The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-03-23

| ~'6s""s "sS SutsootN Uougu somewhat
coqretishIy attred in short skirt and tight,
ly-h'ting jacket Of dirk blue cloth, nicely
trimmed with blnck fur. Upon her head
she wore email iur cap; her raven halt
was put plainly back; The rich brown Other
complexion was brilliant with glow Of
1 pleasure, md her large black eyes were
flashing back the sunshine.
! After amusing herself as usual Cor a awhile,
Eugene observed burly English corpor al,
with whom she had Sigh. skating nc.
quaintance, progressing lcisnrely towards
her, drawing a miniature sleigh. This,
she perceived contained the first born Of the
corporal's house, n stout boy about half "a
year old, well wrapped in furs and flannel,
and -osy-chcckcd with the hcathful wintry
air. Eugene glided along by the little We
hiclc, chatting pleasantly, and dclightng
the proud father by her praises Of his pref
ty child, till suddenly n wild thought dart
ing through her brain, she caught the in
FAINT from its cushions, laid il on her head,
after the Swiss manner, putting up one
hand to steady il, and was off like fash
As for the corporal, his sensations were
more easily imagined than described to
use novel expression. lie stood stupifi-
ed and trnnsfixed for moment, then gave
a cry, between gro,n and q yell, nnd
started in pursuit. He was a toIcrnble
sknter, but he knew not with whom he had
10 compete. Eugcnic was now rods nhcnd
Of him, looking back and laughing provo
kingly; now passing so near that he almost
grnspcd her dress now circling about him
with fearful raridity. at las, the poor man
became furious, swore roundly at tho mis-
chicvous girl, called for mid in rcscuing his
child. Three or fu,ir, Henri among the
number, laughing heartily, sat out in cnger
pursuit; but Engenic, after GLIDING them Mt
every point, flew back TO the little sleigh,
lowered the child from her head, kissed him
hastily, laid him smilingly unframed upon
his pillow, and was of again.
Among the interested, though inactive
spectators Of this strange scene, were two
British officers, then stationed al Montrca
Capt. Hamilton and Lieut.. rhurston.
The former was highly connected, and the
heir 10 a considerable wealth; had soldier
ly appearance, a symmetrical form, and q
fine manly face, happy, md wi,hal, inno-
cent ia its expression.
| Thurs,on was man Of the world, with
apccularly English physiosnomy was con
sidcrcd handsomer than his companion, 10
whom he was an attached aud devoted
friend.
On leaving the river, after Eugcnc and
her brother had disappeared, Hamilton
maintained thoughtful silence until he
reached his quarters, when he exclaimed
sThurston, we must make the acquaintance
Of General Lcroux, for, by the powers, |
would give my commission TO know that
girl! She il glorious creaturc-n glori
Gus crcatnren
'Fudsc, Hamilton; she is a mcrciless liz.
tic savage-a very ogress, running AWAY
with babies, and frightening worthy fathers
out uf their wits
Our officers fund little difficulty in gain
ing an cntrcc into the hospitnble mansion
of The courteous General Lcroux, and ere
many months were past, they were on n
footing II familiar intercourse with his fam
ily. Captain Hamil,on's admiration Cor
Eugcnie finally tleepened into love, snd
many things seemed 10 augur favorably for
the success Of his suit. The father md
brother Of the lady were both won over BY
tho many cxcellcncics Of the young soldiers
character; his intellectual qualifications
and tho charm Of his manner; but the heart
Of Eugcnic herself was not SO easily con-
qucrcd. Her lover soon ascertained that
many Of her feelings, tnsies, md early pref
udiccs were opposed to the interest which
he sought TO create. First Of all her amor
patric wns far stronger than that Of most
women; she pnssionatcly loved Ia belle
France, and rs pnssionntcly hated her en-
emics. Then she cherished in the depths
Of her soul, that wild, enthusiastic, ndoring
love for the memory of Napoleon, which
none but n true Bonnpnrtist can fully un-
dcrstand.
When nero child, she had secn the
great hcro-shc had distinct recollection
Of his face, Of his winning smile, ns he ad-
dressed few playful words to her. Henri
Leroux even declared TO Hamilton that her
right check, which Ind received the impc-
rial salute, had been taJooed from that time,
no less august lips having pressed the So
cred spot. To her father md brother Eu.
gcnio never spoke Of the glorious days Of
the empire but with mourniu enthusiasm
Of the emperor but with tears; yet to Cap
tain Hamilton sho talked proudly Of the
deeds aud reign Of the grent king-msker,
ond entered into many an animated discus
sion Of his merits as ruler and general.
i Hamilton, like every English soldier, was
. worshiper Of Wellington, aud never could
be brought to admit that the gcneralship Of
tho conquered surpassed that Of tho con-