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BY GARDNER & BARROW. THE ftEORSIA MIRROR, Is published every Saturday, in Florence, •tewart county, (2a. at ItIREL DUDLARS tt \ear, it paid in advance, or FOL R HOLLARS, if not paid until the end of the year. Advertisements will be conspicuously inserted nt One Hollar per square, (15 lines) the first, and f>o ce its for each subsequent insertion. Nothing under 15 lines will be considered less than a square. A deduction will be made for yearly ad vertisements. All mlvertiseinonts handed in for publication without limitation, will be published till forbid, and charged accordingly. Sales of Land and Negroes by Executors, Ad ministrators and Guardians, are required by law tube advertised in a public Gazette, sixty days previous to the day of sale. The sale of Personal property must be adver ti. ■<* in like manner forty days. Notice to Debtors and Creditors of an estate must be published forty days. Notice that application will be made to the Court of Ordinary for leave to sell Land and Ne maos, must be published weekly for four months. (Tp* All Letters on business must be ros run to insure attention. ’w~. 3|||is|iiiir From the Philadelphia Visiter. THE BRAZILIAN BRIDE. ];■/ the Hon. Mrs. Erskine Morton. Among the nobles who suffered most fro.n the iiVsioa of Portugal, and who followed John VI. (os the Atlantic, in search of a sel-.r home in :uatiicr hem j>h re, was the Marquess de Gon miv i. He had married a young and lovely wo man to whom he was tender , attached. *he Sii ;Ve i much at the separation from her home '. a q ;!v ; , iK ! ;,«, r health tailed under the fatigue a„J privation of the ' oyage : he had scarcely riMchcd Brazil, ere she died in giving birth to a son. . , , T 1 o remained a widower, kiiii'' i to the e ire of lus child, and the reparation ufliis lu.iied tortuuo. . . Alonzo was a tine ge:i -.Gus spirited boy grate ful and affectionate in his disposition, and very haudsonmin his person; his clear dark complex iun, l.rvhmg eves, and wlute teeth, wen mu t-i to a form remarkable for its just proportions and natural grace. It was on the subject ot lus education that his father felt most severely the ch iu r e of his circumstances ; he could not afford m send him to Europe, but all the scanty means that Rio de Jancrio supplied, were put in requi sition, and in everv respect made the most ot. >i\Vh lt a i,’u%- it is" thought -.he good Marquess, .•tint inv bov, who is beyond all doubt the finest ;i .,d most tainted boy in the country, should lose aay advantage tint money could procure. Mon ey,’ motiov where are you to be had!” cried t;e lather, impatiently pacing the room: he suddenly stopped and appeared for a full half hour wrapped in thought: then, starting from his reverie, or dered his horse rode in great haste to the convent 0 f had a long conference with his sister the Abbess, returned limn? declined an invitation ton ball, wrote letters the remainder of the eve ning. , , Alar r o and i.nnorrant looking packet was ad (lressed'to a Portuguese merchant, well knowiias a man of gteat wealth, at St. Paul’s. About tlie time aa us v -r m put be expected the Ala.qii 'Ss be came anxious ami impatient; it arrived at length , Alonzo took it u» liis‘fuller, who must shut him self up in his room to read it. Presently, Alonzo was called : “My boy said the Marquess, rubbing his hands in great dee; “how would you like to be married '. Alonzo was just turned seventeen, and therefore answer ed without a moment's hesitation, ery mui n j indeid sir !’—and as he snoke, the bright eyes oi Donna Cl ra, the little peeping foot ot Douua J u lh, and the separate affections ot halt a dozen otii er Donnas, glanced in <1 digntfu! confusion across his mind. “Pnen married you shall lie,’ leplied bis father; “sit down, my son, 1 have an iinpor j taut com unification to make. 1 need not to in form you tan! we nav? lost almost the whole ol our property, with hut very little hope ot regain ing it ;—in fact we are very poor. I wish you to goto Europe, and for the next lew years to have every advantage that travel, study and an intro duction to the first society can give : I wish you, in short, to take your station iu the world, tha. station for which your birth and talents so emi nently (it vou; but this wish cannot be accom plished without money ; and money, as we aie j situated, cannot be procured, except by— mar riage.”—A pause the blood receded from the cheek of Alonzo, but bowing his bead, lie replied, “1 understand you sir.” The Marquess procee ded : “Senhor Josef Mendez owes his rise ol life to my father, and much also to me : he is as you well know considered the richest individual in brazil; he has only one child, a daughter, the sole inheritor of his wealth, 1 have proposed a marriage between vou and her, frankly offering the fair barter of rank on one side for wealth on the other. I believed it to be the secret wish ot his bean that his daughter should be ennobled by marriage gratitude unites with pride, and he lias accepted the oiler with the utmost eagerness. It is arranged that we instantly proceed to St. Paul's where the ceremony will take place ; from thence you start for England. My worthy friend Mr. Mordaunt, will meet you at Falmouth. 1 write to him by the next packet, offering him so hand some an income, that 1 have no doubt whatever be will become your tutor, guide, and companion, during your five years oftravel and study. At the expiration of that time you will return to your borne and friends, —your bride, and father I pray ouly that I may not be snatched away before that happy moment’arrives ; —I shall then die in peace!’ The father and Eon embraced with emotion. “But’—” said Aionzo, hesitatingly ; “but,—the lady sir True,—the lady,’ replied the Mar quess ; why,—your lady is but a child at present, —she has not yet completed her thirteenth year, and 1 regret to say (the Marquess tried to look grave,) her health is considered delicate : how ever in all that personally regards her, I confess 1 am rather deficient in information.’ Preparations were speedily made for their de parture. Alonzo, who was an universal favorite, took leave of all his young friends with a heavy heart they merely knew he was going to St. Paul’s and from thence to Europe his intended marriage was a secret. His last visit was to his aunt, the Abbess “May the saints protect you son of my brother!’ cried the good lady ; “Alonzo, tliou art the last support and representation ofouraneient and noble house : -—blessed be the chance that brings it back to wealth and independence! But remember Alon zo, thou takest upon tVee a duty most delicati and most difficult towards tlie hand that bestows these blessings. There is no good in this world without its attendant evil—may the golden chains lie lightly on thee !” They embarked, and in a fevv days reached St. Paul’s. They were met on board by Senhor Josef, a little elderly man, shrewd and active,— with a long queue, cocked hat’ brown dress-coat, and a flowered v. ui tcoat. iiis joy and pride were almost too great for words, and lor once in his life natural feeling swept away liis whole routine of compliment: which is saying a great deal lor an old Portuguese, The house of .Senhor Josef was situated in the centre of the town, and was not at all distinguished from its neighbors, neither in its outside or inside appearance ; comfort had made less piogress lteie than even Rio. A heavy, dull looking building, with large white-washed rooms, a few of them on ly matted: rows of old fashioned chairs ranged round l lie wall, or projecting in two stilt rows from the ends of a venerable looking sofa; a couple of small tables, to match, looked at each other from exactly opposite sides, and were orna mented with artificial flowers, somewhat taded, in vases : a French clock in a glass case, old massive candlesticks, with candles ready to light, decora ted with vvrcaihs of white cut paper such was the appearance ot the grand sain ot tlie wealthiest man in Brazil. They were met at the entrance by a little, dark, fat, good-humored Senhora, arrayed in stiff flow ered satin, whom Senhor Josef introduced as Ins sister Theresa. She gave Alonzo a hearty smack on each cheek, and led him into tbesala, where presently a small table was brought in by two neatly dressed black damsels, covered with cakes and very fine fruit. While Alonzo was paying his compliments to these delicacies, the two la thers were talking apart: “The ship sails to morrow” said tlie marquess; “it is very soon, and lie sighed ; “but, a you observe, we had bet ter not lose the opportunity.” “Much better not,” replied the Senlior Josef: “everything is arranged ; licence from the bishop, the priest, and witnesses; all can be completed in an hour from this time. “And vour daughter ?” , « “Why", my lord, you know Isabella is but a child, and a sickly’child ; she Ivis been sadly spoiled and petted, and in consequence ol hei ill health and mv numerous avocations, her educa tion lias been 'somewhat neglected we must begin to make up for lost time. “Well, Senhor.” said the Marquess, with an effort, “the sooner the business is finished the better.” Senhor Josef whispered to his sister, and th< v both left the room. The Marquess then informed Alonzo that the ceremony would take nhee instantly, and to morrow- lie would leave for Europe. The Marquess also thought it pi u deut to prepare his son t'oi the appearance ol ms bride and after having repeated what her fathei had stated, lie continued ; -Promise me, A.onzo, io conceal as much as possible any unfavorable emotion she may excite : remember we have set our fate upon this ca t!” * “We have indeed, sir!” said Alonzo, gravely, “but the sacrifice is great.” By this expiession, Alonzo did not mean that he or his rank was sac rificed, although his more worldly father put this interpretation on liis words; no-—the natural in teariev, and yet mvudUed fieshncss ot his youth ful feelings, told him lie was selling Ins honor and indeneudence, and what youth prizes so much iu ti -rsoeclive, —free choice in his wedded love. 1 Thev retired to their seperate half-iurn.shcd bedrooms to make seme alteration m their dress ; which was scarcely completed when a request ar rived that'they would meet Senhor Joset in lus private room. Thither they went, and found him w ith a notary, a priest, and two witnesses. A deed was handed over to ihe Marquess to read, bv which a very handsome settlement was made on his son; the Marquess expressed his gratitude, and Alonzo kissed the hand ot his new lather; the deed was signed and sealed, and copies put in their possession. Senhor Josef’s will was next read, in which, after providing for his sister, and bequeathing to her the only house lie had, (their „ re ,ent residence) the rest of his immense fortune he settled upon his daughter. Also expressed liis intention to make all fixed and sure by wind in'’ up his mercantile concerns before the return of Alonzo: but no land would he purchase; he was aware that a large hereditary estate in iortu gal belonged by right to the Marquess, which m all probability he would possess in peace before he died. . . These interesting arrangements being comple ted, the party were requested to proceed to the oratory, where the marriage ceremony was to take 1,1 Both father and son felt sad misgivings on the subject of tlie bride herself, and it was with a throb bing heart that Alonzo, especially, approached the oratory ; his father, yet apprehensive of the final events, whispered emphatically, “* ennor Josef has performed liis part noblyoh, my son . for tnv sake struggle to support yours.” Alonzo pressed his father’s hand but his heart was too full to answer. FLORENCE, GA. SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1838. Although the day shone brightly through th? arched and small-paned windows ol the oratory, it was, as usual, in catholic chapels on occasions of ceremony, lighted w ith a great number ol huge wax candles, which produced a most disagreeable effect. Two rows of slaves, male and female, were drawn up on each side ; the priest and wit nesses took their stations, as did Alonzo and die Marquess. Senhor Josef had gone for his sister and daughter. A few painful minutes elapsed. At length a scuffle was heard in the passage, and“. Von qutro! non quero!" was shrieked out by a weak but shrill female voice. A moment afterwards Senhor Joset appeared with his sister, actually dragging in a thin, dark, lanky form, that was making all the opposition it was capable of, biting, scratching, and screaming. The father ai.d aunt w ere assisted by four young mulatto females, whose disordered white dresses told too clearly in what seperate ser vice they had been engaged. The girl herselt was dressed in thickly-worked Indian muslin, trimmed with rich lace, but which according to the Pur uguese taste, was nearly as yellow as her own complexion; in her ears and round her neck were clumsy set diamonds of g*eat value, her hair they had attempted to dress in vain and it tell over her shoulders, long, straight and black. Anger and mortification were deeply impressed on the coun tenances of her father and aunt; and all present looked dismayed.—But poor Alonzo! his blood ran cold ; lie actually sickened—and nothing but the imploring look li.» I'nti.u.j- prevented him rushing from the oratory. When fairly placed in the centre of the circle the girl shook herself free and threw back her disordered hair; she was pan ting with rage and exertion evidently beyond her strength ; she glanced first on the Marquess, and then turned her eyes steadily on Alonzo. Every one was wondering what would happen next; when to their surprise and relief, alter a long and childish stare, she stepped up quietly and placed herself beside him. The priest, who knew her well, lost not the favourable moment, and instantly commenced the service. She went through it with perfect composure, every now and then turn ing round to look at her companion. Once did Alonzo raise his eyes to meet hers, —but his fell, as if avoiding the gaze of a basilisk: he visi bly shrunk as he touched her cold and skinny hand—in short lie could not conceal the agony lie suffered. Nevertheless, the ceremony came to its conclusion, and with a sort of conclusive effort he turned to salute his bride. But she had al ready rearh-'d the door, fuo one thought proper to prevent her;) their expression was changed, it was no longer the same as at the alter ; but what that expression was, Alonzo though Imitated by it for years after, could never make out. The party left the oratory. The Marquess was the first to recover liis composure, and conversed freely on different topics until dinner was announ ced. Senhora To -resa made au apology tor her niece, who, he said, was too unwell to join them. They sat down to a ri past more abundant than elegant; and the gloom quickly disappeared from every countenance but one. In the evening, the fathers had a long confer ence over their coffee; Alonzo, availing liiixisell ol the excuse his extended early embarkation provi ded, retired for the night to his chamber. Alter a light and Lurried breakfast on the follow ing morning, he prepared to depart. Ihe Sen bora expressed her deep regret that Isabella was not sufficiently recovered, atier the agitating scene of the preceeding day, to take leave ol him personally ; but—and the good Senhora was pro ceed : with a string ot apologies,when Alonzo ini paticntlv interrupted her by placing in hrr hand a ease containing a set of pink topaz ol the latest fashion** huh he had brought from Rio as a present for his bride. He mumbled something about the Senhora presenting it in his name as it appeared he could not have tlie honour ol offering it him self. Away went the aunt with her prize, and re turned in a few minutes with a ring containing one deep-yellow diamond ot value enough to purchase a dozen of liis pink topaz sets, and this was given with many fine speeches from liis bride, made up bv the S- rthuru with tlie felicity of her sex on such occasions. After receiving the blessing of his new-relatives, he went on board, accompanied by the Marquess, who took leave of him with the greatest alleetion ; giving him of course much wise counsel, mixed with the heartiest congratulations on his good for tune, but not one word was breathed by eitliei concerning her who was once the maker and mar rer cd all, —the river to those golden links, with out which, indeed they would have lain lightly enough. The Marquess was a man of much tact; lie felt that anv thing he could say on this delicate subject must be wrong. A few weeks brought Alonzo to F almouth, where he was met by Mr. Mordaunt, liis tutor. They proceeded together to the Continent, where it was arranged that they should spend three y-ears in travel and study ; the two remaining years were to be devoted entirely- to England Mr. Mordaunt was admirably calculated for the office assigned to him, and soon became affec tionately attached to his pupil. Three delighted years flew rapidly by. The most interesting spots in France, Germany, and sacred Italy were visited. The study of the best authors in each language; that of the history, government, manufactures, and works of art of each country : together with the acquaintance of the most eminent men—all contributed to cx.nt and enrich the highly gifted mind of Alonzo, and to fill his heart with the noblest sentiments of be nevolence and patriotism. During this time he might have been pronounced among the happiest of mortals, but in the overflowing cup one black and bitter drop was mingled. Mr. Mordaunt had been made aware of Alonzo s nrirriao-e, and of the circumstances attending it, by the "Marquess. In the first letter received from his aunt the Abbess, were these words: “The only chance you have is a domestic peace, (happiness is perhaps out of the question.) in your peculiar circumstances, is to guard your heart w ith the most vigilent care : if once that treasure pass into the possession of another, guilt and misery will attend you through life. I repeat to you again and again, guard your heart'." This letter was handed lo his tutor, who pointing to the last sentence, said emphatically, “let that be your w atchword.” During his residence on the coutiuent. Iris time and attention were too much occupied, his change of residence too frequent, to allow ofliis affections being any time in danger. And, beside the obser ving eye of Mr. Mordaunt, and the watch word of the Rev. Abbess, it must be noticed that theyoung Don was not of that highly inflammable nature, which the sparkle of an eye, the smile ot a rosy lip or the touch of a delicate hand could ignite in an instant. But Mr. Mordaunt perfectly agreed with the Abbess in opinion that if ever he loved it would be deeply, passionately, and therefore to him —fatally. At the appointed time they arrived in England: and a year and a half had been passed with tlie highest advantage and improvement, in travelling through that extraordinary country, and in visit ing Scotland. The last six niuLtlis they- were to spend in London; and, alas! the dreadlul evil, from a quarter so little expected, that even Air. Mordaunt appeared to be thrown oil his guard, approached ; and the god ot love, as a poet would say, amply avenged for tlie sacrilege that had been perpetrated in profaning the sacred band ol Hy men. Alonzo was at the opera with his friend, the Brazilian Charge de Ajfaires. He thought, as lie looked round, that he had never been in any pub lic place ot amusement where the sex showed to so much advantage as at the English Opera; the absence of crowd, the light not too glaring, the superb dresses, contributed, lie supposed, to pro duce this efleet, lie observed the C harge atten tively viewing through his glass some person in an opposite box, and he fancied many other glass es were poin ed in the same direction; he looked also, ami his eye immediately rested on one of the most beautiful young women he thought lie had ever seen : there was that peculiar something, how ever, in her complexion, style and dress, which marked her as a foreigner. “Who is that?” said he to the Charge, “she looks French or Spanish.” “Neither,” said the Charge, exultingly, “she is one of us—Brazilian !” “Indeed !” exclaimed Alonzo, in an accent of surprise and pleasure. “Have you not heard oflier?” asked his friend, “she is called tlie beautiful Brazilian, aud is the novelty of the season, making sad havoc in the hearts of her English admirers. .She lias come out under the auspices ol the Countess of Godol pbin, the lady next her.” “Whut is her name ?” “Donna Viola de Montezuma.” “The name is noble,” observed Alonzo, “but I do not recollect it at Rio.” “Her family is settled in the north of Brazil: she herself has just come fro in Rio, with her du enna and suite to finish her education. She is an heiress, and is reported to be engaged in Por tugal. Would you like to go round ! 1 will in troduce you.” “If you please.”—And away they w ent. The Charge introduced Alonzo to the Coun tess, and the. 1 presented him as a fellow-country man to the b -utiful Brazilian. She received him with the mo t marked pleasure, aud made a seat for him beside her. “I am indeed, most happy to become acquaint ed with you, Don Alonzo,” said she, “il it weie only io express to you tlie affection 1 feel lor your dear aunt the Abbess, in whose convent I have been some time a resident, and from whom 1 re ceived all the care and love of a mother —indeed I owe her very much.” “Her love ’and care at least seem to have been w»ml br-to '•< and,” replied Alonzo: “did yoi also, know .ny father?” “Intimately;—and I may also venture to say that 1 knew you, so much have I heard of you from the Marquess and your aunt: I am sure no son or nephew was ever more beloved.” Alonzo sighed as he recollected that neither of them had mentioned this lady in their letters: the reason was obvious—and he felt a pang more a cufe than usual when he li oked on her lovely and intelligent countenance, glanced over a figuie that appeared to him perfection, and listened to her lively and natural remarks— then compared her with that one of whom he could scarcely endure in any way to think. r i he next morning he mentioned to Mr. Mor daunt, as carelessly as he could, his introduction of the preceding evening. “I have heard of that lady,” observed Air. Mordaunt. “She is a good specimen of your conntry-women—does great credit to Brazil, and would make, I dare say, an excellent English marriage, if she were not already engaged.” “She is really then engaged ?” inquired Alon “Dccidedly—to a Portuguese nobleman ; this has been published as much as possible to keep lovers at a distance.” “Well,” thought Alonzo, “as she is engaged, and I married, there can be no danger.” And that very evening (forthe lady he understood, was not permitted to receive morning visitors) beheld him at the Countess’s. An intimacy sprung up between them, as was natural between persons of the same age and sta tion in a foreign country. There was no one that Viola was, or appeared, half so pleased to see as Don Alonzo. She had always anew song to sing to him, anew drawing to show to him, oi anew book to recommend to him. She was lond of chess, and manv a happy moment did he spend while the countess was engaged at her whist.— But never in his eves was she so facinating as when, passing the black ribbon of her guitar over her shoulder, she ac companied herself in their own beautiful national melodies: her voice was exquisitely sweet an<l clear; the execution finish ed and graceful. At those moments an exclusive affinitv appeared to exist between them; altbo’ there might be, and often were, numerous other listeners and achnir- rs, it was his eye only, that she sought for approval. < They met frequently at public places, and also, Vol. I.—N«. 18. at other houses. Viola, was a beautiful dancer, and lie felt proud (he kuew not why, for it was no thing to him) of the admiration she excited. — Sometimes he waltzed with her, and with a beat ing heart caught here and there half a whisper from the spectators—“ The two Brazilians-—an in teresting couple, are they not?” It was thought better tliat Viola, on account of her peculiar situation, should continue to observe, although in England, the strict form of her own national manners. Immediately after dancing she returned to the side of the Couutess or her chape roue: she never went out for exercise except when so accompanied, and she never received any visitor except in such presence. These arrangements gave great satisfaction to Alonzo, (he did not know why, for it was nothing to him,) although he fre quently suffered by them. “Guard your heart!” conscience whispered A lonzo. Alas! liis heart had escaped—but he guarded liis manners, and they were the next best security: he tried to watch his eyes: he never flirted, he never complimented; in fact, he suc ceeded so well, that the Countess and Mr. Mor daunt appeared to have no suspicion; but he could not deceive himself, and he was not quite so sure that he deceived Viola. Time glided by unheeded: the London season was near its close, when one morning at breakfaat, Air. Mordaunt observed, “Well, Alonzo, time gets on, we are now in July, and befoie the end of October you must be safely landed at Rio. VI e nius* secure your passage in the next months pac ket.” All this was well known and fully expected, yet did the intimation astound Alonzo. “So soon ! can it be possible ?” The same evening they were en famille at the Countess’s: the whist and chess tables were ar ranged as usual. “What are you thinking of Don Alonzo, to make sucha move as that?” inquired Viola, “you arc a little absent, out of spirits this evening.” “I ought not to be so,” said Alonzo, trying to rally, “for we have been busy all day planning and arranging about our voyage home.” “Indeed!” said Viola. Alonzo thought she sighed: certainly, she, in her turn made a false move. Soon after, a servant entered with a case of jewels belonging to Viola, which had returned from being repaired ; while looking[at them Alon zo observed she was not a little envied by the London belles fortlie splendor of her jewels. “How conies it,” said she, “that 1 never see you wear any ornaments, not even a ring ? Our young Brazilian beaux are naturally so fond of these de corations.” “T assure you,” smd Mv. Mordaunt, looKtuguiT liis cards, “Don Alonzo has one of the most su perb rings I ever saw—a single y ellow diamond of great value.” Alonzo felt irritated, he scarcely knew why, aud replied in a bitter, sarcastic tone, quite unusual with him— “ Yes, I have a yellow diamond, indeed, that I never wish to see or show to any one else. 'file words were scarcely out of his mouth be fore he felt their impropriety. “Draw your earn, my lady, if you please,” said Mr. Mordaunt. “Check,” cried Alonzo, and with an effort look ed at Viola. She was leaning on her hand, aud her large, black and brilliant eyes, with their long up turned lashes, were fixed on his. He started at the look—why or wherefore he could not imag ine.—The eyes were withdrawn and the game con tinued. A few evenings after he was leading lier from a dance to place her as usual by the side cf the Countess; they had to traverse three or four crowded rooms before they could reach the one where her ladyship was seated at whist; they moved very slowly and loiteringlv along, seeming ly in no great hurry to arrive at their destination. “Are you really going to leave us next month, Don Alonzo?” “Really: and you Donna Viola, what becomes of you?” “1 go to Portugal.” . . “And there ?” said Alonzo in an inquiring tone. “O, there we shall not remain long; our Bra zilian property will require our presence. ‘•Then we shall meet again,” said Alonzo cager ly. “1 hope so—l dare say, iti a few months.” “Well, that is some comfort!”—and he seemed to respire more freely ; then, alter a pause, “but I shall never again meet Viola!" “But Viola, Don Alonzo,” she replied firmly, “will meet vou as she has always met you ; what she has been, she will continue to be—your sin cere and affectionate friend.” “Thank you, Viola, thank you!—but pray do not speak another word to me just now.” He placed her in her seat, and without looking at her, turned away and left the house. Mr. Mordaunt had accepted the pressing invi tation of Alonzo to accompany him to Brazil: their passage was taken and their preparations well forwarded. Alonzo paid his farewell visits, and did all that was necessary on the occasion, with the most perfect composure. A passage was also taken for Viola and her suite in the Lis'von Packet, and the day was fixed for her leaving town for Falmouth. Ihe day follow-* ing was decided on by Alonzo for the same pur pose, but this he managed to conceal from 1 er. The morning before her departure l he called on the Countess. “You are come to take leave of Donna Viola!” said her ladyship. •‘No I am not, I am come to take leave of you (for I also am on the eve of quitting London) and to thank you for all your kind attention. “But why not of Viola ?” 6hc will be so dis appointed.”—said the Countess. “It is better I should not.” “But what am I to say to her ?” inquired she. “Precisely what 1 have just said— that it is bet ter 1 should not,” The Countess returned no reply : und with ail good wishes on each side, they parted. To he concluded. The Ball in Motion. —A Miss Ball has recentfjs been married to a Mr. Motion, in Cincinnati. May their happiness be per-petuah”