The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-11-28

those he sough, to please. Al his ardent
solicitation, the King gave hun the govern
ment OF New England; and shortly after;
wards he set sail for his province. lie re.
mained in Boston no longer than was ne
cessary to receive the submission Of the COL
onies of Massachusetts, and Rhode Island,
aud settle himself in his government. He
then at the head Of sixty grenadiers, few
dragons, aud party Of Indians marched
upon Hartford, for the purpose ofpersonally
I receiving the submission of the refractory
colony, or enforcing his demand at the
swords point. Bold, persevering, aud
AMBITIOUS, he permitted no obstacles to
sta6d between desire and possession. To
resolve was, with him to execute. No
minor considerations had weight, when his
individual interests were at stake. When
he found persuasion Intellectual, he would
then display his true disposition, and show
himself divested, not only of moral principle
and political faith, but, where he could ex-
ercise power, cruel and tyranicnl Such
was Sir Edmund Andross such the min
ion Of Charles the Second ;-appointed by
him Governor Of the colonies of puiitsnts,
and such was the man who had won the
affections Of the naughty ind fascinating
Helen Pierpont.
Helen," said Sir Edmund Andross, of
ter the words of meeting were interchanged
receiving her arm and Walking from the
house, down retired path, 81 have come
for the Charter"
The Council will never give il up, Ed
mund."
81 must compel them to do So"
"Ob, no. Remember my father Is"
81 do. But there is no alternative un-
less"
What 7" she demanded with interest.
"You can obtain It for me-" he answer
ed hcsitatingy.
"That would not benefit you. 'Twould
not be surrender"
81 care not, so that hold it in my pos
session, how it comes into my hands. Twill
be equivalent to n surrender, ultimately
as they will have no visible basis OF which
to found plea Of rights"
Helen reflected. His Msjcsty's COM
mnnd should be obeyed,-Edmund," She
said, after moments silence, rs ifshe was
weighing her duty to her sovereign, agains,
her duty TO her uncle and benefactor. 4" If
! obtain The patent for you. will you respect
my father 7" ..... .....
:" will make him one Of my council,
and neither his power and influence with
the coonis,s, nor his personal dignity, shall
suffe-. lie shall govern, though not in
name"
at shall be done. Ifmy father be trait
orous to his licgc King, will no, be: but
as loyal subject do my best to serve his
Majesty"
"Spoken like yourself, Helen. How will
you get possession Of in / trust more to
you than to my whole troop"
Listen. II is kept in drawer in a bu-
reau in the Governors library, where oil
state papers are lodged.-The key is in his
escritoer, which he never locks. Remain
here. In FIVE minutes will place it in
your hands"
Excellent. Hist we are not alone"
"'Tis bird we have frighied from its
perch" said Helen listening" Adieu |!
will not be long absent"
"Run no risks, dear iIelen," he said,
de,aining her.
There is none, whatever. The Gov
GTUOT - Ut TIC h5StfuOty ttSfo
is no one in the house but tho old house,
keeper and servants"
will then 60 with YOU"
Not for the world"
will at least accompany you 10 the
po,tico."
But not q step farther"
The latter part of the conversation took
place near an afbor, At some distance from
the house, whittier their path had conducted
them. Together the conspirators now left
IT, and retraced their steps, by the circuit.
Gus walk, to the dwelling: There were,
however, feet which sought no path, but
flew over the ground, the shortest route to
the mansion, needless of fower-beds or
bushes, lawn or loan and bounding a
long with the light tread and feetness Of the
hunted fawn. They we're the feet Of Cath
erine Wyllys.-the Cousin Kate, alluded
to by the gay Trevor. /.
Catherine WHY'S was the daughter Of
one Of the weahbiest and most nrIstocratie
gentleman ofihe colony, who held high
office under the colonial government. lie
was the proprietor Of fine estate near the
neighbofbood Of Hartford. and his residence
Wh on be1utiiul sWeH VI iaho wv 10"
from town, ,-commnnding an extensive
prospect of the winding Connecticut and
the adjacent country. She wa the cousin
Of Helen Pierpont,-but in affection they
were sisters there oil unity ceasej 10
person, habits, and tone Of mind, they were
the counter parts Of each other Helen
was tall, with a commanding figure dark
eyes, raven hair, and somewhat naughty
csrrisge; the secret Of which lay in her
pride rs IN English woman IN education,
feeling and prejudices, and in her eonicmP.
for the colonial females, save one,--her
cousin Ksie-In England she would have
denied her country, for she was ashamed
fit. Where her national prejud,ces were
not sssaiIed, she was gentle, frank, and
pleasing, and the friend and benefactor Of
N r,ho oouSbt her bouuty. Cather,n /