Indiana Palladium, Volume 6, Number 17, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, 1 May 1830 — Page 4

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Vom Souvenir. MEETING Of THE THREE FRIENDS. Parted many a toil tpentyear, Plcdg'd in youth to mem'ry dear, Still to fricDdibip! magnet true, We our focialjoys renew, Bound by Lore's anmer'd chiic Here oo earth we meet again! But our bower, mnfc by decay, Wasting time has twept away, And the youtbfu! evergreen Loppd by death no more it teen; Bleak the wind, sweeps o'er the plaie, When in age we meet again! Many a friend we nsed to greet Here on earth no more we meet, OH the funeral knell has rung, Many a heart bas sorrow stuog, Since we parted on this plaio, Fearing ne'er to meet again! Worn with toil, and sunk with years, We soon shall quit this vale of tears; And these hoary locks be laid, Low in cold oblivion's shade; But where saints and angels reigc, We three hope to meet again! From theitower of Taste. THE WIDOW'S DAUGHTER, Lieut. Vision was a brave and respectable officer in the British service in Montreal; he had married an accomplished lady, whoge only fortfcnc consisted of a neat and comfortable dwelling house in a retired, though pleasant part of the city. During bis life his pay and emoluments enabled him to support that style of fashion which is consideredas indispensable among the military, but which generally more than absorbs their whole pay. He was not an extravagant man, yet on his

death, which occurred the tenth year after his marriage, nothing' was left for the support of his widow and two children, a son and a daughter, 6ave the bouse they occupied, and the trifling stipend allowed her by government, which was by oo means sufficient for their support. Circumscribed indeed are the mean of a female, brought up as Mis. Alston had been, to procure by hr sole efforts a maintenance for herself and children. In those days when she mingled with the fashionable world, her paintings, embroidery, and other works of fancy were much admired, and she was celebrated for these accomplishments; but now that she strove to make them subservient to her interest by proposing to teach what she knew, or dispose of such articles of taste as 6he had wrought at her leisure, few could be found who were willing to patronise her echoo), or become the purchasers of her paintings, except upon such terms as offered ro encouragement to her exertions. By the advice of a few sincere friends, she at length consented to receive several boarders who wished for accommodations in a retired situation, and by these mean3 she was enabled to place her son, at the age of fitteenrin a counting room, and her daughter of twelve, in a convent for her education. Sensible of the efforts made by their affectionate mother for their present welfare and future good, they both endeavoured to improve their time to the best advantage. Frederic in a few years was entrusted with his master's books as head clerk, and Eliza at the age of sixteen returned home to her mother an accomplished and lovely girl, willing to assist her in her domestic cares, and repa by her kind attentions the debt her grateful heart acknowledged. At this period there resided with Mrs. Alston a gentleman of independent fortune, or apparently so, to judge by his leisure and liberality. With the exception of being sometimes engaged in 6ome speculative adventures in trade, he had rarely any business that called him from home, where mo6tof his hours were devoted to reading. Although nearly thirty, hs possessed all the bloom, vivacity and spirit of twenty; yet a cloud of care would sometimes overshadow his brow, when he talked of the feKcity which congenial minds experience in an interchange of thought and feeling, and the happiness which such minds enjoy vrhen united in the domestic circle. We natcrally feel dpsirous of knowing something of the private history of those with whom we become associated in lifey whether from chance or choice; and the interest thus excited is proportionate to our estimation of their characters. The gentlemanly manners of Mr. Lee, and his uniform propriety of conduct, gained him the esteem of Mrs. Alston and her small circle of respectable friend whose acquaintance be appeared desirous of cultivating; yet he seldom adverted to any circumstance of his former life, which half led them to believe there were some events which he wished to conccai. At first, Mr. Lee discovered no other than a brotherly regard far Eiizt, often freely censuring her little faultf, and advising the strict est atlent on to her useful studies, which in his leisure hours he would fre quemly superintend ; and it is difiacuh to 6ay which appeared most happ wheu thus employed. Although he

was constantly in hcr80ciety, yet so 6triclly reserved was he in his attentions to her, that no one could ascribe them to any other motives than those of friendship. The least allusion to a warmer attachment would draw forth a frown, or the cold remark, that he was an admirer of the talents and virtues of Miss Alston, but not her lover. Mr. Lie had never expressed a wish for the exclusive privilege of attending Eliza in public, although he often proffered his services, nor had he ever sought her society in private; yet it was evident to all, that her presence

was necessary to his happiness. Mrs. Alston bad narrowly watched everv expression of Eliz, who, although she was enthusiastic in his praise, had never betrayed lor him a warmer regard than for her own brother. But an event soon occurred which awakened all the anxiety of this affectionate mother. A young Physician in the neighborhood, of a handsome property and an unexceptionable character, had for several months paid EliZi the most marked attentions, but wnich were received by her wiih the utmost indifference. Her mother desirous of securing her pecuniary welfare as well as happiness, urged her to favor his addresses, and requested Lee hi unite with her in repre senting to Eliza the advantages of such a union "Excuse me, Madam," replied he, "I cannot interfere on this sub. ject; I wish her happy yes, with all my heart! but I cannot bat her adviser in her choico of a partner for life." A change was 6oon visible in Eliza, she was less gay than formerly, and as if to avoid the society of Lee, except in the family circle, she confined herself almost wholly to her apartment. There was also a change in Lee, he appeared thoughtful and spiritless, and sometimes intimated his intention of returning to rk, where he was formerly settled in business. A violent fever, however, the effects of an accidental cold, for the present banished all thought of Mr. Lee's removal. With the affectionate solicitude of a sister, Eliza proffered her attentions, which were accepted with the liveliest gratitude. When able to hear her, she would read to him from hio favorite authors, and play for him those tunes upon her guitar, whkh she bad heard him approve. In short the reserve on both sides, from whatever cause assumed, seemed gradually to wear away when they met, but still Eliza gaiued not her former cheerfulness. One evening Mrs. Alston entered the apartment of Lee to congratulate him upon his fast recovery. Sue had left Eliza in conversation with her lover, who had that evening requested a confirmation of his hopes. "My friend,'' said Mrs. Alston, j after remarking upon the prospect ot i his being soon restored to health kI know the goodness of your heart, and that you will rejoice at whatever relates to the welfare of me or mine. Elisa has consented to become the wile of Docl .,y An ashy paleness came over the face ot Lee, and with a compression on his lips which seemed like an endeavour to suppress some powerful emotion, he exclaimed after a pause "Madam you know not what you do! your daughter does not love that man; why then do you urge her to seal her own misery!" "Has my daughter, Sir, made you her confidant?" "No, madam, she has not, nor have I ever sought to that honour." "If you were," rejoined Mrs. Alston, "perhaps you would advise her to decline the addresses of Dr. " "I should, for 1 feel too much interested in her future happiness not to do so! But I shall soon be far from hence, where my opinions will not be consulted with regard to Eliza; yet wherever f go, and whatever may be my fate, I shall ever remember your kindness, and pray sincerely both for your happiness and hers." Mrs. Alston knew not what to say. It was evident that Lee took a deeper interest in the fate of her daughter than he had acknowledged. Ou returning to the parlor, she found Ehz i alone and in tears. "Mama," 6he exclaimed, "you have set your heart upon my union with Dr.-, but I find it impossible I can never be happy with him. He bas my esteem, but not my love; so I have told him, and he generously thanks nae for my candour. 1 shall probably 6ee him no more." ''Are your affections elsewhere engaged!" enquired her mother, "have you any hopes of a union more agreeable to your wishes." "Neither," replied Eliza, "I have decided only from the conviction that there can be no happiness in the union of uncongenial minds." With no other proofs than these, Mrs. Alslon was satisfied that a strong affection existed between Lee and her daughter, notwithstanding the difference of twelve years in their ages. Yet jehad not declared himself her lover, nor had she received from him any other attentions than those of friendship, and consequently whatever might be her feelings, tbey were confined within her own bosom. Affairs had remained in this situation for several weeks, when a gentleman called upon Mrs. AUton, saying

that he had some bnsine?s with Mr. Lee. The message was delivered, but on account of his indisposition, Mr. Lee proposed that he would call again. "I am the bearer of a package of letters from Mr. Lee's wife" said the gentleman, "if you say that, perhaps I may be admitted.' This intelligence produced a stare of astonishment from M s. Alston, and a fainting fit from oer daughter. The gentleman was admitted;! was indeed the bearer of the last letter from his wife, who on her death-bed forgave him for deserting her, & bequeathed to him her whole estate, the chief of which was still at her own disposal. The story is briefly this. Mr. Le at an early age married an heiress nearly double his own age, (no love of course was expected in the bargain.) Q matters not to enter upon particulars; they were different alike in years as well as in their particular fancies. She was a woman of amiable disposition, but had imprudently, like many other antiquated maidens before ber, sacrified at once her dignity and fortune for the sake of obtaining a husband. But the blame was not all on her side. Lee was a dsecendant from a poor hut respectable family in the country. At an early age, his uncle in New-York took him into his counting room, and educated him as a merchant. At the arre of twenty-one. possessing a

handsome person, and a taste for the expensive pleasures of the city, which he could not honestly enjoy, he conceiv ed at the instigation ol some brainless adviser, the foolish plan of making love to a rich old maid, who, in the simnlicit v of her honest heart, believed him sincere. In short he married her, became master of her wealth, and for one year he sup ported a gay and splendid establishment. Wearied at length wiih this heartless mode of life, and ashamed of exhi bition in public the woman to whom ho was indebted for his wealth, and whoto ho had chosen "for better or for worse," he proposed leaving her tvito her family, and trying bi9 fortune for a faw years in to Canadas, giving as his reason, that business was dull in New York The rest of bis alory is already known. W itb shame for the part he had a:te d towards bis generous wife, Lee honestly related bis story to Mrs. Alston, and when severely upbraided by her for bis folly, he humbly acknowledged his error in marrying a woman whom he well knew he could never lore. 'Madam," said be, ''when I became an inmate of your bouse, it was partially for the sake of retirement from the world, and the temptations of beauty, which might make ac feel too sensibly the weight of the chain by which I was bound. But here, as you have too truly discovered, I have found the only bwng f ever did, er ever can love, your sweet Eliza, and although a sense of honor forbade this declaration, 1 am sure the affections of her artless heart are mine.0 It is hardly necessary to add that William Lee and Eliza Alston were united a3 soon as propriety in her most liberal mood would sanction the ceremony, which took place at the grand Cathedral Church in Montreal. Lee, it is true, should have been more severely punished for this desertion of bis antiquated bride, but as it is a true story, I can only state that as yet his hour of retribution has not arrived. The last I heard of ibis couple was that they were as happy as heaven's blessings could make them, in the possession of health, wealth, and the psrent9 of & lovely family. HortARU. THE rAX.SC XtHYRIE. "Come, tell me where the maid is found W ho33 heart can love without deceit, And I will range the world around Ta sigh one moment at her feet.'' On a fine July day, the fair Margaret, Queen of Navarre, then on a visit to her royal brother, had arranged a rural feast for the morning following, which Francis declined attending. He was melancholy; and the caase was said to bp some lover's quarrel with a favorite dame. The morrow camr, and dark rain and murky clouds destroyed at once the schemes of the courtly throng; Margaret was angry, and she grew wear) ; her only hope for amusement was in Francis, and he had shut himself up an excellent reason why she should the more desire to see him. She entered his apartment; he was standing at the easement, against which the noisy shower beat, writing with a diamond on the glass. Two beautiful dogs were his sole companions. As Queen Margaret entered he hastily let down the silken curtain before the window, and looked a little coufused 'What treason is this my liege, said the Queen, 'which crimsons, your cheek? I must see the same.' It is treason,' replied the king, 'and therefore, sweet, sweet sister, thou mayst not see it.' This the more excited Margaret's curiosity, and a playful contest ensued: Francis at tast yielded: threw himself on a huge high backed settee; and as the lady drew hack the curtain with an arch smile, he grew grave and sentimental, as he reflected on the cause which inspired his libel against all womankind. What have we here? cried Margaret; 'any, this is lese majeste Souvent femroe wie, Beio folle qui s'y fie! Very little change would greatly amend

your couplet: would it not run better thus Souvent homme varie, Bein folle q n s'y fit 1 I could tell you twenty stories of man's inconstancy.' '1 will be content with one true tale of woman's fidelit ,' said F ranch, dryly: but do not provoke me. I would fain be at peace with the soft Mutabilities, for thy dear sake.' I defy your grace,' replied Margaret, rashly, to instance the falsehood of one noble and well reputed dame.' 'Not even Emilie de LngnyV asked the King. This was a eore subject for the Queen. Emilie had been brought up in her own household, the most beautiful and the most virtuous of her maids of honor. She had long loved the Steur de Ligny, and their nuptials were celebrated with rejoicings but little ominous of the result. DeLigny was accused but a year after of traitorously yielding to the Emperor a fortress under his command, and he was condemned to perpetual imprisonment. For some time Emilie seemed inconsolable, often visiting the miserable dungeon of her husband and from witnessing hi3 wretchedness paroxysms of grief threatened her life. Suddenly, in the midst of her sorrow, she disappeared; and inquiry only divulged the disgraceful fact, that she had escaped from France, bearing bur jewels with her, and accompanied by her page, Robinet Leroux. It was whispered that , during their journey ; the lady and the stripling often occupied one chamber; and Margaret enraged at these discoveries commanded that no further quest should be made for her lo3t favorite. Taunted now by her brother, she defended Emilie, declaring that she believed her to be guiltless, even going

so far as to boast that within a month she would bring proof of her innocence. 'Robinet was a pretty boj',' said Francis, laughing. 'Let us make a bet,' said Margaret; if I lose, f will bear this vile rhyme of thine as a motto to my shame, to toy grave; iff win ' 'I will break my window, and grant thee whatever boon thou askest.' The result of this bet was long sung by troubadour and minislrel. The Queen employed a hundred emissaries published rewards for any intelligence of Emilie all in vain. The month was expiiing, and Margaret would have given many bright jewel? to redeem her word. On the eve of the fatal day, the jailor of the prison in which Sieur de Lagny was confined, sought an audience with the Queen ; he brought her a message from the knight to say, that if the lady Margaret would ask his pardon as a boon, and obtain from her royal brolher that he might be brought before him, her bet was won. Fair Margaret was very joyful, and readily made the desired promise. Francis was unwilling to see his false servant, but he was in high good humour, for a cavalier had that morning brought intelligence of a victory over the imperialists. The messenger himself was lauded in the despatches as the most fearless and bravest knight in France. The king loaded him with presents, only regretting that a vow prevented the soldier from raising his visor, or declaring his name. The same evening, as the sun shone on the lattice on which the ungallant rhyme was traced, Francis reposed on the same settee, and the beautiful queen of Navarre, with triumph in her bright eyes, sat beside him. Attended by guards the prisoner was brought in; his frame was attenuated hy privation, and he walked with tottering steps. He knelt at the feet of Fiancis, and uncovered his head; a quantity of rich golden hair then escaping, fell over the unshaken cheeks and pallid brow of the suppliant. 'We have treason here?' cried the king; 'Sir Jailor, where is your prisoner? 'She, blame him not,' raid the eoft faltering voice of Emilie,' wiser than he have been deceived by woman. My dear lord wm guiltless of the crime for which he suffered. There was but one mode to save him: I assumed his chains; he escaped with poor Robinet Lroux in my attire he joined your army: the young and gallant cavalier who delivered the despatches to your grace, whom you overwhelmed with honors and reward?, is my own Eguerrard de Lagny. 1 waited bnt for his arrival, with testimonials of his innocence, to declare myself to my lady, the Queen. Has she not won her bet? And the boon she asks , 'Is de Lagny pardoned,' said Margaret as the alo knelt to the king; Spare your faithful vassal, and rewaid this lacy's truth.' Francis fir3t broke the fale speaking window then he raised the ladies irom their supplicatory posture. In a tournament given to celebrate this 'Triumph of Ladies,' the Sieur de Ligny bore off every prize; and surely there was more loveliness in Emilie' fded cheek more grace in her emaciated form, type as they were of the

truest affection bar. "in itic bearing and fresher complexion of the brilliant beauty in attendance on the most cosily festival. MODES OF SjILUTJTIOX. Greenlanders have none, and laugh at the idea of one peison being interior to another. Islanders rear the Phillipinrs take a pei son's hand or foot, and rub il over their face. Laplanders apply their noses strcrglj against the person they salute. In New Guinea, they place leaves upon the head of those they salute. In the Straits of the Sound they raise the left foot of the person saluted, pass it gently over the right leg, and thencp. over the face. The inhabitants of the Phillippinc? bend very low, placing their hands m their chet ks, and raise one foot in the. air, with the knee bent. An Ethiopian takes the robe of another and ties it about him, so as to leave his friend almost naked. The Japanese take rffa slipper, and the people of Arracan their sandals, ii the street, and their stockings in the house, when they salute. Two Negro kings on the coast of Africa ealuteby snapping the middle linger three ti rites. The inhabitants of Carmenr, when they would show a particular attachment, break a vein, and present the blood to their friend as a beverage. If the Chinese meet, after a long separation, they fall on their knees, bend their face to the earth two or three times, and use many other affected modes. They hove also a kind of ritual, or "Academy of Compliment?,' by which they regulate the number ( bows, genuflections, and words to be spoken upon any occasion. Ambassadors practise tht6e ceremonies forty days before they appear at court. In Otahiete, they rub their noses together., 1IERCULAAEUM. Since the commencement of 1S2, the government of Naples has caused excavations to be made in the inins of Herculanenm, and the following are the ptincipal results of the researches up to the middle of the present year, (1829.) They have discovered the most splendid private house of the ancienla that ha? ever been seen by modern eyes, The house has a suit of chamber?, with a court in the centre. There is a separate part of the mansion allotted to the females, agaiden surrounded by arcades and columns, and also a grand saloon, which probably served for the meeting of the w hole family. Another house also discovered, w as very remar

kable, from the quantity and nature cf the provisions m it, none of which have been disturbed for eighteen cenlmic?, lorthedoor3 remained fastened in tbo same state a? they were at the period of the catastrophe, which buried Htrculaneum. The family which occupied this mansion was in all likelihood, when the disaster to- k place, laying in provisions for the w inter. The provisions found in the storeroom?, consists of dates, chesr.uts, large walnuts, dried figs,almonds,prunes, corn, oil, peas, lentils, pies and hams. The internal arrangement of the house, the manner iu which it was ornamented, all, in fact, announced that it belonged to a very rich family, ncd to admirers of the arts; for there were discovered many pictures, representing Polythrmus and Galatea, and a Bacchante, Mercury, and lo, Perseus killing Medusa; there were also in the same house vaser, articles in glass, bronze, and terra ccto, ns well as medalions in silver, reprem ting, in relief, Apollo and Diana. The persona who direct the excavations, have caused them to be continued in the same street, and they will in regular order, search the shops and houses which border on each side,&: also the lanes which branch off from it. French paper. Flour, Corn meal. Flax-seed, Tallow, Will be receivocl at this office in pa yraent of subscriptions and other debts. Blank Deeds, Mortgages, for sale at this Office. INDIANA PALLADIUM, PRIM ED AJVD PUBLISHED BY DAVID V. CULLEY, Publisher of the Lazes of the United ta!e: 'PLUMS. The TAT-TAnrH is primed weekly, on mper ro ppir, at TtlliEfc bULLAh, -r annum paid hi hz end ot the yer; tut xunctt my br dischard by the payment tt 'I O hOLLAltS in adrar.ee. or ty pvn-g TWO DOLLAKS and Kir t GUMS at ' tLc expira- Q Uo' vi tix 'norths. Those wiio riteire their pipers by the mail carrier, must py the can i.gv.-, otlerw iss it wilt ke rharprd on tl-eir suueinpuon. AD V t KT KM K NTs t tiwpu uooa y Inst r"ted oil rcasynabts tttrufti

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