The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-07-02

is styled beauty, vivacity, and win
nlng, insinuatlng manner, she was skill
ed in all the adrotness OF conducting a
conversation, and self possession, Of one
who has mingled much in refined Sqciety,
as the world hath it. Julia was school
ed in all the arts Of discrimination, and
possessed to an eminent degree, all the
tact and ability necessary for ingratlat-
ing herself into the good graces" of
those whose favor she desired to cult
vate. In a word, Julia was poor; and
in a knowledge of this fact we have a
key to all those seductive arts which she
possessed: and practlced often at the
sacrifice Of candor.
10 maintain her position in society
i mean by poSiton, nothing more
than the favor of a circle Of wealth V
acquaintanccs--and gain, if possible, the
crowning and predomlnating object of
her ambition, husband whose fortune
might place her in circumstances, if not
oyulcnt, at least independent Of her old
adversary pecuniary embarrassment
she had studied with success, and prac-
tise1 with advantage, all the arts of
tlattery made use OF by courtlers to at
tain their point.
No characters could BE- more widely
different than Florence and her cousin
Julia Elliott. The former was gifted
with noble sentiments and lofty ideas
respecting female character, and the
position woman should occupy in tive
world; generous in her confidence, can
did in her professions, frank in the
avowal OF her opinions, honest in her
intercourse with the world and unsus-
pectIng the motives Of others. Juiia's
character was the opposite Of all this;
but in the sincere hearted Florence she
had an object on which to practice her
powers OF pleasing 50 successfully, as
to make ers2Ifesteemed by her cousin
as a very dear friend.
The latter was rich which gave her
the means Of gratifying her desires indie
pendent of others; while Julia was poor,
but had been brought mp in that society,
In which, to MAINTAIN her position, she
was compelled to put forth every effort,
and employ all the power of fertile
Imagination, an acute di>cernment of
character, aud an asSiduousIy cultivated
taSt" and refined manners.
10 one like Julia. whose habit it was
to observe all that passed in the minds
Of fhos" with whom she was IN daily in
telcolrS", we may very readily believe
that the most treasured secret Of Flor
ence's heart-hcr love for Frederick
CoIIios-was no secret. And that the
PASSION "hIch was fast gaining unquail-
tied dominion over the mind OF Flor
ence, was reclprocated by her sutton
vas equally plain to her cousin. Fred
erIcl< was young, gallant and handsome.
Holding LIeatrnant's commission, as
he did, IN the l. ). Navy, with a nu-
meFoUs connection OF wealthy and InAu-
tIal friends, and bright prospect OF
rapid promotion, his heart and hand
we'edonb'icSs enyIable objects Of female
ambition to win.
JuIla saw the sympathy that existed
between the two, was well aware Of
the depth OF EIorence's character, and
the intensity Of her feelings when they
land hold of an object, as we'll as the
ch'valro0s and manly pride OF her lover;
yet, possessing this knowledge to its full
est extent, and understanding the I'M
sophisticated simplicity and frank man
ner OF her enthusiastic cousin, she did
not despair of foreStaIling match that
seemed so well advised by mutual feel
lngs, education, and position in life.
Julia, by her penetration, and rare
talent in conversation, had worned her
! way INTO Frederick S mind tho ne ll'tle
suspected IT, ascertaln'hs accurately ms
secret views OF female CHARACTER DUTY
sphere OF act'on' &c; and was ready TO