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AR0LINA, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 7, 1857.
Tho SURGEONS Revengo,

sc'S'Iv Oh IcnnsylVanla. Tho hero of the
Instructive story is Vcsalc, one of tho most
eminent surgeons ofthe 18th century:
Andre Vcsale first SAW tho light in the
city OF brussels. Ills father was :,n apoth
ccary attached to the service of tho Prin-
cess Margaret, aunt of tho ,Enpcro,
Charles ", and Govcrncss Of tho law coun.
tries.
Up to the period when VcsaIc first rem
dered himself CONSPICUOUS, the anatomy OIL
the human body was so impcrfcctIv under
stood rs scarcely to merit that tho term
science should DO applied to the dim and
confused ideas relative to it. Ecsalc was
the first to break through the trammcls
with which ignorance and bisotry had
crippled the march Of science surlnoun,inn
with admirable courage and constancv the
disgust, the terror, and even the pcrils in
separable from the description of labor to
which he had devoted himself; llc was to be
seen whole days and nights in the cemeteries
surrounded by the fostering remains of NOR.
tally or lowering about the giLLets, and dis.
putting with the vulture for his prev, in order
to compose perfect skeleton from the re-
mains OF the executed criminals, left to he
dcvourcl 10y the carton bird
ltwas during his soiourn at Basle, after
his return from Italy, Vesale first behcld at
the house Of Hans IIolbcin, the painter,
Isabella Van Steenwik, who was destined
to exercise SO. much influence over his future
life. He was scarcely twcnty-eight years
ofage, and already had attained the sum-
init of wcll-dircctcd ambition.
The family of Van Steenwik was n veal
thy and honorable one, far superior to that
of Eesale in birth and fortune but the
distinguished position to the latter had ac-
quired for himself, entitled him to an ali-
ance even more exalted. The son of the
Princess Margarct's apothccary would have
been rejected by the rich IIarlaem Lurgher,
but, as the Emperor's first physician, was
accepted as tho most eligible son-in-law.
Tho marriage solemnizeI, Vesale accom-
panied by his young bride, set off for Sc
vile, where Charles then held his court.
Though she loved her husband, there
was so much awe mingled with her atlec-
tions as to throw an appearance Of restraint
over her dcmcanor towards him, even in the
privacy Of domestic life. Tho very ma
turc OF his profession and occupation was
calculated to increase that awe, and even to
create some degree OF rcpugnancc in n
shrinking mind, which nothing but strong
affection could overcome.
lsabcl!a's nature required sEillfnl draw
ing out and tender fostering. Vcsalo un-
fortunately mistook her tcmc.ity for cool
ness, and resented it accordingly. This led
to the arrangement OH her part, which lie
attributed to dislike, and jealous distrust at
last took possession of his soul.
Fcsalc's house became the resort of all
that was noble and gallant in Seville, and
he for Il time believed his own scientific con-
vcrsation to be the attraction. At first the
young witc showed her usual calm indiffcr-
cncc to tho admiration that followed where
ever she was seen but at last something
in her manner and countcnancc. whenever
one particularpcrson appeared, or his name
was mentioned, betrayed that there Jid exist
bcing who had discovered tho secret of
causing the blood to flow more tumultu-
ously through her veins. That person was
Don Alva dc Soils and as lle was young
aud handsome the supicions of Vcsalo were
painfully aroused. lie took silent noto Of
tho unusual emotions that agitated Isabel
la whenever tho noboman was in her pres
cncc.
Tho general conduct of Don Alva was
calculated to battle suspicion, being mark
ed by indifference. This would have mis-
led the valiant husband, and had he not on
ono occasion, when his back WAS turned to-
ward Don Alva, perceived him, in an oppo-
site ,d1s$pr, fix his kindling eyes upon
Isabella with an expression not to be mis-
taken, while she grew red aud pale by turns,
and then, as though unable to surmount
her agitation, rose and left tho room.
Shortly afterwards, Vesale received an
anonymous note, saying
"Look to your wife and Don Alva dc
Soils, and be not deceived by appearance.
They only want fitting opportunity to
dislonor you. Even now he carries about
him The gloves shs dropped for him at
nass."
. Vesale shut himself up to ponder over
the most effectual means of avenging him
self. 1Iis resolution was soon taken.
Having gastablished schools of anatomy at
San Lucarahd Cordova, he obtained the
Emperor's permission to visit tlem,s quit
ted Seville for that purpose, bHt returning
the sam6hight concealed himself in 4 ten
ement, belonging to himself, at some dis
tance from his abode in Alcazor, which was
devoted to the double purpose of a labora-
tory and dissecting room. Ie had taken
no person into his vengeance, and he listen
ed to his own counsel. .
AT dark on the following evening he is-
sued forth, muffled to his eyes in a. wo-
mans mantle hood, and left. q note at Don
Alvar's habitaiion, containing an embroi-
dered glove Of Isabeilas, and the words
!. II have obtained the key to VesaIe's
laboratory during his absence. BE at the
gate an honr after midnight, and you will
be admitted on. pronouncipg the name Of
Isabella.p 20. ~. ~. -
The assignment was promptly Kept by
Dom Afyar. Atan hour past midnlSlt be-
left bis house, alone !; but never returned J t5
it. Whittier he had gone, none could Eay,;
nor could any trace 81 lin, ever 30 dia65vers
ed. 1t was supposed hsf5 5fst bays missed
his footing md faIterE into "a Guadai:
iqaiysp, mean sWhic;a his abode was situated
,ahdFtbat Ais body been sswspt by Z tho
waves into the s. s
2. SHcll an occiiff as calculated "a
produce q great sensal On in the pixie
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