The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1841-12-23

such was the result OF ms ceiepta'eu
trial, during the progress Of which was
III at ease. Obliged to remain concealed,
tool, advantage Of my person beng un
known, to mingle with the crowd, feeling
secure that no one would recognize, m
handsome, well dressed man, with. tue mat
sers aud Appearance Of gentleman, the
poor bellows meuder, whom they so much
abused even forced myself TO Join IN
the laugh, when they made amusing and
ridiculous remarks upon my marriage and
ABSENCE though | felt BUNDLED TO observe
that even those who were most vehement
in decaimIug against what they called my
lntamy, were equally lavish IN their lesls
aud sarcasms at the expense OF Aurora
Nv own wishes confirmed by the advice
81 nv friends, determined me TO gull Ly
ons, and transfer my funds TO some other
civ, where my name and history were IN
known. | nude choice of Paris, which,
from its size aud population, would enable
me TO escape all observation, and there !
could employ my capital TO greater adyan,
iaee. Here, your friend, the poor bellows,
mender, with one hundred thousand francs,
and the credit of his kind bcnesaciofs at
LYONS, established a commercial house,
which succeeded bey oud his utmos, hopes;
and for five years, although my conscience
bears me wlncss, that | have no cause to
blush for single transaction during that
+ Time.
Nv correspondence With Lyons was We.
rs extensive; and upon one occasion, was
50 happy us 10 be able TO render an essen.
tial service 10 one Of tho first bankers Of
thu, city. His gratitude Induced him 70
urge me strongly 10 pay him q visit and
i at last consented 10 DO SO, aclualed by an
rrepressib,e desire TO breathe again the
sane air With nv beloved Aurora. ] went
with my own equpage and servants, 10 the
best style; and tins time my luxury was
20, borrowed, but Icing the fruits Of my
own industry, | lvl, happy, End secure Of
lis DURATION.
i Even my CID fteuls, lie engraycFs,
scarcely recognized me; 50 bad aoiulng
10 fear from casual acquaiutances. With.
out appearing to oyince too great an uler.
est 10 the subject, n Ike Of Iae celebrated
I trial which lad caused SO much excitement
\ throughout tie city, five years before, aud
\ undo some inquiries aboul Aurora aud hor
i family, us It ii we're a mere matter Of co
rosity. learned that her father d.cG
some years before, leaving bis affairs IN SO
bad a condition, that Aurora was almost
! penuiless, and indeed 10 some degree DC.
pendent upon The kindness Of tho abbcss,
vith whom she still remained. was told,
at the same time, that independently Of tue
general interes, she had Inspired, her con
duct had been such as 10 win The respect
and admiration of every cue. They 90
served, also, that the bellows member had
never disturbed her tranquility, or attempt
cd 10 reclaim The rights Of vhlch be had
been deprived. could not listen TO this
recital without The deepest emotion. Dur
ing my four years residence 10 the capital
my thoughts Lad bean necessarily occupied
10 efforts 10 acquire fortune, 10 The hope
! OF regalnlns the sole object Of nv labors.-
/ But my return to Lyons, aud the unieigned
admiration OF all who spoke OF Aurora, re.
yiyed with increased strength the love
Which had neyer ceased 70 cherish Cor
her. The form Of NJ ado'od ei(e was
forever present TO me, oul felt how ut
terly worthless would 10 the fortune had
so laborcd to &C lulre, should sho refuse te
share il with ne. And my child alas
vas never to strain him to my heart t--
Never to ENJOY his lnfauuue caresses, or tc
experience those pa,eFaal feelings. whcl
imagination pictured to ne IN such glow
ing colors could bear this suspense NJ
longer, But resolved that nolL,ag shoul,
prevent me from meeting my wife and thy
son.
1t my desire, one Of Ito easraycrs as
sembIed oil her talber's creditors, whom
Immediately pad, aud o. tho same tlne OK
erted myself to recover macy hlngs Ghicl
knew long habit had made doar TO bi
daughter, aud The loss d! which was sur
! she must regret. Ny friend, the baakor
, had spoken 60 handsomely IF hor, aud wa
himself 50 generally esteemed, that detei
/ mined to mako hn my couG1snt and il
duce him 70 aid mo 10 nv project for,
knew his name alone would diminish man
: Of nv difficulties. Ilo possessed beau.
! fll villa upon the borders Of tho Rhone, /
which | accompanied hin; and having On
: day obtained from him promise Of socrt
! sy, spoke thus
: Hitherto, you have known me only {
merchant who is indebted to bis talent
industry, and probily, for fortune and 4
honorable name. Ny wayward fate b.
obliged mo 10 appear under kind of mas
! 10 those whose esteem most f0ndIy cove
, Formerly, | deceived my mistress; but Il
! me no longer impose upon yoa. my fficni
who already know one haIf Of my h.a.or,
Listen, now, to the rest. fou eco befoi
you that unfortunate bellows meuder, cho
en BY set Of ,houghtess young men ;
2 The instrument Of their revenge
At this unexpected ovowat, my frien
y started With surprise, add incredibly az
doubt were expressed 10 lis coun,enanc,
But | continued
!, II am indebted TO Nature Tor many f