Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-08-18
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THE BURNING SHIP.

W o ind in the AtheneuGn account given BY AN
OLD SAILOR, OF the adventures Of his youth OF his at
tachinent 10 mistress and OF burning ship, alb
siTact OF which we give. order to introduce the eX-
tract relating the conagraton. The sailor was born
IN the same village and in infancy slept in the same
cradle, with The daughter OF Baronet who was afabIe
only when he treated with the highest respect,
They grew up together, ard inseparable in their
arnu5cments, for SIR Edward had ie home on the dealt,
OF his wife, and Inc tie Agnes resOrtcd frequently 10
tc cottage Of her nurse and the society of her little
tester brother IJus time passed with little Interim
ton 10 the delightful EMO, inc7;i of Youth ill he arr
ved at tc age Of tceD, 'vhea the soDi springs 10 the
magic touch of passion, If the spirited qualities man
hood 10 rise at all ~ this time an accident
that occurred at little Jelc given by his father put
an end to their intimacy. Agnes had escaped from
tre care OF her aunt 10 grace the danCE and was piy-
ing enhancing proof OF her aigctOn in the love crea
ting movements Of tic dance when she was rudoIy
seized by the and torn of the figure by her bro.
iier, who had unexpectedly arrived from the Uuiyer
s'ty' hcr lover lnercred and struck down by
'S antagonist and borne away from the sceae hy his
toiDpaii'Dns 10 prevent further strife The pIebian
blood boiled at the outrage but revenge unou the
hauGhty family was hopeless and with the mingled pas
Sous OF love aud anger both stimulated by tnorliiica
ton, he strobe away in tic darkness OF the nirI no,
thinking or caring whittier IN the morning he was
oveT3Ken by naval officer, vino proposed that hs
should serve his CJuulTy. lie accepted the invita- alton
Hs'c5siy' AMI was sent Immediately service, and
soon gave evidence Of spirit and talent that insured
promotion, Ec had made oDuiiant of the J;eu,en
ant VINO enlisted him. and had secured the favor Of H.
lie was on board the Kings ships the East India
service, aud at SAC end Of three years was sailing home
yard, when we end the following detail B,sto4,
i:i!s'ee1rp
During al this tine had never heard from home
ON 'i 'he fond rctncm5rances Of early crloyrnents
III uat sweet SPOT, CHING 20 NY soul and became the
Sr"jcct ni macy sketches flu1 NV pcncil same or
"b'cn Inc captain had taken 10 ornament his cabin
NF"es' ~ all her loyeness, always present TO rny
Imagination; prompting ,c 10 iaany an honorable ac-
po1' and restraining "a from every Ing which could
bring 5iec'caii or 1y affection 10 her dear mare
was Indebted Tor TIC respect AMI esteem emo, from
every nHeon board Tho 2aster's mate had been pro
m,lci t. lIcucnouce, and WIS appointed 10 mi the
vacant station often did rejoice IN my heart At tho
prospect Of orce more embracing these who we're so
dear 20 too; and a. often did c s;ckenipg sensao1s
81 dsiracnug joubt agitalc my breast.
One lovely evening, the sky beautifully serene
the ocean, Ike clear mirror reflected tie golden
rays OF the setting and the light breeze Just lulu
81 Tie spreading sails to sleep, propcIlng the ship
Almost Impercephby along, at the rate Of three knots
2" hour Il vas of those evenings that battle the
painiefs art, ari only the poet can pnurtray The
hrs watch "asl'awiag TO a close had struck eleven
2e1Is + uie se2me1 or &c lookout had proclaimed
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