Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-06-06

Duke is not The object OF my affections; look
NOT so reproachfuIly upon me, dear girl, for |
could moi relate my secrets, even to you. The
arts by which ! have been forced TO become
The bride of de Asace, am not free TO disclose,
as my doing so would throw stain upon the
character of him most near TO me- the other
part Of my story yeu shall hear in few words y
The iremulous speaker paused 10 recover
breath, then continued -" Julian Monlaldo
was the chosen of my heart, he only could have
made me happy--he alone could have done so.
but ah!" she stopped as if some horrible vision
fitted through her bran-agan went on -
through the powerful interes, of the Duke he
was sent on dangerous embassy, from which
he never returned; | am now 10 become the
wife OF his lreacherous rival think you. after
This confession, am the happest of MORALS q
The audible sobs of her listener bore evidence
10 the contrary. No, no, lis impossible !"
pursued the fair girl, with energy, Won have
judged but as The world in general, they pass
their opinion without refecting; whilst others
have ihough, me surrounded with every bles-
sing, oh how arden,y have prayed for death,
but snll he shuns the really wreiched 10 visit
The gay and happy my heart has ceased 10
hope, vel Heaven, thy will be done !" at The
same lime raising her streaming eyes to The
siuering sky above, in placid resignation. The
hitherto lively Julia could offer no consolation
to her bereaved cousin, her sensitive mind was
visibly affected al whal she had Witnessed, and
a long silence ensued
The night has far advanced, | think you
had better leave me JULIA" said Siby, and
will retire 10 my chamber, there 10 seek a llIle
composure, before my fate is sealed
:" Let me remain with you," eH,reated her
companion, "solitude may be hurrlul 10 you"
Press not such request, dear cousin, for
this nigh, must be alone
After few demurs on the part of Julia, il
was agreed that the latter should Join her cous-
in in the dressing room the ensuing morning,
they then separated, each TO their respective
chambers.
A morning of exceeding loveliness succeed
ed the preceding night; the sun shone with re-
splendent luslre through The eastern windows
of the casie--lhe neighboring forests rang with
The happy notes of the leahered inhabitants,
and the merry laughing voices Of the country
swalns. Fastening 10 their healthy Toll. formed
full chord of harmony with Inc smiling face
of nature.
My heads,rong girl will no longer cause
me trouble" mused Count Regenal, exulIingy,
he srolled esurelv by The rivers brink !:
+" "io-day," he continued, ">he shall be exalted
my long INDUCED dream OF ambition will be
realized, and shall be the proud father of The
beautiful Duchess de Alsace" Vain man fu-
iile boast, how little could he (Uresee the de-
crees OF Heaven; but We must nnI anticipate.
/" know not what 1t Is" he pursued IN a NOR
alIzing strain, that makes NE feel ihns; last
nigh, sleep refused TO visit niy pillow; can
not define the uneasy sensation thai possessed
me-" So speaking, he retraced his steps 10
the castle, where all was hustle and preparation
FOR The approaching ceremony the haughry no.
hleman beheld with triumph the spIendor that
was 10 grace the nupias Of his young and love
/ " daughter. Nine had struck when he was
joined by The happy Duke; ten O'Clock being
he hour appointed for The departure of the bri-
dal train, the company began 10 assemble.
81 have neither seen Sybyl or Julia this
/ morning" SAID the Count, . should think they
intend 10 hide themselves until lie last monen,
by mol appearing"
! He had scarce finished the sentence. when
his niece entered the breakfast parlour in a
dreadful agitation
In Gods name, uhat is The matter 2" in
quired The Duke, hastily
Oh groaued the trembling julia g / fear
my cousin is i'll have been endea,orlng Ia
obtain admission 10 her chamber this last half
hour without effect"
BY spontaneous movement the whole Of the
parry rushed 10 the brides apartment no sound
from within answered 10 their repeated calls.
We must force the door," exclaimed the
distracted CuunI.
Implements were Immediately procured, and
iihe firm oak yielded 10 their pressure.
She prays," whispered de Al>ace, as he
looked forward and b~lield his bride kneellng
by her bedside "speak to her, dear Count /;
should more enter ii might frghlen her.
/ The Coun stepped iowa,ds his daughter
saying s. This is unkind. dear SihyI; why so
absent, you have terrified US all ?"
Siby was silent; the voice of her father fail
ed 10 awaken her from The reyerie into which
she had fallen he advanced nearer, and grasp
ed her hand in undefnade fear-'twas cold
cold as marble; in The &C, of PRAYER her pure
spirit had left us clay enemen, la juin him she
so fondIy loved while livin2--her request had