The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-07-10


and mildness. But yet more beloved
the idol of the citizens and their fair
wifes-was his son, according to the
chronicle, one of the most distinguished
young men ofhis time. To perfect man
ly beauty and the most noble air, he
united the cheerful temper, that consid-
crate familiarity which subdues while it
seems to fatter that attaching grace Of
manner which conquers all hearts with
out an effort, by Its mere natural charm.
On the other hand, his oft proved patri-
riotism, his high hearted generosity, his
romantic courage, and complete mastery
in all warlike exercises, forming part of an
education singular in his age and coun-
try, secured to him the permanency of
an esteem which his first aspect involun-
tarily bespoke. So much light was not
without shadow. Deep and burning
passions, II naughty temper, jealous of
all rival merit, rendered all his fine quail
tiles only so many sources of danger to
himself and others. Often had his stern
father although proud Of such son,
cause for bitter reproof, and for yet more
anxious solicitude about the future. But
even he could not resist the sweetness of
the youth, as quick to repent as err, and
who never for moment failed in love
and reverence for himself. After his
first displeasure was past, the defects of
his son appeared to him, as they did to
all others, only spots on the sun. He
was still further tranquilized by the vehe-
ment and tender attachment which the
young man appeared to have conceived
for Ann Blake, the daughter of his best
friend, and girl possessing every love-
tly and attaching quality. He looked
forward to their union as the fulhlment
of all their wishes. But fate had wllled
it otherwise.
While Lynch found more difficulty in
Iconquering the heart of the present OBJ
ject of his love, than he had ever expe-
rienced before, his father was called by
business to Cadiz; for the great men of
Galway, like the inhabitants Of consider
able seaports in the middle ages, held
trade on large scale to be an employ
ment nowise unworthy even men of no.
BILE birth. Galway was at that time so
powerful and so widely known, that, as
the chronicle relates. an Arab merchant,
who had long traded to these coasts,
fromthe East once enquired sin what
part IF Galway Ireland lay ~
Alter James Lynch had delegated his
authority to trusty hands, and prepared
evey thing for distant journey, with an
oveniowing heart be blessed his son,
wished him the best issue to his suit, and
sailed for his destination. Wherever he
lweAt success crowned his undertakings.
For this he was much indebted to the
friendly services of Spanish merchant
named Gomez, towards whom his noble
heart conceived the liveliest gratitude.
II happened that Gomez had an only
son, who like Edward Lynch. was the
idol Of his family and the darling, of his
native city, though in character, as we'll
as in external appearance, entirely diff
ferent from him. Both were handsome;
but Edwards was the beauty Of the
naughty and breathing Appollo, Gonsal-
vo's of the serene and mild St. john.
The one appeared like a rock crowned
with flowers; the other like fragrant
rose-covered knoll threatened by the
storm. The pagan virtues adorned the
the one ; christian gentleness and humili.
ty the other. Gonsalvo's graceful person
exhibited more softness than energy ; his
llanguid dark blue eyes more tenderness
land love than boldness and pride; soft
melancholy overshadowed his counte-
nance, and an air of voIuptuous suffer-
ling quivered about his swelling lips, a
round which timid smile rarely played,
like a gentle wave gliding over pearls
and coral. His mind corresponded to
such person; loving and endearing, of
q grave and melancholy serenity, of
more internal than external activity, he
preferred solitude to the hustle and tu-
multi Of society, but attached himself with
tho strongest affection to those who treat
I'D him with kindness and friendship
His inmost heart was thus warmed by a
fire, which like that of volcano buried
too deep to break out at the surface, is
only seen in the increased fertility of the
soil about, which it clothes in the softest
green, and decks with the brightest flow
ers.
Thus captivating, and easily captiva-
ted, was it a wonder if he stole the palm
egsn out Of the hand of Edward Lynch :?
But Edwards father had no such antici-
pations. Full Of gratitude to his friend,
and Of affection for his engaging son, he
determined to propose TO the old Gomez
a marriage between Gonsalvo and his
daughter. The offer was to flattering to
be refused. The fathers were soon a.
greed; and it was resolved that Gonsalvo
should accompany his future father-in-
law to the coast Of Ireland, and fthe iu-
clination Of the young people favored