New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-19

WaIIensteir for Max, that of Madame dc Stael
c. he Recamier, mine for -! | loved -
g., time with as much passion as / was
,hen strong enough to feel. Her face was always
olesmine before me; her voice echong in my ear;
al poetic thoughts clustered round the dear image;
This love was for me key which unlocked many a
treasure which ! still possess il the carbuncle
Iemblemstc GEM which cast light into many of the
darkest corners of human nature. She loved me, too
though not 30 much, because her nature ess
hirb, less grave less large less deep" but she loved
more tendery, less passiOnatey. She loved me, for
well remember her suffering when she first could feel
nv faults and knew one part of the exquisite vail
rent awayhow she wished TO stay apart and weep the
These thoughts were suggested by alargc engraving
representing Madame Recamier in her boudolr. have
so often thought over the intimacy between her and
Madame dc Stael
Madame Recamier is half-reclining on sofa; she ia
clad in white drapery, which cings very gracefully TO
her round but elegantly slender form; her beautiful
neck and arms bare her hair knoted up 30 as TO
show the contour of her truly feminine head 10 great
advantage. A book lies carelessly on her lap; one
hand yet holdsit at the place where she left of readings
her lovely face is turned toward she appears to
muse on what she has been reading. When We see
woman IN picture with book she seems to be doing
precisely that for which she born the book gives
such an expression Of purity TO the female figure.
large window partially yelled by white curtain gives
aview of a city at some little distance. On one side
stand the harp and piano. there lust books enough
for aladys boudoir There is picture except of
De Recaner herself Corinne. This il absurd; but
You imagine her to have been reading of De
Saels books, and TO be now bordering what those
brilliant words Of her gifted friend can mean.
Everything in the room IS in keeping. Nothing ap.
pears 10 have been put there because other people
have IL; but there is nothing which shows taste
noble and refined than you would expect from the fair
Prencbwomsn. All is elegant modern, In harmony
with the delicate habits and superficial culture which
YOU would look for in it's occupant.
in letter to one of her brothers, written at
No nd tn
her marriage and her return to this country in
language which now has melancholy interest,
from the fatal disappointment of her hopes.
My DEAR r.: The way in which you speak
of my marriage is such as expected from you. Now
that we have once exchanged words on these import
ant changes in lives, il matters little to write let
ters, go much has happened and the changes too
great TO be made clear in writing 1t would not be
worth while to keep the family thinking of me- can
not fix precisely the period of my return, though at
present ii seems to me probable we may make the voy
ace in NAV or June. AT first we should wish to 90
and make a little visit to mother should take coun-
sci with various friends before fixing myself in any
place; see what openings there are for me- &c. 1
cannot judge at all before l am personally in the
United States and wish to engage myself way.
Should finally decide on the neighborhood of New
York. should see you all often. | wish, however, to
live with mother if possible. We will discuss it on all
sides when come. Climate is one thing must think
of. The change from the Roman winter to that of
New England might be very trying for Ossol. In
New-York he would see Italians often, hear bis native
tongue and feel less exiled If we had our affairs in
New York and lived in the neighbOring country,
could find places quiet as c, more beautiful,
and from which access to city would be as easy BY
means of steam.
ON the other hand, my family and most cherished
friends are in New England. / shall weigh all ad-
vanteges at the time, and choose as may then seem
beet.
feel also the great responsibility about child and
the mixture of solemn feeling with the joy its sweet
nd is
degree not in kind, from what we should feel IN other
relations. We may more or less impede or brighten
the destiny of all with whom we come in contact.
Much the child lies in our power, still God and Ma
ture are there furnishing thousand masters to cor
rect our erroneous and fill up imperfect teachings
/ feel impeled to try for good, for the sake OF my
child most powerfuly but if fail, trust help will
be rendered to him from some other quarter do not
with to trouble myself more than Is inevitable, or lose
the simple innocent pleasure of watching his growth
from day to day, by thinking of his future Al pres,
ept my care of him is to keep him pure in body and
mind to give for body and mind simple nutriment
when he requires it, and to play with him. Now ne
learns, playing, all shall when we enter higher
existence. With him my intercourse thus far has been
precious and if do not well for ham, he at least has
taught great deal
NAV say of Ossoli, it would be difficult to help
liking hs so sweet is his disposition 80 dlsnterested
without effort so simply wise his daily conduct, so
harmonious his whole nature. And he is perfectly
unconscious character and mover dreams that he does
we'll He is studying English, but makes little prog
For good while ) GU may not be able TO tax
freely with him, but you will like showing him your
favore hauntshe is so happy in nature 80 sweet IN
tranquil places.
The following extract from letter to gen.
tleman and his wife whose friendship she highly
valued is of similar character:
have said as little possible about Ossoh and
our relation wishing my old friends to form their
impressions naturally when they see us together. |
have faith that all who ever knew me will feel that
have become somewhat mider, kinder and more wor-
thv To serve all who need for my new relations. |
have expected that those who have cared for chiefly
for nv activity of intellect would not care for him. but
that those in whom the moral nature predomlnates
onld oradually learn to love and admire him, and see
what treasure his affection must be to me. But even
that would be only gradually for 1t Is by acts not by
words that one simple true, dellcale anu rStilnS
can be known For me, while some OF my iTlenus nave
thought me exacting may say ossoi has Always ou.-
COL my expectations IN the dsinefesteuhess, inc uh
COMPROMISING bounty of his every act.
He WAS the same to his father as to me- Ills aiiec-
tons are few but profound and thoroughly acted out
His neunanent affections few, but his heart Is al
ways open TO the humble, suffering, heavy laden. His
mind has little habitua action, except IN SIMPLE nat
ural poetry that not very intimate with MN woud
never know anything about. But once opened 10 a
great impulse as it was TO the nope OF freeing us
country II rises to the hight of the occasion and stays
there His enthusiasm is quiet but unsleePng. lie Is
very unlike most Italians, but very unlike most AeI
leans too. do not expect all WHO caieu lVi hv "
care for him. nor is il OF importance to INN tha they
should He is wholly without vanity. lie IS 100 truy
th gentleman not TO be respected by all persons OF re-
fuement For the rest, If my life Is free and not TOO
much troubled if he can ENJOY his domestic affections
and fulfil his duties in his own way, he VIII be con-
tent Can we find this much for ourselves IN busting
America the next three or four years know not,
hut we think we shall come and try. wish much to
sea Won all and exchange the kiss OF peace. There
Will trust be peace within If not without. thank
Won uost warmly for your gift BE assured 1t will