The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1849-02-20
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stB Couespondenss Of the NY. Tribune.
y,tms,sn iBuENos ArREs, Aug. "a, ls4s.
.qs GGxrsGnEs; "A horrid tragedy has lately
been enacted here, ch even in the most
barbarous ages would have excited univer-
J sal abhorrence. While the impression is
still vivid will endeavor to relate you the
stf,ir. , Z 7rnW tg.Ih.i .ar4i3 leGnJ &
Within distance Of two miles from the
city TO the North are several beautiful rides
--Iione more SO thas narrow lane running
from the river iothe westward, skirted on
both sides by lnxuriant aloe hedge, com.
pleiely shutting ou, the town and seques'er-
cd from the great thorougl,iares. In qu,-
., corner stands the Chapel of the Savior,
ono Of those unpreiend ng edifcrs bull, in
ihe palmy days Of Jesui, influence. The
Architecture is certainly Of a composite or
her, aud will no, bear the criticism Of .
Wren, Latrobe or Strickland; but if fitness
q. for the purpose intended and adaptation OF
situation be the triumph Of art, this IS sue
cessful one. My rides were frequent in
ahis direction, attracted by the quiet repose,
and often have envied the occupan, Of the
coinfartoble curate's house attached.
The neighborhood is dotted with we'll
tua, cottages, built in the prevailing
nodc Of the Country, with ,asteiully laid
nut grounds and carefully cultivated gardens
and orchards. The class of the people who
3 live here may properly be termed the gentry
Of the province. With sufficient incomes,
cultivated minds and good address, they ex-
atciso frank hospitality which makes visit
delightful. s., ..a.r1.r nna...
ei Among these persons was gentleman of
Abe name ofG- descended from an Irish
Catholic, who had left ireland with many OF
his countrymen during the protcctorale Of
Cromwell. In no country were they better
lreccised ,hsn in Spain. and being Of noble
birth they found employment in the troops
of Charles and Philip Many of their de.
scsndan,s have become distinguished, and
though generations have passed, ,he orlhog-
Taphy of the namt remains the same. or
ten you hear the sound of an O'Donnel or
an O'Gorman, and in the person you would
itu CINE ono Of the finest Of the peasaniry
with his broad Milesian accent than an ac-
.eomplished Spanish Cavalicr. with En-.
.ylsh and French names it is not so, they
soon change and beceme confounded by the
SPANISH pronunciation. In Don Jayne Es.
mite you would scarcely recognize your old
.i.isnd Jim Smi,h) ua. .a p.
4, Nj O'G's ancestors came at an early Pc
,iod to the New World, aud he is nov the
last. male descendant Of his race, aa accom-
plll,ed gentleman, married 10 a superior
s." woman o! true Spanish blood, has good
property, though not rich. The joy of his
iouse was his daughter Can,ila, who, from
hsI father. inherited the clear complexion
dark blue eyes, aid blue-black hair prculia'
10 the ives, of Ireland. From her mother
tho grace, form and gait of tho Anda hlsan
Indeed, to use a sporting phrase, she was a
perfect cross. Her mental qualities were a
= 'happy combination Of the wit and vivacity
National To her fathers countrymen, will
ine repose and self.possession of her mother
Accomplished aud better educa;sd thar
mos, Young womrn, she naturally sough
tur companions who we're most distinguished
Tor intelligence, ScaIcely eighteen, sh,
had all the precocity Of INTELLECT which dis
,inpuish women Of southern clmn, anc
gives them the aplonb of our women o
thirty. .a .r..
The curate Of the place was Don Sanch'
(iuiinez, who could also boast of the brs
blood Of the province in his veins. Educa
ted a, the College Of the Jesuits, he was re
inarkabe for his talents, intelligence. ant
requirements. These good Judges Of char
ac,er were proud Of him, and selected hin
As suitable representative of their order
apaius, his own inclination, but pursuadct
by a fond mother, who had become rigit
devotee, he unfortunately consented, ant
took the solemn VOWS Of ihs Priesthood
Hc.was Just ~ years Of age, of comman
ding, graceful form, of 'lear olive con.
pl.xion, with piercing black eye. Iii
whole soul was absorbed in his duty, an
re was held up to tho degenerate prcslhuo
as a perfect model for his devotion, bearing
and correct conduct.
Don Sancho was a constant visitor at III
bsspi.able house OF the father of Camilla. b
by whom he was no, more warmly welcom
I'D than by the lovely girl herself. lI hir
,he had found congenial soul; the poetr
and literature no, only Of her own country
bu,,.ba, Of France, Italy and Germany, CAV
them an untiring subject Of conversation an
argument. ...... ................,
Their studies became the same, and tw
or three years glded on in uninterrup,e
happiness. The beauty, wit aud accou
plishmep,s Of Camilla had brought number
vf sui,ors for husband. To all she CAV
a deaf ear. From some speculation he
ia:ier had met with losses, and the politics
troubles Of the country made him anxou
s,;i. should make choice Of a huahan