"Tis thine, dread power, to tame the heart. And bid the tear of sorrow flow; The troubled soul, pierc'd by thy dart, Wili learn to feel another's woe." Inform'd by thee, th' immortal mind, In holy contemplation roves, Her views "outstrip the fleeting wind" And soar where angels tell their loves The manly breast will meet thy blast, And proudly stem thy rudest shock, "Twill never sigh for pleasures past, But build on heaven's eternal rock. Yes-'tis religion's soothing power, Which bids us bear misfortune's frowns, Tis that which cheers the gloomy hour, When grief the fainting spirit drowns Religion, like the brilliant bow, Shines thro adversity's dark cloud; She reads the sable weeds of woe, Which oft our brightest prospects shroud. Weak mortals, then, no more repine, Nor dare dispute the eternal will, Faith points to realms of light divine, And bids the doubting soul be still. A DIALOGUE. POPE. Since my old friend is grown so great, CRAGGS. 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Also, Land Warrants, and patents for Land, in the best soil and climate in America, sold very low with the Governor's recommendations and others. Also for the accommodation of the public, money will be advanced on portable property, on reasonable terms, by applying to T. H. BRANTINGHAM, No. 97, William-Street. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY SAMUEL B. WHITE, No. 317 Water-street, New-York: AT TWO DOLLAS PER ANNUM OR, WEEKLY THE VISITOR. FOR THE USE AND AMUSEMENT OF BOTH SEXES. VOL. XII. THE Saturday, March 16,....1811. MONK OF THE GROTTO. A Tale. (Continued) I have every reason to hope that Eugenio will one day be reimbursed what we are necessiated to advance; but, in the mean-time, it is requisite that the temporary embarrassment this circumstance will occasion, should be supplied by the exertions of Eugenio. With that view I have written to the Cardinal Caprara, his uncle, who enjoys the confidence of the Pope at the Court of Rome. I have requested him to use his influence with his Holiness on behalf of my son, and to obtain a recommendation for; him, either to the King of Naples, or the Grand Duke of Tuscany ; for it is absolutely necessary Eugenio should obtain some employment, the emoluments of which may enable him to support his own rank, and maintain his Virginia in that splend [NO. 21. A our to which she is entitled by her merit, Yesterday evening I received the answer of the Cardinal; it is as favourable as I could have hoped. He has written to me that the Pope is perfectly disposed to accede to his request, and promised to exert his interest to the utmost; but his Holiness desires to see the young candidate before he solicits the honourable post for him he has in contemplation. The Cardinal insists that Eugenio shall immediately set out; and appears to abandon himself with a degree of pleasure and satisfaction, to the idea of be holding a nephew, whom he considers as the sole remaining support of his illustrious family.. Judge therefore, my dearest Virginia,' added the Countess, ' whether I am to blame in requiring the departure of my son; and whether I have not reason to be dissatisfied at the repugnance he expresses to o bey me.' Virginia remained silent; her countenance was pale as the tily of the vale; her beauteous just and natural impatience to eyes were fixed immovably on return to the companion of my the earth, and her throbbing youth to my adored, my afheart agitated her lovely bosom. fectio ate bride.-I will has em A fervid kiss, which her dear back on the wings of Iove; and Eugenio imprinted on her fair then, I hope, no obstacle will him, thrilled her whole frame; retard the consummation of my she contemplated her lover with happiness. I appeal, Madam, a look expressive of the vio- to your promises,' added Eulence of her affection, then ad- genio, addressing the Countess dressing herself to the Count with an air of seriousness; *my Ess she saidconfidence in you, and my res pect for your commands, have determined me to yield to your wishes; and I dare hope that you, in your turn, will compensate me for the sacrifice to which I have submitted, and that you will bestow on me the only recompence to which my soul aspires." "Yes, Madam, your son wes it to his duty to depart. Heaven forbid I should be an obstacle to his advancement, or the fortune that awaits him! I shall submit to a separation which, I will not attempt to disguise, overwhelms me with the extremest affliction. My resignation shall supply that courage which, I confess, I am unequal to upon so trying an occasion.' Doubt me not,' replied the Countess, at the same time casting a look upon the Mar quis, the singular expression of which forcibly struck the at tention of Eugenio da pogoto With regard to myself said the Marquis, I am per fectly satished with the con duct of these children. I am of opinion, Madom, we ought no longer to leave them in ig norance of Your compre hend my meaning ?!” same time concealing her countenance from the observation of Virginia. a The Marquis ros e, and taking Virginia by the hand, led her Towards the Countess, your own. This new.tie can. not ad to the a ection I feel towards you; but it anticipates the period at which I hoped for the pleasure of calling you my son. Eugenio knelt respectfully, and pressed in silence the hand which the Marquis held out to him; while the Countess, whom we will henceforth call the Mar Salute your mother.' said heit is now some months my dear daughter, since I have had the happiness of uniting my destiny to that of this charm-chioness Spanozzi, was lavish ing woman. We have been in- of her caresses of Virginia. Auenced; by several motives, hitherto to keep our union secret; I hope you will not be anxious to learn why we have thought proper to conceal it from you. You naturally con.. elude that we were actuated by It was agreed that Eugenio should set out on the afternoon of the same day. Virginia, who felt that resolution she had assumed, fail her, left the room, They proceeded, with mournaccompanied by her lover. ful steps, towards the park, and there abandoned themselves, without restriant, to that grief excited by the prospect of a seperation, of which, the evening before. they had not entertained the slightest idea. sufficient reasons for the conduct we have adopted; and it would ill become you to desire minute explanations from the author of your existencesuffice it to inform you, that it is the Marchioness Spanozzi, to whom you owe that respect and obedience which, in a short time- she would have claimed of you as the mother of your destined husband. And you, sir,' continued the Marquis, addressing himself to Eugenio, whom surprise hd rivetted to the spot where he stood, I dare flatter myself that you will have no repugnance in regard ing the father of Virginia' as of having succeeded in her de Whilst, arm in arm this fond pair traversed the green alleys and shady groves, the silent witnesses of their Mutual tenderness and mingling their tears, renewed those vows of unalterable affection they had repeatedly plighted to each other; and the new marchioness || Spanozzi exulted in the thought |