Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-17

MISCELLANEOUS.
A TRuE SroRY OF THE Sour


Beautiful, exceedingly beautiful, is the
lady Dolores, the only daughter of Rosas,
the famous and powerful President of the
Argentine Republic--poweriul in the
strength of his mind, and in the iron reso-
luton his character, which has enabled
HIM to control and sway people whom
none save hun can keep in order
We say that the lady Dolores is beauti-
tul, but her talents, grace, and accomplish
ments, are in ample proportion.
1t almost seems subject of surprise that
this fair lady, so attractive in manners, and
SO elevated IN her position, should have ar
rived at the age Of twenty-five years with
out thought Of approaching the hyrnenial
altar; yet So hath 1t been--not, however,
from lack of solicitation and opportunity,
for many brave and noble cavalier has
knelt and sued for the love and hand which
might bless king, but because
First, of all her suitors, not one, when
Feighed in the careful balance of her dis
eliminating judgment, but lacked some of
those qualities of head and heart, which a.
lone could win and ix her pure anI lofty
affections.
Second, had any cavalier presented HIM
self, possessed Of all the qualities which
would gain her love, she could not leave
her fathers side, for as necessary as dew i
TO the flower has she been to him. She
has ever acted as his conhdant and adviser;
she alone can guide and sway his will; she
alone can soften his heart when it is frozen
in its stern resolves. He could not live
without her. She receives his company,
writes his private andmostimportant docu-
mcnts, and keeps watch ard ward over his
interest and safety. Bus to our story:
A short distance up the river, above Bu-
enos Ayres, General Rosas has a charming
country seat, where often in the warm sum
mer time he and his daughter retire to en-
Joy the fragrant perfume whicharrive with
the evening breeze from the groves of
| peach, lemon, and orange. A few years
| ago, during heavy gale, a ship which lay
IN the river was driven high and dry by
the winds and swollen waters into the very
midst Of this favorite plantation of the Pre-
! sident, and when the gale abated she was
LIFT in position from which it was found
impossible TO remove her.
TO please llis daughter, Gen Rosas
bought this vessel, and rc-fittcd her to serve
as a summer-house; and L unique and fan
ciful one it did make; imbedded not IN the
azure waves of the ocean, but in perfect
sea of flowers and fruits. In the cabin Of
this vessel occurred the the first scene of
this brief but true story.
1t was on an afternoon in early summer.
The Lady Dolores sat by the stern win
dow Of the vessel, enjoying the sweet
breeze as 1t came to her from its home a.
mid the fragrant flowers. She was alone,
and as she sat and gazed out uponthe way
ing frees and bright-winged birds, which
few from branch to branch, she sighed,
as if She felt she was not formed for loneli-
ness.
AT the same mornent the door, towards
which her back was turned, was cautious-
ly opened. She heard it not. Then be-
tween the richvclvet hangings which hung
in crimson folds before it quietly stepped a
noble looking cavalier; and, as he slowly
advanced toward her, there could be read
in his face passionate idolatry Of her who
was before him. He was young, not more
than twenty-five, his features regular, his
eye dark, yet bright. His tall, manly form
was arrayed in the rich uniform of Rosas'
cavalry.
Slowly and cautiously the young officer
approached the lady, still unseen, unheard
by her.
Again she sighed. He knclt by her
side, and gazed upon her snow white hand
which with its taper fingers covered with
jewels, hung down against the arm of the
ottoman ON which she rechned. The
cavalier bent, and the lady started to her
feet, a%he felt warm kiss impressed up
on her hand.
Not terror-stricken did she scream, or
turn to fly, butwith flashing eye, reddcned
cheek, and frowing brow, as She drew her
form up in queenly dignity, proudly ex-
claimcd-"Who dare intrude--' but
ere she finished her exclamation she saw
the sad and respectful gaze of the youth
who knelt at her feet, and her anger seem
ed t. vanish and her tones sofiened as she
continued, "Ah, IS it you, Don Eduardo?
| might have known that none other would
have dared the liberty which you have ia
kenl'
pardon, lady!I could not gaze upon
the hand which 7 so long have coveted,
and refrain from showing how much low
ed Its MISTRESS"
"Rise, Eduardo" said the lady, sadly,
81 wish you never again would speak Of
love to me-at least while-while-"
The lady blushcd confusedly, and paus-
ed. The youth observing it, eagerly and
passionately exclaimed
"TIhac? Oh, what do you mean BY that
wordl-even it gives light to the hopes
which alone keep my heart alive. Oh,
tell me have | cause to hopei Am more
to you than the many others
"Werc you not, do you think that |
would permit him to live who dared the
familiarity for which youbut now craved
my pardons'
"Then am | blessed indeedl-But when
may | call you minel"
"WhenI l amfree from my present en-
gagements."
"Free!-present engagements! 1t is
cruel to trifel"
II do not triAe, Eduardo. | am willing
to acknowledge that | love you; but have
duty to perform sacred, imperative
duty-which love or pleasure, nor aught
on earth, can induce ne to forego Ifyou
love me, your love viii not fade like sum
mer flowers. My father cannotalonc bear
the care and fatigues Of ms office. He
cannot spare me; and ! cannot marry while
he is in power. Indeed, he never win
consent to part with ne SO necessary have
| now become to him."
"Cruel would be the delay. Know you
not that while he lives the people will
have no other President. He alone can
please and govern them, they will have