The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-01-21

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that allayed the storm in his bosom ideas dawned
upon him there that seemed TO mark his future des-
tiny, and point bright star in the prospective
vista of his existence. Whatever his feelings and
thoughts were that night they seemed to have ef-
fected complete revolution in the young fisherman
mind, for he arose calm and unperurbed, and with
a deep resolve upon his countenance, that seemed
to throw manly nobleness over his SOUL he enter
ed the gloomy and sorrowful abode of the poverty
stricken and heart-broken father.
Paul, Paul. exclaimed the aged parent, who had
been informed of his sons encounter with the no.
beman, has not misery enoug this day fallen on
house, but that you should add more to the in
supportable burthen, by insulting him, whose gen.
erosty affords a shelter from the storm =
And whose villainy has brought disgrace upon
our name L exclaimed the SON. 20, father, it is
imbecility that prompts you to speak thus OF your
child's murderer. Can you sit there and chide me
for seeking revengeT
Boy interrupted the parent, sternly, leave re-
venge to Heaven. Sir James is peer of the realm,
and must not be insulted by serflk thee he has
wronged me deeply, allow; but it is not for thy
hands to avenge that wrong
'Old man. from the bottom of my soul pity your
infatuation said the son. Peer of the realm !
And does:that empty title, which must pass away
like other earthly things, privilege its wearer to scat
ter death, desolation, and misery upon the thresh-
hold of the unfortunate BY Heaven did he sit
on the throne, surrounded by all the enslgns and
pomp of immaculate royalty, would act the same.
Sacrifice my life, my hope, my all, for one single
moment of revenge
Silence, impious boy thunderedthe grey haired
parent, for if you cannot hush your treason out OF
my house and speak it to the air.
{ BE it So father said Paul, rising and moving
towards the door, would fain see my sister laid
in the earh but will forego the sight at thy COM
mand-may God grant thee health and happiness
farewell And the young fisherman hnmied 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
and obedient someone back | did not mean to
hurt thy feelings, and if l did, can you not forgive
au old heart-broken father, whose head is turned
with misfortune Paul come back or | will go
mad THE old man paused and the moan OF the
restless North Sea the sole response to his
speech Paul. shouted he again, but the same hu-
man silence pervadcd before, the miserable old
man sunk back exhausted, disconsolate, and almost
Inanimae.
There is an interval of many years before we a.
gain introduce the young fisherman to readers
it is not necessary that he should be traced through
all the Oppressive and exalted circumstances, which
attend his ndefatigabe struggles for distinction.
A country had thrown off the yoke of Great Brit
ain, thther he fastened, animated by the love of
liberty and the hatred of oppression. He ranged
himself in the ranks of the intrepid and hardy col
Dnists fought and bled with them and in few
years experienced succession of honors, which
nothing but heroic valor, patriotic zeal and the
respect and love of mighty and generous nation
could have awarded him.
One morning, a lofty vessel bearing the flag of
the United States, anchored off Duncansby Head.
old man stood upon the beach, watching with
interest the proud barque that foated gracefully
and gallanty upon the water-' 1t is vessel of the
mighty people that repeled the soldiers of King
nuttered the old man; they great nation.
They say there's distinctin bctwixt theEpoor man
md the rich, and a fisherman is as much respected
md protected as the master of thousand pounds
iere his musings hushed a boat was seen
'ullng from the ship, and heading towards the ,
hore.
With awe and respect the old man gazed upon
he strange people, as they stepped upon the beach
-one of them who appeared by his dress to be the
uperior officer, Stood and for moment confronted
he old man, shrunk from the deep gaze of his blue
ye-'D Do you not remember the child of your own
esh and blood p said the officer. Father do you
orget your truant PAUL.?
The old man Supplied, his eve roamed over
he figured of the handsome officer, and then his
was thrown back upon his wayward
10Y. ,
For moment he doubted his sense, and passed
lis hand across his brow, with bewildered air, but
gradually the indentifcation beamed upon his un-
erstanding clasping the officer to his breast,
laiming, welcome, my son, welcome to your old
ahers heart.'-He could speak no more-words
ould convey idea to his feelings, and he adj
burned them once he wept like a child and then
lie laughed immoderately, for there was vanity and
elight at the old mans heart. ,
Place him on board, said the officer to one of +,
lis comrades and in few moments the old man
IL L
rave and long lost son. l.
The officer accompanied by file fmarines, then
roceeded toward the CASTLE on inquirng for Sir +
ames, he was shown into the oratory, the nobeman y
ose at his entrance and bowing courteousy desired
is viser to be seated. II
You do not recognize me, Sir James,, said the a
ffcer; time has eifaced my recollection from your :