Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-04-13

value to sorrow and strife and trial, which
strengthen and purify faith in the loving
heart. 1t was late before she reached home
and her steps had not been unmatched.
The same ungenerous espiaI had follow
ed her that evening as hitherto her brother
was informed Of her visit. aud interview with
the youth he had forbidden her 10 see and
in his resentment at what he termed her
daring disobedience, he resolved on meas
ures that should subdue her spirit to sub
mission. Elizabeth found herself next day
prisoner in her own apartment. None OF
the household were allowed to approach the
room save the female slave before mention
ed and Mr. Shewell himself gave notice to
his sister, that she would be allowed no free
dom I'LL she gave the pledge he required
never TO hold intercourse with young West.
She refused to give the promise, and bore
the durance patiently.
Elizabeth Shewell was the daughter Of an
English gentleman and having been early
ielt an orphan, was committed to the charge
of a wealthy brother, who deemed himself
the sole and rightfu arbiter Of her destiny,
aud had determined that she should make
an advantageous match. Though not nat
urally an aus,ere man, he possessed reso-
luton which nothing could bend il never
occurred TO him that his gentle and yielding
sister could offer opposition to his will, es-
pecially in that wherein be most desired her
submission and when she did shos. yurp-
toms of having mind OF her own on sub
iects involving the happiness Of her future
life, her resistance only strengthened his
determination 10 control her decision
"Whai does young girl know abou, mar
riage Z" was his mental observation and
the conviction that she was incapable Of
wise judgment. justified, in his opinion, the
severe measures he thought fl to adopt, that
she might be made happy in spite OF herself.
The evil OF imprudent and unequal marriag.
es was sufficiently obvious to all who had
any observation Of life; ii would he his own
fault If he permitted gddy girl 10 precipi.
tate herself into ruin. Such, and similar
were the reasons by which he quieted con.
science, when the pale, sad face OF his sister
would utter reproachcs more keen thar
words could have conveyed
Elizabeth was not inconsolable in her fore
ed seclusion; for the faithful negroes wal
the bearer of mary letter between the Sc
parated lovers and the sadness Of absenc,
was cheercd by the sweet assurances con
tsined in those folded treasures, Of which
almost every day brought her another
She trusted and hoped on; for her fond ant
true heart felt itself strong to overcome al
things. She kept, in her spirits depths, tn
vow OF Adriana---
In f.~~-- Istsi.-.-s- evf - s-.-'.'-
In trouble, and danger, and distress
Thro time and thro' eternty-Ill love thee"
AT this period the genius OF the youthful
painter was hardly known beyond his ow
neighborhood. II was not long, however
before the knowledge that artistic power {
no common order was hidden in the Quake
lad whose poverty prevented its full deve
opmeni-awakened the interest oil te'
liberal minded gentlemen in New York an
Phiadelphis. The productions on whlc
! young West had bestowed most labor wei
purchased by them; and these evidences
his great talent inspired them with a WIS
10 aid him further. His Industrious appl
cation to the art, TO which his life had bee
:. consecrated, with the prayers and blessing
OF his parents, enabled him in few montl
TO realize a sum sufficient, as he though
:, for foundation on which to begin the bull
c ing Of his fortunes and by the advice al
c assistance OF his patrons, he determined
: 90 and prosecute his studies at Rom,
e Rome. that inspiration Of the artists so
i that shrine Of all that is great and glo
Il Gus in the world Of reality or imagination
:, The spirit Of our hero longed to bathe
that pure bright atmosphere--to rejoice
the creations Of the genius OF the past b
U another impulse, not less feryeni, impell
him for on the success for which be wou
IT strive, depended the happiness of the o
dear being, Tor whom he would have sac
b. feed every other hope and aspiration.
III Elizabeth shed tears Of grief aud Joy o'
: the farewell letter Of her beirothed. In
ID we're portrayed his wishes. his aims,
$, plans; the warm coloring Of youthful he
I'd was shed over his vision Of the future, a
:" he claimed her promise of unchanged
u, love-the guiding star Of his life-ihe
ny ward of his tolls. How bright seemed
IS, prospect; and how dimly were discern
the clouds aud storms that might soon ov
ep shadow il
10 In the year 1860 West sailed for Legho
ie. and thence proceeded 10 Rome, where
is, arrived in July. To his biography belo
,hi the account Of his reception and brill
an success our business is with the nader
'pe his choice, who though restored on his
ed parture 10 freedom and society, lived q
es- in the hope Of reunion with him she love'
The deeply, and in whose rising fortunes she
aid joiced, because they brought nearer
TO nearer the day Of their joyful meeting.
her Five years passed, and West was es
the lished in London. His fame was spT
ere throughout Europe sovereigns did he
eel 10 his genius independence was secur
her and his desire now was TO return TO his
sk, tive country, and claim the hand oil her
ana had remained faithful TO him in every chs
ler, Of fortune. Letters from his Amer
had friends altered his purpose They mt
nth ed him that Mr. Shewell still opposed
marriage with his sister, and that she C
red not receive him al her home. plan
red proposed somewhat romantic, but 81
sad 10 the exigencies'of The case, which had
hei with the young lady's appreciation !,
,ur artists father was TO take Miss Shewel
wa der his protection, and cross the ocea
an, bring the bride 10 her husband
ige This scheme was highly pleasing "a
an. lovar ,vho ,vishad IN sav0 his DetrOthel