From .hs Philadelphia Saturday Ese. Post.


 Elopement.-A. circumstance recently oc- cured in Philadelphia, which has caused some excitement among the inhabitants. It is a pleasing symptom when such instances of depravity are viewed with astonishment by the people, as that astonishment proves the unfrequency of the crime. A respectable merchant, who resides in the western part of the city, was married to lady for whom he had the most lively affection, and believed his attachment was reciprocated. They lived to- gether happily for several years, and prom ising son cementcd their Union. But their paradise was poisoned by serpent in the shape of foreign cOnsnl. who took up his residence in a house opposite to the dwelling of Mir. This wretch, on whose cOuntenance heaven had stamped darkness correspond ing with his character. insinuated himself in- to the affections H0f Mrs. -, and crim- inal intercourse was for same time carried on between thens without any suspicion on the part of the husband, or their acquaintance. Mr. observed with grief that the af- fsctions of his lady were alienatcd, hut he was wholly ignorant Nf the, cause. At this time she pfoV0sed a-visR to Oue of his rela- -tions, residing at an elegant villa in the neigh borhOod of the city as it was one. of the chief objects Of his life to contribute to her "epPsVcsas w teNGity COuSeht6u tO thus VlsW. Alter remaining in the country short time, she desired their son might be left behind.- However surprised ut this request. he made no oppOsitioR, and the mother with feelings scarcely to be conceived, took leave of her innocent son. .dn whom she was about to inilict an irreparable injury. She embraced him with maternal tenderness. and said, "my dear child, shall never see you again." Mir. and his lady returned to the city. and she shortly afterwards disappeared from her dwelling; no intelligence of the fugitive has since been received. The consul disappeared at the same time, and various other circun- stances leave no doubt but shat they went of together. '

 What Philadalphian but must feel indignant at tnis Brazilian outrage foreigner under, the mask of peace, invades the sanctuary ofl domesile rePose, and assassinates the happi- ness of one of our most valued citix4ns.-- Surely tne stones of the streets would al- mOst rise spontaneously to vindicate the wrong! The most sacred ties have been broken the holiest institution of heaven cor rupted. by an unpgineipled foreigner. For the woman who has participated inthis crime, her offence will he its own punishment; aban. doned by the man who has received her. repa asasion lOsl, aea ths sliaes of remOrse in her