The Arkansas advocate., 1831-02-23

1cadx and sat with Ills hands closed together, resting on his knees, gazing on his doomed son with lack-lustre eye. which together with his anguish worn features, told eloquently of his sui ferings!
 Well, Doctor, exclaimed the young man, at length, closing the bible, slh have now read that blessed chapter to the end ; and, thank God, l think Ifeelit. But now. let he thank you Doc tor, for your good and kind attention to my re- quest. have something particular to say to You, but it must be in private, he continued, looking significantly at his father, IS though he wished him to take the hint, and withdraw for a few moments. Alas! the heart broken parent understood him not, but cootinued with his eyes rivetted- vacanty--as before.
 We must be left alone fot moment, said the young man, rising, and stepping to the dooF.- He knocked, and when it was opened, whisper cd tic turnkey toiTemove his tather gently, and let him wait outside for an instant or two. Tine man entered for that purpose, and the prisoner took hold tenderlyEof his fathers hand, and said eDear,-dear father, you must leave me for a moment, while speak in private to this gentle man, at the same time endeavoring to raise him from the chair
 sOh yes--yes.- -Whato-Ofoourse, stammer- ed the old man, with bewildered air, rising; and then, as it were with a sudden gush of full returning consciousness, flung his arms round his son, lied him conyusively to his breast, and groaned-sOh, my son, my poor sonn Even the ronvisage of the turnkey seemed darkened with a transient emotion, at this heart-breaking scene. The next moment we were left alone; but it was some time before the culprt recover ed from the agitation oecasioned by this sudden cbullition of his fatherss feelings.
 Doctor he gasped at length, we've but 5ew-very few moments, and have much to say. God Almighty bless you squeezing my hands econvulsively, for this kindness to a guilty, un- worthy wretch like me, and the business want ed to see You about is sad, but short. ] have heard much of your goodness, Doctor, that I'm sure you won't deny me the only favor shall ask
 sWhateyer is reasonable and proper, if it lie in my way shall certainly said ], anxiously waiting to see the nature of the communication he seemed to have for me to execute.
 "'rhank you, Doctor-thank you. It is only .ths--in word guilty wretch that l am!- !-l have'--he trembled volently-sseduced a love- ly, but poor girl-God forgive mel and-and- she is now nearly on the verge of her eenfae- aacatr He suddenly covered his face with his handkerchief and sobbed bitterly for some mo- ments; presently tae resumeG-s Has, she knows
 
 the account of-of-my executionin the papers 2of Wednesday, sc won'El<now that it is ltef Ed ward! Nor does she know me by the name bore in Regent-street. She is not at all acqaaint- ed with my frightfui situation, but she must be, when all is overi Now, dear, kind, good, Doctor,' he confined, shaking from head to foot, and graspng my hand, do, for the love of God, and the peace of my dying moments, promise nie that YOU will see her-{she lives 5at---}; visit her in her confinement, and gradually break the news of my death to her; and say my last prayers will be for her, and that my Maker may forgive me for her ruin! You will find in this little bag sum of f30--the last l have on earth. I beg you will take five guineas for your own ice, and give the rest to my preeious--fny ruin ed Maryt He fell down onhis knees, and fold ed his arms round mine, as he looked up at me. sOh, God be thanked for these blessed tears They assure me you willdo what ask, may be- leveyou will?
 sYes--yes-yes, young man. replied, with a quivering lip 1t is q painful task, but will doit, give her the money, and add ten pounds to the thirty, should it be necessary 2Oh Doctor, depend omit, God will bless you and yours for- ever for this noble conduct And now, l have oge thing more to ask, yes, one, thing he seca- ed choked; Doctor your skill will enable you to inform me- wish to know, is, the death must die to-nOrrow;' he put his band to his neck, and, shaking like an aspen-leaf. sunk down again in- to the chair from which he had risen; .s, hang ing painful a tedious-.'He could utter no more, nor could answer him.
 Do not replied, after pause, do not put me to the torture of listening to questions like these. Pray to your merciful Sod; and rely on 1t, fsys,l sincerely in vain. he thief on the cross neyer;' faultcred; then feel ing, that if continued in the cell a moment lon ger, should faint, rose, and shook the young mans hands; he could lot speak, but sobbed and gasped convulsvely, and in a few moments |