The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-08-12

level had loved the world. But as it was, the
continual contemplation of wealth and beauty, and
all those advantages which make this earth Par
adise overwhelmed me with horrors not 10 he en-
dured and in a moment of benumblng anguish, l
rushed from the of my mlseries, with aggra-
yated causes of sef-detestation.
NV father had placed me as a clerk in one Of the
first banking establishments in the metropolis OF En-
gland and from the age of sixteen till eighteen
continued 10 discharge my duties to the satisfaction
of my employers, though with misery to myself.
But now the time had come that the baseness and
depravity of my nature were 10 be developed. |
could no longer live the thing was and to procure
the means Of carrying from the Of others
happiness seized no, that is a word to noble
basely stole patry sum of gold
| was now a felon an outcast; "a wretch, for
whom scorn was the only feeling; shame and in
fanny the only respect. But my fate had decreed
that should escape the consequences of this first
act of viIlany. | was preserved for darker crimes
and deeper nfamy. With the small sum I had
purIoned, without any definite object in view other
than escape from my present situation, hurried to
the coast, and secured a passage in vessel that
quilted England the next morning When out at
sea- and not till then l inquired Of the captain his
des tination, and was surprised aud rather pleased
to find that he bound for Jamaica. On isisand
/ had an only brother, who had quilted England
six years before and in that timc by successful
erprise, had realized abundant fortune.
This my early, my only friend, had often writ
ten to me from the scene of his success abroad re-
guessing to join him and share in the fruits of
his enterprise and resolved TO Join him.
A period of three years elapsed which, though it
produced much alteration in my circumstances,
made change in my feelings. | had resided, a
welcome and valued guest, with my brother for
about year, when affairs ofmoment obliged him to
return to England
We corresponded regularly; he was still detain-
ed in England, and at last his letters nfOrme me
that he should return no to Jamaica at the
same titme he earnestly requested me to reioin him
and witness his happiness, which shortly to be
consummated by his marriage with one whom he
described as possessing all the perfections which
adorn and cnnoble woman. But hesitated to re-
turn to the land which was connected with my Bit
tercst recollection time had altered my appearance,
my name had been changed since left England, and
the affair which had compelled me to that step had
long been compromised yet dreaded to return
feared TO meet the glance Of recognition from
former friend. But at length the enrcatics and
persupsons of my brother prevailed over my re-
pugnancc; he was now married, and had purchas-
ed prlncely domain at a short distance from Lon
don, in a neghborhuod which had been the scene of
most of our boyish adventures.
recrosscd the great ocean, and once more found
mysefin the labyrnhs Of London. I sent to advies
Walter of my arrival, and the same day he joined
me Mt the hotel. His Impotence introduce me to
his beautiful wife would brook of no dcay,--and ]
yielded to his request TO accompany him at once to
his house and make it my home
CHAPTER SECOND.
lr was lovely autumnal cvening,--and as the |
carriage rolled ont of London the sinking sun threw
is red beams through the mild and misty atmos-
Dhere that hung like svery veil upon the earth.
We soon reached the forest through which wound
our road and, this had often been the scene of
my youthful ramblcs, my brother who was anxious
70 rouse me from the gloomy thoughts in which
was wrapped, frequently called my attention to
particular spots associated with mutual rccolcc-
tons.
Our little road at length emerged from the shadow
bf the wood, and brought us out upon smooth wide
horoughtaro that wound round the skirts of the !
crest, and on the opposite side was bound by park
'ae that stretched It's oaken length i'll ii serpcntuc
course along the indcnatons of the forest. This |
,art of our journey new to me, and possessing
lone of the interest of association, | again sank
back in the carriage and resigned myself to refec-
ions. My brother, too, became silent, and ceased
MS endeayors to amusc, and thus rolled along
MI the shades OF evening ratified around and all
things became shroudcd in mantle of darkness
We were aroused from our reverie by the sudden
stopping of the carriagc.-and looking up, per-
ceivcd we were before wide and lofty gate which
SPreau It's elegant frame oi iron between two massive
stone pillars, on the tops ofwhch large lamps were
burning that threw sufficient light to make objects
visible for several yards around. Within, and
little removed on one side, was n small but very
neat cottage, the walls of which appeared to be
formed of the branches of trees interviewer so close
ly as to make solid body and the roof was of
ihatch very thick might be at the ewes which
descended very low. From the door of this pretty
dwelling man advanced to the gate, and, throwing
open wide folds the carriage drove under its arch.
AS we passed. the man who had given us entrance,
and who was dressed in the habit of game keeper,
touched his hat to my brother aud babe him good
evening which Walter returned with Good evening
Williams" We whrled on,-and, by the last
glcam of the lamps at the gate | saw that we had
entered into grove of gigantic trees. we are
now at homc.N snid my brother. and Won Will soc