Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-03-31
NAY ApKRsoEs MARRIAGE
Oh, THr LEoESb OF rrNronD.

10 was on the seVehn eVfnirg alter Mr.. An
teFson had been consigned 10 a bloody tornbS
that two strangers arrived at Ashford. Their
routes, their srrands- their appearance were
particularly dissimllar. One came from the
south, and his visit was 10 tie laird. The other
arrived by the northern road, and his business
was with the lady. TIE southern stranger wa $
but a lad, extremely handsome, and snowy in hi,
dress and appointments. The northern visitor,
on the contrary, was grey headed man. sober
~ alfred, and apparently member Of some
learned profession. Both, on their arrival, were
conducted to the apartments OF these whom
they inquired for. When the graver visitor
was introduced TO the lady's closet--an apart
ment thus designated at The time, but which is
now mere fashionably called "a bondoir' right
gladly was he received, for the mourner flung
herself upon his neck aud wept upon his bosom.
Friend Of my Gear iatherp and sobs inter-
rupted the words Of welcome that hung upon
her lips. ~
moi friend Of thy father now, Mayl but, thy
lfather'-said the old man, as he folded her in
his arms. i would have been with thee SOON
er, but this desperate transaction for days un-
manned me; and then | thought il better not 10
intrude too hastily upon thy grief. In sooth,
another week should most likely passed, before
made this mournful visit; but accounts reach
cd me of certain unwarrapted acts upon thy
husbands part, which as thy sole and abs olute
guardian, it is my bounden duty 10 restrain
Il know not aught Of what OF late has passed,
or even of what may now be passing. My
thoughts are yonder,' and she pointed TO the
vault before the window.
Il can well fancy your Indifference, my child,
10 worldly matters said the old man. but ru-
NOR flies--andI hear that the unhappy man you
welded, assumes rights, and wastes property,
idly surprising that in right OF his marriage with
you, he has some power over your late father $
property and ! have come luther specially 10
undeceive him. The morning Of that sad even
ing, when your lamented father met his death
look back upon tyet as but dream-I wit
messed the fnal disposition of his property -
AL, May, is left absolutely in your own power
and Musgrave's marital influence is utterly
extinguished. There is a copy of the deed
the last document that your murdered parent ev-
er lsida pen to-
Would he had never left home upon the ia
tai srrand. But thy will be done = and the
mcurner meeklv raised her eyes TO heaven.
May, said Mr.. Cameron. as the guardian Of
the orphaned girl was called, j must away to-
morrow by times, TO speed some business Of
mine own in Observation-Disclosures it would be
prudent before go, 10 warn thy prOdigal aDd
prohigate lord that he has no more. power than
the meanest hind upon Thy property and that
foT he food he eat. and the cloihing be NAV re-
quire, he must be indebted TO thy Charity
Harki 10 that noisy burst Of drunken reyelry,
and in the house that deatii mas yi,isr,i ~ a,.-
fully! This is incredible in Christian land, and
II must be depressed. Send Janet 10 that mons
ter in the shape OF man, and say that one desires
10 speak with him on important business The
little bell upon the table was sounded; and a le-
nsie attendant answered lis summons from the
ant GROOM.
Go, Janet, tell Mr. Musgrave THAT my guar
dian would speak with him instantly. It is
matter that will not brook delay The lady's
tire woman bowed and lefi the room.
mentioned that a South-countTy stranger
had arrived-a young and handsome gentleman;
and when he alighed in the courtyard. Mus
grave and his red friend, the Highlander, were
in deep conciave over stomp Of Burgundy.
The old carl had an indifferent good taste for
wine said MusgTave, as he slipped the liquor.
You say, Angus, that the JOB was trouble. I!
some p
Troublesome CaT it by the right name
desperate returned Mac DSugal. Think We
that it was still daylight "A crowded wynd-l
on every fat fsmily-and yet TO strike him 10
the heart and pass into the street unehallenged
and nnnoiiced"--
Here's 10 thee, my ,tout friend. D--a me-,
wen make The world wag merrily. so long as
We can muster the broad pieces and retain the
broad lands. How now, wench, what brings
ye herc?'
i come said the iirc woman, SO say that my
mistress requests yDnr presence instantly, and
That her guardian has arrived.
Part Of thy message is bootless. and the
other false, replied Musgrave, as he turned
DOWN glass Of Burgundy 4 am engaged, and
therefore cannot come. am thy ladys guar.
dian, and ergo-as they said at Scholastic can
have none save one. would not inirude upon
her grief at present; it would only awake mine
own afresh. Col!
Ere the attendant had closed the door, both
scoundrelE burst into fit of laughter when
second servant interrupted their merriment, by
announcing that young gentleman desired an
instant audience.
Who, or what is he p
That he wiltell himself, returned the voice
Of the person, as he entered the apartment and
closed the door behind him. Advancing TO the
table, he cOolly removed his hat.
ny Heaven J exclaimed Musgrave and his |
oUAplnisn together, it 10 ClAudns Dubreton = |
'CAlsdins, ~hat brought thSs hitheE p en-
claimed Mu.grsys, ss he gased in establishment
on the pseudo gallant, Vho sp~ted napier and
spur, and in bearing Vas iasOltnt Snous for
modern valet.
What brings me Dost thou ask it? WHY, |
come TO claim loving husband. What
brought me--was smuggling lugger TO Ey- |
mouth-and post-horse from Berwick upon
Tweed. Gad's mercy | started from France
in good time, too-for hear that sone kind
friend nieked throat that stood little in the
way, Wiz and that pint or two of blood has
male thee lord paramount over all here
'Caudine. be cautious these words are dan.