The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-12-21

des,inrd-,h,re re- il that in his own breast
Which Will push hrm onward. Aud The
course aud conduct v hlch in II mao of his
character, may AZ irsI appear prcSumpluous
or Impossible will IN the end, he fnuud pcr-
fcrlly consistent with the confidence which
a well balauced and justly dir cled mind
saould teelln his own strength and resources.
How lIule did DIR. Walker appreciate the
cool philosophy of Rogers address, AS the
htier, politely bowIng on his entrance, en-
qured after his health. DR.. Walker did
not reply-dld not 5, en- To have beard
but hastily shaking the Squirs nfigl cd
baud he FASTENED across the apartment, adj
dressed with his smiling compliments he
ladies, and then seating himself hv Mrs.
H"r'well he was soon deeply engaged in
COZ, trsaiion about the weather.
Have you heard the news, doctor cried
the Squire al he top of his voice.
News what news = reiterated Walker
starring.
why that Parliament is about sending
over To us nll the East India Company's
stock of tea
sWell.'
Il don't think it will be well, sir. don't
think We can be compelled To buy it. for
one affirm that not an ounce shall be drank
III NV family
Dear me Mr.. Hnrtwell, what is the
use of making such IA great fuss about II lit
tie matter. Ohly three pence duty on a
pound. Why four pounds of tea would be
large stock for the year, aud that will he
one shilling to government, and Mrs. Hart
well looked trInmphanlly to DIR. Walker for
appreciation of his prudeniinl speech, while
the Squire turned his on Roger, rs if he
wished him Ia answer il.
II is not the price of tile tea that is of
consequence observed Roger, respectfully;
but the establishment of the system of tax
alton
Yes interrupted The Squire, : it is that
we contend against, three pence or three
pounds would be all the su,ne indeed !f
We submit To pence we may to pounds
we must resist it,, said Roger.
we will resist it, echoed Tie Squire.
i do not see as any benefit Ia the couu-
try cas result frhm this resistance. lfPar-
lan,en, has ordered The tea to the colonies
!, will .ome.'
1t shall not be sold, said the Squire, set
ting his teeth aud breathing hard.
You must watch the ladies' narrowly,
then said The doctor. langhing. They rel
ish tea better than these theories of liberty,
which none but politicians can understand.
The ladies will not thank you for rating
their understanding and patro'ism SO low
replied Roger, casting respectful but pen-
etratng gla c. on Lucy IIarweIl.
What say you daughter do you prefer
your tea bcinrc lhc Liberties of your coun-
try enquired the Squirc, Nho had remark
ed he heigh'euIug color on Lucy's cheek.
VIII you drink ihe ten ,lut is burdrniug
us with he tribute of " hich none but slaves
would pay 2
would sooner drink poison, my dear
father, Than n betcragr Obtained 10y dishnn.
oring my country said the b'ushing girl IN
a low but emphatic voice.
That's right my own child, know you
would prove good Wing
Nevertheless The tea will be uscd,' said
Walker.
BY the fishes perhaps retorted Roger
scorniuliy. The cargo will never br Ian
ded at Boston. have io-day seen u g"n-
'leman from thar patriotic tow, aud
know the resolution of the pco.lr. They
will sink the ship rather than permit II 10 be
landed
And you sir, would doubtless be aiding
aud abelting them if it were IN your powcr,
said the doctor.
With u, ght and main, hart and hand,
like II knight without fear Of reproach from
any but tory SAID Roger.
Do you know that you are taking 're"-
son against the British government fri"r-
ed Walker, angrIly, for he saw th"' Lucy
smiled on his rival.
know that / am talking reason, sir,
replied Roger, calmly, aud confronting his
antagonist. Aud ! have faith I" hrIieve
hat shall see the day when IN America
reason will not be treason.