Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-03-04

stOpln Nlrglnla-they may be IN New Or
leans, for being used to living in Southern
cline, it was natural to suppose they would
come South.
There was one gentleman on board, Mr.
Warren, who became deeply interested il
Isabel, after hearing her simple story, anc
gazing upon her innocent, but beautiful face
He was manager in the theatre in New
Orleans-a kind hearted and wealthy man
He asked the captain what he intended tc
do with Isabel? Mr.. Burton (the captain
said he did not know what, he was a single
man and not able to take charge of lady
for he had no home, and no money either
Mr.. Warren said he would take her off his
hands and do a good part by her, if he wa:
willing; so they agreed to leave it to Isabe
to say wether she would go with Mr.. War
rem or not. Poor child, she was glad to get
home once more among her own kird, and
readily consented As the coast of Florida
gradually receded from her view Isabel
stretched out her hand exclaiming-
"Home for so long-far we'll!
Where'er through changeful life my lot may be-
A deep and hallowed spell
Is on thy waters and thy woods for me-"
Upon the arrival of the boat at New Or
leans, Mr. Warren took Isabel to his resi-
dence, and introduced her to his wife and
family. Isabel soon felt at home-she was
treated so kindly. Mr.. Warren took her to
the theatre and she appeared delighted
He asked her if she would like to be an ac.
tress, and she seeing that he would be more
than pleased for her to agree, and thinking
that in that way she could repay him for his
kindness, consented. Mr.. Warren accord
ingly engaged her for the season to the stage
manager, who was rejoiced at the good luck
that he knew would accrue to the company,
by the acquisition of so beautiful, young and
fascinating an actress.
Now, gentle reader, we have returned to
New Orleans, where we left Judge Harper's
family. They had been in the city about
two months, when a debutante was advertl-
sed to appear upon the stage in the play of
the Lady of Lyons. The actress was
stranger unknown to every person outside
the Theatre, but report said she was young,
and exceedingly beautiful. The theatrical
world was thrown into fever of anticipa-
tive excitement. As you may suppose, this
announcement was full of interest, and crea-
ted quite a stir in the gay, worldly family of
Judge Harper. The evening came. Mrs.
DeNcre feeling unwell, declined going
She was glad of an excuse to stay at home,
for since the burning of the Richmond thea
tire, the very name produced train of pain
full thought, and she did not like to explain
to the worldly.minded Helen Harper, or her
still more selfish daughter, Averilla, why it
was that she did not wish to 60 then, nor
ever again, if she could decline with pro-
priety. Flora Harper could not be prevail
ed upon to leave her aunt, so that Judge
Harper and his lady and eldest daughter,
we're all that attended.
The theatre was crowded long before the
musicians made their appearance. Nothing
was talked of at breakfast next morning but
the lady actress, and Mrs. Harper declared
that she intended to go every night that she
performed.
Young Edgar Harper having been absent
from the city some time, and onl just ar
rived, We will now introduce him to the
reader Nature had bestowed upon him the
richest endowmcnts of mind, and good de-
gree of personal beauty. lie was very like
his sister Flora in disposition and manners
he was the life of the domestic circle, and
he is now amusing the family group by de,
failing his adventures in Cuba, where he had
been visiting his friend, Carl Bcrcllic, and
from where he had just returned. Averilla
was very much interested in anything about
Carl Bcrellie, and made many inquiries con
cerning his wealth, standing and family, te
all of which she received satisfactory an
swers. Edgar gave her glowing descrlp
ton of the country and people, and told he'
that Carl would be in the city shortly
The gaycties and pleasures of the season
were fully discussed. Among the mos
prominent was the theatre, and Edgar re
ceivcd such glowing account of the young
actress that he became impatient for tht
night to come upon which she was to per
form.
Mrs. DeVere had not seen the unknown
beauty, although the rest of the family hat
been to the theatre several times, and gave
such wonderful descriptions of the grace
beauty and inimtable performances, that he'
curiosity was aroused, and then her dea
niece, Flora, implorcd her so to go, that sh'
consented. The night at length arrived
the whole family attended the theatre, ac
companicd by Carl Bercllie-thc house was
very much crowded-the elite of New Or
leans was there. Wit, grace and beauty
shone resplendent from every side. The
play to be performed was enc in which th'
young actress cxceled, and when the curtain
arose, all was still and almost brcathlcss il
that vast asscmblage, and when the unknow'
Girl appeared upon the stage, every eye wa
fixed inteutIy on her lovely form.
Mrs. Devcre sat with her face buried II
her hands-her mind was busy, In imagl
nation, she was again surrounded by her hus
band and children, and she lived over agai'
the horrors of that awful night, which lcf
her childlcss and alone. She had paid n
attention to anything going on around-sh
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