The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-08-14


,ure dsetiny, ncd poi,s out bright star
In the prospective vista of his existence.
Whatever his feelings an 4 ,hougiis were
that night, they seemed 10 have effected
complete change in the young fisher.
map's migd, for he arose calm and IN.
pestsrbed. and with deep resolve upon
his countensnce, that seemed to throw q
manly nobleucss over his soul, he enter
ed the gloomy and sorrowful abode of
his poyersy-stricken aud heart-broken
father.
Paul, Paul. exclaimed the az cd pa
rent, who had been informed Of his sons
encoun,er with the nobleman, 'has not
misery enougl, this day fallen upon our
house but that you should add more to
the iusupportable burthen, by insulting
him whose generosity affords us shelter
from the. Storm
And whose viIlniny has brought dis
grace upon our name,' exclaimed the
son. 20, father il 10 i'm ,ecility that
prompts you to speak thus Of your child's
murderer. Can you sit there aud chide
me for seeking revenge!'
Boy interrupted the parent, s,ernIy,
leave revenge to heaven--Sir James is
peer OF the realm, and must not be in
su'led by serf like thee, he has wrong
ed me deeply, allow; Lat it is not for
thy hands to avenge that wrong
odd man, from the bottom Of my soul,
pity your infaiuation,' said the SON.
Peer Of the realm and does TINT emp
~ title, which must pass away. like
other earthly things, privilege its wear
er TO scatter desolasion and misery upon
the threshold Of the unfortunately
heavens. did lie sit upon the throne, sur
rounded by all the ensigns and pomp of
inmaculate royalty, l would act the
snme. Sacrifice my life, my hopes, my
all, for one moment of revenge!'
'Slence. .impious boy Numbered the
grey-haired parent, or, if you cannot
hush thy treason, out of my house, and
speak it to the air.
BE it SO father said Paul, arising
and moving towards to door, / would
fain see my sister laid in the earth, but
will forego the sight nt thy command
may God grant thee health and happi-
ness ss-farewell.' And the young fisher
| man, hurried away, and was in few
moments lost in the darkness of the night.
! Paul. shouted the old man, for there
was love in his bosom for the boy, Paul,
my son, my dear obedient son, come back,
did not mean to hurt thy feelings. and
If did, can on no. forgive an old heart
broken father, whose head is turned with
misfortune? Paul, Paul, come back, or
] will 60 madn The old man paused,
and the moan of the restless North Sea
was,lI sole response OF his Speech
Pail shouted he again. but the same
bu1an silence pervaded as before, aud
the miserable old man sunk back ex-
hauicd, disconsolate, and almost inani-
mate.
There is an interval of many years be-
forswe again introduce the young fish.
srman to our readers; it Re not nscessa-
~, that he should be traced through all
theIdepressiye and exalsing circumstanc-
es. which attended his indefa,igable
strdggles for distinction.
A country had thrown off the yoke Of
Great Britain: thither he hastened, ami
mated by the love of liberty and hatred
Of oppression. He ranged himselfin the
Ianks ofthe intrepid and hardy colonists;
bught end bled with them; and in a few
TEARS experienced succession of honors,
which nothing but heroic valour, patri.
ttic zeal, and the respect and love of a
mighty and generous nation could have
awarded him.
I One morning lofty vessel, bearing
the dag Of the United States, anchored
off Dunscanby Head. An old man stood
aptn the beach, watching with interest
the proud burk. that hoated so graceful
ly and gallantly upon the water. 1T is
asessel Of the mighty people that repeI.
led the soldiers Of our king mused the
old man, they are q great nation.
They say there's no distinction there he
swixt the poor man aud the rich, and a
fisherman is respected and protected, as
t,e master ofa thousand pounds Here
lis musings we're hushed; bGa, was
seen psIIing from the ship and heading
tDwards the shore.
! With awe and respect the old man
razed upon the strange people, as they
teppcd upon the beach : one Of them,
Who appeared by his dress to be the su-
jericr officer, stood and for moment
confronted the old man, who shrunk from
the deep gaze of his blue eye. Do you
not remember the child of your own
\ Hssh and bloodl' said the officer. Fa-
ther do you forget your truant Paul!'
The old man was stupified; his eve
ioamed over the figure of the handsome
officer, and then his recollection was