Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-06-28
NORTH WEST HANN AH
A TALE OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN.
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The watch to which Julian belonged, stood
first this night. The English boy was put in
the same watch
After this adventure, those two very natu-
raiiy had some conversation together. Julian
WAS pleased to discover that his watch-mate
possessed considerable mnd-was an enter
tnIning companion, and seemed to be in most
things superior to common sailors. He in
formed Julian that he had been from home
eighteen months: that he left his parents clan
destinely, and after many singular mlshaps
and occurrences, was thrown destitute u,o,
the Island of Woahoo; but through the kind
ness OF an Indian girl, named Hannah, had
been preserved from suffering the inconyenicn-
ces Of poverty.
"Kind GIRL" replied Julian" Hannah did
you call her name 20
"Yes" said Edwin, Chat was the name Of
the boy,) "her name is Hannall-they call her
Northwest Hannah"
'From that circumstance" said Julian, 81
should imagine that she came from the North
West coast of America
''Do you not recollect Of hearing something
about the piratical brig which was off Woahoo,
few months ago !" SAID Edwin
go yes" replied Julian.-"Well," ;" reioined
Edwin, "the captain Of that brig, stole her
from the Northwest coast"
Indeed! from her parents" asked Julian.
hnr
love with her at the burial Of her father. He
carried her off the same night-shc never loy-
ed him and when TIE pirate came within
several miles of Woahoo, in the night, Hannah
sprung overheard and swan ashore. The next
morning the brig was out Of sight. The ma
tiyes, prone TO superstition, and seeing her
amongst them suddenly, and without any ap-
parent cause, (for the brig had never been
seen by tbem,) fancied that snc was something
supernatural; and, whoever gets the right side
OF Hannah, does well. Her authority is un-
disputed, and her influence unbounded.'
"But how did she assist you!' questioned
Julian.
IL
too much, and was wandering out in the coun-
try. when sleep overlook me, lay down, aud
remained insensible about two hours. When
awoke, my clothes had been taken oll'-they
had stripped me of every thing but my shirt. l
then got up, and looking around me, really
felt as nigh despairng as ever did in my life.
had subsistej for two days OH stolen melons
and sugar cane e-houseess and homeIess-but
to be stripped of my clothing was too much.
In fit Of rage, vented oaths upon the vii
lains who could commit so base an act, and
snatching up large stone, made towards a
hut at distance, determined 10 knock down
the FIRST native who mado his appearance. |
soon observed a female approaching here I
altered my plans. The sight Of woman
changed my scheme into determination TO
apply for succour. So naturally do we resort
TO them In the time Of need, but too often neg
lect them in prosperity. She stopped ere !
reached her. l was struck with the majesty
of her carriage and tho beauty of her person.
Twas North West Hannah! Before spoke,
she held up both hands, and with an air of
deep commiseration, calculated "oURY NIFTY
KENNAcKoR - that is, 'Ihe natives have
dono wrong TO you !" She took me by the
hand and led me towards the hut. On enter
ing, | was surprised TO see a most beautiful
white young lady, hanging over tho couch Of a
sick chief, and administering TO his wants.
Twas the missionary's daughtcr-her hair
hung down over her shoulders in golden ring
let's, snd-but what as you Julianl You arc
cold-how you shivor Take my pea -jackot--
I can do without it,
"No no!' said Julian ." am not cold; 60 |
on, 60 on for heavens sake with your story" |
"But what aiIs you!' continued Edwin
"why you can't hardly stand If you are sick"
:" Pshaw'" Interrupted Julian tits nothing