Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-24

went on DOard-sthe steamer dropped out lutO the
stream, and in few hours she was ploughing the
turbid waters far away from the Crescent City. 1t
was not until late 10 the morning, while sitting on
the hurricane deck in ont of the pilot house, that
he remembered bis papers, and drawing them
forth, he commenced elaneing over the current
news Of the day. Turning rather carelessly over
the SUNDAY Delta" he CHANGED upon lengthy
and spirited poem, which at once strongly riveted
his attention. A note by the Editor informed the
reader that it was the production of young and
gifted lady, and accordingly Frankenstein read on
with increased interest. Twas strange, twas
passing strange and yet most true" the poem ap
Deared familiar 10 hint seemed TO reply to him
like the echo Of his own soul, "beard in the calm
OF thought and it was not long before he had
fanced the writer young, beautiful gifted, in short,
the very dream OF his OoyhOod, the ideal Of his
ripper wears II will see her! " be exclaimed with
enthusiasm. See tokoP ahl - and he turned again
20 the paper. But here he was completely at fault;
there no signature-no d4te-not even a place
designated, by which he might discover that the
author had, at least, "local hsbitatiOn,D if not
name" brilliant idea struck him-he would
address the Editor-nay, he would even return and
speak with him upon the auhject--who could tell
but that the lady might be resident OF that city?
But second reading, aud close consideration Of
the remarks Of the Editor, entirely convinced him
that, that sage parsonage, who certainly ought to
whereabouts Of his correspondents, knew nothing
whatever in regard to this one, except that she
young, and (he added upon his own responsibility
gifted" lUdy.
"Pshaw! muttered Fraukenstein impatiently to
himself" pshaW! what does it amount to after all?
written, dare say, by some married terlnagant
with red hair, who scriobes merely to vex her hus-
band-or probably by some old maid, whose very
countenance would set ones teeth on edge! Bah"
At the sane time, however, extracting the villihed
article folding il carefully up and placing it in the
most saIetr cess of his pocket book. This accom-
plished he sighed heavily and the bill that mo'
ment ringing, be - walked down to dinner
fortnight had elapsed ere he reached home,
and every day found him at some time or other in
what is usually termed brown STUDY" with the
pocket book uncasped, aud the precious little po.
ems uuioded. For hours he would sit eutranced
in reVery picturing TO himself the fair writer OF
that poem, which had become as it were spell to
him, sketching in his glowing Imagination, her
beauty, her grace, her goodness, and-Of course
her love tJr him la his dreams he wandered with
her by the riverside, together they climbed the
mountains rocky height, in the dim and mellow
twilight, how softly fairy form nestled close by
his site and when be told her how ardently he bad
loved her, how long he had sought her, hid her
warm Bushes aud shy, fearful eyes upon his bo-
som IL may be said that Fraukensten In
love-in love? and with whomg with what? an
idea-an ''ary nothing" without even name, 4"
aud whose only ''habtaton" his own romantic
aud excited Imagination. During the summer he
visited several fashionable watering Places seek
ing rest aud finding none" Returning home when
the season" Was over he found himself in as great
a dilemma as ever; emphdtically he might now be
said 10 live, move, and have his being" in ''the
Miz"
III live through the winter" murmured Frank
ensten with deep sigh, al will set out for Europe
early in the spring. NJ life is becoming burden
70 me-" Aud an unprejudiced spectator to look
upon the noble proportions, and evident physical
vigor of ''our hero" would have said there was
quite a probability that in short time the Old
World would be honored by his presence. Alas
for the shOrt-sightedness OF poor human nature!
In the mean time the winter set in, and availing
himselfof pretext of business afforded by friend
Frankenstien determined start again upon his raV
els aud in contrary direction. His destination
ST. Louis and we pass his journey, as he did
himself priuCipally-in silence. On his arrival it
became necessary that be should 60 still farther
into the c0untry-his business carried him into the
mining districts of Missouri. Being furnished with
letters OF Introduction, be proceeded 10 the drec-
ton Of Potosi; arrived the evening Of the
second day, and Immediately presented himself and
mis- letters to Col. Mcllvaine 1t was not long
before the business was arranged TO the satisfaction
Of both parties, but the hOspitaOe Col. would not
allow his guest to depart until the ensuing day.
Frankenstien would willingly have excused himself,
but the day was far spent and angry clouds gave
promise of coming snOw-stOrm. Night behed
him seated by a blazing FIRE, in the comfortable
paror of his kind entertainer. The snow fell fast,
and the Wild blast howled and whistled around the
easements, but the little party within needed it
little as though such things had never been. The
O Who d passed the meridian Of life, occupied
his easy chair in one corner, having discussed poll
tics for while with his guest, and finding they
were OF opposite parties, he took up the late
newspaper, aud commenced reading. He a
jealous partizan, and being a candidate for seat
in the State Senate, may under the circumstances
be pardoned this little breach of courtesy. us
guest however, soon manifested that he considered
the laws OF etiquette in this instance "more hon
Ored in the breach thtn in the Observance, for by
the Col : attention to the newspaper, he left
to bee entertained 10y his young aud lovely hostess
UnnOtsd hcd the hours on swift and pleasant pin
ors a. they ransacked the treasures OF literature
aud more than rested upOl classic ground
Frequently az in a continued aud animated strain,
hey discussed the prose aud poetry of their avor-
tie authors the old gentlemans paper would slide
gradually rom his hands, and he would listen in
tenty putil he perceived their attention was being
attracted towards hun, when he would Immediately
resume his political studies.
At length when the Young man after a glowing
description OF some incident connected with the
history OF one OF his particular avortes, burst
forth in an eloquent eulogy upon his private, as
well a. his literary character, the Colonel rose hur-
riedly from his seat aEd by an uncomfortable
impulse, grGsped the hand Of his guest and shook
il heartily, exclaiming with much warmth, ,"Sr,
there Is young lady in this vicinity whose ac-
quautance you must make, before you leave US.
Youare kindred spirits sit, created for each other
sur" Fraukeustien thanked him al the same time
resrcttug that his brief stay in that part of the
country would ,iectualy prevent him from prose.
cutting any such design, however pleasurable il
might be- adding that the morrow must see him
far on his return 10 ST. Louis. The old gentleman
urged the matter, aud went on 10 describe in glow
ing terms the personal charms OF the lady, her
grace, her intellect and her accomplishments Not.
Si,hsanding, bis guest aughiugly assured him that
il would Oe impossible tor him 70 tirry longer at
present. but added that II ever he should be 90 tor
tunate as 10 visit that wntcry region in future he
would certainly do himself the honor Of making
the acquaintance of one, OF whom his friend had
spoken IN such exalted terms
"Most assuredly shall never again visit this
cline, sooquisrd Faukensten, as mounted on
his -ood sterd lac next morning retraced the route
10 81 Louis. Snow lay deep upOn the ground, the
bleak hills with their dark, wooded SUBMITS rose
around him, and the bitter, searching wind came
howliug down the gorges, seemingly animated by
fierce desire TO pursue aud drive the lonely uaye.
Ter from their own peculiar domain.
But how little can we know Of the futurei The
winter had not passed, after his return 20 Tennes-
see. ere julius Frankensticn began TO reproach
himself having been too prrcipltate In the
mild geuia! climate Of his bone, he forgot the ri.
gorous nature OF more northern one, aud severely
blamed himself for allowiug consideration 50 uIti
ing 70 hasten his return But the secret was, be
va, uot then Interested; he retraced hoSrv,r,
the encomiums bis friends had passed upon The
Young lady, his heart gloScd With a tervor OF adj