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1 THOMAS LORING, Editor and Proprie.tou. W STRINGER, Associate Editor THE COMMERCIAL It published erery Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, it 15 per annum, payable, in all cases, In advance, BY THOMAS LORING, Corner of Front and Market Struts, 'WILMINGTON. W. C. RATER OP ADVERTISING. square, 1 insertion, 10 50 I 1 square, 2 months, I4TJ0 I do. 2 do. 75 i o. "X 1 do. 3 do. 100 1 do. 6 do. 600 1 do. 1 month, 2 50 I do. 1 year, 12 00 Twelve lines or les make a square. If an adver 'tlsemnnt exceeds twelve lines, the price will be in pro portion. . . All advertisements nre payable at the time of their Insertion. Contracts with yearly advertisers, will be made on the most liberal terms. EDWARD CANT WELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW. -AND COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA. 'OVER DR. EVANS' EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, WILMINGTON, N. C. NAUTILUS (MUTUAL LIFE) INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW- YORK. Will take Risk on ihe Lives of Slaves. W. C. LORD, Agent. NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY. . W. C. LOUD, Agent. (JROCERIES, DRY GOODS, AND HARDWARE, WHOLESALE. AND RETAIL, BY C. V. BRADLEY. April 4. 9 THOMAS SANDFORD, NOTARY PUBLIC, WILMINGTON. N. C. NEFF & WARNER, WIlnl.KSAt.K AND RETAIL HRAI.KRS IN DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, SHIP C1IAS- liEERY, SHIP STOKES, f-c. April 11. 13 E. A. GUSHING, DR A l.f'.R IN HOOKS STATIONERY, &c. MARKET STREET, WILMINGTON, K. C. 9 April 4. CHARLES BLAKESLEE, (Successor to James Pnndcrford.) MASUFACTL'RRR AM) DEALER Boots and Shoes, Market St., Wilmington, N. C. .V R. H. STANTON tc CO. WHOLESALE ANn RETAIL G K O V K R S , And dealers in dry goods, cldthincj, hats, cats, boots, shoes, furniture, hardware, tltlerv, TIN WART., unotKKRY, Ac. f lmi0"t0n' N C CONSTANTLY on ImnJ. a L'eni rnl assortment 01 J CORDAGE and PRO VISIO.S'S. Also, l"or oi'n Fruit, Wines, l,iiiiois, Tens, Poilrr, Ale, 4c. 3(VShii Storks put up with despatch, (h i. 31, 1846. 96 "MYERS cV ijarnum, MlNtTACTLRF.ns AND DKAI.KRB IN lf'JS CAPS, UMBRELLAS, A iXD 1 VA L KING CA N1JS, WHOt.ESALt: AND RKTAlt., MARKET STRKKT, WILMINGTON, N. C. P. Myers. J. M. Barmm. On. C, 146. W RICH A 11 I) M O it RI S, NO TAR Y PUR LIC, WILMINGTON, N. C. Jan. H. 126 II. S. KELLY, MERCHANT TAILOR, MARKET STREET, WILMINGTON, N. C. 1 March 17. .JOHN HALL, (LATR W1LMINUTON, NOIt Til CAHOMNA ) COMMISSION MERCHANT, AN 1) AGENT TOi THE SALE OF NOIITII CAROLINA NAY II. STORES 33 (IRA VI Ell STREET, new Orleans. January 4, 1817. !'-- ALEXANDER HERRON, Jr. GKNRlt AL COMMISSION MERCHANT, mninglon, (N. C.) Parhd Offlcs, KO. 35J NORTH WHARVES, Uofrrto- PHILADKLl'HIA. tO. D. K1.I.IS, KiQ. ) tVil,lniymn "V C Ml'. , Ijv I I klbUII, " Aug. 11. C3 DEROS8ET, BROWN &, Co., i;ESF.RAL COMMISSION' MERCHANTS, WILMINGTON, N. C. BROWN, D EROS SET & Co., GKMillAL COMM1SSIOS MERCHANTS, 159 FRONT ST. NF.W YORK. A. MARTIN, GENERAL AGENT AND Commission Merchant, North rYittr, I Doon above Frlneeii Street, (Murphy' $ Duiiding,) . WILMINGTON. N. O. Oct I. 81 VOL. 2. ROWLEY, ASIIBURNER 6c, CO. General Commission Merchants, Nos. 5 4 6, South Wharves, PHILADELPHIA. We are prepared to make liberal advances on shln- menu of IVuval Stores, &.C., consigned to us Cur sale. Refer to Samuel Potter, Esq. ) ,,... John Oammll, Esq? J-ig January 18. n, N. C. 128-ly. THE BRIDAL. BV MISS CLARISSA SCOTT. CHAPTER I. The Honorable Mis. Berkley had re mained a widow twenty years, being left by her husband with an infant son, and her pecuniary affairs in great dis order. Having been nominated the guardian of her son, she had but one desire on earth, and that was to bring him up nobly, and by economy and strict attention, t re-establish him in that fortune, which the unwise specula tions and foolish pleasure of two three generations, had most cruelly abridged. Thanks to her skill perseverance, and good sense, at the end of twenty years, the fortunes of the young Theodore pre sented the most satisfactory result, and reached even beyond its original income. His estates were disembarrassed of their ruinous mortgagees, and old properties, pold at a low price in the moment of i necesity, were re-bought, and added to ! the princely dernenscs of the young heii ; in fine, twenty years sufficed to cure the improvidence of a whole century, aud Mrs. Uoiklcy awaited with somethwhat of impatience for the majority of her son, j in order to nlar.ft in his hands th for. tune which she had received ruinously I embarrassed, more aninlc. solid, and sc-i euro, than it had ever before been. j Tlu slimlnc nf pvoninc hnrl onvflnnoH the surrounding objects in gloom, and 1 Mrs. H.ii klv was suited in a corc,rmR I and well-lighted apartment in the neigh-1 forefathers would call the third estate, expressed ; which is, that I shall nev borhood of Hyde Park, her chair placed militate against your notions. There er be yours without the consent of your hWoro n hlnzinn- firp nnd hor little feet l indolently resting upon the edge of the ' f..n, nr i V. f i ,mm .if.. ,, f nn,K .m i altitude. At a little distance from her sat an old gentleman, whose appear ance announced the fact of his having seen at least sixty winters, and who was plunged in a visible comfort in the soft amplitude of an easy chair. At length he broke silence, and said. "And where is dear Theodore ''He is out," replied Mrs. Berkley, with a sigh. "Is ho at the theatre, or at the club ?" 'Oil, no ; at least I think not." The "accent with which these lasl words were pronounced, aroused the at tention of the Honorable Mr. Rolson. He looked inquiringly at his old friend, and discovered a contraction between her eye-brows, and a constrained smile upon her lips. "I see you are anxious about Theo dore ?' "A mother always feels anxiety about hrrrhild," said Mrs. IJjrkley, in an eva sive tone. "A mother's attachment is so exclusive, that she dreads the possi bility of her sou loving any other but her self." "Kut," said Mr. Rolson, "you must allow nic to remark, with all ttie inter est of an old friend, that there appears in your manner a more positive cause of anxiety. Has Theodore neglected his studies ?" "Oh. tin hr is most sfpndv and stu dious." Iment of childreu. Thank Uixl, 1 have 1 said she. "1'Heojore, nianu uu re- "So I thought. Theodore is good, ' provided against all embarrassment of I solves take uot a single step until I see handsome, and generous, but yet he 'the sort, by never marrying." you aaraiu. But be of good cheer. might be opposed to your views, or per-1 Adieu ! haps may wish to embrace a career not ' CHAPTER II. CHAP TER HI - agreeable to you." As Mrs. B-rkely had truly said, her : In another hour, Mrs. Berkely was ""Oh, 110," said the fond mother ; "he domestic life was completely embittered, ' ascending the stairs of a housi in Mor 1 1 as not made known any project in that i yet no change was perceptible on the ( tiiiir-street, where she stopped ou the way. Indeed, I believe his mind is yet undecided on ihat point." "Well, my dear Mrs. Berkely, I cannot j reads the very thoughts, the confinding servant. coneeiAC with tne ancient and honora-, devotion which unveils its most secret, "Miss Harley V said Mrs. Berkeley, ble name which you lear, and the eight j wishes, no longer existed; the habits ; inquiringly. thousand a-year income that you pos-: remained the same, the tender attach-1 ' Yes, ma'am. Will you walk in 7 sess, that you can for a moment think ment which bound the mother to the son ' Miss Victorinc is inside " of making a lawyer of your son." j and the son to tho mother, had not been Mrs. Birkely walked into a small Mrs. Berkley smiled without replying, ! impaired ; but the complete sympathy, room, where a trunk and several bozes nnd her old friend continued : j the heart, exposed to heart, had alto- piled ono ovor another, announced an "Your plans have hitherto been so gether ceased, and each succeeding day , intended journey. From this apart sagely considered, and so admirably j appeared but to add to the nadness of ment alio was introduced into a little successful, that one is disposed to ap-J Mrs. Berkelv, and to the melancholy of drawiug-room, modestly furnished, and prove beforehand any proposition you, her beloved son, but both yielding to found herself in, the presence of a young advance knowing well that sound sense j the influence of thn same characteristic, girl of ttrikingly beautiful appearance dictates your actions : therefore, tell me, 1 firmness, remained immovably fixed, who, seated in the recess of a window, why do you think ot making Theodore professional 7 Has ho contracted debts !" "Oh, I perceive you do not know him," said Mrs. Bfkcley ; "his principle is in keening with his gencrosty, and that is saying enough. But I see, my dear sir, PUBLISHED TRI WEEKLY, WILMINGTON, TUESDAY that confidence is due to our old friend ship, and therefore I shall be explicit. Theodore loves, and loves in defiance ot mywishes, and it shall never receive my appropriation. "Well I am sorry for that ; but I sup pose that Theodore's love is light, and will pass away." "Pardon me, I have no such hopes. As he has not scattered and wasted his affections upon a thousand different ob jectsas he has lived a retired and even strict life, so has he brought to this love a purity of attachment, deep-rooted and incffacable, which he will uphold with a strength of character not hitherto called forth. I know him : he will not yield, nor shall I either yield to him. j This attachment poisons my existence' "And who is the object of his love?" "A young girl, an orphan , named : Victoririe Harley ; he met her at the house of Mrs. Bruce, with whose daugh-, tcr she was upon the most friendly terms, j having been a school companion. She I lives alone, unon the interest of a small ' - . i t . sum, to which she adds the proceeds of I her industry in embroidery. They say j that slie is sensible, virtuous, and retir- 102 I wich tn think hpr sn Vint vnu know ni3 sufficiently well to believe me when f tfll von. that Miss TIarlev nev-! erer shall with my consent bear the an- j cient and distinguished naina of Berke ley. Yes, my friend, a great name is an obligation, and we have a right to trans mit it pure and uncorrupted as we have received it. "These are what arc called in the nineteenth century absurd prejudices," said Mr. Rolson, shaking his head. "That may lie," said Mrs. Berkeley ; "but the nineteenth centurv is not in mv mind the model of a century. I am a firm believer in the influence of an ele- vatcd position, it gives elegance, tact, and pood taste ! it nrespTves and unholds the ! ideas and habits." "Manv examnles taken from what our I are in our days many a merchant s daughter, who could rival in grace and J fi Rganw. w i o mina ana manners, a ; lJiicliess. Mrs. Birkely shrugged her shoulders, and Mr. Rolson continued : "And does Theodore wish to marry Miss Harley V U, line tn ,1 mr ;n 1111KP ' ret) ie I Mrs.IWkely. "I have stated to him my objections on his head ; he appeared 1 Crief stricken, but still did not yield . Such is the state of affairs at present.'' :How loim is it since this has occur- cd ?'' "Two months. We continue to live as formerly, at least to all appearance, but we have each become more rcserv- ed. My son is twenty years of age, he sight of it, turned deadly pale, and hnna; only has to wait until he is one-and- ing the seal nearer to her eye, as if she twenty, when he can make me a low bow, and marry without my consent." In uttering these words, a tear glisten ed in the eyes of Mrs. B?rkely. Mr. Rol son appeared more serious than usual, and said. ''This is a bad business, indeed. My dear friend, would you wish that I should speak to Theodore ?" "It would be useless I know him so well." "And this young girl, is she beauti ful V "They say she is. But it matters but little if she were otherwise, as she has caught his fancy." "Tis a serious business this manage- surface ; port, the intimacy of affection which i one to nis enthusiastic attachment 01 principles of fifty. At times a tender word, a look, a grasp of the hand, appeared like a return of days gone by ; they looked inquiringly at each BY THOMAS LORING, MORNING MAY 4, 1847. other, but both appeared determined to make no further concession. Then the coldness returned silence and estra- ngement resumed its empire, audi tin frozen mantle of sorrow fell more heavi ly than heretofore on their hearts. Theodore appeared more and more absorbed ; he would remain for hours together seated opposite the fire, plunged in his own gloomy reflections. His mother, forgafful of her offended digni ty, woultj loojt upon him with tearful compasstofi, and utter a few incoherent but co; rtsoling expressions t but to this st ent testimony ot a tenderness which nothing could subdue, he would reply by a sickly and cold smile, and the moth er, in the bitterness of her grief, would exclaim. "lean do nothing for him I cannot even console my poor boy." One morning she softly entered the drawing-room, and found herself near her son, without his at all perceiving her presence. Theodore was seated upon an ottamm : beheld a letter rumpled ' ' b - twesn his hands, his head was half buried in the cushions, and he was weeping. "Theodore 1 ( cried Mrs. lijrkely. Mother," said he, raising and hand- in? her the letter which he held in his hand," read, and now, perhaps, you will rejoice." Mrs Birkely mechanically held out her hand and took the letter, steadily looking at her son, whose noble coun tenance was convulsed with emotion, and said, 'Theodore, my dear boy, what is the matter with you ?(' Theodore replied not but turned a side in order to hide his emotion. Mrs. Bsrkely opened the letter, which was written In a neat and elegant female hand, and reads as follows "Dear Sir, "I am now about repeating for the last time, what I have so often before family, and may Uou preserve mi, a- bove all things, from being a subject of uisrora neiweeii von ana vour rnumer. discord between you and In order to avoid the possibility of this, I shall leave London, never again to return to it. Forget me, and icarn to te happy in the consciousness of doing your duty. '' V ITTOR I N K MARLF.Y. Mrs. Berkely read and re-rcad this letter, the pure and honest tone o( which touched lier heart, 111 despite 01 iter ans tocratic predilections. She reliecieu ior som? time in silence, when turning the letter, her eyes suddenly encountered the seal, which was a shield, richly em blazoned, and most remarkable for its elezant composition. Mrs. Uarkely, at was deceived by the first glance, an ex clamation of surprise burs from her. Turning to her son, aud pointing to the letter, she demanded; "Whose seal is this ?" Theodore, astonished in his turn, re plied that it was the anns of Miss Har lev's mother, who was of noble descent. "What was the name of her mother ; do you know, my sou ?'' The young rum appeared to reflect tor a momont. "They were a family in Borksbirc.Oh ! I remmb jr, L iscell ;s was her name." Afrs. B-'rkely raised her eyes to heav en in deep emotion. Just providence ot Uod 1 tlianic you, )- second noor, ana KnorKeu ;u uic uwi, . t . . ' . . . i 11 I SI I I I 1 . .1. .1.-.. wan'h was quickly answered ny an oiu , was aciireiy empioycu m a uunwio "Is it Miss Harley I have the nonor of addressing T said Mrs. Berkely. j "Yes, madam," replied the young girl ' gracefully, although timidly curtseying. NO. 21 "Will ypu allow rao a few minutes conversation with you, Miss Harley ! My nanw is B jifcelv." At this nam i a (Imp color covered tho cheeltsr and brow of Victorinc ; she appeared greatly agitated, although the tone of har visitor was full of atFibility and sweetness. She offered Mrs. Bjrk ely a chair, but remiitud standing her self, appearing to await iu silence the dreaded communication. "I am," commancod Mrs. Barkely, "about to put a few questions to you, which may appear the effect of curiosi ty ; but be assured, notwithstanding, that they arc dictated by the mostlively and sincere ititerost in your welfare." Victoriun bowjl, and Mrs. Berkeley continued : "Your mother's nam"1, 1 understand, was Lascillcs ; she was descended from a family of that name residing in Berk shire ?'' "It is midam, my mother's family had ocuoied a uistiazuisheu rault 111 the country. Ruined by law, they were 1 obliged to retire into obscurity, and my mother, poor, and an orphan, was obliged to seek the protection of some relatives in a distant country. It was there that she became acquainted with my father. He possessed soma prop erty, which his own udustry had in creasad ; he saw my mother, loved her, and obtained her in marriage. 1 hey enjoyed a few short years of love and happiness ; but they both died; both young, and far away lrom our native country. Thus, you sec me alone, alone in this cold world." Mrs Berkeley appearing to take so deep an interest in this simple recital, and fixing upon the girl an attentive and admiring look, served both to encour age and astonish her. At length Mrs. Birkely demanded if she was the only offspring of her moth er's marriage. Victorinc replied that she was, and continued her recital. "My parents sent me to school in France, and the period of my rehirn had arrived, when I received the terri ble news that my farther, my mother, my only frieods, my guides, my protec tors, were no more. They no longer anticipated with joy the return of their child, they no longer counted the days that must intervene before I was restor- 1. ., t i . 1. ea to uieir arms. 1 was moim m me World, aud I resolved to remaiu in France ; and having obtained permis sion of the guardian whom my lather had placed over me, I never quitted the house where I was educated until my seventeeth year when my instructress wiihing to visit London, took me along with her. Alas her days were counted, and I was soon doomed to lose my only friend, whom I had long consider ed to look upon as a mother. She left her trusty old servant to protcrl me, and 'tis tnus you see me livingalone. But pardon these dctials, madam, your kindness has made me too bold." "Victorinc," said Mrs. Berkely, ta king her hand, "regret not your confi dence, it is God has been the means ol I bringing us tog-sthcr, you that I have sought ior so long a time. Jiiy uear child, have you never heard your moth er mention tho namo which 1 bear ;" "No, madam, never.'' ' Then you are ignorant of the history of your family. Your ancestors, Victo rinc, and those of my husband, were mortal enemies, and for centuries their deadlrivalship caused blood to flow more than once. Feudal wars succeed ed court intrigues, and each party was more intent upon the ruin of his enemy than upoT his own personal advantag-. At length towards the middle of the last century, these long continued quarrels ended in an interminable law sr.it, in which Lord Oiamhy, the grandfather of my husband, was the conqueror, and your ar cestor. Victorinc, was thus despoiled f . . t r i t . of his inheritance, duyrived of his right ) and was reduced to the greatest misery upon the very lands that had formerly called him ni lster. Tnis utter and com plete ruin extinguished the deadly ha tred of my family '' "If right was at his side,,, madam,'' interrupted Victorinc with mildness. MNo, Child. My grandfather, to ascer tain his cause, had neither right or equi ty, but justice was tampered with, and I blush to tell you that the decree which ruined your ancestor, was purchased with gold by the ancestors of my ion. Such u the conviction of my mind, whicB I hare acquired in tfty long guardian ship,' being Wired to udy the araoitqt Afiftrtnn whicht r was called upon to remodel. Thl piece of iniquity, of which the house of Lsarelles was the v.ic- tim, was then first revealed to me, and anxious to lift tho truth, j&tixful a it was, I sought for all theprcofr, and even submitted them toi the opinion of a first rate lawyer-, whrxw opiniotl fortlrTc my own. Yes, the fortune df my child was acquired by an-evident frauds JUS t wilful perversion of the truth. Wealth, thus cmpoisencd, is bitterness to me J and the pleasure which riclics confer, always called to my mind the despoiled e m' ij t -t r 11. iamuy, nuncn irom tneir raruc in socie- ty, robbed of their fortune, and I do not exaggerate fh saying, that our luxury and opulence seemed stricken by ah anethema. Filled with these thoughts, I made for several years the most minute search in order to discover the descendants of the Lascelles. My exertions ware fruitless, as I lost all traces or your mother. The invisible hand of Providence, which disposes of all things for his wise purpose, has brought us together ; after twenty years of vain research, I find in you the law ful descendant of the last L&scefles ; and it is to vou that I ant about tnakhig . restiiution of the property of whfcflobr ancestors were deprived by a flagrant act of justice. Accept what is yours in justice, aud forgive us for keeping pos sesion of it so tong." "Take from y ou your, fortune and that of your son? Never, madam," said Victorinc, with enthnsiasm. My sou will agree with m. Be sides, sufficient remains for an honora ble subsistence, and the steady and useful education which I have given him will lead the way to certain prosperity. Do not prevent us, therefore, from satisfy ing our conscience by repairing, though somewhat tardily, the injustice done to your ancestors. You may accept with out fear, Victorinc, that which we offer with joy," "Protect mo, heaven," cried Victorine. "My gratitnde, my most profound grat itude, madam, shall be yours for my life, but do not exact from mo that an offer so generous and noble, should bo repaid by a base and sordid acceptation. No, madam, the law has decided, and I shall recognise its decree." "Aud are you rich, Victorine V MNo, madam, but my fortune is suffi cient for my desires, and that is all 1 wish for. But the direst poverty would not induce mo to deviate from my resolu tion. Never, never shall I forgot your generous offer. It is the only remem brance that I wish to carry with me into that solitude to which I am about retix mg." ' You are about quilting London, Vic torine 7" '(Yes, madam, it is neccessary that I should do so," said the young girl, whilst a half-smothered sigh escaped her, the blood rushed tempestuously to her temples, aud her large and terul I . . 1 t an eyes sougnt , ine ground. All at once she felt her hand pressed between those of Mrs. Berkely, who, drawing her gently to her, said in a low voice, "This fortune, which you reject, will yon not consent to receive from a moth er, from a husband ? Victorine, will you be my daughter V Victorinc could not reply ; leaning upon the hands of Mrs. Berkeley, her face was completely concealed by the flowing ringlets of her raven hair, a slight trembling alone revealing the emotion of her heart. " Sp?ak my child. Say yes." "Mother !" cried Victorine, falling Up on her knees, and raising her b3aute' ous face, which was bathed in tears. "My son is not now displ easing to you?" whispered Mrs. Berkeley. "Mather, ( have long loved him," sobb-jd Victorine. "Bless you for that word, my dear child And now," said Mrs. Berkely, gaily, ' after five centuries of quarreling, peace is at length proclaimed." CHAPTER IV. A mouth after the events before rela ted an elegant and numerous assem blage were gathered together in '6ne of the fiucit houses in IJelgravc Square, whilst the lawyer was reading the set- , tlcment which was drawn up ou the oc casion of the mariage of the Hooorablo Theodore Ferdinand Berkely and Vic torine 'Choresa Harley, and many looks filled with discreet surprise were ex changed upon tho announcemcnf of tho grand and magnificentftdvantages which , the marrhgc contract assured to tho bride. Victorine, modest, graceful and beau tiful iu her bridal array, was seated be side Mrs. Berkely, who looked upon her with deep tenderness, an object of admiration and attention to all. Hot eyes were occasionally Taiscd, and cn countered ihoso of Theodore, who sought and saw but her alone, lis was -in the full possession of happincas hap piness as complete as it wat unexpec ted. Ilisjoye, , hia .filial i affection, and ' "J' hUfcrigui prospects of futuriryy nnfUxT in sounding tor him one bf Those hotirtv-, so , i iiely fceird f ih thfi" Wfry . ol ltfe , and which leaves behind a remem brance at once sad od soothing alike filled with enchantment and regret
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