The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-26

object SO far at least as 10 get idifly "lthin the
door, Considering the number OF persons pres
emit and how few there are that do not prefer the
music Of their own tongues TO any other melody,
the room was remarkably stills compliment de-
seryed by the young lady who sat at the piano,
who PLAYED and sang with great skill aud feeling
Jnia's attention soon attracted TO her husband
who was standing on the opposite side OF the room
leaning against the wall his arms folded across his
breast, his eyes resting on the performer with an
expression OF warm admiration, whle q deep
shade of melancholy was cast over his features.
Juia's heart beat unanimously. y s II the music,
thought she, or the musician that thus rVets MS
attentionp Would i knew who it Is that plays
and sin "a SO sweetly!'' She did not renmin long
in doubt. The song finished all voices We're warm
in its praise.
"How delightfully."- Miss Eldon plays and with
what feeling She sngs!n exclaimed Mrs. Cunning
lam. ~ never listened TO a sweeter voice!
The blood rushed to Julia's head, and back again
10 her heart like a torrent; vertigo seized her,
and all the objects before her, were. tor moment,
an indstinct whirling mass But she did not faint
she did not even betray her feelings, though she
took the first opportunity to leave The room, and
obtain seat For long time she was uncon-
scious of all that Was passing around her; she
could not even think-she only felt Her hus-
bands voice was the first thing that aroused her
attention. He was standing near her with another
gentleman, but it was evident that neither OF
them were aware of her proximity.
'Mrs Brooks looks uncommOnly well tonight,
said Mr.. Westbury's companion; "her dress is
peculiarly becoming"
1T would be-" said Mr.. Westbury, we're it not
for those blue ribbands; but can think no lady
looks well who has any OF that odious color about
her." E~
SIT is one OF the most beautiful and delicate
colors in the world" said the other gentleman.
~ wonder at your taste"
at does finely in its place" said Mr.. Westbury;
that is-in the heavens above our heads--but
never about the person Of lady"
Julia wished her mantle and her girdle in At
rica---n Yet why?n thought she. g dare say he
il ignorant that / have any Of the color he 30
much dislikes about me-" His heart belongs to
another and he cares not--mnds not how she is
clad whom he calls wife"
Mr.. Westbury and his friend now moved to
another part OF the room, and it was as much as
Julia could do, to answer with propriety the few
remarks that passing acquaintance now and then
made to her. At length the company began to
dispense, and presently Julia saw Mr. Westbury
leading Miss Eidon from the room. His head was
inclined towards her; bright he cite spot was on
his cheek, and he was speaking to her In the soft
est tone, as they passed near where Julia waa sit
ting. Miss Eldoll's eyes were raised to his face,
while her countenance wore mingled expression
of pain and pleasure. Julia had just time enough
that we're away!" thought she" that were at
home!-that were--in my grave" She sat per-
fecty unconscious of all that was going forward,
until Mr.. Westbury came to her, lnquiring
whether she meant to be the last TO take leave"
Julia mechanically arose, mechanically made her
parting compliments to Mrs. Brooks, and scarcely
knew thing till she arrived at her own door.
Just touching her husbands hand, she sprung
from the carriage, and few to her chamber. For
a NH aha all ea Iha m an of feel
ing The constraint under which she labored,
served but to increase the violence Of her emo.
ton, now that she was free to indulge it. 90
why did attend this pGrty?" at length thought
she. 20, what have ! not suffered" After
awhile, however, her reason began to operate.
"What have seen, that ought not to have ex-
pecteds" she asked. herself 'What have /
learned that l knew not before? except" she
added, trihing fact concerning my husbands
TASTE Julia thought long and deeply; her spirits
became calm; she renewed former resolutions;
looked to Heaven for wisdom to guide, and
strength TO sustain her-castng aside the mantle,
which would henceforth be useless to her, she in
stinctvely threw a shawl over her shoulders to
conceal the unlucky girdle, and, though the hour
was late, descended to the parlor Mr.. Westbury
was sitting by table, leaning his head on his
hand 1t was not easy for Julia to address him
on any subject not too exciting to her feelings
and still more difficult perfectly 10 command her
voice. that its tone might be those of ease and cheer
fitness; yet she succeeded in doing both. The
question she asked led Mr.. Westbury to look up,
and he was struck by the death-like paleness on
her cheek. Julia could by an effort control her
voice; she could in degree subdue her feelings
but she could not command the expression Of her
countenance-could not bid the blood visit or re-
cede from her cheeks at her will. She knew not,
indeed, that at this time she was pale; her own
face was the last thing in her mind. Mr.. West.
bury had no sooner answered her question, than
he added" You had better retire, Mrs. West
bury. You look as if the latigues OF the evening
had been too much for you"
"Fatigues of the evening l--Agonies, rather,
thought Julia; but thanking him for his kind
advice, she Immediately retreated to her cham
Der.
Until this evening, Mr.. Westbury had scarcely
seen Miss Il. since his marriage. He had avoided
seeing her, being conscious that she retained her
full power over bis heart; and his sense Of recti-
tude forbade his INDUCING a passion for one wo-
man. while the husband of another. Miss Eldon
suspected this, and felt piqued al his power over
himself. Her heart futtered with satisfaction
when she saw him enter Mrs. Brooks drawing
room and she resolved to ascertain whether her
influence over his affections we're diminished.
She was mortified aud chagrined that, even here,
he kept aloof from her, giving her only passing
bow, as he walked 90 another part Of the room.
1t was with unusual pleasure that she complied
with request TO sit TO the piano, for she well
knew the power Of music--of her own music over
his heart. Never before had she touched the
keys with so much interest. She did her best
that best was pre-eminently good, and che soon
found that she had fixed the attention Of him
whom alone she cared TO please. After singing
one or two modern songs, she began one that she
had learned at Mr.. Westbury's request, at the PEI
Rod when he used to visit her almost daily. II
was Brrns's Ye banks and braes O. bonnie
Doom" was with him great favorite. When Miss
Eldon came to the lines .
lro BE Continued
MINNESOTA DENocRArIc CONVENTION. De-
mocratic Convention which met at St Paul on
Thursday made the following nominations:
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