Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-02-09
ROMANCE OF REALITY.

In the town of Havre-de Grace no, many years ago
there lived an aged couple, Monsieur and Madame
Dupre. In themselves these personages were worthy
and respected, but circumstances Of remarkable and
romantic nature connected with their family, rendered
them objects Of peculiar interest only their neigh
bors and fellow citizens, but to all who visited the town
of Havre. One OF the relatives of this venerable
pair destined to a in life such as we shall
only find parallel to in the pages OF Arabian fiction
Aine Dupre born at Martinique in the year 1863
Her father possessed of the best estates on the
Island and spared no pains or expense in educating
his daughter whose natural qualities, both of per-
and mind, well mcrited the most careful devcOpe
ment At the age of fourteen, when womany charms
almost maured in that cline line the pride OF
her family and the admiration of the upper circles of the
colony. In private society surpassed her nyi-
vacy of spirit in the ball room the graCes Of her per-
son and movements OF her person were unrvaed; AMI
she possessed musical talents well fitted to enhance ard
complete the impression made by her appearance and
address. Such was AHne Dupre when unforeseen
accident gave a sudden her prospects and for
tunes. Excited by oppression, real imaginary,
numerous band of negroes made their escape hom
their masters, and spread the serious alarm over
the whole island. Prufng by the scantiness of the
military force stationed there at the time these runa
ways committed various outrages and made threatening
demonstrations at many different points, calling every
where upon their felow-slavcs TO JOIN their standard
None OF the negroes IN the employ Of NJ Dupre had
acceded to the nsurgent band but the station OF that
gentleman and the high opinion entertained Of his tai
ents and activity caused him to be pitched upon the
leader of the militia raised for the suppression of the
mutlncers. NJ. Dupre fulfilled with energy and sue.
the duty intrIs,ed TO him The iIgi,lves were
surrounded and captured, but only after a desperate
struggle in which NJ. Dupre received a mortal injury
He survived it long enough 10 permit him to receive
from France the Cross of ST Louis, which the Cover
OF the Colony Che Marquis de Boue,) had re-
quested for him. Soon after receiving this reward NJ
Dupre died. recommending, with his last breath, his
daughter Aline and his only to the OF the Gov
/ ernor
] !, II, 4 4 IL ii.
committed to him L. had been the purpose of the late
NJ. Dupre to return to France, where he had a small
patrmonal property, and where various members OF
his family were settled. This intention had been part,
ly ioImed with the view OF completing the education Of
Alne and her brother, and in hope Of seeing them
well established there nle. The Governor of Martin
ique determined fulfil the wishes ofthe father IN this
respect. Finding the young Dupre, who year or
two older than Aims TO have an inclination for a mill
tary life, the Marquis arranged that he Should 60 to
France and enter the regiment Of Bouon, while tie
sister was Ia be placed in hG\seminary Of 81 Cyr the
highest institution then existing fet persons Of her
Alne and her brother accordihg y>embarked IN a
sci for France-Ihat vessel, howeyen>neyer reached
] its destination It's fate rema ned unku0Sn for seven
years, at the end Of which time a letter, GSutauin1
disclosures regarding it, was received By ofhe Du-
pre- family residing in France. This individual wGS>a
young lady who had spent some years Of her youth m
Martinique and had been the playmate aud dear friend
Of the young Ane. The letter alluded to was dclly-
cred by an ambassador Of great power, and II was
was Aliue Duprei The strange vIcssitudcs which
placed Alne in this position wyIe detailed Ia the com
muncaiion to her friend nearly as follows
The vessel which bore the brother and sister, in
tending 10 land on the western coast OF France rcacl-
ed the Straits Of Gibraltar IA safety soon afterwards,
however when the passengers attracted by the beauty
Of the evening IN that latitude, had assembled IN
group deck and old negress in attendance 70 Alue
pointed out a dark spot the at distance. The
captain Vas present at the moment, and observed
10 grow pale he turned his eye the object pointed
out But he made remark, and the passengers re-
tired for the night. In the morning they found moth
ing but hustle and alarm board. The vessel was
pursued bog a sNIhsaiAng AlgeuGe coraif, Of asize
which rendered almost hopeless l5T petg merchant
man 10 attempt any resistance. Nevertheless, the
crew took up their arms resolved 20 BELL their liberty
dearly The plfHes were not long va c0miRg up auI
boarding, and, might have been anticipated soon
OyerpOwered all opposition Aline had kept close by
the side Of her brother, determined perish with Lu
II nc fell, and, when the capture took place she was
bound with him m the same chaia. THIS association
greatly hghened their suienngs the occasion, but u
did not asl long When tic corsar reached the port
Of Alcers an order Sas issued for the conveyance VI
all the male prisoners ashore, and re retention OF the
females The language spoken around her WIS uniu-
elhgibe 70 Ane, but She became sensible Of the
INTENDED separation. Hes agony was dreadful a. the