American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-11-20


| thus TO be driven before the Bar of the Almgh
y."
One now entering, informed the anxious
group that two of their number were stationed
| in the saloon, from whence had proceeded the
tumut; when one thought he perceived the
hangings more. One Of the guard springlng
forward and raising Them beheld tho object OF
his pursuit. The latter had stood prepared for
an attack, and instantly plunged his raPier into
| the bosom of his discoverer, before he had
scarcely time to commence the assault. HIS
comrade closed at once with the murderer
Antonio, desperate as he was, would alone have
been too powerful for his antagonist; and row
| his accomplish came from another part of the
room to his assistance. The man cried aloud
for his companions, whom the noise of the at
fray quickly summoned. Antonio's companion
was soon overpowercd and fell; but he seemed
endowed with supernatural powers. Superior
in strength and agility, and rendered desperate
by his situation, he appeared nvincibie The
lights were extinguished in the contest, and the
floor became slippery with gore. The bright
mOonbeams now alone lighted the hall Of death.
The arms of the awe-struck slaves, over whose
courage dim superstition was creeping, glanc-
ed in the fitful rays as they shOne in through
the interstces of the heavy foliage at the case
ments, and trembled on the fierce and almost
demoniac features of Antonio. At length
sabre cut in tho side, deprived him Of strength,
and knowing that his hour Of retributon had
arrived at last, he determined to sell his life as
dearly as possible. He was at the summit ola
long flight of marble steps, leading into the
gardens below, as a man giving him push,
sent the wretch headlong down upon the pave
ment. The fall fiom 80 great height destroy
ed the life already nearly flown. Lights were
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mistress with the intelligence
The alarm and agitation endured by the Jew
ess, through this dreadful night, produced
long Ilaess Confined for weeks to her couch,
she was constantly attended by the faithful Fe-
nella, who anticipated every want, and now
that the object Of her tender care could no
longer wander among them, cnlled bright flow
ers, and laid them Oh her pillow, or held them
for her TO inhale their deWy fragrance.
When the lady fancied it, Fenella would
bring her lutte, warbling some soft strain, until
the listener sunk into a sweet sumber. AT tho
calm hour of twilight, this unwearying friend
sometimes opened the lattice, which overlook
cd the gardens and courts, to let the light
breeze that was rowing among the flowers, and
ladlng their pure wings with its odors, enter
and breathe its refreshing sweetness over the
brow of the languid lady.
The warm-hearted Eudora deeply felt this
afectonate kindness. Her eyes, in their soft
ened splendor, we're continually turning on the
maiden, beamlng the gratitude with which her
susceptible heart was OVERLOOKING; and tho
prayers of the young Christian were ever as
cending that this beloved daughter of Israel
might at last believe on, and accept the Mes
siah, whom her people rejected. Bitter was
the reflection, that the sick might be called
away, and her peace not made with Cod
When Eudora sumbered, kneeling at her couch
she would iervently ntcrcede with Heaven in
her behalf. In the meantime, the strong in
tellect Of the accomplished Jewess was not at
rest "There surely is something in the faith
of that dear girl, TAR above mine,'' was the
thought perpetualIy occurring. The great en-
; nifty evlnced by her at first had Departed
She would at times listen patiently to Fenella,
as she gently used such arguments as were ia
nllar to her own mind There was evidently
violent struggle going Oh between tho dark
ness OF deep-rootcd prejudice and the new
! light, now dawulng IN upon that dense gloom.
The Elena SJ5It Of Truth and illumination
was moving UPON the depths of her heart
. But the health Of the Jcwcss now clearly de-
cned, and the agonslng fear that she should
be deprived OF er dearly beloved friend, shook
the soul OF Fenea, Often was she compelled
: ~ avert her pale face, III cOncealing the start
ing It ars as she perceived the change taking
I place ii her dear unargC.
I One evening, Eudua lay supported in her
arms, gazing through the window at the iilst
stars OF evening, winch were ist beginning TO
: twinkle in the azure vault. An almost ua-
S earthly hight shUue In her eyes. Closing them,
she sunk back with deep SIGH upon her pIl-
= low. Fcnella feared she was dying, and spoke
$ to her. Eudora turned and SAID sweetly, as a
4 tear treubled ON her long lashes, ''Nsy best
= friend, viii you pray for ne!" Trembling with
) Joy at the request the young girl kneIt and
: poured forth her full soul IN application
u Wrapt in heavenly communlngs, she seemed
inspired. As she ceased, a sweet smile beamed
= on the face OF the lovely Jewess.
81 believe, Lord" she cricd-"help thou
mine unbelet. Jesus, thou Sun of Righteous
i ness, thou hast dispeled the clouds from be-
GIFTED spirit"
Her countenance lighted up as she proceeded
with her joyful aspirations Her eyes were
= flowing pcnltent tears and those spirits OF light
who feJolce at sacil ioy rung their glad haIps
of praise.
The health Of Eldora began rapidly TO I'M
: prove, now that her conflict Of mind and heart
had ceased. The Joy OF her friend was almost
uubOGnded, as the converted Jewess nov LETT
her couch and trod again among the courts aud
, gardens, inhaIing the pure air Of heaven, At
J. sunset, entering the beautiful groves, or wan
dering among the rosy parterres, listening to
the notes of the warblerS, they would some
q tines sit on the fpwery banks, watching the
: sparkling foun' aims as they threw high then
: gItlerIpg waters, while FenelIa sung some
: sweet psalm, with her voice of softest melody.
u At other times, she would describe her on n
) CONVERSION to her companions; how, before be-
ing brought to that city, the instructions of u
: Christian missionary had entered into her heart.
as he explained and argued with the little Tesla
ment in his hand, which afterwards became.
her own; how she had not fully yielded to the
truth TIL shortly previous to the scene we have
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