Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-03-02
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Is THtkh NOT one E. lie LOUISVILLE
journal, IN lis preface TO the sound an
honorable appeal OF the National lntelli-
gencer, TO stand by the old comprom
ise.' says:' We hope yer 10 hear many
eloquent voices from the South raised in
Congress against this high hand, d out
rage upon the intelligence and .n,eg riiy
oi the nation. Is there no Southern
Senator who will emulate the patriotism
and magnanimi,y Of Webster and speak
for true things rather than pleasant
,hngs,-if indeed the South esteem the
violation Of compacts a luxury, which
we cannot believe 7 When the occa-
sion arises will not his voice at least
be found pleading trumpet. t.toned in be-
half OF national fidelity and the sa-
credness oi the public faith We shall
lis.en for It with interest
MIR. BoDlsco's Wiry.-We take the
following from the Boston Transcript
He had always mingled pleasantly
with society at Washington, but the ii.
which connected him most nearly 10
America, originated in singular IN
stance Of 'lsve at first sight lie was
one day walking with IA friend out tow
ards Georgetown Heights, when he
passed boarding school Tor young la
dies, and was attracted 10y fair girl Of
l6, who stood swinging her bag, aud
talking with animation TO some OF her
companions. Who is that beautiful
girl! Who is she T. eagerly asked he
but his friend could not inform him
The door orched and in she went to
her books and slate all UNCONSCIOUS oi
tho dagusrreotype that glimpse had
lett on the heart OF tie grave Russian
Minister. The mex, day and tho day
following saw him taking the came
walk which subs ided 10 n very slow
step as he approached the building and
looked earnestly AT every door and vim
DIV. May Day was at hand, and was
TO be celebrated as usual IN The school,
BY the usual festivities, and the choice
Of Queen from among the number
and this year the foral royalty happen
ed TO fall on Miss Harriet Williams, the
very girl who had 30 instantly enthron.
ed herself in the admiration OF the for.
eigner.
Jus, before May Day, The Principal
was surprised TO receive a note from the
Russian Envoy q, Washington, ex-
pressing great interest in edu aton,and
begging permission to be present. at the
festival OF May Day. which it would
ger TO the customs Of the country, to
witness. Conseht, Of course, was very
graciously granted, and the OCCASION
was as charming as youth and h,~ers
always make it.. At the end OF the term
Miss Harriet announced that she would
not attend school any more. 'Whal
not graduate 7 oh, why not? Are You
going away! But she shook her head
laughed, and kapt her own counsel, and
IN a lew weeks was The vile Of the
Russian Minister. She has accompa-
MED her husband once or twice to Rus
sia, where she was very much admired,
and known as the American Rose
Her face had regularity Of feature, but
was particularly distinguished for ex
quisite coloring, Nothing could surpass
tho chestnut brown other hair, the bright
grey blue oi her eye, nor the hue OF the
lily 90 delca.sly blended in her com.
plexi0n. Perhaps her figure mad too
much EN- BON point for perfect symme.
try, but,he moved with grace and dig
nifty. Although there was great dis
parity OF years, and great difference in
appearance and character, between her
self and husband it seems 10 have been
a very happy union"