Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-05-04

surface the moon shone with dazzling splen.
dor, sluddng the incrusled ground with
brilliant diamonds. AS the Old South clock
struck nine. young man wrapped in his
cloak sought the shade Of the large trees 10
the park, from whence he watched the COM
ing Of the numerous carriage loads Of gaily
dressed people of both sexes, who entered
one Of the prlncely houses Oh Beacon street.
Through the richly stained glass windows,
the gorgeous light issued in flood, accom-
panied by the thrilling tones Of music from
full band the house, Illuminated al every
point, seemed crowded with gay and happy
spirits. The stranger still contemplated the
scene his cloak, which until now had
enveloped the lower part Of his features, had
fallen, discovering face Of manly beauty
"a full dark eye, with arching brows and
short curling hair, as black as the ravens
plumage. set of TO great advantage his Gre
clan style Of feature; a becoming nous
iache curled about his mouth, giving de-
cded classic appearance to his whole face.
The naval button on his cap, showed that
he belonged to that branch Of our national
defence.
"Shall enter" he said lhough,fuly to
himself, 'and feast my eyes on-charms new
er can possess Hard fate, that should
be so bound to iron chains Of poverty--yet
! am a man, and claim a soul as noble as
the best OF them. We will see," and cross
ing over to the gay scene, he entered the
hall. He cast of his overshoes, handed his
cloak and cap 10 a servant, and unannounc-
ed, mingled with the beauty and fashion that
| thronped the rooms. Gradually making his
way through the crowd, he sought group,
IN the centre oil which stood a bright and
beautiful being, the queen IN loneliness OF
That brilliant assembly. The bloods OF The
East End Hooked about her seeking Tor an
approving glance from those dreamy blue
eyes halt distracted, she answered or spoke
upon the topics oil conversation, without APP
parent interest. Suddenly she started. and
blushed deeply, dropped "hali courtesy"
IN token oil recognition to some one without
the group. Her eyes no longer languid ;
now sparkling with animation. and as our
naval friend entered the group about her.
she laid her tiny gloyed hand IN his, saying,
welcome, Ferrls-we had feared that
your sailing orders had taken you 10 sea,
this bleak weather"
we should not have lifted anchor with
Out hrst paying tribute TO our queen was
the gallant reply
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sdvan,.aes-,bonoh cons,rs;ned bv reaso,
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mos, ,;a;J economv "
d He lad me, with The only dauob,er n
u.r,;. Howell one NJ he wso,,by r;,;zsn
9 Of Ros,on M a fete g;yen on hoard The shi
AZ which 10 beloooed and had ;mmed;a,el
: became enamored Of her. but he well kne,
IN his o,vn hear, Tho difference in their e.,
3 ,unes formed n barrier IN his wishes RI
Ind been ! Casual visitor for several month
snbseonen, 70 ,ho limo nm, s,ory commenr
d es n, The house Of the Howell family.
d 81 mus, think of her no more y said Fe,
ria 10 himself "If sneered AT by he
friends for ofer;n, her common ciyiIi,ie,
with what oontemot would her austere n,
s. rents receive a nronosi,ion for her han
y from one SO moor p
Mr. Howell was indeed a stern old maj
al and ve, he was sa;J ~ he Mind N The noo
s. giving freely Of his bounty for the relief ,
The needy. Sill he was a strange man h
: seldom smoke 10 those around him vel h
- eyinced The warmest love for his only chill,
. and Anne, too. loved her father with an a
n. dent affection His deligh, was 10 nor
il over his library living as Il were in The fe
b lowsbiD of the old philosophers On seye