Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-01-03

ia Boston, courteous reader, the Yankee city of
Massachusetts Bay, shall he the locale of our tale
There is portion of the W est part of the to Wn here
as in London, occupied by the more opuent of the
inhabitants in the Immediate neghbol hood of the
Common, as it is called-1he vicinity is the arts
tocrac section of the city. You will not find
this spirit of pride or arstocracy to consist of as
ISOLATION in the old country; there birth alone es-
tabshes the claim to distinction, while here,
wealth is the most powerful. All in this boosted
free country, gold is the leveller of all ranks, form
ing for itself kingdom out Of the Republic, which
it rules with rod ofiron, thought in this Yankee
city, genius and intellect are far more readily APP
precated than in any other parts Of the State.
1t was a cold winter night, and. the wind whist
led shril through the bare limbs of the giant trees
that lined the mall. The ground was covered
with snow, upon whose sparkling surface the light
of the moon fell with dazzling spendor, studding
the inCrusted ground with brilliant diamonds. As
the Old South clock struck nine young man
closely wrapped in his cloak sought the shade of
one of the large trees in the park from whence he
watced the coming ofnumerous carriage loads OF
gaily dressed people of both sexes, who entered
one of the princely houses in Beacon street. Thro'
the richly stained glass windows, the gorgeous
light issued in steady food accompanied by the
thrilling tones of music from full band; the house
Illuminated at every point seemed crowded with
gay and happy spirits, The stranger still contem-
plated this scene-his cloak. which had until now
enveoped the lower part of his features, had fall
len, discovering face of striking manly beauty,
full dark eye, with arching brows and short curl
ing hair, as black as the ravens pIumage set of
to great advantage his Grecian style of feature-a
becoming moustache cured above his mouth, Civ
ing decided classic appearance to the whole face
The naval button on his cap showed that he be-
longed to that branch of our national defence.
Shall enter said he thoughtiully to himself
Il
sess? Hard fate that should I've so bound by the
iron chains Of poverty-yet | am man, who have
soul as noble as the best of tEem.---We will sec ,
he said, CROSSING over to the gay scene, he entered
the hall. He cast off his over-shoes, handed hi:
cap and cloak to a servant, and unannounced
mingled with the beauty and fashion that throngeC
the rooms. Gradually making his way among thu
crowd, he sought group in whose centre stood 1
bright and beautiful being, the queen of loneliness
of that brilliant assembly. The 'bloods' of the
west end f1ocked around her, seeking for an ap
proving glance from those dreamy blue eyes
half distracted, she answered or spoke upon the
topics of comfnOE conversation without apparen
interest. Suddenly she starte and bIushing deep
", dropped halfcouresy, in token of recogni
ton to some one without the group. Her eyes NJ
longer langud now spark led with animation ant
as our naval friend entered the group about her
she laid her tiny gloved hand whiting his, saying
welcome Ferris, we feared your sailing order
had taken you to sea this bleak weather..
I'VE should not have lifted anchor without frs
paying tribute to our Queen was the gallant re
ply. .a.5. ...
A litter ran through the circle of exclusives a
his appearance among them. hut when the lady APP
proved, there was no cause for complaint.
Strange familiarity said one young fellow t,
another; what pretensions can he have here2
And Miss H called him by his gvei
name, too, said another, rather familiar, that
wonder what the old man would say to it 20
What scene does this painting representa- in
quired lady friend at this moment of Anne H.
Il think that it is an Italian picture, replied tn
fair girl. f..-"
Spanish, should say observed he who wa
first questioned on the appearance of Ferris.
Evidently Spanish, said another exquisite
though regret to differ from Miss Il
you err, said Ferris, turning to the two gen
tlemen, the lady is right. 1t is an Italian scene
asyou will discover by closer examination O
the costumes and fgures.'
pray do you establish yourself as an umpire il
the caseP reterted one of those who had pronounc
ed the piece to be a Spanish scene.
Il contend that you are wrong said the other
seeking soma cause foF difference, and desiring T.
show IN the Is pretending Lieutenant. III
Pardon ms, ladies' said Ferris, taking no no