American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-11-22

and as they gazed upon the unspeakable beauties Of
the surrounding scenery. all nature seemed so love
ly, that they sorey deprecated the prcuniary
sity which compelled even temporary separation
of family, whose whole affections were completely
centred in each others happiness.
| In their earlier days they had been wealthy but
an unfortunate endorsement by Mr.. Moreland for
one pretended friend, and the reachery OF another,
had combined to deprive him Of his patrimonal
estate; and since The ruin of his fortune he had
resided in retired vale, where small house and
little spot OF ground cleared for farm, comprised
all that presented contrast to the wild majesty of
the mountain scenery which enclosed that happy
valley. Yet even here they had for many years been
happy, and had experienced, in the pleasures Of do
mestic lifc felicity and satisfaction which the
gaicty OF the world had failed to b-stow. And
watching the dawning promise Of two lovely chill
dren, they had been content, but time was weighing
his hand heavily upon them-the wants OF the little
circle seemed to increase in proportion their de-
Ginning strength and as James had nearly become
Of age, it had been determined he should try his for
tune as trader among those tribes of Indians who
nhahit the western and north western regions Of
North America.
Preparations for his departure had previously been
made, and it was on The morning just described that
they had collected together. as IT by common con
sent, near little bower IN the garden, to enjoy its
purity and freshness, while the dread Of a separa
under happier circumstances, and to part no more
I" Was he ever to retu n!"-" When shall they
meet again npon this spot ?"-" Would The same
| kind ndulgen Providence who had hitherto shield
ed them from want and guarded their humble dwell
ling, restore him 10 their arms PIT we're
questions, which, although the occasion forced upon
their minds, yet no one cared to ask and the time
had sweetly and inscnsbly glided along, that the
sun had already been two hours on his way ere they
were aware he morning had so considerably ad
vanced No wonder, under such circumstances
that as James kissed his little sister, his mother,
the moment OF parting arrived, wept the hopes
of their old age and prop of their declining years !;
and turning towards her husband, silent tear
to roll down his urrowed cheek, as he at last
extended to James his " toll worn, bu, manly hand"
and invoked the blessing of heaven upon his pres
| ent enterprise.
| PerceivIng that delay only increased the pang at
parting James summoned his resolution, and quick
ly mounting his horse, turned his face, wet with
tears, from the habation of his youth, which had
proved to be TO him empha:icay home sweet
home y His parents and sister followed him with
their eyes he galloped up small activity of The
hill until turn in the road relieved him from their
sight. and although they had long endeavor.d to
toruy their minds to sustain the trials of such cri
ss yet spite OF all their efforts as they bent their
last gaze upon his fine youthful form, they felt their
hearts sink within them, from fearful forebodng
which they dared not to whisper, but could not sup
press-that they had seen him Tor the last time.
| AS TO James, whatever were the acuteness or in
tensity oil hi. feelings at parting from those dear
him life itself, yet the world before him with
all its alluring charms, whose every hue height
cred by the vivid coloring Of ardent and lively
imagination and the pahg he fel, at quitting scenes
SO dear gradually wore away before succession OF
objects, novel; attracting, and interesting. Although
life to him. as yet, had been but one smooth and
UNMARRIED scene still, bis prudence and discretion
taught him caution and crcumspection and when
] ever his thoughts reverted homeward, he felt the
influence of stronger claims, and the weight of
heavier obligations upon his industry and perseye
rance, than self interest the acquisition OF tempo
rary gain He had now been gone some time,
when letter announced his safe arrival at the Indi-
an village in Mackinaw. and the prominent adyan-
tsges OF his locating at that place.
| Years rolled away The old gentleman and lady
glided smoothly down the stream Of life; the con
tinued and timely transmlssions of money from
James gladdened their hearts and brought felicity
and comfort to .heir humble dwelling; they were
happy in the society of their only daughter; and
supremacy blest in such treasure their son !;
they only waited the period of his return to consum-
mate their earthly happiness
During his absence from home, James had taken
ad, antage OF the most favourable circumstances !;
uninterrupted success had showcred its richest in
luence upon all his undertakings, and he had, dur
iug period of eight years. amassed fortune, which
in amount, exceeded even his most sanguine ex
pectation. His conciliatiDg manners among the ma
lives, and his decision and impartialty in settling
conflicting claims and deciding disputes among them
had possessed him Of their unlimited confidence
and rendered him favorite "a confidence and
trust which his strict honesty and native benevoence
had never suffered him to neglect or abuse. And
though naturally Of an ardent disposition, he soon per
tie else was necessary Than mildness of treatmen,
coupled with decision Of character and the strict