The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-12-18

that he tried to make every body happy
around him. He amused himself Ia
fancying the adventures that awaited
him. the fine sights he should SO and
the heaps upon heaps Of gold and jew
els that III should pick up in the new
world. lis thought himself a second
Columbus, and had no doubt that high
honors would be conferred upon hin on
his return-the king would make him
Marquis, and NJ Corneille, who was
then in tbe meridian Of his fame. would
write play, and tell his exploits in
poetry. The prime minister would prob
ably offer him his daughter in marriage
and cloud passed over the brow of the
merry Frenchman, as he reflected that
it would be proper to make the | ady
miserable. by refusing the honor of the
alliance. "Very much obliged to him."
said Pierre, as he sat musiug on the fore
castle. gazing at a long stream Of moon
light that sparkled on the undulating
waves" very much obliged, but I must
decline the honor for there is Tetty
little Annette, that ! have promised to
marry, and who shall never have reason
to weep for my Inconsistency. She is
neither rich nor noble, but what Of thati
When am master of goldmine, and a
marquiss of France, ! can elevate her
to my own rank \; and ] wiIlhang stIings
of pearl and ornaments of solid gold
about her pretty neck and her slender
waist, in such profusion, that the mean.
ness of her birth will be forgotten 10 the
glitter of her attire" Thus did Peirre
enjoy the luxury Of hope, and revel in
anticipa,ions upon the bright prospects
that beamed upon his delightful fancy.
Their vessel few rapidly over the waves
and after prosperous voyage, The new
world spread its illimitable shores, its
gigantic mountains and wooded vales,
before their delighted eyes.
Shortly after their arrivalat Montreal,
an expedition was concerted to the new
ly discovered region of the Mississippi
and Father Francis made arrangements
to accompany the party. Pierre, who
n the long voy age across the Atlantic,
comparatively agreeable as it was. had
become wearied ofthe confinement and
privalions incident to this inconvenient
mode Of travelling, looked at the little
boats launched OH the st. Lawrence,
for the TRANSPORTATION of the party, with
some distrust, and evinced considera-
BILE deal Of reluctance against embark
ing in a new adventure. In Montreal
he had found some Of the luxuries which
he had enjoyed at home; and had been
deprived Of on ship board. There were
BARRIERS and cook-shops to shave and
feed him and new as the city was, there
was o.monastery and ballroom, in the
first Of which he could be seated in a
snug confessional, when he went to tell
his sins tothe priest, and in the other he
could dance without knocking his head
against a yard, or running the risk Of
jumping overheard. Other considera-
tions, however. weighed against his in
dolence andlove ofpleasure. He longed
to discover the fountain of reiuvenes-
cence, to basho in its renovatng waters,
aud securethc miraculous gifts of perpet-
ual youth. He painted for the dignity
of being sole owner of a gold mine, and
returning to merry France with a ship
Load of treasure-for honor Of nobility,
the pleasure ofrefusing the prime min
ister's daughter, andtl'e pride of making
Annette marchi0ness. Incited by hopes
SC brilliant, and 90 remarkably reason
able, the spirit Of adventure was re-an-
imated 10 his bosom, and he embarked
with newly invigorated alacrity.
They ascsnded, with much toll, the
rapid current Of the no ole St. Lawrence,
meandering among its thousand isles,
and gazing with delight on its rocky and
luxuriant shores. They coasted the
grand and beautiful lakes of the north,
enraptured with the beauty and variety
ofths scenery; and surveyed, with a.
mazsment, the great cataract which has