Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-06-04

bincd with Il young and strong constitution
she at last became conyalcscont, but it was
only to realize more completely her bereavc-
ment which greatly contributed to retard
her recovery, wien shc was sufficiently re-
covered her physician recommended change
of scenery and climate, as likely to have
beneficial influence on her depressed spirits.
To visit the land of sunny skies and of
Art had always been Alce's favorite ideal
Of bliss, but now when consulted with re-
gard to it, replied that "Sho did not care,
she might as well be there as anywhere for
her heart was in the grave.
However it was arranged that they should
set off in the "Oriental' which was about
ready TO sail, and take With them Amy, Alice's
faithful maid, Alice was not selfish, and her
nature was naturally huoyant and hopeful,
and in oxcrting herself TO please her father
it was evident that she was slowly recovers
ing from her first great sorrow. After n
prosperous voyage they at last reached
their destination.
Here our heroine found ample range TO
crafty her love for tho beautiful, and
though she could not forget her grief, she
found that enjoyment was yet in store for
her, and she could almost in her child-like
trust, perceive q Providential interference
in her former cherished plans.
The glowing skies, tho fertile valleys and
the picturesquesness Of all the scenery, gave
full scope for her native poetic talent, fol
she too was a child Of song, as some of our
best poetry can testify. Mr.. Leroy engag-
ed the best teachers to give her lessons in
music, while the famous old galleries Of art
contributed to increase her love for the
same and cultivate her taste. Mr.. Leroy
also enjoyed the soiourn in this beautiful
land, but while he found much to admire,
he also found much to condemn Like
Horace Greeley, he had an eye to the well
being Of tho masses, and he too thought
"that few sub-soil plows in the hands o.
skillful men, might improve the condition
Of the country"
(How astonishing it is that any ono who
makes any preicntions at all to gentility
should be guilty Of making such plobisu
remark, in that classic land, when it smacks
so much of corn and potatoes! absurl.)
After spending the greater part Of two
years in Italy they again returned to their
natiyo country. Thinking it not best to re
turn to the scene of Alice's suffering, Mr.
Leroy purchased beautiful villa on the
bank Of the romantic Hudson. Here na.
ture and genius had contributed of theil
stores, to render the scenery worthy of if
world renowned celebrity. Here too Alice
found many congenial spirits, for this wa:
tho favorite resort Of the intellectual and re
fined. Among her frequent visitors was {
Miss Effio Maynard, a young lady possessed
of superior accomplishments, and richl,
cultivated mind. She was great favorit'
with Alice, and also with her father, VIII,
saw in her proper companion for hi
daughter She was an orphan, both of hei
parents having died when she was child
leaving her and her only brother to inherit
an immense estate, which was given in trus
to an uncle, who had defrauded thom Of th'
greater portion of it. Her brother hal
graduated with honors at Yale College, am
had already served two terms in Congress
and although so young, had distinguishe,
himself in his senatorial career, and prom
ised to become powerful ally to the caus
of right.
Mr.. Leroy becoming much interested i
tho young lady invited her to make h
! house her home. She accepted the in3iti
ton and soon was duly installed as a men
r Der of the family. After she had reside
9 with them some time, sho received lett
: from her brother, announcing his intentio
of visiting her soon. For some time Alit
t had been unusually gay, and she now el
) tered with delight in her companions a
raugcments to make the anticipated Wis
of her brother agreeable. Alice and Ell
d had learned to love each other as sisters, al
: now, as always, they could sympathise
each others joy.
: One day as they were standing on I'll
!, piazza and chatting gaily, carriage dro,
!. up tho long shaded avenue, and from
=, sprang young man of intellectual an
{. pleasing countenance, whom Efiie ran
: meet, and before Alice could recover fror
= her surprise, she was clasped in his arm
5, and murmuring words of endearment.-
: Coming up tho stops she presented him
, Alice as her brother Harold. He was S
. unlike the picture that Alice had formed {
S him in her mind, that she could hardly n
f frain from uttering an exclamation of su
v prise. Effie in describing him to her, ha
: described him, as being very plain and III
4 progressing in appearance, which Alic
thought very great Misrepresentation
0 There was the same noble brow, and dar
i eloquent eye, that characterized Effic, viii
Q his whole bearing indicated the gentlema
j of refinement.
If Alice was surprised, the gentlems
Q was equally so, Efiio it seems, had dosigl
s ed having little amusement at their e,
: pense, for in her correspondence with h,
= brother, she had told him that Alice was
c tall, dark eyed brunette, with rs little bea
{ ty as possible, and now whom he came {
!, gaze on her peerless form and Grecian sty
= of beauty, he was transfixed with aStonisl
Q ment and admiration, which Eflie enioye
: full as much as she had anticipated. t"
0 come, do come" said she, unable to r
= strain her mirth, "Senator Maynard, don
: you know you are presenting a very undi
nified appearance, you remember, suppos
| about ridiculing mo at one time because N
3 account of distinguished beauty did n
r quite como up to your standard! "
, see have not forgot itl'
"Indeed, sister," said he, 81 think W
0 ought to be classed among some Of our
poapaa ,r.itarS n;oI.oo. I Il, i