Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-17
A BEAUTIFUL STORY.
CHARMED By A VOICES:
THE
SCHOOL GIRLS CONQUEST.
Translated from the French for Daily Morning News,
BY A LADY OF SAVANNAH.

uo1rT and was held in great esteem for his vaIor
"a faithful discharge of all the duties devolving
onon him He the confidence Of his superior
6cers and especially that of Count st. Geran, the
,ommander.in. chief who at length placed him near
s nprson az one of his aids. This unlocked for
n,onToton and the many proofs of attachment and
,oom which the General continually bestowed up
- him fired him with noble ambition and emula-
%oD He signased himself on several occasions
t nprforming pr0digies OF ValOr, and proving him
I'D worthy of that celebrated school which had
.ngbt him the art of war
T6 one of those memorable combats, which decides
At ooce the destiny of nations and the glory of SOW
regns Arthur-scarceIy eigheen-found himself
.ogagpd in the thckest of the battle near his Cen
.TI At that moment several of the enemy had Just
Grounded the Count and were about 10 make him
prisoner. The young aid rushed into the midst of
hem Oyercame them, and succeeded in rescuing his
General from their fury But st. Geran, whose
horse had Just been killed under him, and who was
himself severely wounded, had not sufficient strength
to enable him 10 conceal himself from the pursuit of
the enemy: few more instants and he would again
have fallen into their power. The young aid sup
ported his fainling steps, and conducted him to o
large tree near by, and having mounted him upon his
shoulders renewing thus the memorable act OF the
great Turenne, who in like manner, saved the lie
Of a wounded soldier, Arthur had the inexpresslbe
satisfaction of seeing the Count reach the first limb
and after little exertlon, etectually concealed, by
the foliage, from all danger of pursuit.
The evening after the victory, whilst he re-
ceiving the congratulations and concentrations of
his brother officers he was ordered to attend the
General in his tent. He entered" Come to my
arms nv worthy friend,' said the nobleman--p
and gratitude animating every feature" for hence
Orth will call you by other title. Have you not
told me you were without hope or fortune, and an
orphan o.
yes, General but since have had the honor of
serving you, found father, and my highest ambi-
ton has been gratifed."
8" also am without family, for I have never con.
acted the sweet ties OF marriage or known the hap
pness of being a father In defending me from the
enemy, and minging your blood with mine, you be
came truly my son. and, whilst waiting for the SUI
preme head of the State to accord you that honorable
distinction you we'll merit accept this proof oil my
eternal gratitude. 1t is q formal act by which | a
lOpt you as my son, and name you the only heir Of
him, whom hereafter, wish you to call only by the
tender name of father"
Arthur threw himself into the arms Of the Gener
al and by his afectionate caresses and graf eful &C
acknowledgements, showed himself worthy of the homo
he had just received
From that moment the General ceased not to re
oelve every attention which lial love glowing in the
breast OF an honorable man, and animated by the
most atteCt mate heart, could bestow.
1t was not long before Count Geran saw his a
lOpted son decorated with the cross of the legior
Of honor, and little time after, promoted to thu
command of a squadron.
The more honors accumulated upon Arthur tn
more he sought TO justify them by his genius an(
courage How many times did he assist the Gen
era by his skill and valor How many times d
the squadron he commanded decide the fate of III
battle! But this happiness was not of long dura
lion. In a nocturnal combat, where danger lncreas
ed with the bravery displayed on both sides, In
Count was killed by a bombshell, and only ha
time 10 excIaim-whlst expiring in the arms OF Al
thur | die content, leave a son worthy OF m
name"
The grief of Weymar was overwhelming Il
vain did the last words, so consolng, great fortune
the inheritance of a noble name, presented to hi
mnd-he only thought of the loss he had sustain
ed, Saylng-"l have no more father-l have n
more benefactor."
He was deceived. Shortly after the death of tn
General, the Commander-in-C Chief announced 10 Ar
thur, that the Emperor, approving the adoption o
Count Geran, and not wishing that this great nam
should be lost TO the French army, named his adop
led son Colonel OF the regiment in which he served
and granted him the titles, arms and prerogatives
which the late Count had possessed.
thus Arthur Weymar at the age OF q, found him
self Count St. Geran, officer in the Legion of Honor
and the proprietor of large fortune Crowned will
all the tavors the most ambitious could desire, tn
young officer had not the least haughtiness Eve
simple in his taste and modest in his department, h
concealed under the most amiable feature that indom
N a5 courage which signalized him upon the fell
Of battle.
On his return to Paris he visited Madam de Sur
vile, relative of his, and met there number O
Young ladies' among whom it was his intention t
choose wife but fearing to trust entirely to hi
Judgment, in matter so important, he begged Mad
am de Snrvie to assist him by her advice and know
ledge OF the world
81 do not WISH" said he, " to have for compan
ion one OF those brilliant women, who place all thei
happiness in being splenddly appareed. and in SUI
rounding themselves with luxury and spendor Meth
of do | wish one of those imperious coquettes, VIII
regard the sacred ties of marriage only convent
enI arrangement, and imagine that they are to recev
from their husbands a blind and servile worship
which will anticipate all their fancies and submit
al! their caprices. No, my wife must be to me- whC
Without being beautiful has an animated and EXPIRE.
SlVe countenance, modest demeanor, carefully edr
Gated without pretenson, and whose talents wi
charm without dazzling. Above all, a desire tn;
the sweetness of her voice may be the faithful indie