Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-12-10

to make an ignis fatuus of me shall l murnur
God forbid! Was not the good woman who
hid the Isra elfish spies and deceived the Lords
enemies, commended! Did not Jacob use de-
ception when he stole the blessing from wicked
Esau!"
Edward, who was already weary Of the sub
ject, changed the conversation, and endesvor-
ed to draw off his companion's mind from his
~favonte topic, by abiding 10 the noted outlaw
Roger McLeland.
"I opine,' said Gannett, 1" that he is one Of
those who, having sinnod out tho day Of grace,
IRE given over tn a rcProbGte> 80 VAIL
would not advise you, young man, 10 triumph
over him as though he and his wicked follow
ers were sinners above all-nay, but unless we
repent, ye shall ali likewise perish. You that
stand without the gate, are all reckoned alike
dogs, sorcerers-unclean beasts, ye must be
regenerated or there is no hope for YOU"
"You will not be damned for lack Of faith
fulness in your calling" said Edward.
(. The time has come" returned the preach
Ci Wheb VIC Iluot CIJ " ~ spdiu "
The command has gone out saying to the East
come forth, and to tho West keep not back"
But in respect to that child Of the Devil,
Roger McLeland. I believe his candlestick is
removed oui of it's place. He is weighed in
the balance and found wanting but you need
not mourn as though there were no hope. l
trust if you repent and turn to the Lord. he
will tbundantly pardon. and although your
sins we're as scarlet, he will make them white
as SNOW or wool !"
"There is no doubt" replied Edward,
- that the famous freebooter Of whom was
speaking has been oflen guilty of breaking the
laws of God and man. But ] think you ra-
Their presume when you sentence him to He'll
without trial or jury. I have heard Of many
instances Of his generosity, magnaninity, and
even benevOlence. which | think should re-
deem his character from such overwhelming
denunciations You must not let the Young
ladies hear you talk SO, or you will never get
near enough 10 any Of them to administer spi-
ritual Instruction."
F" And what young women" said Gannett,
"have the unseemiy presumption to indicate
"Don't misunderstood me, SIR interrupt
ed Edward, 81 am not acquainted with any
female who looks with allowance upon the
predatory deeds Of Roger McLeland. But
say that his bravery, magninimity, and kind
treatment Of such females as have occasional
ly fallen into his hands, has awakened their
pity, and they have regretted that one so well
qualified TO do great things in a better cause,
should throw away his talents and prostitute
his genius to such unworthy purposes"
Alas :" replied Gannett, :. he might have
been useful, had he been so disposed, in the
good cause. Instead Of going out plunderlng
his follow mortais, he might have oeen iEstru-
mental in turning them from the power OF
darkness to the light of Chris, but we .nay
take up the lament over him which the bless
ed master did over Jerusalem, " o that thou
had'st known in this thy day, the things which
belong TO thy peace ; but now they are forev-
er hidden from thine eyes ~ Is it not strange
that a person OF his requirements should deem
it an objec. worthy his ambition to rule .yer a
few ignorant, Jepraved Gu, .throats ="
~ trust his followers are lot all such de.
spicabie charactcrs,'' replied The youth, +" as
those two who attacked US this evening. I'M
derstand there ara several belonging to his
company, of bright parts, good capacities aud
chivalric sentiments. There IS ono .andolp,
among them, who maintains the next station
to McLeland an intriguing, artful aud. saga.
cIous fellow, who might compare with any pc
l;tician in the national Cabinet. He aud Mc
LELAND are said TO have u great friendship foI
each other, and, by their united proves, the
Little band has boon enabled TO maIntai in SIEVE
raj successful! engagements with the kng's
troops"
Where much is given, much is repaired, =
replied Gannell, |" and he that sinneth ,gno1
ran,ly shall be beaten with fe " stripes. Even
upon thos. poor, ignorant wretcheg who assail-
III US this evening". does lac almighty lo'.-
with a more prorltIous eJ - than upon their on :
rageous but more polished leader. God sees
not with The eyes OF man lie looks directly
upon the heart. Sorrowlul will DE the doom
CT LicLelan' aud Randolph. Gifteu with M
ordinary ~taleats, tiiey have made sbtp"reck Of
tneIr souls, and prosti,uted their noble ondow-
ments TO base uses. The merchant may par
don the u~nski!.ul mariner who loses a little
bargc-full of goods but how will he look up
on the Captain whom he entrusted with a large
ship, slowed with the richest commodities,
aud has w%iifully sunk the vessel ii the depths
Of tho oceani' b..