North Carolina Newspapers

THOMAS LORINGr , Editor and Phoprietor. THE COMMERCIAL ' ii published every Tuaday, Tkuriday, and Saturday 15 pr annum, fkyable, in all eases, to advance, BY THOMAS LOMNG, Corner of Front and Mark Strttt; WUMiaOTOX, sr. c. ATM Of ADVtTISW. square, 1 insertion, 10 50 1 do. 2 do. 76 1 square, 2 months, $4 00 1 do. 3 do. 6 00 1 do. 3 do. 100 1 do. 1 month, 2 50 1 do. 6 do. 800 1 do. lyear, 1300 A uv. ....... , w - - 1 Twelve lines or less mnke a square. If an adver laement aiceeds twelve lines, the price will b in pro portion. All advertisements are payable at the time of their insertion. . Contracts with yearly advertisers, win oe maue the moat liberal terms. ICS" All Advertisements Inserted in the tri-weekly Commercial, are entitled to one nscrtion in the Weekly, free of charge. GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, AND HARDWARE, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, BY C. W. BRADLEY. April 4. 9 MYERS & B A It N U M3 MANUfACTURKHS AND DEALERS IN HATS, CAPS, UMBRELLAS, AND WALKING CANES, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, MARKET STREET, WILMINGTON, N. C. C. Mvkbs. J. M. Babnlm. Oct. 6, 1847. 85 RICHARD MORRIS, NOTARY PUBLIC? WILMINGTON, N. C. Jan. 13. 2G DEROSSKT, HROWN fc Co., GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, WILMINGTON, N. C. BROWN, DEROSSET & Co., GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 159 FRONT ST. NEW YORK. A . MARTIN, GENERAL AGENT AND Commission Merchant, North Wutcr, ! Doors above Princess Street, (Murphy'i Building,) W1LMINUTON, N. C. Oct. 3. 81 J. & W. .r McGARY FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Aoemts or the Mbrciiantb' Stkam Boat Co. WLMINGTOX, NC. ROWLEY, ASHBURNER & CO. General Commiuion Merehnnti, Nos. 5 4 6, South Whabves, riin.ADKi.riiiA. Wo arc prepared to mnlto liberal advances on ship ments of Nnvul Stores, &c, consigned to ua for sale. Refer to Samibl PoTTEa Esq. ) W ilmington, N.C. John Uammell, l.sq. 5 January 19. " ELIJAH DICKINSON, COMMISSION MERCHANT, Sonior partner of the luto firm of UlcklriBun & Mori is. WILMI NCiTON, N. C. RKFK.n TO Messrs. B. Deforest & Co., J s YulU Nesmith A Walsh, J KJ).leiers&Co.,no,(i,n Means & Olaik, ) Wallers A Somler.) Plli,adelnia. A. Benson & C Oct. 3, 1817. HI ly-p GILLESPIE & ROIJESON, AOKNT3 FOR THE RALE OF TIMBER, LUMBER, NAVAL STORES, f Will make liberal cash advances on all consignment of produce. March 17. 1 SANDFORD A. SMITH, AUCTIONEERS k C4)H1ISSI0N MERCHANTS, WILMI NOTON, N. C. IHOi. SANDFOBD, WM. L. SMITH. n-l. 17, 1847. 90 J. HATHAWAY & SON, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 3rd Poor North Water Street, WILMINGTON, N. C. J Hatiiawat. J. L. Hathaway. Oct. 27,1847. G4- WILLIAM H. MEAD, AWD C o mm i s s i o M e r c h a n t RALEIGH, N . C. Liberal Cath (ulranra made on Comignmenti. Raloljfh, Aug. 16, 1R47. (i. V. DAVIS, COMMISSION MERCHANT, WILMINGTON, N. C. Mirth 17. 1 N. H. HUGHES, COMMISSION MERCHA NT AND GRNEKAL AGENT Fo' the sale of kinds of Goods, Country Produce nnd Kenl I'.stntc, RAI.K.IOII, N. C. Business entrusted to him shnll be prnmplly nnd faithfull attended to. ' Kcfc lolliu Kdllurof Ine lommerrml. Jun-. 1IT '' VOL. 2. SHEPP ARD & HALL, SHIP AGENTS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 30 GttAVIER STREET. Rev Orient V. H. SHEPPABD. Nov. 30. JOHIT HALL. 110-ly. F. J. LORD & CO. Rice Factors & ComniisMou Ageits. Nov. 25, 1847. 108-tf. LIFE INSURANCE IN THE NATIONAL LOAN FUND SO CIETY, OF LONDON, A.f D FIRE INSURANCE IN THE ;ETNA INSURANCE COM PANY. OF HARTFORD, Conn., OB, IN THB HOWARD INSURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW YORK, May be eflected by npplicatiou to DeROSSET, BROWN Si Co. Nov. 25. 108 W . A . L A N G D O N , C O M M 1SS1U N M E It C II A N T, WILMINGTON. N. C. Nov. 23, 1847. 107 M KELLAR & M'RAE, LIMBER AND TIMBER AGENTS, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, ami GROCERS, Store formerly occupied by Hall ei Abmbtbonu, NORTH WATER STREET, WILMINGTON, N. C. HECTOR M'KELLAB. Nov. 11, 1847. ALEX. M'RAE. 102 THOMAS ALLIBONE 6c Co., GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 8. Soi'th Wharves, PHILADELPHIA. Advances made on Cunsi'iiuienls. Refer to Mehsrs. DeRosset, Buown 6 Co, Wil mington, N. C. NOV. 11. IK-y HARR1SS & RUSSELL, (HfCTKSHOnH TO CIIAHI.KH D. KI.l.H.) GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Wilmington, N.C. GEORGE IIARRISS. HENRY P. RUSSELL. REFER TO E P. Hail, Esq. O. (J. Parsley, y, Kfq. W"dmin jb, Esq. ) tun. Jno. A. Taylo Armer Patton, Esq , Neir York Alex. Herros, Jb., Esq., i'hiludclphia, Messrs. Williams, Welman. ii Co. ) , , H. F. Baker, !:. S C',arU'"n- Sept. 4th, 1847. 7 J-tf. K. J. LUTTERLOII & Co. FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, AND PACKET AGENTS, WILMINGTON, N. C. J. E. PIKRCE. 95- tl E.J.I I'TTFRI.OH. Oft. 28. L . MALLETT, AGKNT TOR T1IF. SALE of Timber, Lumber, Naval Stores, Ac. Intuitu Building, North Water Street, WILMINGTON, N. C. Nov. 9, 1847. 101 BARRY, BRYANT & Co. COMMISSION MERCHANTS, WILMINGTON, N. C. March 16. 1 tf. JOHN C. LATTA, COMMISSION MERCHANT, AND GENERAL AGENT, WILMINGTON, N. C. Oct. 10, 1847. P7 SAND FORD &, SMITH, AGENTH of the HOPE MUTUAL ,'; INSURANCE COMPANY, WILMINGTON, N. C. SAND FORD & SMITH, AGENTS OF THE North Carolina Muliial FIRE INSURANCE COMPA Y, WILMINGTON, N. ('. Sep. 2.ri 8.' BLANKS PRINTED TO ORDER. AT THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE. NFiW MALAGA FRUIT. qfl BOXES new Raisins, nnd 10 Kegs Mulnga tJI Or ii pea, just lauded at J. WILKINSON'S. Oct. 2S. 96 Broughtoifs Confession. JUST published, and fur s:ile nt the Coinim n ia Office, "Sketches of ihe Lite ol John BoxnriE" i, ai'aJoiiN Haoi'oMTON, who wns executed lor tli marderof DbSilva, on the 2lst of Mj)',1S47.' Price 12) cents. Julv 21 1527. 5"- PUBLISHED TRI-WEEKLY, , WILMINGTON, THURSDAY American Glue. SUPERIOR quality American Glue, constantly on handandforaalcby .,. BARRV, BRYANT a- Co. Nov.4lt7. 99. CORN. 9Qri BUSHELS, received by boat Cronly, from GOJ Payettevllle, and for sale by JOHN O. LATTA, Oct. 30. 97-tf. Lord's wharf. JUST RECEITED. 7HHDS. Porto Rico Sugar, 20 Bag Lag ulra Coffee. 41 - Rio do. 15 Half boxes Tobacco, ft Bbls. Crushed Sugar, 26 Boxes Cheeae, 6 Kegs Butter, 21 Bbls. Super. Flour. 10 Half do do. 10 Half bbls. Buckwheat, lOttr. do do. 15 Boxes Sperm Candles, 6 Half bbls. No. 2 Mackerel, 6 Q.r. do do do. 10 Bbls. Mesa Pork, 110 do Pink eye and Blue Potatoes, 20 do Mercer do. 10 do Apples, 1000 Gunny bags. In store and for sale bv J. HATHAWAY if- SON. Oct. 21, 1847. 93-tf. FOR SALE OR RENT, A LARGE AND COMMODIOUS PEW, No. 21, in the Episcopal Church. Apply to WILLIAM HILL. Adminiatrator. Oct. 19. 92 RANDOLPH SHEETINGS. BALES for sale by J. C. LATTA. 92 Oct. 19. FRESH DUTCH BULBS. Inicrled per Belgian Barque Vicrge Marlr. ONE case superior fresh imported Flower Roots, from the eclebtated Gardens of Messrs. R. Van Deb SenROAT & Sons, Florists, at Hilleuun, near Ilnurlem, Holland. This case comprises, In part Tulips. Hyacinths, nnd Crocus, of nearly every vari ety ; Iris, Narciasus, Anemone, Renunculas,&c.,&e. Also Mantel Glasses fof the above. Catalogues, giv ing full descriptions, accompany the case. For sale in lots to suit, bv JOS. WILKINSON, Market Street, near the Post Offire. Oct. 14. 93 Pure Camphine ! I CONTINUE to deliver, as usual, my Pure Cam phine to those customers who desire to have it loft at tlu-ir stores. All others arc informed that Messrs. Lippitt 4 WiLuciNbs, Druggists, nnd Dr. Shaw, Druggist, nrc the only persons in Wilmington who nrc authorized to retail Camphine of my manufacture. THOMAS SMITH. Nov. 9. 101-tf. AND Confectionary Manufactory. nPHF. Subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of A Y ilmington, and its vicinity, that having procu red some of the best Workmen from the North, and no t wishing to humbug the people with Petersburg1, iliimore, or New ork tahfty I would Inform Bal i them that I ran manufacture Candy as good In '-Vil- miniiiuri. as in any other partuf iMUnltcd t talis; and I ull r it for sale, wholesale and retail, 15 per ct. cheaper limn olhera who Import lliulr Candy. it le well Known inni vanny. wncn rresn made, is hard, and has a good flavor, and the imorted Candy loRt sits flavor and becomes soft like chalk. I nlso keep constantly on hand, a large assortment of Fancy Cakes; large Pound and Fruit Cake; Or namented Pyramids, etc., with which I am prepared to furnith Weddings anil Parlies at the shortest no tice. I invite the Public to call tod view them. I dont keep a Curiosity SlMfj, nor Baby Jumpers, but always have an aasorlnaaat of Toys Groceries, and Fruits of all kinds, wholesale and retail. 1 will thank the Public to examine mj prices before pur chasing elsewhere. V. LUCIANI, Market Street, opj'euite the Market Home, and at the Rail Road Iepol. N fl I hnve lust received the foilowlnir : A( rl CHOICE Hnvsns SegarS; 4U,UUU 100 Whole, Half, and 0.r. boxes Rai sins i Freeh Lemons, per dozen, 18 Malaga Q rapes, per lb. 26 Zante Curranta, " 16 Smyrna Resins. " 13f And oiImt fooda too numerous to mention, at low prices, together with an assortment of Jellies, Pre serves, Brandy Frail, etc, V. L. Nov. 4, 1847. 99-y. FOR SALE. A NEAT and Fashlonobte ROCK AWAY CARRIAGE OB A cuimuimt.lu FAMILY CARRIAGE. One of the above will be sold, as ihe purchaser may choose, at a moderate price. Apply at the Commercial Off.ce. Oct. 2S. 96 TO RENT. THAT largf and cotnmodiorn Hm:r., the HANOVER HOUSE, sltosOd on se cond street opposito the Cape Fear Bank, in the Town of Wilmington will be rented on res so In able terms, from and after the first of October nex- The Hnnover House is a new brick building, four sio riea high, tin roofed, and built expressly tor a Hotel Its location Is one of is best In the town of Wil mington, and should the person wishing to rent it desire Its enlargement the undersigned is prepares1 to ! enter into arrangements for that purpose. I For terms, dtc, apply by letter or personally to ih Subscriber ut (ha Journal Office, Wilmington. DAVID FULTON July 10, 1P47. 49-if. Chronicle copy till forbid. TO RENT, FROM the first day of October neit, the large four atory building, now going up, on the north side of Prim-ess, between N a ter and Front Streets. The building is so divided as to mnke two comfort ible private dwellings; but is vitll located, nnd can easily be converted into a con venient boarding house. It contains, Including 4 In the basement, 20 large and well ventilated rooms. Al so, from thn same tlinn, Office No. 1 , 2. A 3. second story ol Murphy's buildings, fronting Water Slreet Ull.l.KM'Ife. KOBKSU.v Aug 3, 1817. BY THOMAS LOR1NG. MORNING, DECEMBER Frwm tin N. O. Timet. TO A LADY, Oi Retiring a Sprig if UBristiios from her. Oh, Lady fair! I prhed the Rom You gave when last ws met i The Heliotrope, Forget-nie-oot, And fragrant Mlgnionette. 1 have a fsw Geraniums, too, With Vloleta entwined, Snowdropa, Mosa Roses, Jessamine, And Lavender combined. And I have worn Clematis, Pinks, With Ivy and Sweet Pea, Myrtle and Lilies In their turn, '2i Though not all gtfta from thee j And now I wear what others call , The priceless wreath of Fame, The gaud for which Earth's myriads pine, And gained, 'tis what ? a name I Oh, watch the fate, " the one aad fate,'' Which o'er the gifted seems To linger till its fury bursts To blast their sunny dreams. Ted Of the " wasting unborn fire" Which desolates the mind, The cankerworm ! whose power wastca The noblest of our kind. I've stood beside "earth s gifted one,'' In timea when cruel foes And Envy, with malicious tongue, Would aggravate their woes; And then I've watched the drooping lorm, The Soul's expiring flame, And wept : but oh ! it la the doom Of all-Thelr " Price of Fame. ' Breathe not the wish, oh! speak It not, It cannot be fulfilled, Youth hath lis vague Imaginings, W hicb must and shall be stilled. I dream not of an "after fate,'1 It never shall be mine To pluck the poisonous weeds that grow Around Ambition's shrine. For what it Fame? A withering blast Which desolates the Soul A Simoon sweeping Reason's track, Defying her control; A Meteor, whose uncertain light Attracts the student's eye. Raising fond hopes, but raised, aLs ! To wither and to die. Then tell me not of Laurel wreaths To garland my poor brow, Woke not the thought but let it sleep, As It doth slumber now I seek not tor the world's applause, Be that to worldllnga given, Be 't mine to honor Deity. And gain a crown In Heaven. From Vie I'nirerie. The Virgin of Van Dyck, In one of the spacious npnrlmfiils of the palace of St Jamas nnd within the walls of tlnmask and tapestry which adorned it. sat a group of young- and beautiful women Each held in the hand some needle work, and while with their white and slender lin gers, they were all assiduously plying their needles, und conversing on joyful subjects, they awaited the levee of the tuecn, for they were her maids of honor. One alone, by ner age and gravity contrasted with nil the rest, it was the Duchess of Alby, first maid of honor and douairirre of the palace In the inidsl of these brightly budding flowers, the youngest ttos remarkable for the simplicity of her attire and her modest I mien. Shcworea higi neckeddressof black , velvet, which below the waist opentd on a , skirt of while satin. Hef sleeves ended at j the elbow and displayed Anns and hands i of faultless beauty. She wore a wide frill around her neck, the whiteness of which might be easily divined. A large cross at-1 tached to a chain, hung on her bosom; and I her hair parted in braids on her forehead, was knotted behind and fastened by a lace scarf. She belonged to one of the first families of Scotland ; her father, Lord Iluthren count of Gorre, possessed considerable wealth, and a coat of anus, to wliich he attached still more importance than to his gold Dolly, for such was her name, had arrived but a short time since at the court of England, to wait upon the queen, and to complete the religious education she had received at her father' In tb retirement nnd seclusion in which she had lived, her soul, instinctively elevated iiself to serious things, and art was to her tender and lm pressable heart a source of joy and delight. In painting she excelled, and in it her mind found the most varied and infinite treasures. There did the gentle and melancholy young gnl find tears nnd joys Her father pos sessed immense galleries adorned with paintings by (he nrt masters. From these dumb and inanimate groups, hrt fancy crea ted animated worlds Haul Veronese, Gui do, Rubens, were her friends and she was grateful to them for so many master-pieces, which showed rrr life, in the midst of soli tude. Her habits anJ manners, afforded a stri king contrast to those of the other young ladies, whowere accustomed to more mde Hndence.nd liberty So timid and gentle was she that she hardly dared to answer the wild and sometimes malicious sallies of hrr young companions 2, 1847 NO. 111. The large clock in the room where thejr were sittinir truck ten, and all evei were directed towards it " How long he itays !" said ome one. A moment after the lervant announced the painter Van Dyck. At this announcement, there was a rust ling of pearls and satin among the beauti ful lad ier, as the stalk of a flower that is agitated by the wind, each one arranged hersolf on her stool, and stretched out ner flowing robe, and sought to appear to the best advantage. The young pupil of Rubens, however ac customed he was to contemplate beauty, could not prevent a thrill of admiration and surprise at the light of the brilliant circle in which he found himself. The Duchess of Alby, attributing to her presence, the embarrassment of the young man, whose eyes were bent to the ground, endeavored to dispel his confusion and in order to effect this, she addressed him as follows : " They sny that you have talent, my dear sir." " Those who sny so do me too much hon or, Malame la Dueheste: they judge ttyMn tentions, but as yet, I have never produced any thing to justify such an opinion." - Van Dyck, uttered these words, with as much assurance and pride, as the noble dnine had of impertinence in her question. Dolly, proud as a Scotch woman, had blushed with shame at the insolent tone of the Duchess ; she blushed with pica sure, at the answer of the young painter and raised her sweet eyes to him: the young man understood her and thanked her from his heart. " Well, well that is what we will see ; for the queen is about putting you to the test ; her majesty desires to renew the orna ments of her chapel, you will have a great deal to do. For your labors during the winter, the manor of Blaifford has been awarded to you. It is an ancient monaste ry, which can be seen from here ; there you will be free and solitary. For your sum mer labors they hnve given you the tha trau t Eltkeim. If I mistake not that is well for an artist.'' " Great proficiency in art, is a thing which cannot be bought With money, ma dame la durhtar, and nad I the talent to which I aspire, the favors which you speak of would not be sufficient to pay for my brush." " All that is very well ; you are proud, nnd we are great ; but still those honors, have one condition attached to them ; the queen, will loudly proclaim you hef pain ter when you will have gained the prize at the concourse opened for the pupils of Rome The subject is the head of the Virgin." " Yes madam ; but if the protection of the queen is at that price I greatly feat that I will not obtain it." u Why ?' " Ilecause I will not take the priae," an swered Van Dyck, with an expression of sadness which penetrated to the heart of Dolly and reflected Itself on her beautiful countenance." " And why do you refuse this honor ; do you lack confidence?" " No madam, but how can I represent the mother of the Saviour as she ought to be represenied 1 1 have no model." As he pronounced these last word9 he fixed his gaze upon Dolly. u I have searched every where for that heavenly countenance, but in Vain. None jKjssess that candor of the soul which beams in the eyes, none possess thnt sweetness, and astonishing goodness, which revealed the indulgent sister of women in all her movements." All the young women gazed simulta neously upon V an Dyck ; he appeared to them noble and beautiful, for his hirge, open forehead was resplendent with genius. " Hut I thought Mr. Painter, that models were not wanting to you," said the Du chess. u Yes, there are women who are paid and are beautiful. I3ut can one of those approach that purit y of expression and beau ty which have met my gaze I Alas ! the women that I hnve found, the woman that I would desire is a noble lady who would disdain to sit for a poor artist." As he finished he turned upon Dolly his animated countenance. The young gifl perceived hw look and became troubled and embarrassed ; all her companions also, had perceived it, ami they with vexation under stood, that Dolly was the fair creulure of whom the painter spoke. He then bowed to them all, sent a last farewell to Doily and Haul to the Duchess. "If I obtain the prize, you will see me again, if I do not, I will leave England." Van Dyck, took possession of the Hotel de Blaifford, situated opposite the palace of St James It was there he was to execute Ins pain ting for the concourse, while at the same time, he was to work at the frescoes of the chapel He took up his brushes, and frw mind filled with the eadfntmr brant y of the voung woinnn he endeavored to retrace her portrait ; but the impression he hnd receiv ed, was still too powerful to enable lnm to express the idea which filled his soul The whole day was spent in nsetaij wish es and rain efforts, and the night found him ? , ad and shivering, by hit canvass, making fruitiest eflbrti to retrace that fugitive re embiarvce. 1 . ... - ' At toon u he had left too palace,' tho taunts and looks of all were directed to wards poor Dolly; Ifrr envious compan ions, made ner pay dean, lot tbo cooler which Van Dick had made of her. 'VV;;, - They separated, but Dolly bore away 7 thought in her heart After her evening prayer, the name of the artist vat the rab jeet of her last thought It was midnight ; the ikies were studded ' . withmrnadieiataiava soft Kgbt shone along the portico of the paUee. and pro jected it rays upon the old abbey, which sad and soliury, seemed to be paring alone with iu mouldering remain, Suddetv ly a window of the paJAoveT a shadow , panes over the balcony and glides along the staircase, crosses the great square and reaches the door of the monastery. It would be difficult tot m Jo . tell you how this woman obtained egress, front the palace, and how she penetrated into the - ' ruins. It was evident, however that she was acquainted with the place, (or, in a few moments she had traversed the long alleys and coming to one of the galleries of the chapel, found herself in the studio of the painter, passed lightly by him and taking a choir sat directly in front of his easeL U surprise I O joy J That woman, so calm and beautiful is Doll. The artist, so sad and unhappy, who could not retrace thoee celestial features, now beholds the livinc original before him ; she herself has come to be his model. Hut what power brings her here I what Uioughthai gin her that force of mind and courartLx : The painter knell at hef feel to thank ber. But Dolly motioned hrm tea rise and take his brushes. Her look ailed him with so pure a flame that be forgofthe realit ot his vision, his astonishment appeared to him to be av.waat of fekh. Transported by bis imagiaation Into an ideal and ethereal sphere be left the earth, and felt himself living-to the ikies. In the midst of the sublimo concerts of the angels, be saw Mary, surrounded by her divine glofy I he was no longer tuettnskilful and wtali man, who but a moment before, threw down his brushes in despair; The artist had' taJren the place of the iaiipeechlfs, fnnu'ng, hurried on by an unknown power, be im mediately seized bis palette ; now able to express on his canvass the image which filled his soul, in a few hours, he C staled . the moat beautiful and purest of tifgins, i . When the young girl perceived thatJte was so animated, that he corjltf tlrnVh ,tbef painting alone ; when he'tais'.thai lvug;'V copied the features, he forgot bis a40fjt te & obtain the rest from the inepirauonjot hi own soul, she arose, and without saying j one worn, wun me same cairn step as De fore, she left the monastery by toe same path which she had taken in coming. Van Dyck, his eyes staring wildly, his bosom oppressed, his voice extinct, saw hex leave the room, without making a Motion to detain her. When be saw her depart he thought be saw the Virgin ascending to beavea Worn out with toil and excitelacat' fell asleep In his chair. . thought was to run to bis canvass. Trans ported with joy at the sight of his paint' ing, he knell down, and addressed his thanlfs (o (he vision or woman, who bad appeared to him Vainly did he endeavor to teaaWajtlie veil from the ideal which still surrounded him. Notwithstanding all bis endeavors. no effort of his reason could make him dis cover the truth. He so blended together in his mind, the Virgin and Dolly, that af ter mature reflection, he determined to write the following note to the young girl, as the only way of discovering the rruth. " 1 ell me if you are really an angel ; tell me, if you wish to render insane the poor artist to whom yofj hare grten life ; tell me who appeared to me last night the virgin or the woman.'1 The Duchess of Alb, was to open all the letters directed to the yotlflg persons entrusted to hef, before any one else. What was her astonishment on reading these lines "Horror'' she ttckimed " A person of noble birth, so far to forget her duty, as to go alone during the night to Visit a painter." She immediately sent for the culprit But her wrath inctfaied still more when Dolly, calm and gentle as usual assured ber that she did not understand a word of all her reproaches. 1 lie Ducbesa, wbo expected a free con fession, a sincere and candid avowal, and who perhaps would bat forgiven her at that price, would not JUtea to anything she said, and declared thai Dolly should" return to her father's the next day. Tears, entreaties, protestations, all were tmheeded ; tmul the following night was the only delay granted for repentance. 1'he Duchess to avoid any other occasion for scandal, made the young girl sleep iu her apartment. a When midnight arrived, Dolly as on the previous night arose Awaktned, by this movement, the Dm-heus happy to be able to conviee those whw still believed Dolly was innocent, furred all the ladies of lbs palace. Torches were lighted, the Duchess, with a great number of persons accompanying her followed the -footsteps of Dolly- As on the previous evening, she crossed the long halls, the art inclonum, the wide park of St Jarae and arrived at the door of the monastery No one entenahted doubts any longer of the culpability of the poor girl. They fol lowed her into the studio and saw Ixr sit