The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-03-16

to me to CRAFTY his wants. Until we left the
Fort, he made frequent visits to the grave
and looked sad and thoughtful for hours after
them. The gold band which now encircles
his neck, he then wore, with this inscription
on it," DEL LUPEE, ALEGARRo."
II "Of course felt curiosity to see the lady
of whom the dying man had spoken, and de-
termined, as soon as could obtain leave Of
absence, to convey the letter to its destination.
The Army was disbanded, and dispersed to
their respective quarters. When | had
reached Charleston, in company with Tow
SER ! enquired for the residence Of Miss Lu-
pee RubiO, aud was directed to a magnificent
dwelling in a public part of the city. Tow
ser gave bound towards the door, apd the
bell was no sooner answered, than he was
within, barking and frisking about, eyincing
the greatest delight His voice was recog-
nized, and lady Of a slight figure. came
gliding down the stairs, and was met by Tow
ser, who nearly overpowered her with bis ca
resses, impeding Der descent. and gave me an
opportunity Of observing her transcendent
beauty. She was a Castilian beauty. Of the
highest order Soft. .aaxen curls, azure eyes.and
wax-like complexion. Her small and almost
transparent hand rested upon the head Of Tow
SER and gently resisted his demonstrations of
love. lie caught a part Of her dress and
commenced leading her towards ne; but,
poor. creature, she had scarcely seen that In
stead Of her lover, it was a stranger standing
before her, than with an instructive percep-
tion Of his fate, she shriekcd and fell faint
ing at my feet. My task was difficult one,
but in as soothing manner as possible, l re-
lated the circumstances Of Legarros calm
and peaceful death. told her of Towser's
fidelity to the last, and offered to return him
to her, but she replied no, it gave her pleas
ure for me to have him remained several
days in the city, visiting Lupee, frequently.
She asked numerous questions, and seemed
to derive consolation, in speaking freely of
her lost lover. left her decidedly impress
ed with her beauty, and hoped at some future
time, to displace her affection for Lcgarro.
She took an afiectionate leave of Towser and
myself, urging upon me a speedy return to
visit her
81 had been ordered to Pensacola. and re-
paired thither with my company, carly in the
spring My attachment for TOwser contin-
ued to increase, and he was so intelligent and
kind hearted, that my affection for hIm was
like that for a brother. He was my sentinel,
day and night have lain in the most ex-
posed situations, with my doors and windows
open, feeling perfectly secure from rObberies
and intrusions, under his protection.
Zone summer afternoon was lying under
the shade Of an old oak, reading very intently,
when suddenly TOwser gave spring and
upon looking around, L saw him in warm
combat with the largest rattlesnake / ever
saw, and which no doubt, had planned an
attack upon myself, when Towser had timely
gone TO my rescue. | was greatly alarmed
for my poor Spaniel, and feared to fire at the
suake, lest / should kill him; but with sud-
den movement, he sprang to one side. seized
the enemy just below the head thus disabling
him, and then gave me a pleading look. |
instantly drew out knife, and with one at
tempt, severed its head from the body.
"Since my acquaintance with the beautiful
Lupee, could think of not much else, and had
planned an attack on the citadel of her heart,
for the ensuing winter. L left my Fort, armed
with all kinds Of stratagems and devices to
take captive the fair usurper Of my affections,
and with the determination never to surrender.
| was kindly received. She still wore the
weeds of mourning and her face and figure
bore traces Of grief. conYerseG gaily on
every subject and succeeded in Wreathing her
face with smiles l visited her at stated hours,
sometimes intentionally neglcctiDg it, ia order
to discover if there was any interest on her
part. There was, and | gradually attained
the point of being missed when | came not
/ had gained a corner in her heart, and that
once secured it is an easy matter to win the
entire domain Miss Lupee RubiO, is now
my wife!
when we were ordered to Mexico, Lupee
insisted on my taking Towser with me, for
she said he might be of service to me, and
could not be an incumbrance. accordingly
allowed him to accompany me, and he proved
as serviciable to our army. as we're the geese
to old Rome. The guerilla could not lurk
near, without being discovered, and he knew
a Mexican, and was as hostile to them as the
rest of US. He seemed to understand that
they we're our enemies, and was continually
on the alert for an attack.
gT was hearer Of desnalches from Jalapa I