Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-12-31

Something that faIuS not through the day uStroeS
That fe ars TOLL that knows not weariness.
Love- true and perfect love- MRS HENANs.
Gao now entering. Informed tho anxious group
that two of their number stationed in tho
saloon. from whence had proceeded tho tumult;
when thought he perceived tho hangings
move. Onc Of tho guard springing forward
and raising then,, behold tho object OF his pursuit.
The latter had stood prepared for an attack, and
instantly pungel his rnpier into the bosom Of
his dscovcrer, before no had scarcely timo to COM
n,enco The assault. His comrade closed at once
with the murderer. Antonio, desperate no
was. would alono have boon too powerful for his
anita onist; and now his accomplish came from
another part of tho room TO his assistance. Tho
man cried aloud for his compa mons. whom tho
noso Of tho affray~duickly summoned. Anton'oss
companion was soon overpowcrcd and fell; but he
seemed endowed with supernatural powers Su-
perior in strength and agility. and rendered des-
pcrato by his sltuation no appeared lnvlncibo-
Tho lights were cxtingushed in the contest, and
tho floor became slippery with goro Inc bright
n1oonbea ms now alone lighted the hall of death.
/ The arms of the awe-s,ruck slaves, over whose
courage a dim superstition was creeping, glanced
in the fitfu rays as they shono IN through tho
interstices Of tho heavy foliage ut tho casements
md trcmbcd Oh the ficrcc and almost demoniac
| features of Antonio. AT length sabre cut III
the side deprived him of strength, and knowing
that his hour of rctribution had arrived at last,
he determined to sell his life dearly possible.
/ He was at tho summit of long flight OF MARIO
!
giving him n push. sent tho wretch headong down
! upon tho pavement. Tho fall from great
! height destroyed the lfo already nearly flown
] Lights were now procured, while slave was
/ sont 10 his mistress with the Intelligence.
! The alarm and agitation endured by the Jewess,
throu Oh this dcradful night, produced long illness.
/ Confined for weoks TO her couch. she was con-
s,an,ly attended by the faithful Fenella. who
ticipatcd every want. AID now that the object OF
! her tender care conld no longer wander among
/ -. ~ n to,l ,ha hrr
pillow; held them for her to inhale their dcwy
! fragrance.
| when the lady fnncicd, Fencla would bring
her Lutte warbling some soft strain, until the lis
! tcner sunk into sweet slumber. AT tho calm
hour of twilight, this unwcarying friend some
times opened the lattice, which overlooked tho
! gardens and courts to lot the light brcezos that
were rowing among the flowers, and lading thoir
pure wings with their odors. enter and breathe
refreshing sweetness over the brow Of tho languid
I lady.
Tho warm hearted Eudora deeply felt this nf-
fcctona,e kindness. Hor eyes, in their softencd
splendor, continually turning on the maiden.
bea ming the gratitude with which her susceptible
heart overlooking; and tho prayers OF tho
Young Christian werc ever ascending that this bo-
! loved daughter of Israel might at last believe on,
and accept the Messiah, whom her people re ect-
ed. Bitter was the reflection. that tho sick might
be called away, and her peace not made with
God. When Eudora slumbored, kneellng at hor
in her behalf. In tho meantime, the strong in
toect Of tho accomplished Jewess was not at ress.
There surely is something in the faith OF that
dear girl, far above mine," was tho thought per-
petualiy occurring. The groat cnmty evincod
by her at first had depa rted--She would at times
lis,on patiently to Fenca, she gently used
such arguments as familiar to her own
mind. There evidently violent struggle
going on between tho darkness Of deep rooted
prejudice and the now light. now dawning in up
on that dense gloom Tho Eternal Spirit OF
truth and illumination moving upon the
depths of hor hcart.--Bu. the health Of tho Jcw-
ess now clearly declined, and the agonising fea r
that she should be deprived Of her dearly beloved
friend, shook tho soul of Fenolla. Often was she
compelled to avort her paIo face, in concenling
the starting tears, as sho perceived tho change
taking place in her dear charge.
i One evening" Eudora Law supported in her
arms, gazing through tho window at tho hrst
stars Of evening, which we're Just beginning to
twinkle in til azure vault. An almost unoarthly
light shonc in her eyes. Closing them she sunk
back with deep sigh upon her pillow. Fenella
feared she dying, and spoke to her. Eudo-
RI turned and said sweetlv. tear tremblcd on
her long lashes, "My best friend, will you pray
for me!' Trembling with JOY at the request, tho
young girl kuolt and poured forth her full soul IN
suppIica;ion. Wrapt in heavily communings.
she seemed inspired. AS sho ceased. a sweet
smile beamed on the face of the lovely Jewess.
81 believe, Lord,'' she cried-"help thou mino
unbelicf. Jesus, thou Son OF righteousness, thou
has. dispelled the clouds from benighted spirit.
! Her countenanco lighted up she proceeded
with her yful aspirations. Her eyes were flow
ing panitcnt tears, and those spirits of light who
rejoice at such JOY. rung their glad harps OF
praise.
+ The health of Eudora began rapidly to I'M
prove, now that her conflict of mind and heart
had ceased. The Joy Of her friend was almost
unbounded as tho converted Jewoss now left her
couch and ,rod again among the courts and gar
dens, inhalins the pure air of heaven. At sunset
| entering tho beautiful groves or wandering a.