Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-05-06

Himself and his family being Roman Catbo.
lies, and there being as yet no Catholic church
there ne had commenced n small edffce fo,
worship by himself and the few Of that persua.
son VINO were then living in that part Of the
paper city. O.. - -. =
The intelligence Of his daughters betrothal
had been first generally whispered about at a
grand ball given at Mr. Barron's house in New
ork, short time previous to Welden's depar.
ture, and within month or two previous to
the removal of the family to Georgetown.
Adele never looked more lovely than when,
arrayed In simple dress of white, she stood by
the side of her mother to receive the company.
group Of companions and admirers formed
around her, and ever and anon her cheeks were
suffused with bushes, as some one whispered
congratulations into her ear Similar expres.
sions OF approval were rendered to Major Wei
den, and by none more heartily than by Carle-
ton, who seemed most anxious to conceal auy
modification or envy of his rival which he
might feel, by assuming countenance of un-
Wonted cheerfulness. - And 30, - said he for
want OF other topics Of conv versati0n this GEN.
tiemsn is to meet you in the Federal city ON
his return?'' -.. =
. He will meet me in the chapel, then, said
Adele, Jestlngiy; ''fOr that is the only house we
are likely to have for some timo to come
The very place of all others where he
should prefer to meet you, provided the priest
were present"
The compliment was gracefully aeknowl-
edged by Adele, who blushed at the literal
construction put upon her words
Wolden sailed for England, and wrote letter
announcing his arrival, but stated that he
should be detained longer than he had supposed
In consequence OF unexpected difficulties rela-
tive TO his property, and affection in his family
IL was full OF the most endearing expressions
and ayOwals of his earnest desire TO hasten the
period OF his return. Bat now u long silence
ensued. Letters in those days were much longer
In crossing the water than ut present, but there
were two or three arrivals without any missve
for Adele. The silence was of course soon con-
strued into neglect, and the most unpleasant
surmiscs arose He had formed new associa-
tions, which had driven her from his mind; he
had other society, and opposition from his fami-
ly. These and thousand other similar coniec-
lures found much to support them in this omi-
nous silence and her parents began to think
that their daughter had been made the victim
of a cold hearted triAer. Carleton shook his
head, and intimated that he had always sus-
pected the diplomat of being ickleminded, and
seemed to derive a satisfaction from the con-
sideration that Miss Adele would now know
who was to be appreciated. But little attention
did she pay to any of these surmises concern
ing the far-of one, for whom she tried to
Imagine all sorts of excuses. Her wounded spirit
found no relief, save in her own bosom which
swayed with hope and despondency
In the agitation of conflicting conjectures
The family soon moved to Georgetown and
the change seemed to be grateful to Adeles
feelings, as she was no longer disturbed by the
reflection that all around were commenting on
the treatment she had received. She rode over
daily, and watched the progress Of the chapel,
superintended the setting Out of trees around
it, and planted improy enents in the ground,
finding IN this employment diversion from
her anxiety of mind.
But another and more serious cause of apnre.
hensiOn awaited her, and had already been
observed by her parents They had several
years before lost daughter by consumption:
and the unnatural flush which had for some
Tune appeared ON Adele rs cheek could not be
mistaken: especially when accompanied by a
short hacking cough They had hoped that
the air of the Potomac might be more conyenisl
10 her health; but was soon satisfied that If any
good was tO be derived from Il milder climate
she must go still farther south No time was
lost. but as Mr.. Barron 5 engagements detained
hun, the eldest son acted rs All escort to hi.
neither and sister, and the three embarked at
New York, and after rapid and pleasant voy-
aye, arrived at Havana. As usual in such
Gases her health seemed Mt first to improve.
ana The most sanSuIne expectations for her re
c"yery were INDUCED i'll by her fond parents
They had been accompanied to the vessel by
crowd of friends, and Adele had leaned upon
the arm OF Carleton. As her fathers friend
and partner, she could not do otherwise than
treat him with ciyiiity which she would bestow
on any friend of the family. The world how
ever settled the matter, In the usual off hand
way, and II was generally believed that should
Adele recover, she would become Mrs Carleton
While these things were going on in the Uni
ted States, Welden. whose silence had occa-
soned such deep anxiety, was himself no less
perplexed and annoyed at receiving no tdings
from his betrothed. With the exception of two
letters, in tho last of which she gently rebuked
him for not writing, and expressed herself
throughout in the cautious terms of one who
diStrusted the feelings of him she addressed he
had received no tidings from her. As be had re-
gularly written by every vessel which took its
departure, this intimation filled him with the
most intense anxiety and suspense. He imme-
diately wrote long letter stating the facts
renewing his expressions Of affection, and an
nOuncing that, although he had not yet accom-
plished his object, it was his intention to sail
for the United States by trusty English ship
which was to leave in sfew weeks. This letter
he directed TO GeOgetown, to which place she
had stated that the family were about to re-
move. No allusiOn had been made in her letter
to her i'll health.
In pursuance Of his determination he en-
barked about Il month after the letter had been
forwarded. For time the ship made RAJ pid pro-
gress, but about midway on her course was de-
LOT u Week ny SUCCESSION Uf
ealns. At length nOrtherly breeze set in,
when she was espied and chased by u French
frigate. The pursuit was long and the danger
Imminent, when q violent storm separated
them, but not without infiicting severe damage
On the English vessel. She had been driven
far out Of her course. and the captain found it
necessary TO put into the nearest port for re-
pairs. This chanced to be MatanzaS, on arrival
at which port it was found that the ship had
sustained much greater injury than was first
supposed, and that it would be necessary to re-
main there a week or two. Impatient at the
delay, Welden inquired for some other more
speedy conveyance to the United States and
learned that u schooner from the Havana had
Just arriv touched this port to take in some
additional freight, before sailing for Alexan-
dria. ...Fr.t-F ...ef ..-sf
lie went down TO look at her accommodations.
and to secure n passage. All was hustle oil
board and the deck was covered with boxes
and barrels, some Of which had been taken
from the hold, i'm order to lower some hogshesds
and other heavier articles to the bottom of the
vessel. The master of the schooner was en-
gagged in experimenting these operations, and
Welden. while waiting an opportunity tospeak
to him, seated himself on box and watched
with a careless air the descent Of the last hogs
head into the hold. Being soon obliged to re-
move, by the approach Of the crew towards the
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