Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-06-21
NORTH WEST HANNAH,
A TALE OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN.

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His mother gazed after him, as he passed.
down the street until he was no longer distn-
guishable in the throng, and then retreated to
her closet, to impore him who holds in tie
hollow of his hand the mighty waters, to pro-
tect him, and so to order his affairs in the gov
ernment Of the Universe, as to restore her Ju-
lian to her arms once more.-"And," added
she, "be thou a present helper, in the time of
need, light to his feet. Follow his unsteady
steps through the mazes Of youthful folly, let
him hear thy voice, when he would stray away
calling upon him, "this is the way, return and
walk in it''-Call him, kind shepherd of Isra-
ell, from the barren hills; take him and mark
him for thine one-be thou a father to my fa-
therless boy-awaken in him his slumbering
conscience; and show him the thorn Of re
morse, which turks under the rose Of terapta-
tion." After this emanation, she felt strength
ened 10 bear up under her severe loss, and
with serene aspect, created by confidence in
him who is "mghty to srve," she went about
her household affairs. The noxt day Julian's
vessel spread her canvass wings, and giided
out into the Atlantic main.
Before the shades Of evening had gioonseG
upon the face fthe deep, they had obtasmed a
respectable olfing. At midnight the watch to
which Julian belonged, was summoned on
deck-and a strict charge given to them. by
the officer TO keep their eyes open. This or
der was thrown away upon Julian, for his
wakeful disposition, united to his novel stua-
ton, was sufficient to Danish the drowsy god,
from his eyes. He stepped to the side of
the vessel, and looked abroad on the waters.
No vestige of land darkened the horizon. The
moon sailod along the silent heavens, and the
stars shone out in full brightness. His ship
mates soon fell into n stupor, while the mate
walked the quarter deck in moody silence. The
lonesomcness Of his situation now appeared
with overy aggravation. "Were l at home
this night how many gladsomo faces would
smile around me-the revel and the dance,
have charms such nights as this; but long, We
nv long ere the cheerful voice Of innocence
and gaiety shall greet these ears again-tbree
long years, ere the anxiety Of kind and af-
feciionate mother shall find any alovation.
But if am doomed thus long TO plough the
restless ocean, can at least control my impa-
tience-ycs, can meet my destiny manfulIy
and strive to render myself conspicuous in my
humble station. lie then cast his eye prond-
ly on the heavens and the waves, and felt that
noble sense Of independence and reckiessness
which is only known to tender hearts, who
possess that sa cred instinct which when occa-
sion calls will raise them above human antipa-
thies and enable them to meet every arrow Of
Fate without shuddering, while at the same
time their feelings are alive to friendship, love
generosity and benevolence. Such souls may
burst, but never will band.
While wrapt in these contcmplatons, Julian
became somewha distracted, and did not
perceive a sloop which passed athwart the
PROV Of his ship, but one Of the. old tars who
happened just then to open his eyes, bsbeld
her and reproved him for not keeping a sharp
look QUIT guess" said the sailor you were
thinking about your motherr' "You guess
right" said Julian, 81 was-I was thinking
that perhaps at this moment she is lying awake
and pondering on her absent son-And fow
such mothers are there ss mine, can assure
you--So tender, 80 kind''-"The devil!' in
terruptod the tar, what sort OF sailor arc you'
You had better have staid at home, or brought
your old granny along with you My
mother" returned Julian with vehemcnce, isis
worthy OF all which have said in her favour.
Ifyou would insinuate that I am. deficient in
resolution, because love my mother. it shows
your ignorance OF human nature. Sensibilhy
may however, seom q virtue 20 you, as I have
seen you in pretty drowsy condition all the !
watch" Exaspera,ed at this reply the mari
nsr sprans on his feet, and approaching Julian
struck bin on his bead with his fiy. The lat /,