Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-05-24

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their dishes were arranged. Two or
three mugs, as many cups and saucers,
II large shining pewter dish, and two
small ones on each side, standing up
like mirrors, constituted their whole
stock. The younger members Of the
family were all in bed, wrapt in sleep.
The eldest child, blooming lass OF
sixteen, was sitting at the side o! her
mother, both busiy engaged in knitting.
"You are welcome to our hut" said the
old man rising as the pastor and his
family entered owe cannot do much,
but we will do all VIC can for your COM
fort" The daughter at the same time
rose, and; modestly courtseying their re-
cep'lon, with her mother, prepared to
make their guests comfortable. Wea-
ried with the ta'igues Of the journey, the
family having spread their outer gar
ments upon the floor, ondeavoured to
compose themselves to sleep. About
midnight tho illness ofmy uncle increas-
cd to snch an alarming degree, that il
seemed doubtful whether he would be
able to recommence his journey. Re-
mote from any village where medical
assistance might be obtained, his family
were necessitated TO permit the disease to
take its course. His anectionute wife
watched by him in silence and sorrow, as
she thought Of the miseries which appa-
rently awaited her !; and listened to the
passing wind, which would often bear
along with it, the loud howl of the fam
ished wolf, mingled with the omnous
cries of the solitary owl.
At length the light of day dawned upon
them. My uncle, contrary 10 their fears,
appeared better, but was not able that
day, to continue his journey. The fam
lily Of the cottage did every thing to make
him comfortable. The daughter, espec-
tally, attended upon him with filial fond
ness. Tho neI day, however, brought
with it more health to my uncle. His
family prepared to recommence their !
journey. They did not take leave of the
cottagers without expressing their deep
gratitude for their kind attention; and so
much pleased was my uncle with the
sweetness and good sense of the daugh-
ter, that he proposed to the parents to
take her With him and educate her,
With much hesitation they consented.
" Our little one will soon grow up and
take her place." said the cottager, as
he wiped the tear from his manly cheek;
" and l know that if Nanny does well in
the world, she will come back and give
lift to her poor parents" The mother
could not bear formal parting, but re-
tired and gave vent to her grief. The
carriage was driven up: they entered,
and it rolled on. As soon as my uncle
reached the place of his destination, ho
gave his whole attention to the education
Of the one under his charge. Every day,
new powers of mind seemed tn develnp
and her be auty, before con-
received additional charms;
for her mental application had given an
intelligent expression to her counte-
nance, without which, mere animal beau ;
Iy is cold and insipid. In few years
her hand was solicited by physician,
who, though young, had obtained much
celebrity. She was enabled to make a
Journey to her parents to hel and COM ,
fort them. She did so. Years have
rolled on, since these occurrences took |
place. The cottagers have laid their
limbs in the grave. Their daughter is {
by numerous family, and I
fills most important station in society. h
My uncle has reached the period of lie a
appointed unto man; but time can mover r
,bliterate from his memory vivid recol-
cction of the night spent in the Log
Hui in the Forest.-Baltimore Emerald.