The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-07-18

llian to call for the exercise 0fbenev0lcncc.'
Eugenie replied with some embarrassment,
that she was merely the interpreter of a
very unfortunate female, who, from relic
OF pride wished to remain unknown, but
was certainly deserving Of compassion.
July expressed wish to be acquainted
with this lady. l am no stranger to dis
trcss,' said she before me she would have
no occasion to blush Eugene declined
to CRAFTY her in this particular; observing
that misfortune had made her protegec SO
shy and mistrustful, that il was extremely
difficult Ia gain her confidence. Has she
any children7' asked julia. Three--and
her husband, whose labor procured scan
~ subsistence for his family, is just dead,
after long and expensive illness. Good
God what n melancholy situation And
how old are her childrenf They arel all
very young. The eldest is a girl of five
years.
shall myself soon he a mother" esid
Jalia, and the fate of the little unfortunate,
affects me more deeply. would gladly.
take one Of them, but my own infant will
demand all my care. However, pei NIT mo
to send packet Of articles for the children
for cannot suppose that this family, pro-
,ccted as il is by you, can bc in want Of
the absolute pecessaries, Of life.' Eugene
cordially thanked her in the name Of the
unknown Indy, Promised to take care of
her parents, and noted down Julia's nume
and address.
No sooner had Jn,eund her Husband re-
tired, than the saine object brought young
man to the house. beg,purdon, mndam,'
said he to Eugene, ir is not you that I
want, but Eugenie de Miranda . nm
the person." The young mnn was more
staggered, than Julia had been, aud feeeiv-
cd the snme explanation. Affected by
the story, he offered his assistance.
Il am not rich,' said he, hut a bachelor
may, with little frugality. always put ua-
little for the relief of the distressed
Sir replied Eugene. there are cases III
which money cnnnot afford relief. There
are Other why's in Which the interference Of
the benevolent may prove infinitely more
servicenbe to the unfortunate. 'Of what
nature is the interference thnt your friend
stands in need of Speak out. On your
Recommendation I will cheerfnlly under
take whatever lies in my power.' Then
excuse n rude question on account Of tho
motive which prompts it--are your con-
nections such that you can obtain access
TO the minister - No, madam. My fa-
thcr possesses a small esiatc Inv the neigh
borhood Of Paris, the vnluc Of which has
doubled by his industry but he never mp
pcared in the ante chamber of tho grent,
aud God he thanked he has no occasion
for them. Easily satisfied, shall one day
share, witt, five beloved brothers aud sis
ters, the parsimony left by my father, and
hope that tho minister will never hear my
name ;-unIess indeed, your friend stands
in need Of an advocate to plead her cause.
In this ease | am ready; only let me
know in what way can serve her.
II was found necessary said Eusenie,'
= TO destroy some grounds winch my friends
husband had planted nnd lnid our ut great
expense for the safety Of our army required
il. Il is an indemnity for the loss she So,
liciis.' And is a6y patronage required
for this = Not exactly for the claim b
just. But you know how often such mat
ters nre protrncted in the public offices. snd
even wholly forgotten. II would therefore,
he an essential point to accelerate the affair
: The best way would be to address short,
hut strong memorial to the minister.
Trne, but how to draw it up-,here lies
the difficulty Here a pause succeeded.
: Nigh, I request that favor of yos = re-
sumed Eugenic. will, look Of r,odes, en-
treaty. Il will do it with pleasure, and
should have offered at first. had ] been u
ware of the circumstance. But am not
sufficiently acquainted with The natter
f" You shall know every thing Here her
father entered the room,-she quickly in
formed him Of the object Of the visit, aud
on receiving a sign from her, the old man
asked the stranger to dinner any day that
might be convenient. The day was ap-
pointed, and Dumont--such was the name
Of the visitcr--wss punctual in his aitcn-
dance to receive The promised distractions.
The dinner was cheerful and free from
restraint. The party conversed on all
kinds Of subjects, except the busincss
which brought them together. The stran-
ger thought Eugene very accomplished,
very sociable, and--at last, too, vcIy hand
some. After dinner she detailed NIL the
particulars Of the cause which he had un-
lie listened tn it with the ut
most attention, promised in Two days to
produce the memorisI, and was ms good as
his word. II was consise, clear aud ener-
geiic. Eugenie read il with evident plea
sure. II is written with groat emphasis.
Wsro llIe minister, you should he suro TO
gain your point Dumont blushed, and
some reply. Complete your
work, ,'.-continucd Eugenie, you know
how powerfully snch q petition is supported
by impressive words and actions on the
part Of the petitioner. Procure my friend
an audience of the minister, that she may
dsliver the memorial to him in pcrsoa.'
Dumont went away, aud after an inter-
val Of eight days., during which he had
moved heaven and earth to accomplish his
purpose, he exuliingIy entered Eugeoie's