Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22

his sons, who conducted him, with hi
father and brother, to the state apartment
in which a numerous party Of gentlemen
were assembled.
The easy dignity and calm selfposses
sion ofAugustus contributed to place hin
at once, in the estimation Of the company
in that elevated position which nature ano
fortune had apparently assigned him.
Youth and prudence Ia rare unon) had
overcome ali remains Of i'll health; his tai
figure was no longer languid and bending
but il not robust, was erect and firm; hi.
movements were strikingly graceful, bur
manfully and decisive; he was still very
pale. and no emotion could produce the
effect of crimsoning his brow or check; OF
such occasions lis paleness, even to hi.
lips, became deadly. His brow was full
and lofty; his teeth e4quisitely fine; his eye
calm, thoughtful and penetrating; it seldom
frightened; but whenit did, its eject was
extraordinary.
He renewed, with apparent satisfaction
his recollection Of his former friends, con
versing with ease and chcerfulncss on the
various topics Of the day, until his attention
and that ofthe company were attracted by
the unfolding OF the door at the upper end
Of the apartment. The gentlemen imnae.
diately arranged themselves along the sides
ofthc room, leaving only the Baron Of FL
seuheim and Augustus in the centre. The
baroness advanced leading the bride sur
rounded by her sisters, and followed by a
numerous train Of ladies', all llmagniliciently
atired. The two gentlemen stepped for
ward, and Augustus, kncclingtouched with
bis lips the hand of this youthful and love
" mockery Of a bride; the mother resigned
her place, and the little trembling hand re-
mained in that Of Augustus.
A strain Of solemn music was the signal
for the procession to form and move; it was
headed BY several priests chanting, and
youthful choristers waving incense and
scattering flowers. The BRIDE and bride
groom went next, followed by their fathers
supporting the baroness; then came the I'M
mediate relatives of both families, and the
rest ofthe numerous and splendid compa-
ny closed the cortege; the halls and passa-
ges to the chapel itself, being lined by the
retainers ofthe two noble houses. As they
Augustus looked a. his Young
companions; her eyes We're bent to the
ground, or every now and then glanced
timidly and almost tearfully round How
soft and beautiful were those deep azure
eyes, with their long, dark fringers How
did the pure blood mantle and rcccde from
The blne-vcined temple and the gently roun-
dcd cheek Tie little red lips Were slight
ly parted, From excess Of awe; the bright
brown and richly curling tresges were gilt
terlng with jewcls, and interviewer with
the bridal rose, while the slight and child
ish form was scarcely defined through the
still embroidered silk and floating vcilwlich
enveloped it.
With view 10 encourage her, Angus
tus pressed her hands, and whispered,
"Emellnep The child returned the pres
snrc, and looked up to him with a smile so
tull ofafiectlonate gratitude, that it went to
the heart of Augustus, and carried with it
a sensation unknown beforc,--a sort Of
doubt, a regret, still, small voice, lit was
the sniled voice of nature, which whisper
cd at his hearts CORE" THou must never
be a husband and a fathcrr'
The gorgeously lighted chapel, the mi
tired bishop, the white-robed priests, the
living crowds, the solemn music-all that
could give grandeur and effect to the Ger
there. Mass was first ccle
brated, and then the rite Of marriage.-The
mind of Augustus recovered its tone; there
was subhmity, as minister of religion,
in sacrificing on its sacred alter the dearest
affections Of his hdmanity--in separating
hlmselfforever from His race in orderto be-
come Its guide and beneiactor!
After the ceremony he slightly touched
the cheek Of Emeline. The procession re-
turned to rhe apartment in the same order
in which it had proceeded to the chapel;
here Augustus resigned back to the baro-
ness the hand Of her daughter, again min
gled with the crowd, and took the earliest
opportunity of retiring, leaving the party
to enjoy the festivities III which he had no
TO share
He celebrated his first mass, and all Zell
and It's environs appeared to be present; he
preached. The sound Judgment, exquisite
taste, and impassioned eloquence Of his dis
course, took prisoners the hearts Of his au-
diencc. Nor didthose hearts wish to break
their bonds, for there was a gentleness. a
mercy, a humanity feeling, mixed with his
severe admomtions that dropped balm on
the wounds he probed
a few days afterwards lie paid his first
visits at the castle Of Elsonhein. 1t was a
beautiful evening, and he was informed
that the family were about the lake fishing.
Leaving his attendant and horses, he pro
ceeded alone through TIE well remember
ed paths towards the lake. While pass
ing near its head, in shady and retired
spot, he was arrested by 4 sweet and ap-
parently very youngfemaIe voice, chanting
the evening hymn to the Virgin He looked
and belleld Emeline She was in child \
PLAIN white dress, confined at the waist bv
blue riband, and her hair fell ii natural
rlnglets over her shoulders. She stood
with a small book in her hand, and her
eyes We're turned upwards with a meek
and derout expression. lie looked at her
with much interest for few minutes while
concluding her hymn, after which he ad-
vanced- She sprang towards him; then
checked herself, as though she feared her
manner was too familiar; but he took her
hand and smiled SO kindly, that her fears
vanished
lam glad to see you 50 we'll employed
EmeEneii"
4 was practising my hymn. she replied
arilcssly
"lsaw you at church theeiher day" con
tnued Augustus; "you were far more at
tenhve than any other child Of your age
Thank you she smilinsly said, sfoi
saying so; but"
but what"
Il never was praised for being attentive
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