The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-02


ihand; sire looked forth, until the view was
lost in the distances perhaps to think over
the future, dreaming as youth loves 10 do,
when Imagination lends lis brilliant illusions
to reality. The images OF happiness en-
chanted her heart, when the door Of the
apartment opened.
i Josephine arose, strongly moved at the
sight Of her mother. Maria Theresa was
Ecold and proud in her demeanoT, she suffer
ed no opposition in her will; it was not 10
tbe wondered at that the countenahce Of
the Princess should express embarrassment
and reverence, rather than chiId-like affec-
ton at the sight of her, mother. The EN-
press seemed at present. however. inclined
to tenderness. When her daughter offered.
her a seat, she advanced, took the hand of
the. Princess kindly within her own. drew
her towards her, and then seated herself
with he's in the recess Of window. She
then Immediately opened the conversation.
These are Italian books, (she said,) and
+ the music heard is also Italian. All. dear
child, do you already seek to forget us f?
Alas! those bonds which are SO strong a.
mongst ordinary people with us are weak,
if not wholly broken. How often, nv dear
daughter, must ! have appeared cold and
stern to you! But the cares of the throne
as seldom allow me cheerful brow, as an
outpouring Of the heart. Dear child. when
far away thou thinkest of thy mother, re-
member the cares with which she is over
lWhelmed.'
Josephine was deeply moved.-She seiz-
led the hand of the Empress and bathed il
= in tears. Her mother nov ventured to hint
TO her daughter her wishes. She kissed
that soft, cOnfding face, and said
81 know you love me, Josephine, and will
do my will-hear me now!' and she pro.
Ceeded 10 reveal to het daughter her wish
that shea Princesss and wife!-should
= become q spy II her husbands cabinet
No, no. she cried, while she sank at the
feet Of the Empress, 70 observe his actions
Ito penetrate his utmost secret though tha,
may lay the information before the Aus
TRAN court? to excite his confidence in or
der 20 beiray in no, no, this. cannot be ny
duty! My love would then be nothing but
Softly, softly, Princess, interrupted Ma
ria Theresa, while she repressed with diff
Guilty the anger that sparzLed in her eyes
i was not prepared for such burst of 70
mantle love-
The character Of spy said the Ouch
less, as she raised herself with dignity, doe
. not suit daughter of Maria Theresa
At this moment the expression of her fac,
assumed character of grandeur and pride
such as had never been before visible in il
Her brow, hitherto always serene, becam
Z furrowed. One might have mistaken tn
Princess Josephine for the Empress. She
when she perceived her daughter look s
s much like herself, lost all hope of maxim
her the docile instrument of her will.
Il believe, ,indeed,' she said with der
lsiVe laugh, THAT the little Colonel has lurI
= ed your head. But wehave no, yet learne
= to tolerate self-will and disobedience.-
Leave it to me to settle the business
Dear mother,' cried Josephine, endet
Itv voring to detain her, for Gods sake do n,
na- leave me with so much GOODNESS.
tic The Empress Withdrew her. hand the
CHI eyes met; and as the Princess caught
led glance of the pale face of her mother,
hat which was painted an expression of conce
OK, trated bitterness, she fell back faintine {
as her seat When she recovered her sense
be- she exclaimed soTowfuIly, cit is broken
ind and she looked at the fragments of the br
ing ken chain, to which the pictureof the Dul
Of of Parma had been attached. The EmpfeI
the when she broke from her daughter with
much indignation, had entangled herself
mo- the Chain and broke it. The Duchess lea
and ed against the balcony dissolved in tears.
and tits a crushing pain to the souls of I
that young when they discover that their deeps
and feelings have been awakened, only TO plum
ked them into misery But sorrow and amaz
lear ment now vanished from the strong prese
yes; timent of a near, threatening, and territ
ace. peril, which oVerpowered all other emotion
han The shadows of night began TO extend the
cate selves Josephine had looked on the p;
rev and angry countenance Of the Empress
And the doubtful twilight; the power of heri
om, agination still presented to her its threats
.ure ing aspect. The. loneliness around her
ce. came indispensable. She called her ladi
one Yet neither their laughing faces the sou
Of their voices, the brightness Of the llgh
for nor the songs of her beloved sister Paulii
She bad power to cheer the soul Of the Prince
and. She walked up and down the apartme
anly with unsteady step, when knock was he
at the door, and she was awakened from
ihsy Feverie-by terror.
mel TWAS Martina, he confessog Of the /
new pless. The features OF this priest w
ods modelled Ike those of al ancient stat
COX. lofty brow gave his face at.onee 81
her aud penet rating xpFession. tils demea