! for u moment; must speak 10 hlIn.'
| Il wns Leah, the daughter of NJ. Solomon,
! who, pale and brcathless, thus sought NJ
| Durssncl. The old merchant was convinced
| at the 6rst glance that the Israel.te had not
! ovrrrated the charms Of his daughter. New
/ er had he seen more beautiful features, nor
| 80 fair II complexion, with hair OF so dark
| hue. She had the ar OF queen, but her
1 dignity was mingled with graclousness. and
| was at this time softcncd by sorrow. The
queen was lost IN the tenderness NJ tho wo.
man; for something ol more consequence to
! Lcuh than Kingdom was ut stake the lives
| Of two persons whom she loved devo'eGiy.
| i tear yuu will think me bold IN thus COM
| ing to seek your son but you do not know
the misfortune which threatens u.s.
i w hat misfortune, young lady? Explain
! Il have brother sir, young and violent as
your son; he considers the love OF Charles ms
an insult, und if they should mcet- all, sir! il
hey meet, and fatal termination should at.
tend their quarrel, | shall be unhappy for
life'
| AT that moment q servant entered with q
letter.
WHO is that ior?' asked NJ. Duresncl, has,
tlly rising.
For NJ. Oh rIes.'
The father took IL, broke the seal, and hav
ing read 1t, gave II 10 the fair Jewcss.
You were right said he III is u challenge
and SO strongly worded, that Charles, with ali
his love for the sister, may not refuse to cross
sw ordS with the brother.
/ Leah reGd the note, and, tearing it in pie
ces threw them aronuJ her in despair
MY son Is not at home observed Duresne'
therefore make yourself easy on his account.
We have yet some time will take you to
my wife you shall remain with her ill my
return. Young lady contide in me-
NJ. DuIesnei hastoncd 10 the dwelling OF
the Jew he found him sorrowiully pacing
The length Of hl, cabinet. Salomon evIdenily y
knew bIs sons Intentions.
Il come said Duresnel, about this love
fair of which We spoke this morning.
'Ah, indeed = replied the lsraeIitc, 'and
wllnt have you to propose! =
'Your son is about the same age, believe
a. mine. Charles, as you know, Is my ON,
son, aud would rather lose the whole of my
fortune than this dear bny even if tounl
myself with 10 means "i providing inyscl
with food and shelter. You have Two chill
dren you have me at advantage
Yes said Salomon, his voice choking b,
an endcavor TO suppress his tears, ii affec
tons could be calculated like Interests; bu
all the good in the world would not be a
equivalent Tor my son. I love hun equal
with his sister, ond | cannot admit y3ur dis
unc,on.'
But" said Duresncl, as if not needing til
asst " ords Of the other, Charles Is u mo
adroit swordsinan, and he has seldom ioun
an equal at hitting mark
My SOU sald the lsraelite, will strike
ten SOUS piece at thirty PAGES, and has dis
armed more than one Of our best icncln
masters
But, my friend,' said Durcsnel, after
pause ,his agitation increasing as he approach
ed the mooted point of religious difference
the affair does not stand as it did when yo
came to me this morning.
No, ain quite aware OF that
u This morning we talked of feelings whic
we could not rightly understand for "
thought we could deprive our children
their happiness without any loss to oursrlve
us But we ale undeceIvcd; we may one or bn,
le VI us lose q son yet your daughter far irU
IS, being happier, will experience quite a COZ
by trary result. In such position would 1t II,
h. be more reasonable for us 10 make some sa
ut riccp
.s- You arc right answered the Jew, with
penetrating glance at Duresnel.
IT. 'Wcll, then, let US consider said the !uk
warm Christian, i think you were ut Bu
of deaux some five and twenty years oeo; yt
NJ were llcH young, TlCU, uUu WtIl TtCPlhtu I
ie the wonln. have some remembrance ih
le there was at that time n certain CIarissa wi
III was not OF your religion
,s yes, do hot deny it, Interrupted Sa|'
I'd mon. well, aud am ready to confess tia
th since have seen your daughter, eau easi
IN forgive Charles for falling in love with
Jcwcss. Why then should We prohibit OF
children from indulgng q passion winch
sincerity would lead them To plight then iall
IT. at the altar aud ccment tier love by u I
the most sacred
IN, King David could have done no more
We David Is no example for us at present
he said Duresnel, 'slnce he broke through Law
'rc without vlitnous rurpose we, IN uniting
tie Christian to Jewess shall prevent bloodshe
Of and know OF no religion, true religion, tn
aulhOrlses ono man cUolIy 10 take the hfc
another. Let " therefore prefer the altern
IN tive that will occasion us The least rcmor,
lis and grief We no lougcr live IN the days
Abraham; We are not required 10 sacrlht
our children: besides the knife was slay'
hc before it could descend on Toe victim. NJ
G? we not. my dear Salonlon. consider the az q
&C as the splrll oi r"ason, liberation, aud chart
ge virtues rather neglected among us ! At
Il Ul,v shanll Wp iutuusp gur rcliutpus hell