The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-12-13
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tsit II pfotetd, from q species of cove.
tcusness. differing from every other.
Sallust, IN his character oi Cataline. has
given us an exac, definition oft, ALI
em apsvtcns, sui proiusus; prolusc Of
hn own. greedy ol the property orano.
;her." The destructive consequences
ot ,his vice will be evinred by the mel.
.ancloly history OF Lysantler. This un.
ioif'natr youth WAS the cn,y son of
Hoftensius, agen,lcfnan oflsrgc fortune; J;
who with apatcrnal eye watched over his
education, and suffered no means to be
neglected, which might promote his lu-
ture usefulness, honor and happiness.
Under such tuition he grew up insprov-
ing in every amisble accomplishment.
his person was graceful, and his coun. .
tenance the picture of his soul, Evciy,
sweet end penetrating. BY his own sp-
plication, and the assistance of suitahle
precep,ors, he was master of the whole
circle oi sciences; and there was nothing
now wanting to form the complete ger-l
tleinan, but travelling. The tour of
f.urope was therefore resolved upon,
and person provided to attend him.
III sander and his tutor accordingly set
out.
| pass over III silence the sad parting
Of the good gentleman and his beloved
son. The scene may Be conceived, bus
cannot be expressed. Horrns,us, how.
ever had this consolation, tina, Lysandcr
was likely 20 reap every advantage from
such temporary separation. Our trav-
eIlers directed their course to France
and crossed the sea at Dover, with an
to pay their first visit to Paris.
Here Lysander had difficulties 10 sur.
iaount, oi which he was little apprizedi
he had been bred up in the shades OF
solitude. and had no idea Of the active
scenes OF iIe. 1t is easy to imagine,
therefore, his surprise AZ being transport.
ed rs II were, into ,,cw world. He
was deiighud with the elegance Of the
city. and the crowds of company that re-
,ort,.d TO the public walks. He bunch
iuto pleasures and was enabled To
commit thousand cxtravagancics by
& ample supplies Of money which >
fond father allowed I'm vain his tn
to him the imprudence OF
his conduct: cap,iva,cd With the novelty
OF every thing around him, he was deaf
to all his rmonstranccs. He engaged
in AN intrigue with woman Of most IN
famous character; who in short time
reduced him to the necessity Of making
fresh demands upon his father. The
ipdulgent Hortensius, with few repri.
mands for his profusion, and admoni-
tions to economy, RENTED him considc-
rablr sums. But these we're rot sufiic-
lent to satisfy an avaricious mistress;
and, ashamed TO expose bimsel! a second
time to his father, he had recourse 10
fortune. He daily irequepted the gam
g-table, and elevated with triRing
success at the beginning gave up every
other pleasure for that of rafting the
dice. Sharpers were. now his only COM
panions, and his youth and inexperiencc
made hin, an easy prey to their artl6ce
and designs. His faihe, heard Of his
conduct with ifexpressible sorrow. He
instantly recalled him home. but alas
the return to his native country did not
restore him to his natural disposition.
The love Of learning, generosity. hu.
manity. and every other principle were
suppressed; and in their place the most
dciestablc ayarice had taken root The
reproof Of father, 80 siiectlonate az
HoreDsius were too gentle to rcclsim
one confirmed in vicious habits. He
still pursued the same uphappy course.
and at length. by his .dissolute bcha-
viour, put an end to the life ofthe ten
derest Of parents. The death of Horton
sius had at first happy effect upon the
mind Of Lysaoder; and by recalling him
to a sense Of reflection, gave some room
to bore for reformation. To confirm
the good resolution he had formed, bis
friends urged him to marry, The pro-