Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-01-15

and bear her away as my trusttui bride
Glorious, heroic .creaturei She was will
ling to elope and link her destiny with my
own, whatever the chances and fortunes
of lifei ~ 'eH5s r,la ft
The day was accordingly appointed for
our wedding. It would be consummated
in one year. oilong that probation but
there was no alternative. One brief year
was not indeed long enough time to aceu-
mulate riches and thus weigh down her
fathers objection to my poverty. There
was then no newly found California or El
Dorado, where fortunes are gathered in an
incredible short period of time. But had
some talents, some energy, good profess
sion and unbounded ambition. l deter
mined to lose no time in the acquisition Of
wealth and fame, and resolved to acquaint
my beloved Julia of my determination to
Danish myself from her society till the term
Of my probation should expire.
Ny mind was perplexed, had devised
no definite scheme by which 1 might ac-
quire riches and renown, While thus in
doubt, and undecided as to the course /
should pursue, received a letter announc-
ing the death of an aged uncle in England,
informing me that l was his sole heir, and
demanding my immediate presence to set
tie up affairs and enter upon my inheri-
tance. A7' as1a
/ lost no time in acquainting my Julia
with the opportune Godsend. The for
tune expected to receive by my relations
will would equal that of her fathess and
that of her own, and exulted in view Of
the thought that when l became in posses.
sion the old parent could have no excusable
objection to bestowing his daughter upon
one at least his own equal on the score Of
afluence and rank in society.
| bade fond adieu to nay beloved Julia
We severally agreed to write to each othel
by every packet, and breaking away from
her affectionate embrace, soon was on my
way to the British Isles. rr -. s-zs
Owing to the confused etate. Of my
uncle's affairs, my absence was unavoida.
bly, prolonged, At length, however, my
business was arranged, and embarked
for my native country The voyage was
prosperous, and l fastened on the wings
of love to the presence of my adored Ju
liza. sa-,f
AS I approached her fathers mansion,
was surprised to find the avenues leading
to it thronged with every description Of
carriages. 1t seemed gala-day, ant
groups were scattered here and there oyel
the lawn, in front of the dewelling, dane
ing and partaking of wine and refresh
ments, which aboundedin generous profu
sion. inquired of colored servant tn,
cause of this merry making. aHn
.Lor' bress your heart massa, Missu
Julia am going to get married dis day!-
She am good, dear missus. ,Eb'ry body
lub her. Gor-a-mighty bress her hone.
heart - 'fEG
hurried on and reached the hall. Their
was a scene Of joy. The walls we're gail.
hung with flowers and evergreens, Will
lightsome forms commingled in the dane
to the sounds of sweetest music
passed unnoticed amid the throng en'
entered the parlor which communicate
1 with another by folding doors. Here seat
ed in clusters with their gallants, wer
many young ladies, gleeful in converse
and resplendent in beauty, dress, and jew
els. The lovely forms were reflected i
the mirrors and seemed to be doubl
range of splendid pictures, richly relieve
by gorgeous drapery which hung about tn
room. r...r . .r
Apart from the rest Of the company wa
Julia, seated on sofa of crimson velvet
plainly attired in robe of purest whit
| with a circlet of diamonds about her brow
which flashed brilliantly, and cOntraste
finely with the peech blossom hue Of he
cheeks and the roses amid her glossy rave
ringlets. She seemed, indeed, the quee
of beauteous women. " a
BY her side sat gentleman of elegar
person. pleasing address, aud intellectu'
countenance. / watched her every mt
ment. They whispered softly, but / kne
!. they discoursed of love. Oh that hate
I moment Jealousy made me scorn myse
him and her And yet l stood spell
: bound, without the power of action
y wished to reveal myself--to hear my dool
from her own lips-but the cowardly d.
. mon of wretchedness held me back to tai
I talizo me Nith the sight of their blissf'
= communion, ssHs
That manly form placed hisarm arour