Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-01

Russian nobiliyi Jewellers, tailors, and
jressaakers had all completed their or
ders; and every thing was in readiness
for the iHte resting day. The Boyars
throngei to the capital fuii of esgerncss
to know the family to Shom the Mon
arch proposed TO confer the honor of
the imperial alliance. All Mo was
in motion, the troops of the garrison
were Paraded in front OF the palace, aud
the ringing Of bells mingled with the
Joyous shouts cf the populace
The Grand Hail of the Kreml.n pre-
sented Il splendid picture. The nQbles
were habiied in their rich national ros
tunes, adorned with costly furs; the La
dies arrayed in gorgeous silks and cash
mers OF the East, whilst in every dircc.
ton the eye was dazz'ed by a profusion
of diamonds and other rare Jewels. By
command Of the Car all appeared mask
ed with the exception Of the beautious
group from which Alexis was about to
select the OartRer of hts throne
To that group all eyes were naturally
directed. Zach of The fair candidates
was SC remarkable foe grace and beau
~, that it was impossible 10 guess to
which among tkca the preference
might BE- awarded. The Princess Eliz.
abcth Barbarykin attracted a considera
BILE SHARE OF attention.; many thought
she o%utsnone her riyals-an opinion
which a certain air OF self cornplacency
seemed TO Indicate that the YOU ~ lady
herself shared; and truly her surprising
beauty, no less than her noble descent
well beitted her to wear its Imperial d.
adcm.
Admiration AMI interest had reached
their utmost height, VIXEN IA max en-
tered whose dress ec,iPsed IN splendor
all tIe rest. tie was followed BY a nu
Eaer 'us retinue. As soon as he appear
ed, The words, the CzarS-the Gar =
res undrd through the hall in a sort Of.
euzzing whisper. How triumphant
was the delight ofIhe Princess Barbary-
kin when the splendid mask advanced.
an graciously addressed her. She
Srsmbled and turned pale, when he step
pc aside 10 other ladies'; but he return
TO her n secon !, a third time, and the
ia r Elizabeth already beheld in imagi.
nation the crown on her head, and her
rivals at her feet.
Meanwhile, a quiet spectator OF the
passing scene Naihalia NerishkiD, sim
ply dresSe ], and uaadorned by either
gold or jewels, sat in a romote corner
Of the hall. See was accompanied only
by old Matwee!; but they were soon
joined by their friend, the CapIain of
the Guards who made himself known
70 them, though, like the rest of the
company, he vas masked. Natalia, with
her accustomed frankncss, entered into
conversation with them, and INQUIRED
whether the Car had yet determined
his choice.
'Not yet answered Alexis. sBu, per-
init me 10 conduct you to a lace higher
up the hall, where you will have a bet
ter view of his Mnjcs y when he I'm
masis'
Excuse m ) said Natalia, i prefer re-
mring here
'But who knows, pursued A'exis smi
ing. whether his Majesty might not
make choice Of you, ii he saw YOU
Indeed, Captain | am not ambitious
OF so high an honor. seek not 10 ri
val Princess Barbaryk:n.'
you are too difident OF YOUR own
merits, Natalia! You may p~-rchance
he destined 10 ensure the happiness Of
your Sovereign-or your countryp
My hopes Of happiness are conferred
IN a far humber destiny replied Nata
liza with a sigh whilst her eyes were
suffused with tears.
Had Alexis wanted proof that he was
leloved by Natalia, the tone in which
these words were uttered must have con-
WINGED him. In an ecslacy Of Joy at
finding the humble Captain preferred to
the powerful Monarch, he advanced TO
the centre Of the hall, and exclaimed in
the tone Of one accustomed 10 command
.-'unmask.'
The buzz OF conversation was instant
ly hushed. and unbroken stiffness pre-
vailed. Every eyeiwas directed TO Alexis
and every heart beat high with intens {
anxiety. Who can describe the conru.
sion Of Princess Barborykin, when, on
the removal OF masks, she discovered
that the gallant individual who address
ed to her so many hatlering compliments
was no other than Chopkin, the Court
Fool! And how great was the astonish.
ment OF ali present when the Car him.
self; placing the crown on the brow oil
Natalia Nerishkin, exclaimed-'BoAY
RRs OF Moscow. BEHOLD YouR CzARINAl
POPULAR ERRORS-To think ,ba.