Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-11-01

graveyard lay at the distance Of mile and a
half from ihs town 1t was . soquesterod spot
surrounded by willows and the Crave Of his
mother lay in one corner. ovsrgrown with
weeds and tall spires Of grass. There, where
he thought no mortal eye behsld him. he knelt
down aud shed torrent Of tears.
"My mother" said he, If thy spirit now
looks down from above upon thy waywsrd son,
accept these tributary drops as tho offering Of
an aileciionate heart, wounded to the quick at
the recollection Of tho many paDgs my unduti-
fu conduct has occasoned thee Oh. my mo
ther, little did l know tiny worth, while blsss-
cd with thy socicty--liule did l estimate thy
kindness thy Affection -thy'-- low
groan smo,o his oar, and he stopped.
On looking up. he beheld beautiful nymph,
standing a, a short distance, bending over a
new made grave, and mourning % if her heart
would break. The branch Of a willow which
had been torn hom its parent tree by . recent
gale, had hidden her from his Wow, and he
now gazod with wonder at the lovely mourner.
Her form. was light and airy her fair cheek
pale with grief, and tears bedowed her snowy
bosom, which was half shaded by the haxsn
locks that hung dishevelled upon her shoul-
ders The similarity Of their situations en.
boldened him, and tonderly approac ching her
Fair maiden," said be, " one who can sym
pathise with your distress, claims the privilege
Of inquiring into your misfortune, and shed.
ding his tears in unison with you--thsrs lies
tho fondest Pa:ent, the tendsrss, mo,hsr"-
She raised her eyes. ssd while . soft blush
Insn,led her snowy cbesk-" But here" said
she. "lis both Both arc gone. and Mary is
an orphan Yet accept your sympathy u.
well meant-b but you cannot, O you cannot
feel with me. have lost all. Hero they lio
my father, my mother They hear me not
they answer not their daughters call. 1t
seems but yesterday, when my plants were
hushed in the bosom Of u fond father. read
instruction from his lips. II but sighed, he
was ready to pour tho balm Of consolation into
my heart; if was unhappy, hi, smiles broke
forth like the sun bursting through u cloud,
and dissipated the gloom but shall hear
that kind voice no moro those love -beamlng
eyes are dimmed by death that warm and Ut
foc,ionate heart is cold, cold in the grave
and /, whittier shall ny'" So saying, she
covered hor face with both hands, aud sobbed
convulsvcly Edward stood for moment gaz-
ing on tue interesting obi ject boforc him. She
was Young, beautiful, enchanting and her
sorrow pcne etrated his soul At length ad-
vancing towards her, he took her hand in his,
and while the tear stood in his eye, aud his
bosom heaycd " :th hallowed emotion, Sweet
Innocence - cries he, tits moi in nature for
such as thou to be unhappy Art thou indeed
an orphan So young, 50 ar'loss, SO lovely
BY all tho Gods, If there be aught in tho pos.
session of Edward Randall which can GIVE
thee ease, command it. Art thou poor. my
purse is thine Art thou friendless, will be
THY friend. thy father, thy broiher-thou shalt
repose on this firm breast, aud weep thy cares
away. Could | make thoo happy" Mary
raised her eyes to his face-sho saw nothing
thcro but disinteresed virtue. His dark eyes
glistencd, and his cheek was flushed. Her
head sunk upon his shoulder. Overcome with
admir- alton aud gratitude, she cast down hor
eyes with an indescribable emotion.
The shades Of evening began to fall around
them and hand in hand lhoy left the mean-
choly spot, not without casting manya long.
ing lingering look behind"
Mary resided about half q milo from the
burial ground. Edward saw her home III safe
ty and pressing her hand TO his lips, received
permission TO sec her again and departed.
On Edwards return home, ho related this
little adventure 10 his father, who seemed much
pleased with il. "Thc girl" said ho, - is no
doubt Mary Delaney. Sho is indeed most
interesting creature, and should bo happy to
SEQ you united 10 the bands Of wcdIock. Her
mother was n distant relation Of ours; a most
incsiimable woman, but her father although
a man of excellent heart aud Of some genius,
was imprudent lie engaged in extensive trade,
beyond his ability 10 manago-and bang nat
uraly fond of splondor launched out into ex-
travagancies not warranted by hls income. -
Ho wa unfortunate in business, and his rum
was followed by the death Of his wife - these
things operated fatally on him, and two days
since he was laid by her sdo Their daugh-
ter rs ler, destitute orphan. and iithon eou'd'st
be happy with her, my hearty consent shall
not bo wanting" tT'o be continued
TIE METHODIST DISSENTI0NS.
the disscntions among the Methodist body
which originally arose at Leeds, in conse
quonce Of the auompi made by members fire.
q,,eniing Orange Chapel, ia that town TO have