The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-30

circle of love about him, with one burst u
tears, she rained heaven of light and hope and
devotion into his crushed soul.
Through the veil of her ieweled hair l saw
her face lifted in divine gratitude, the lips
moved as if in prayer, the broad white brow
wore halo about it like a golden band
I Ideparted silently, and throughout that
happy day | repeated truly and earnestly. t'Of
throb within -
A ''CoUP DE SALoN."-A singular incident
occurred short time since in one of the salons
Of the Chauassees d'Antn, where ball had
assembled numerous and brilliant company.
A few years ago, in one of the principal
cities Of one of our southern departments, a
love-match united two young and amiable per-
sons, under the most favorable auspices. Their
mutual passion had awakened such lively
sympathy, and excited such an interest for
them in the city, that the relatives were obliged
to give their consent to their marriage, which
they had at first refused.
These romantic unions look bright and smi-
ling at first, but they are not always happy.
And thus it was in the case in question. Soon
passion was extinguished, concord ceased, and
without doubt. Hostilities reached such a
pitch that to live together was impossible, the
relatives interfeared, and family tribunal pro-
nounced a separation indispensable. They had
each brought small but equal dowry into the
general fund, each took their own the wife, re-
turned to her family, and the husband went to
Paris as the best place to enjoy his liberty.
In Paris he felt the need of amusement.
Doubtless he secretly grieved over the separa-
ton he had eagerly sought, such contradic-
ton is the human heart! The young husband,
once more a bachelor, seeking to dissipate his
ennui, threw himself with such zeal and SO little
prudence into the whirl of pleasure that in a
short time he was completely ruined,
Family misfortunes destroyed his hope of
assistance in that quarter, and he was forced to
rely alone upon himself. Various expedients
failed, and after many vain efforts he was forced
to fall back upon his accomplishments. He
was good musicals, playing the violin, and
he endeavored to obtain scholars, without sue
cess, however, and he was obliged to engage
as member of a quadrille band.
Thus it was that he was present at fete in
the Chaussee d'Antin a short time ago. Con-
cealed in the group of musicians, he contrbu-
ted sadly to the pleasures of the evening, his
melancholy glance wandering over the assem-
bly,, when he perceived a lady, young, beautiful
graceful, richly attired, sparkling with jewels,
and surrounded by an admiring crowd. He
recognized his wife, who was just taking her
place for the dance before the orchestra. The
violin slipped from his hands, and the unhappy
artist fell fainting upon the stage. They hast
ened to the poor musician, raised him up, and
bore him to an adjoinging room.
The young lady, ignorant of the cause, ap-
preached, recognized her husband, and in her
emotion exclaimed: s|Edward! Is it possible?
Edwardn'
A few moments after the musician recovered
his Senses opened his eyes, and seeing his wife
alone with him, said; "Fear nothing, Madame
You have come to request discretion. I will
not speak, will not shame you by saying who
l am. Be assured, and return to the ball'
EYES," replied she, s'but you will return
with me. I will remain until you are able te
give me your hand.'
Thus, leading the stupifed musician, she re-
entered the ballroom, saying to the guests
Permit me to introduce my husband!''
It was good thought-a return of tender
ness-and a better explanation could not have
been given of the words that all had over
heard.
They were reunited, and the husband shares
the brilliant position his wife enjoys through a
large Inheritance. They will doubtless be
happy, for both are wiser than they were.
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When will the mystery be evolved and the
real nature of commodore McCauley's instruc-
tions be made known to the world?
First, it was said that he went to Cuba with
belligerent orders, to punish the outrages and
agggressions on our flag and commerce perpe-
| trated by Concha.
! The articles of the Union, and other admin
istration journals, gave color and confirmation
to this view. But commodore McCauey has
knocked this story to pieces instead of the au
dacious Spanish ship, which fired at our mer.
chant steamers.
Commodore McCauley would certainly mol
ride in Concha's carriage, drink his Xexces
and then, as the Connecticut candidate said o
the man he had feasted for his vote, but who
with his pig, not yet cold in his stomach, went
flat against him. -.
1t was not for such digestion that Concha's
cook exhausted his gastronomic skill, and his
butler kicked up such dust in his wine cellar
The second speculation, as to the object Of
McCauley's mission, places the worthy com
modore in consistant attitude, and renders
his enjoyment of Concha's hospitalties very
agreeable duty-a part of his ambassadora
functions. 1t is, that he was sent down to op.
crate against flibusters and satisfy the nervous
Concha that Mr.. Pierce intended to employ..al]
the disposable ships of the nation to prevent E
landing of the ]iberators on the island; and il
consideration of such good conduct, Conchs
was solicited to pretermit the exercise of the
right of search and the firing at American yes
sells.
Thirdly, and lastly, a middle course has
been suggested, as that which McCauley's in
structions require; it is, that he should 60 to
the island, make no demand of Concha (from
fear no doubt, Of repetition of the old re-
sponse, Ego to Madrid" that he should cruise
around the island; and if he sees (it is not
said whether for this purpose be may aid his
natural vision by artificial means, any Span
ish ship fire at an American, he is Immediate
ly to open his port holes, and t*pltch in, sink
ing the Spaniard, without any regard to size
or mettle. But he is not to travel out of his
course to punish Spanish ships which commit
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