Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-03-01

The following is more particular histo.
ry of terrible affair, brief account of
which we published some weeks since,
Correspondence Of New York Tribune.
BUENos AYREs, Aug. "a, 1s48.
GENTLEMEN "A horrid tragedy has late
ly been enacted here, which even in the
most barbarous ages would have excited
universal adherence. While the impress
sion is still vivid | will endeavor to relate
to you the affair.
Within distance of two miles from the
city to the North, are several beautiful
rldes--none more so than narrow lane
running from the river to the westward,
skirted on both sides by luxuriant aloe
hedge, completely shutting out the town
and sequestered from the great thorough.
tares. In a quiet corner stands the chapel
OF the Savior. one of those unpretending ed
lhces built in the palmy days of Jesuit influ-
ence. The order of architecture is certain
ly OF composite order, and will not bear
the criticism of Wren, Datrobe. or Strick-
land but if fitness for the purpose intend
ed, and adoption to situation be triumph
of art. this is a successful one. My rides
were frequent in this direction, attracted by
quiet repose, and often have | envied the
occupant of the comfortable curate's house
attached.
The neighborhood is dotted with we'll
built cottages, built in the mode of the
country, with tastefuly laid out grounds
and carefully cultivated gardens and ORCH
ards. The class of people who live here
may properly be termed the gentry of the
province With sufficient incomes, cult
waited minds and good address, they exer'
else frank hospitality which makes visit
delightful.
Among these persons was a gentleman
by the name of C, descended from al
Irish Catholic, who had left Ireland will
many of his countrymen during the protec
torate of Cromwell In no country wer'
they better received than in Spain, and be
ing of noble birth they soon found employ
ment in the troops of Charles and Philip
many of their descendants have becom
distinguished, and though many generation
have passed, the photography of the nam
still remains the same. Often you hear tn
sound of an O'Donne! or an O'Gorman
and you would sooner imagine one of tn
finest peasantry with his broad Milesian &C
cent than an accomplished Spanish Caval
Ter. with English and French names it i
not so, they soon change and become con
founded by the Spanish pronunciation. Il
Don Jayne Esmlte you would scarcely rec
ognize your old friend Jim Smith.)
Mr.. OG's ancestors came at an early pc
Rod to the New World, and he is now tn
last male descent of his race, and accom-
plished gentleman, married to a superio
woman of true Spanish blood-has a goo
property, though not rich. The Joy Of hi
house was his daughter Camilla, who froI
her father, inherited the clear complexion
dark blue eyes. and blue black hair, Pecl
liar to the west Of Ireland. From her mott
er the grace, form and gait of the Ander
alan Indeed. In sr--ti"s Plir aSe, 81
was perfect cross Her mental qualitit
were happy combination of the wit an
vivacity, national to her fathers country
men, with the repose and self possession
her mother. Accomplished and better et
ucated than most women, she natural
sought for companions who we're most d
tinguished for intelligence. Scarcely eigh
cen, she had all the precocity of inteIlec
which distinguish women of a souther
cline, and gives them the aplomb of OF
women of thirty.
The curate of the place was Don Sanch
Gutinez, who could also boast of the be,
blood of the province in his veins. Edl
Gated at the college of the Jesuits, he wa
remarkable for his talents, intelligence an
requirements. These good judges of cha
acter were proud of him, and selected hi
as a suitable representative Of their orde
against his own inclination, but persuade
! by fond mother, who had become rigi
devOtee, he unfortunately consented, an
took the solemn vows of priesthood. II
was just % years of age, of commandin
graceful form, of clear olive complexion
with piercing black eye. His whole sol
was absorbed in his duty, and he was hel
up to the degenerate priesthood as a pc
feet model for his devotion, bearing an
correct conduct
Don Sancho was constant visiter at tn
hoSpltable house Of the father Of Camilla, b
whom ne was not more warmly welcome