The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1846-03-13

IS But it is only immature.
n A miniature would be every way a
a good us portrait. But where can sue
> be obtained ] fear YOU are IN error
J. No, am nol,' answered the young
| Girl. firmly. III a miniature will do, yo'
/. Shall have one within the next twenty lou
S hours
r is it possible you know ofthe exis,enc'
D Of such picture I
Yes. Ii is in New Brunswick, New
, Jersey, where ! was at school for two
wears with an aunt. While there saw il
, by accident in the family Of General I
was told that il was painted by
a French Countess, TO whom General
Washington sat, expressly TO oblige her.
This Countess presented il to her relative,
General E--whose grandson now has
il in his possession
This seems too good news TO be be-
lieyed ,
| saw il, and remember it perfectly.
The hair was powdered, with queue, and
his dress was plain, think, with u sash
over the shoulder
You were at school then in New Bruins.
wick 2
'Oh, yes
Jeanette has had The best OF education,
sir. said the mother, with an nir Of Pride.
= Her aunt sent for her, and there she
learned music, embroidery, and painting
but this didn't spoil her, for she is as good
cook and housewife as her mother, every
whit, though say ilr
She could no, hope for better praise J
must see this picture, if possible
| will 90 and get il for you ! SAID jean
netie.
You Why it is q days ride in the
stage How generous you are 10 otier.
No, will go will wait upon him and
ask permission to copy 1t. lie cannot re-
fuse me How fortunate every way am
ia having seen you 7
will you come back and paint here 7
asked Jeanette.
Yes, if he will permit me 10 bring II
away. Ii not, must stay there and com
plete ii. But you shall see il, for | will
bring il this way
The next morning orr young artist got
into the stage, supplied with money N spite
Of himself by the generous hostess, and the
same evening arrived at New Brunswick.
He did not hesitate to call, late as II was,
at the house Of General F.. To his
joyful surprise, the account given BY Jean.
nei,e was confirmed. The miniature,
beautiful work of art, was shown to him,
and permission kindly given him TO copy II
~ the house.
Early the next moring he was at work.
During the day he snu,ched a moment to
write few lines to Jeanette aud her
mother. They we're addressed to the mai.
den.
DEAR JEANNErTE-l have seen the
miniature, and am al this moment at WORK
copying it. | shall complete it in eigh
days. You shall then see it 4 thousand
thanks for your information and kindness
Were | a prince and my heart and han,
would be accepted by you in return, yo,
should have them, and by the gift, shout,
be the gamer. But am only poor ar
list, and cau offer you bot thanks. II 20,
Will not lie angry, would tell you how
much love you The confession is writ
ten | will not recall it, trusting to you
, forgiveness. My love and gratitude /,
your mother. One line from you acknow
Lodging this, would inspire me with new
: courage IN my work.
Your friend, ever,
Henry BAYARD'
The reply came. II breathed the dept
/ Of Jeannette's pure and delicate affection
IL arlIessly told her hearts tale of love
Jeanette was too frank and innocent (,
conceal her feelings or adopt DISCUSSES
She said she was not angry, but happy
that he said lie loved her. She said she
was glad he was not prince, for # he
were, she should feel they could never be
friends, adding that il he should by chance
turn out to be prince one day, she would
DC ready to break her heart, knowing that
he would think Of her no more.
Henry was made very happy by this
single hearted letter Of the young maiden
OF the inn, and pursued his task with re.
newed ardour, for love was added 10 ambi.
ton, TO inspire him to success.
II The portrait was at length achieved
fIX he night after its completion he was Of
I C iun. To say that ii was praised by
Jeanette aud the hostess, would be use.
IS. The artist listened with trembling
their assurances Of his success. True
Ssenlus always doubts Itself Ii is sanguiue
10 action, but when the work is done, then
Dit tfembles and dis,rusts
The mex, day The portrait, in sealed
cover, was taken into town by the aitlst,
/ and delivered to the Consul, with his name
simply upon card, without any address.
The decision upon the portraits offered,
was to be made by a committee of Eve dis.
tingushed connoisseurs.
The day Of trial came. The arts, spen,
II at the inn, sustained in bis hopes Of the
result by the consciousness Of genius, We,
fearing the worst. Jeanette was sangulne
Of his success, and the hostess knew we'll
he would bear off the palm.
! The next morning the decision was mad,
public IN the Gazette. The market boy
had been early sen, in, with orders 10 has