Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-08-16

fully, Yours, &c. --.----.
II was on this oc ca sion, that we visited the
disconsolaie mo her and sister. to lend what
little assistance we we're able, and il possible,
to alleviate the over. helming grief consequent
on this dreadful and unexpected intelligence
On perusing tho letter, we wee surprised at
the cold brcvity Of the writer, who, we were
informed, became master Of the vessel after
tho death of the person above alluded to-
There was something that did not appear en-
,ircly right, though ne forbore TO make any
mention Of this circumstance. Nothing now
was to done but to preserve the property of The
deceased, so soon as the vessel lid arrive,
which was daily expected. and this duty we
were respectfully requested by the friends to
take on ourselves, in con junction with three
others Wo had learned that he had sold both
vessel and cargo, with which he bad originally
commenced his voyage, and reduced the prin.
cpal portion Of the proceeds to cash. AT tho
tine of his death. he was in ano,her's employ
and commanded the vessel which was to trans
P''t ''''' ho'Hc' All HstIll, tUficIDTc, was
Immediately despatched to meet the vessel on
lis arrival, and demand the property. This
was promptly attended 10, by the person Sc
lected for the purpose. AS soon as the ship
came into harbor, lie went on board and made
known his business. The dhercn, trunks and
packages which were said to contain all tho
property ot the deceased, we're produced by
the master. and laid before hun, with the MS
snrance that there was no other on board. -
THE oifrioas cabn-bot, however, ran 10 the
cabin and brought forth n square wooden box,
which he told his master he must have forgot,
observing that he we'll knew IT to belong to
! the former commander The coun,enance OF
| the man changed to deadly pacnoss at the
| sight of he boy, and once or twice he attempt
cd 10 clam il as his own property; but the
evidence of it's identity coming sudden
strong and conclusive, his hesancy did no,
| prevent it from beng Immediately removed
with the consent Of the custom house officer
together with ;he rest of the baggagc. al
of which, in few days was safely transported
to the dwelling Of the bereaved parent ant
SISTER. We were present at the house when il
was opened. 1t was sad sight 10 behold tho
pour lady wisifully examining the dilloren, ar.
ticlcs Of apparel belonging TO her son, man,
Of which she, herself had with much labour
put together, while she gave vent TO many
bitter sob at the iccolleclions they had brouga
l.. ,f 4
papers were all carefully filed in good order
although it was found that some leaves hat
been cut from diifercn, books relating to bust
ness which were written in the manuscript o
the deceased. There was however, no none.
10 be found in any Of :he trunks or package
nor document which contained evidence o
property. These we supposed were stowo
away in the square box which we have be for
mentioned. Accordingly the screws were draw
immediately from The cover and the exainlna
ton ofihe inside submitted TO the sister. Th
poor glrl bent over il, while the big tears in
cessaniy rolled down her beautiful checks
and drew out one article after anoihor, whic
'he recognized 10 be The property Of her dea
brother. They were articles Of much nor
value than the others in proportion TO the
bulk, consisting Of gold watch and a varief
Of fcos,ly trinke,s, but still no money appeared
At length she came to the bottom Of the 10
and pulled out piece Of linen which was yer
clo'ely folded together and jammod in on
corner. On looking AT il her eye caught IN
we'll knownintials Of her brothers name sew
ed on ilte edge of the cloth. "This," said sh
prior TO HE departure and these she proceed
I'd 10 say as she unfodcd the Carmen, "are th
letter, which wrought with 4 needle. an