The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-08-28

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chaos Of my heart-the tempest was in
unison with it. wa tched an opporsu-
nifty, and stealing out, went down to the
beach. The night was terrifcally grand.
As far az the cry could reach. there was
nothing but one undillating, heaving
sheet Of foam. You could scarcely hear
the thunder for the breakers. discern
ed party at distance busy about some
thing. l approached them. A vessel
was in the offing on the bar, and they
were about to launch the life-boat they
had almost accomp plished their purpose,
when one of the crew was struck dow n
and stunned-they could not tell with
what. Obeying an impulse, for which
could not account, but which probably
owed its origin to an utter recklessness
of life,I made rush, and sprung into the
boat-"I can pull an oar, my lads !" 1
exclaimed-"Lay to, and tug away !"
We slowly approached the ship
As we neared her, we saw that the crew
had taken to the boat, which was pulling
from her. We hailed it. Our cry was
answered. 1t disappeared we hailed
it again-again. No reply. 1t had gone
down We looked at one another and
shuddered, but spoke not. We were now
alongside ofthe wreck. Upon the poop.
the only part above the water, stood two
individuals, who watched US. without
speaking. We rowed to the leeward ofthe
vessel, took them off, and after ascertain
ing that there was not another soul on
board, made back and reached the
shore.
Itwas man and woman whom we
had rescued. We conveyed them to the
inn-the female was consigned to the
charge ofthe land-lady. Armstrong and
und ertook the task Of ofattending to her
companion, whom we soon equipped
with dry apparel from our own trunks,
and easily prevailed upon to take a seat
at our board, which was spread for sup
per.
He spoke little at first. except to thank
us-especially me. who had been instru-
mental in preserving him. He was a
Portuguese, but spoke English with con-
siderable fuency.
MANY time, Sir" said he, 4" have /
cursed your country. but now bless it"
"Cursed it !" echoed Armstrong.
eyes, Sir, Ill not deny it-nor need
l. That girl whom you have saved from
a watery grave is my sister; death per-
haps would have been blessing to her
and to me. Yeti it an appalling thing
when it comes"
We wished for an explanation Of this,
but from delicacy were silent. 1t came,
however, ofits own accord. A foreign
or had fallen in love with her--married
her-and deserted her few months af-
ter their nuptials. Her brother and she
were in pursuit ofhim; and after tracing
him through Spain, France, Italy, and
Germany had at length got clue to him
in this country. The story wa, an ex-
ceedingly affecting one, aud proved the
darkest obliquity Of principle upon The
part Of the offender.
Scarcely was it finished, when the land
lady abruptly entered the room
"Centlemen," said she, "whas is to be
done 7"
4" My sister I" exclaimed the young
maa, starting up in an agony of appre-
hension.
"Your sister is safe and veil, Sir, and
sound asleep, for what l know, but there
- another in the house who, ifI mistake
not, would give all she is mistress Of to
be the occupam Of her he'd" 4
At this moment we heard Shrek
1t came from the room mbelow.Armstrong
and Irushed down stairs, followed by the
stranger and the landlady. The cry was
repeated.
He will use force !" exclaimed the
landlady. I heard no more. / was
foremost--I burst open the door Of the
apartment.--What were my emotions at
beholding the mistress of my heart--the
fainting bride of the morning--on her
knees before the man who had cspoused
her. He was holding her. AT sight Of
me she sprung upon her feet, and rushed
into my arms.
~ will not be his wife !" she exclaim-
ed. "Ihave been forced to the ALTAR
] knew not what did. 1t was mockery.
I will not be his wife. They deceived me
in accompanying him. Deserted me,
and left ne in his power. will not be
his wife u
He stood pale and trembling with rage
We all remained motionless, looking
now at him, and now at one another.
He cast bis eyes about the room, as ifin
search ofsomething; they rested upon
trunk which lay upon one ofthe chairs
he approached it-opened it took out
pair of pistols-cocked them, and ap-
preached me. At this moment the Por-
tuguese rushed past me, and caught him
by the throat.
William !" exclaimed tho Portuguese.
The pistols fell on the ground. They