Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-09-09


Of vegetable life, which, on lis extinction. II
bcqueaths 10 restitution TO tie universe,
Unknown to Charney, his revcries and
studies had attracted two deeply Interested
spec. atoFs ;--Girardi and his daughter.
The latter, educated in habits Of piety and
seclnsion, by father imbned with rcscren-
tial religious sentiments, was blessed with
one Of those ethereal natures, ia which eve
ry good and holy interest seems united
The beauty and excellence OF Teresa Cir.
ardi, the eraees OF her person end mind, had
not faiIedio attract admirers; and her deep
aud expansive sensibiliiy seemed 10 an.
nounce a prcdisposiiion for human affect.
ions. But il vague preference had occa-
sionaly influenced her feelings amid the
.fefers Of Turin, every impulse Of her gentle
heart was now concentrated into grief for
the captivity Of her father.
Her soul was humbled, her spirit sub.
dued. Two only objects predominaied in
her heart her father IN prison. --her Saviour
on the cross despair on earth, but trust in
Immortality. Not that the fair daughter Of
Italy was Of melancholy mind. Her du-
ties were easy 10 her, her sacrifices a de-
light; and where tears were 10 be dried or
smiles awaked, there was the place Of Te-
resa hitherto, she had accomplished this
task towards her father only but from the
moment Of beholding Chmncy, his air Of
depression excited a twofold compassion in
her bosom A captive like her father, aud
with her father. a mysterious analogy SEEM
ed to unite their desIinies. But the Count
IS even more deserving pity than her father
The Count had no earthly solace remaining
but poor plant ;--and with what tender
ness does he cultivate this last remaining
affection The noble countenance and fine
person Of the prisoner might, perhaps, IN.
suspected BY Teresa, tend TO enhance her
compassion but had she became acquaint-
ed with him in his days Of splendour, when
surrounded by the deceplious attributes Of
happiness, these would nesef have suliiced
TO distinguish him in her eyes. His isola-
ton, abandonment, his calamity. -
bis resignation, have nlone attracted her in.
ieresi, and prompted the gift Of her tender
ness and esteem. 10 her Ignorance Of men
aud things. Teresa is induced to include
missoriane IN her catalogue Of virtues.
As bold in pursuance Of good action,
as timid in personal department, she often
directed towards Charney the good Offices
Of her father and one day when Girardi
advanced to the window, instead OF content
ING himself as usual, with saIuiation OF
the hand, he motioned 10 the Count 10
draw as near as possible 10 the window :;
aud, having .moders,ea h;-,voiss 60 ,he low
est pitch. whispered
IL have rood news for you.'
"And my thanks 20 return" replied
Charney, for the microscope you have been
kind enough 10 send me"
at is rather TO my daughter your thanks
are due, replied Gifardi. 1T was Teresa
who suggested the offer"
"You have a daughter: and arc you al.
lowed the happiness OF seeing her % de-
manded the Count, with interest.
81 am indeed so Fortunate" replied the
Old mans "and return daily thanks TO
Heaven for having bestowed on ma au angel
in my child. During your illness, sir, none
were more deeply interested IN your welfare
Than my Teresa. Have you never noticed
her at the grating, watching the care you
devoted to yonr flower T.
~ have some idea that"
"But in talking Of my girl" interrupted
the old man, 81 neglect 10 acquaint you
with important news. The Emperor is on
his way TO Milan, for his coronation Us King
Of Italy"
king Of Itaiyp reiterated Charney.-
Doubtless, then alas to be our master
Asto the microscope" continued the Count,
who cared less for king or kaiser than ior
his ruling passion, II have detained il too
long you may be ia want Of il. Yet, as
my experiments ave still incomplete, per.
haps you viii permit"
keep H." interrupted the ily.calcher
with benehcent smile, perceiying, by the
intonation Of Charney's voice, with what
regret he was about to resign the solacc of
bis solitude, keep il in remembrance Of a
companion in misfortune, who enieriains a
lively interest in your welfare"
Charney would have expressed his graft
tude; but his generous friend refused all
thanks. "Let me finish what have to
communicate, ere we are interrupted" said
he Then, lowering his voice again, he
added, at is rumoured that certain num-
Der OF prisoners will be released and GRIM
inalspardoned, in honour OF The coronation
Have you friends, sir, in Turin or Milan
Are there any 10 intereede for you 7"
The Count replied by mourniul mega
tive movement Of the head II have not a
friend in the world - was his reply.
"Not lriendl" exclaimed the old man,
with look of profound pity. "Have you,
then, exhibited mistrust Of your fellow-crea-
lures f--for friendship is nnpopitious only
TO those who withhold their faith. I, IIeav-
en- be thanked, have friends in abundance,
good and faithful friends, who might,
perhaps, be more successful in your behalf
than they have been in mine"
III have nothing to ask of General Bona
parte,p said Charney. in harsh tone, char
acierisic Of all his former animosiiies.
Hush speak low hear footsteps"
said Girardi
There was an interval Of silence after
which The Italian resumed, in tone which
soliened, by almost paternal tenderness, the
rebuke which il conveyed
Your feelings are still imbiitered, my
dear companion in adversely. Surely your
sludy Of The FORKS Of Nature ought 10 have
subdued a hatred which is opposed 10 all the
commandments ~ Cod and III az ch,,,.o.