The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-05

saiu, as nenry WausWortn, Tor III was ne,
took a seat beside the Governor and whis-
pered few words in his ear" what Pu-
ritan hotspur is this, sirs 7 S'death One
would take me for collector of revenues
fallen among smugslers."
Sir Edmund Audross, said the Govern
or sternly, we will no longer submit to
your insolence. II you will take our Char
ter by force of arms, we are perhaps too
weuk To defend il. Gentlemen, he cou,in-
ued in slightly satirical vein, addressing
the assembly, 'as the arguments of this !
knigh,ly soldier have placed this question
in new light, | beg the free expression of
your thoughts upon it.
long and warm discussion followed. |
During the debate, was eloquently repre-
sented the vast expense and innumerable |
hardships suffered by the patentees in set
Ting the colony the blood shed, and the
treasure expended in defending it. Atlang,h,
though at a late hour of the night the con-
test terminated, and il was resolved formal
y TO surrender the Charter. A motion was
then made to bring it forth. Governor
Treat was about TO despatch messenger
to this effect, when Wadsworlh opening his
cloak, placed It upon the table. Then
turning on his heel, he carelessIy walked to
window and threw up the sash as if to
inhac the cool night uir. lie then return
ed to the table.
This, Sir Edmund Andross, said Gov
ernor Treat, placing his hand on the Case,
contains the instrument granted 10 us 10y
Ills Majesty, King Charles the First, aud
which James the Second commands us to
surrender. la obedience TO Ills Majesly's
commands, l herewith, aud in the presence
of these witnesses, surrender It into your
trust and Keeping
His Majesty shall forthwith be informed
ofyour prompt crmpIiunce with his wishes,
said tho cavalier with visible irony in the
tone of his voice, at the same time drawing
forth and unrollng the Charter. 'iIumph
this is indeed the true instrument Trevor,
this portrait within, the initial, {, is the Just
simili,ude of his late Majesty and with
much complacency he held up 10 his sur
yoy v correct likeness of Charles the First,
done IN India ink within the compass of the
first letter of his name, which commenced
The patent. ...s 80. ...at
THE sight of j, should lead you to res.
pect his will. conveyed in the instrument
which is thus sanctioned" said Colonel
WHY'S, who with the rest of The assembly
had been gazing ON the scene with mingled
emotions of shame, anger and resentment.
Charles did many foolish things, which
the wisdom of his successors must nend,'
answered Andross carelessIy. Now, Sir
Governor, If it be your pleasure, l will
change places with you.
Governor Treat rose from the gubernn-
torial chair, in which he had been placed
by the colonists, and resigned il to u gov
crnor appointed hy the King. The new
Governor restored the Charter to the case,
carefully fastened it and laid it on the table.
lie then advanced to place himself in The
usurped chair. AT this instant, while his
back was turned, Wadsworlh cast his cloak
over the candles which burned in "A branch
Oh the table, aad the ball was instantly in
darkness.
Treason Trcacheryn Bring lights,
Trevor, Randolph, aud Dudley.
Guided by n sudden suspicion, he stretch
ed forth his hand to the table. The Char
ter was gone!
Guard the door = hc shouted. Trevor
they have stolen the Charter. On your
lives, soldiers, let nc one pass out.
The extnguished candles were speedily
religh,ed the hall was searched. But the
patent had effectually disappeared.
The bold young man, when his cloak,
skillfuly thrown, fell upon the lights aud
extinguished them, snaicbed the case con-
tanning the Charter, aud darted through al
opening in the groups which his eye had
previously market out, lie gained the win
dow and sprong lightly to the ground
With the speed Of the deer, he fled along
:he street, till he came opposite the Gov
ernor's residence, when he paused as II
with indecsion. The next moment the re-
sumed his fligh, in the direction of Colone
WHY'S mansion. He continued on the
main street a third of mile, and then
turning short to his left, entered dark lune,
thickly bordered with trees. TruyersIng
this with undmInisbed, speed he reached
the gn,e before the house, and without wait
ting to open il, bounded over aGd threaded
the gravel walk towards the dwelling.
Henry, is it you 7 said Kate, meeting
him on the piazza, have been looking for
you. Why what is the matter y she inquif-
ed, as Henry stood before her painting.
/ In n few words he related the scenes IN
the council chamber.
aid me with your woman's Wit he
said, as he concluded the relation.
Cstharine placed her fore6nger upon her
lin reflected for the space Of bnlfa minute,
and then turned to him with glad counte-
nance. DO you remember tho old oak,
IIenyp
Twas there we plighted,
] Hush this is no time to play the lover.
In the oak is deep cavity. will remain
here to see that none Of the servants see
YOU
From the terrace, the ground sloped to
the lane where it terminated in low, pre-
cipi,ous bank. Near the verge OF this bank,
Il .a.. a. ouL ,xl.ich auno la hInnd nrms