The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1848-03-11
Wrinca for The Cecil Wig.
CELESTE BARRON,
OR
T he Orphans Fate.
a EseEe-BY 4. RUDULPu.


The issues Of the next day were to her
awful. We "know not day may bring
forth" The judicial investigation de-
vcoped proofs so strong Of ms crime,
that verdict Of guilty was inevitable.
1t was rendered and rccordcd:-and the
Result was, a sentence for long term to
the penitentiary. This fact placing 1t
beyond his power, even if so disposed, to
afford protection and aid to his child, in
person-and Celeste desiring now strong
cr than ever to return to France, it was
adiudged by Mrs, Wilmot and Mrs. Man
ford eXpedlcnt and proper that she
should be gratifed. Accordingly, though
exceedingly 10th to part with her, it
was settled that Mrs. w. should address
the following letter to Madame Gardelet
viz
"Dcar and respected Madam
Circumstances infinitely con-
necjcd with your peace Of mind, as well
as involving the probable welfare and
happiness, of one, who / have every
reason to believe must be (and deserV ed
ly so) very dear to you, induce me,
stranger, thus to obtrude myself upon
your notice. And, that | may not be
proliX, | will dispense with any further
prelude, and proceed to submit for your
Consideration, few facts touching the
past history and present situation OF your
beloved nece, Celeste Bardon; leaving
particular and interesting details for her
to communicate TO you with her own
lips, should suitable opportunity ever
present itself. Here some of the chief
items OF the preceding pages were re-
lated, which need not be rcpeated,-
when the communication was concluded
thus ESuch being the principal facts
in the case, my dear madam, the child
abhorring the idea of living so i'm
mcdiately IN the vicinity OF her unhappy
parents Guilt and consequent humiliation,
my friend and | have concluded it was
fit | should thus address you.
If YOU are yet living, these facts will
bespeak lively and sufficient interest
on your part, in behalfoi this dear child,
without my attempting any appeal to
your acknowledged affection and bcncv-
oIcnce. Rcitcrating my great rcuc-
lance to entertain any prospect OF sepa-
ration between her and me, J cannot at
the same time, mag not be so selfish as to
turn deaf ear to your and her claims:
and shall therefore, with the best posi-
bic regards for you both dismiss the sub
jet at present, by requesting the favor
Of a reply from you, at such convenience
as may be at your command. Believe
me, dear madam, ever yours.
LOUISA WlLMOT."
Let it suffice to say, that but short
time elapsed till most atiectionatc and
grateful answer was received from the
old lady, covering ample pecunlary
means, not alone for the payment Of her
passage, but Tor the most liberal outfit, in
point Of apparel and all appliances.
Celeste was ovcrjoycd at finding that
her much loved, aged relative still lived,
and that Madame G. was exceedingly re-
ioiced at the prospect Of again embracing
her. And this together with the SYM
pathetic attachment Of Mrs. w, and Mrs.
VI, made her feel again once more happy.
1t will not be amiss perhaps, here to re-
cord the substance of the dear old lady's
reply, to shew the spirit and manner Of
it. 1t was concluded thus
"# And now, how
can I at all adequately measure my
thanks; my dear madam, for your exceed
inc kindness toward my poor niece, in
shrltcring and nurturing her! and to-
ward me, in so rraclouSly condescendng
to apprise me Of her fate, and putting it
IN my power again to embrace her, as |
hope and trust once more to see,
again to cherish the daughter of my much
lamcnted friend, her late mother! Need
! speak OF the many sad and fearful mo-
ments ! have bestowed upon her since
our mournul separation? All! how Wv
idly my Imagination has pictured herj a.
venile struggles against the hardshlps [
was sure she was destined to encounter!
Poor little orphan sufferer ! trust there
are blessings in reserve for her
When you see your dear friend, Mrs.
Manford, do not fail, / pray you, to COM
mend me most alcctionate y and CRATE
fully to her. Say to her the widows
and the orphans prayers to the widows
and the orphans God, await her contin-
ualIy, as sweet SAVIOR offered on the
hearts altar and we are assured that
such holocausts are not presented in vain.
With regard to her brother, who, you
say Is in our trade, and is SO kind as to
desire to bring the child out in his vessel
assure him, think myself but too happy
IN rejecting upon, and availing me of
his generous offer. And as a kind Prov
idence has blessed me with ample means,
let him spare no expense whatever.-ln
full expectation, and with an abiding
trust, / commit our interests, our hopes
and destlnies to ONE"who careth for U.S."