Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-03
MISC ELLAN US.


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IN TWO PARTs.-PART l..
Among the mobiles who suffered mos
from the invasion Of Portugal, and who
followed John VI. across the Atlantic, il
search of safer home in another hemis
phere, was the Marques de Gonsalva.-
He had married young and lovely wo
man, to whom he was tenderly attached
She suffered much at the separation from
her home and family, and her health failed
under the fatigue and privation of the voy-
age; she had scarcely reached Brazil, ere
she died in giving birth to a son.
The Marquess remained widower, de
voting himself to the care Of his child, and
the reparation of his ruined fortune
| Alonzo was a fine, generous spirited
boy; grateful and affectionate in his dispo-
sition, and very handsome in his person.
his clear, dark complexion, laughing eyes
and white teeth, were united to form re-
markable for its just proportions and natu
raj grace. 1t was on the subject ofhis ed
ucation that his father felt, most severely
the change of his circumstances; he could
not afford to send him to Europe, but all
the scanty means that Rio de Janeiro sup
piled were put in requisltion and in every
respect made the most Of
"What a pity it is," thought the good
Marques, 'that my boy, who is beyond
all doubt the finest and most talented boy
in the county, should lose any advantage
that nancy could procure. Money, mo-
ney, where are you to be had p cried the
father, impadently pacing the room; he
suddenly stopped, and appeared for full
half hour wrapped in thought; then, start
ing from his reverie, ordered his horse, rode
in great haste to the convent o., had a
long conference with his sister the Abbess,
returned home, declined an invitation to a
ball. and wrote letters the remainder OF
the evening.
A large and important looking packet
was addressed to a Portuguese merchant,
well known as a man of great wealth at
St. Paul's. About the time an answer
might be expected the Marques became
anxious and impatient; it arrived at length;
Alonzo took it to his fither, who shut HIM
self up in his room to read it.
Presently, Alonzo was called. "My
boy" said the Marques, rubbing his hands
in great glee, chow would you like to be
married n Alonzo was just turned sew
enteen, and therefore answered without a
moments hesitation, Every much indeed,
sir !'-and as he spoke, the bright eyes of
Donna Clara, the little pceping foot Of
Donna Julia, and the separate periections
ofhalf a dozen other donnas, glaucedin de-
| hghtful confusion across his mind. "Then
married you shall be-" replied his father;
sit down, my son; l have an important
communication to make. l need not in
form you that we have lost almost the
whole Of our property, with but very lit
tic hope of rcgaining 1t; in fact, we are
very poor. wish you to go to Europe,
and for the next few years to have every
advantage that travel, study, and an intro
duction to the first society can give. |
wish you, in short to take your station in
the world-that station for which your
birth and talents SO eminently fit you; but
this wish cannot be accomplished without
money, and money, as we are situated, can
not be procured, except by-marriage." "
A pause; the blood reccded from the cheek
Of Alonzo, but, bowling his head, he re-
Piled, 81 understand you, SIR The Mar
guess proceeded, "Senhor Josef Mendez
owes his rise of life to my father, and much
also to me; he is, as you well know, con-
sidered the richest individual in Brazil;
he has anonly child, daughter,the sole in
heritor of his wealth. l have proposed a
marriage between you and her, frankly of
fcring the fair barter of rank on one side
for wealth on the other believe it to be
the secret wish of his heart that his daugh-
ter should be ennobled by marriage; graft
tudc unites with pride, and he has accept
ed my offer with the utmost eagcrness. 1t
Is arranged that we instantly proceed to
St. Paul's, where the ceremony will take
place-from thence you start for England.
My worthy friend, Mr. Mordaunt, will
meet you at Falmouth. | write to him
by the next packet, offering him SO hand
some an income, that | have no doubt
whatever he will become your tutor, guide,
and companion, during your five years of
travel and study. At the expiration of
that time you viii return to your home and
friends-your bride, and father. pray
only that may not be snatched away be-
fore that happy moment arrives; l shall
then die in peace! - The father and son
embraced with emotion. "But--" said
Alonzo, hesitatingly; "but-the lady, sirl''
"True-the LADY," replied the Marques;
"why-your lady isbut child at present;
she has not yet completed her thirteenth
year, and regret to say (the Marques
tried to look gravel her health is consider
ed delicate; however, in all that PERSONAL
regards her, confess am rath~-. ec;c,.,
in information
irePara''ohS were sr.eedily made fol
'.ien u'. rarture. Aionzo, who was uni
ersal tavoilte, took leave of all his young
friends with heavy heart; they merely
knew he was going to St. Pauls, and from
thence to Europe; his intended marriag,
. was secret.
His last visit was tohis aunt, the Abbess
"May the saints protect you, son of my
brother!" cried the good lady. 'Alonzo
thou art the last support and representa-
tive Of our ancient and noble house; blessed
be the chance that brings it back tc
| "cdieh anu independence! Dut reiieHl
ber, Alonzo, thou takest upon thee duty
most delacte and most difficult towards
the hand that bestows these blessings
! There is no good in this world without it:
attendant evil; may thy golden chains lie
; lightly on theeT
They embarked, and in few days
reached St. Paul's. They were met OF
board by Senior Josef, little elderly
man, shrcwd and active-with a long
queue, cocked-hai, brown drcss-coat, and