Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1852-04-29
Lady. Jane Grey.
BY MRS, LYDIA II. sIGoURNEY.

Lady Jane Grey, who in some Q
: the historic annals of England bear
the title of Queen, was the daugh
ter Of Henry, Marquis of Dorset
and partakeri of royal blood
through her mother Francis Brandon
daughter Of the Princess Mary, sistel
Of Henry VIII, and Queen Dowa-
+ ger Of France, at the time of heI
marriage with the Duke ofISunolk
The subject Of this sketch was there
fore the great granddaughter oi
King Henry WIZ and Elizabeth oi
York. She was born in 1886, and
distinguished in infancy and child
hood by surprising beauty. To this
at atsEaction, she added many accom-
| plhhments; 5ach as taste and pro-
tie:elcy il the use Of the needle and
pen, skill q MUSIC both instrumental
and vocal p,rlect grace of manners,
and elegant n conversation.
AttainIne t. stiIi more profound
were hers, a to 4 critical knowledge
.of her owh |, llge, she added the
FRENCH and 1t. Latin, and Greek,
Hebrew, ChaIl and Arabic
Learned men of ha age assert that
She wrote in each v h facility. These
Attachments, SO lar from inspiring
self-c6nceit, We're mingled with mod
esty, and tmbellished Ly the charm
Of sweet and serene p;ety.
Domestic education was in those
days marked by STIFFNESS Of distip-
line; and it is remarA able that her
own should have been particularly
characterised by sternness and Sc
verify. The effect Of this en- an
humble, amiable lature vas to
heighten her devoted ness TO intellect /.
.ual pursuits. Depressed by the
GOODNESS and bitter chidings of her
parents, she turned as refuge to
the lessons and eneouragements Of
her more kind-hearted tutor. Nor
did her faely-balaneed mind over
look the ultima&e gain of even this
harsh treatment, or omit TO recoant
among Gods benefits, such sharp
md severe parents and 50 gentle
Bchoolmaster" Doubtless her early /
and fervent piety thus derived
strength. The tender heart, checked +
IN lis first unfolding$, a pd chilled by
Yigor, where it sought repQse, turned
10 Him who brcaketh not the bruis-
Cd reed, and found consolation.-
Daily devotion gave her spiritual
vigor and a visible blessing descend
"a upon her mental efforts ani en-
ioyments.
A little incident related in the
history Of the times, will illustrate
be fondness for study. A gay party
having gone outto.hunt one delight !
'ul summer day in her flthers park,
she was found by her tutor, Sir Rog-
Or Ascham, seated alone, intently
reading the works Of Plato, IN the !
lrianal. Or expressing his surprise
it seeing her thus employed, she re-
3liod that she found mere true pleas
ire in such pursuits than in all the
iplendor and excitement Of fashiona- |
lle amusement, I
Her rank and participation in roy
i blood required her occasional at $
enhance at court. There her grace {
md accomplishments, united to her |
angular humility, attracted the ad- 3
niration Of the young Edward VI, i
gho was himself an example Of learn j
ng and piety. !
At the age Of sixteen, she was (
married to Lord Guilford Dnaly, a l
on Of the Duke of Northumberland. +
HE ponlp Of their nuptials which !
-cre cdlcbiatdd dining tile bloom s
nd verdure Of the5nlonth of May,
ave tie last gleanl Of joyl TO the $
alace Of the declining King. Con \
gmption had fastened upon his Vi Il
lls.a deadly fang, and on the 9th Of ?
uly following, at the age Of sixty, , ,
E ceased to breathe. The religion f
hich had been his guide in health, Q
5vealed its sustaining power, under G G
he debility Of sickness and at the Il
pproach ofdeath. Knowing his SIS d
II Mary, the heir to the crown, was y
n earnest devotee Of the Romish "
9TH. and dreading the conflicts an
ersecutions that might ensue to th + a
9alm, he meditated the appointment o
{ Lady Jane Grey as his spccessof b
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