Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-01-28

ened, and curiosity excited, to learn the his
Tory OF those, who have once possessed them
There Is, bcsides, Kind of gloom about such
ruins, as they carry the imagination back to
generation that has passed away, and their
very existence is oni? remembered by the fail
monuments OF their lsDours, which still remain.
is approached thecottage, which have de-
scroed, and turned to the front of it, ! was
surprised to see nan standing in what had
oeen the door. He seemed wrapped in con-
temptation, and did not perceive me, until
had come close to him. He was dressed in
the habit of sailor but seemed of a superior
class, as his dress was rich and neat. His head
rested on his hand, and, as approached him,
ne raised it and showed countenance express
slve of dignity, but overcast with melancholy.
he returnei my Sanitation gracefully, and,
though apparently reserved, | soon led him
INTO conversation. Remarked upon the beau
ty Of The scenery around us, and the pleasant
situation of the cottage, beneath whose ruins
we were standing. He answered me with
much animation, and a tear trckIed down his
sun burnt cheek as he spoke. ''Yes, ii Is a
lovely spot; it has charm no other spot on
earth can claim, for it was here was Graded,
it was on this ground that have so often
sported. Oh. | have returned TO thu home of
my fathers, and it is desolate. The winds
whistle through the broken easements OF that
room, in which first saw the light, and the
mother that bore me, and the father that tend
ed me are gone, and ] am alone in this dreary
world" There was rapidly OF utterance
and of faolinr in a
that surprised me. t..Itis twenty five years."
ed by fond mother and doating father. A
sister and myself we're Their all, and on us they
expended all their hopes and cares. For the
first fifteen years Of my lite we were happy,n NOR
did we ever know care or sorrow. little.
farm, together with small pension that my
father was entitled to, as a soldier of the revo-
luton, were sufficient to supply all our wants.
Al the end of this time, my father became en-
barassed, from having become surety for
friend. knew that was old enough to sup
port myself, and assist my father in his neces-
sites, and, with this view. | left my home to
seek my fortune in foreign land. Oh, never
shall forget the parting My mother clasped
me in her arms and in an half articulated
voice, gave me her parting blessing. Go my
Edward and prosper, bu: do soon re turn, shall
be lonely without you; come back before the
leaf on your pear tree is withered; and make
us happy again. My father pressed my hand
and said, MY boy, Heaven reward you and
restore you to usn My sister spoke not a word,
but her warm kiss still burns on my cheek.
" Thus did leave them felt sad as de
scended the hill and looked for the last tim,
on our cottage, and caught glimpse of my
father as he was following me with his eye, but
my heart was light with the hope that should
soon return, and restore my father to the little
Independence which he had lost. Such was
my parting, aud, Oh Heavens! such is my re-
turn. ] was led by business to South Amrrl-
ca, and there became engaged with the con-
tending powers, and have never been able to
return till now. My heart was buoyant with
hope when landed, for fortune had lavoured
me, and | FASTENED once more to my home
But what a reverse OF scenes The briar grows
where our garden bloomed, and our cottage is
wretched shelter for the beast Of the field.
My mother sleeps in yonder church yard, and
my father, driven by his ruthless cre ditors, has
sought humber grave in the western Willis
and, TO fill the cupFof misery full, my sister
drags out life of penury and want, in some
| distant land, and have endeavoured in vain
to find her. | am alone in the world. and
there is no one that can claim my friendship as
kindred. have toiled for wealth and have
got it, but it is now worthless to me-Nothing
remains for me, but to mix in the hustle OF the
world, and drown in the whirl of the present,
the remembrance OF the past"
We left the spot together-The stranger
staid few days in the village ,aiid then return
ed to South America, and again joined the
Patriot army. He was soon promoted to a
considerable rank, on account OF his bravery /;
for in every action he seemed to court death.
A town on the coast had recently been Ia
ken by the Royalists, which he attacked at
the head of his regiment, for the purpose OF
saving tae patriots that were in it. In the
! heat of the charge, he received dangerous
wound which deprived him of his senses, but
the attack had been so well concerted that
the town soon surrendered, and he was CARR.
ed into one of the houses that served as hos
pal for the wounded, where he was attended
| by an inferior officer and his wife, by whose
kind attentions he soon recovered from his
| swoon.
Upon reviving he was surprised TO hear his
native language spoken by lhe wife of his at
tendant, who, in half whisper, tenderly ex-
claimed, another OF my countrymen has come
to lay his ashes on the shores Of the Orinoco.'
Edward was struck by the counenance OF the
speaker, and, in feeble voice, begged to know
to whose kindness he owed his lite. He was
told their history, and, 10 his great surprise,
found in the wife of his attendant, the sister
he had so long sought. The meeting may be
better imagined than described ;--it was too
much for his weakness to bear His sister
flew TO support him, but his spirit had fed
She pressed her lips to his check, but the cold
sweat OF death was upon it, and he heard not
friend and brother of her childhood.
1t was sweet spot where they buried him,
and his comrades wept aloud when the last
volleywas discharged overthe grave of one who