The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-02
TEG FELo1y.

TIzE FEL0Iy.
"Cleanse the stuffed bosom of that pcrilous
stuff that weighs upon the heart"
Shakespeare.
| II was a cold morning in January that
took my seat in the stage at Albany, with
the intention of proceeding to New York.
Before we crossed the river, we stopped to
take in another passenger; as rising from a
warm bed at o'clock, topursuc cold jour
ncv is not apt to swceten the temper, mine
could not boast of much serenity. sat fun
ing and frctting at the delay, when large
man hustled into the Stage, and after some
difficulty he was settled to his liking, when
we proceeded. As we rode over the frozen
river my companion was continually blessing
himself, and awakened me from Il sweet slum-
Der bv swearing with tremendous oath that
the whole concern was going to the devil,
| speak for yourself, sir, said l, pcevishly !;
certainly, sir he replied, but, bad compa-
ny, you know Notwithstanding my fellow
travellers prediction, we reached the oppo-
site shore i'll safety, where at the humble inn,
which then was the only house there, we took
i'll another passenger, who, as the faint light
of the lamp glared on him seemed acomplctc
contrast to my portly companion. he sprang
lightly in the vehicle, whistling the while and
depositing his little body in one corner, be-
gan, in tolcrablc voice, a jolly song, that
soon lulled his audience to rcposc. We
were scarce awake when we reached the
place at which we were to breakfast. AS
strolcd around the house as our meal was
preparing, observed boy leaning against
the fence his apparel was decent, but much
worn, and he bore the appearance of having
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he came Ohio, SIR was the reply, that
is great distancc'-'ycs, but had lifts-I
did not walk all the way, SIR My poor
child, said, what has forced you to wander
alone over such a tract of country?' He an
swcred, 'that his uncle had sent him away,
and he was going to New York to his mother.
| was struck with pity for the urchin, and,
ordered him some refrcshmcnt. The driver
consented to admit him, on receiving small
recompence and our rcpast being finished
we recommended ourjourncy. The moment
Mr.. Rasdale Gas the little man called HIM
self saw the poor boy, he began with, Hey,
youngster, who are you?' Charles Herberts,
SIR 'Where do you come fromH Ohio
sWhy in the devil did YOU not stay there 2
9 My uncle sent me away saidthe boy, omit
ting the sir. AHA you have been about
mischief, my chap; what did you do, ch "
Nothing said the boy, in doggcd tone
'.And you are bound to New York. continued
his merciless intcrrogator-' Who have you
there to look after youn My mother
keeps garden 'And you are going to live
on your poor mother!'' No. said the Child,
with glowing face, i be little, but be
strong-I can work And what will you
do p ANY thing-cvery thing, replied the
youth. Hem, suspect it will be any thing,
said Mr.. Rasdale 4 sec you are knowing
one, and dare sayI shall meet you in court,
or have the trying Of you myself for some
state prison business yet /; see it by your
eycs.'-Thcre did lurk sly expression in
this prophecy, the blood rushed to the boys
face, he clenched his hands and darted an in
dignant glance at Mr.. Rasdale. When we
reached the city, in the hustle OF arrival, l
forgot my protegcc, and saw no more OF him
for some years. One morning CHANGED to
enter the counting room OF an eminent mer
chant, and bcheld, pcrched on one OF the
highest stools, my friend from Ohio. His
employer spoke much in his favor, commend
ing his industry and integrity. frequently
met him afterwards, though did not recog-
nize him, fearing to mortity him he in
creased in favor with his master, and seem
cd to have every prospect of raising himself
in the country, when met Mr.. Rastlale l
had frequently seen him, but never recalled
our stage adventure to his remembrance
he was proceeding to court, whittier he invit-
ed mc|to accompanyhim, and witness an inter-
esting trial: : it is a YOUTH said Rasdale as
he entered the room, who am to try for
forgery; the affair has made some noise
The court room was already crowded, but
the friendly lawyerprocured me convenient
seat near the enclosure appointed for the
prisoner was scarce seated before the pris-
oner was brought in. l started, rubbed my
eyes; but they saw Alright; Charles Herberts
stood in the criminal box to be tried by Mr..
Rasdale. His words in the stage flashed ov-
er nv mind: sCan the devil speak true,'
l exclaimed, half aloud-Will you please to
sit down sir, said one of my neighbors for l
had risen and was gazing earnestly on the
prisoner. He was composed and firm, but