Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-16

est hopes OF his heart realized by leading his lovely
Beatrice to the hymenal altar. and there OFFERING
up WIN her those sacred vows which Were to unite
their destiny forever. With the righteousness of
youth opened to him the secrets of my bosom. /
told INN OF the ardent attachment | had already
conceived Tor Clorlnda, and my determination to
make 1t the first object of my life to obtain from
her reciprocation of those tender feelings with
which my breast burned. He was greatly pleased
at my favorable opinion of his friends and assured
me he would do all in his power to advance my suit
with Clorinda. From this moment. that friendship
which we thought nothing could increase was ce-
mentcd and strengthened. l related to him my
whole past life, and my future prospects. He in
turn gave me an account OF his own and of his first
meeting with Beatrce--hs love aud its return. and
the life he intended TO pursue. During the remain
der OF the session we continued visits to Presqe-
isle, Don Emanuels residence. Beatrice. who knew
Of the friendship existing between Francisco and
myself, became immediately fond OF me- and Don
Emanuel contracted strong friendship with me-
notwithstanding the great difference i'm our ages.
But longed for something else. Clorinda-the
adorable Clorinda-though she treated me with the
greatest attention. and even seemed to take some
pleasure In my company. did not return, in the
slightest degree, my ardent affection. Still, how
ever, hoped on, and was cheercd by Francisco
and Beatrice. who encouraged me to prosecute my
suit and not despair but remember that ssE,nt heart
never Won fair lady" Their zeal determined me
persevere, almost without hope and continued
my attentions. The end of the session at length
arrived, and francisco and myself left the Univer-
sity, of course, without our degrees immediately
we separated, and left for our homes but not with
out agreeing TO meet soon at Don Emanuel's. Sc
veral days before the appointed time for meeting
arrived, received letter from my friend, inform
ing me of all the arrangements being made for the
contamination of his nuptals, and that ten DAYS
only would elapse before the coming of that event.
set out Immediately and joined him at his fathers,
where VIC stopped few days, and then departed
for Presque-isle, whose turrets we saw in the dis
lance on the evening of the second day. Clorinda
was more beautiful than when left her NV alb
sence had only increased my love, and found that
to be separated from her would be to sacrifice nv
lie. In n few days after our arrival. large num-
Der of Franciscos and Don Emanuel's friends had
collected to be present at the marriage and to
partakc of the festivities of the occasion Beatrice
and Francisco were united. During the ceremony
| stood with Clornda. The rejoicing continued
some days, and alone of the whole number wore
grave countenancc, for bore in my bosom the
seeds Of the profoundest sorrow. There was no
change in Clorinda and could not but discover the
difference lii her manner towards myself and n
young Cavalier, relative of Francisco, by
the name of Don Carlos, who accompanied us to
the wedding and had become enamoured with her.
! gazed upon her, when knew he was pouring in
her ear, in his eloquent language the story of
his love, and could see the bleachcd check. the
quverlng lip, ''the paintive voice, the interrupted
sigh and every evidence of the tumutuous feel
ings ofdelight which filled her BOSOM And who,''
said he, suddenly starting up, could have done
otherwise. He was noble fellow-high- minded
| and honorable. He was only equaIIcd in this by
the brilliancy Of his intellect and the polish OF his
education. But these things" he continued re-
lapsng into his former mood, ''did not then appear
to me. only saw my 6ndest hopes blasted and
myself sunk into the .bottomess abyss of woe
For time forgot my love fer Clorinda Furious
and raving rushed from the spot and despatched
messenger after Don Carlos. Without deicninr
to give any explanation for my conduct pronollnc-
ed him a villain. His pure Castilian blood mount
cd to his cheek. but with the calmness of brave
man, he demanded immediate satisfaction but too
willing to give it, drew my sword. His leaped
from Its scabbard. We advanced Inspired with
the fury OF a mailman and the malignity OF a de-
mon, rushed upon him, and by concentrating nv
whole strength in one blow, succeeded in bringing
INN To the ground mortay wounded The noise
OF the rencontrc alarmed the company and Clorin-
da, with the rest came rushing out to ascertain its
cause. She swooned away when the dreadful sioht
OF her expiring lover met her view. Now for the
first time, the enormity of this horrible deed came
upon me with all lis powerful and overwhelming
influence Now, too, for the first time, thought
of the anguish had occasoned the BEING most
| loved on earth | rushed from the scene. covered
with shame and remorse Upon my return to my
fathers house, found the sad tidingS had already
reached him. He bowed down with sorrow
and in short time death snapped asunder every
earthly tie, and his remains Were consigned to the
tomb. The idea OF having brought down his gray
hairs In sorrow to the grave continually haunted
me. l was the most miserable being in existence
To drown my sorrow, betook myself TO the bottle
and to Ell monte. Excited by the one hazarded
every thing upon the other and in short time saw
the last dollar Of my prncely fortune vanish in the
clutches OF protested gambler. gave my
self up TO the blacklist despair and seriously con
templaed suicide. just at this crisis was visited
by man who frequented the same gambling estab-
llshmcnt with myself, and like me, had lost every
thing. Tic was cunning, dcceitful, dishonest and
Ulialnous. lie represented 10 me that might re-
trieve my fortunes; and finally, if chose, might
succeed In obtaining by force, if necessary the love
ly Clorlnda; for he knew perfectly we'll the history
OF my life lie painted to me in glowing colors
the pleasures of brigands life and finally he sue
ceeded III overcoming every scruple in me. and I
yielded TO his plans. On the next night we enter
ed the house of wealthy Don and robbed him of
several thousand rix dollars. We decamped i'm
mcdately, and fixed upon this wild and almost in
accessible mountain as our abode, and have so far
found our abors not Improbable. We have enlist
ed large number of persons with us-outcasts
from society like ourselves. My daring and vii
Iainy recommended me strongly to the especial con
slderatiOn of the company, and was chosen Cap
tain. My gambling friends qualifications for a post
OK distinction, none OF us doubted, and he was Sc
lectcd my first Lieutenant Our life here is
pleasant. When we have amassed a considerable
sum Of money, we supply ourselves with neccssa-
rcs fora year and conceal them in the secret recess
cs of the caves. which abound in this mountain the
remainder of the money is divided, and we disband
foramouthata tmetO gon search of pleasure. Since
have lived here, have several times sent one of
my men TO the place Of my birth, and | have re-
ceved two letters from Francisco, who is ignorant
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