The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-10-22
TIE DOUBLE MARRIAGE.
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II the course Of late tour in the south Of
Europe, remained foF shot time in Flor
rnce before proceeding to Naples. 1t was in
Autumn, the most delightful season Of the year
in the Tuscan capital. The country, not less
than the city, is fitted in a high degree 10 ex-
cite inlrr,H. The whole vale presents the as
p-ct OF continued grove and garden, enhanc-
I'd in beauty by the graceful wndlngs Of the
river Arno, which intrrsectS il from c9st 10
west Numerous " hi;e villas, situated along
its banks, strike the eye through the extensive
orchards and romantic residences, equally beau
tfuI, stud the surrounding hills, rising in every
variety Of form, till the prospect is bounded by
The lofty APPennes.
With such Inducements to PerambulatA, !
vas daily abroad. One OF my iavorir routes
was the line OF road leading to the Abbey Of
Vallsmbrosa, place the name OF which mus
be familiar to every teadrr OF Miton's "Para-
disc Lost" In this direction frequently net
an elderly gentleman and a lady, apParcnd,
his daughter, generally riding in an open We
hicIe There was something IN her appearance
that affected me deeply. She seem"d about
twenty years Of age. Her features were Of
natures finest mould, aud her whole form Was
elegance and grace. | could easily perceive,
however, that a settled melancholy rested Oh
her CONFERENCE.-The sure indication that grief
prayed upon her hcait-
Having me-: her father, sbcrly alIrrward, 4.
the house Of a fti~nd, ayaIyd myself oi the
opportunity Of Inquiring after her health. Al
t"r answering my inquiry, and informing mr b.
expected her that day o JOIN the party at din
rer, he thus proceeded;
u perceive, sir, that YOU are, like myself,
comparatively stranger in Florence. 1t is
DttIe more than three months since | lett Scot
land Nth my daughter, 10 try what Change
sfAir, aud variety Of scenery, might effect IN
,hs rrso, alton OF her health. Hitherto, our
tour has been productive OF no benefit to her,
and am beginning to fear that the results may
be fatal The anticipation OF such an event is
to me the more dreadful, for ! have myself to
blame as the sole cause OF her present afflIction.
Amelia is my only child. She had the advan-
tsgc Of being trained under one OF the best oI
mothers, ill she was twelve years Of age, when
she was sent to boarding school in the neigh
borho1d of London. She remained there for
nearly four years, when the illness OF her mo-
ther rendered it necessary to recall her home.
This was trying season TO Amelia. She neg
ected all attention 10 her own personal com
tort, watching night and DAY by her mothers
bedside, and administering TO her wants with
the most endearing tenderness. But every ei-
lolt that affection or medical aid could devise,
vas Intellectual. Disease continued to extend
its ravages, Till Amelia was rendered motherless,
and | was deprived of one of the most valuable
oI womankind. Among those who visited her
during her illness, none was more unweaHed
IN his attentions than Mr.. R, the respected
tutor al RosehalI. He was young gentleman
of unaffected piety and engaging manners. he
Rad distinguished himself at the University by
ths eAtent and variety Of his classical and liter