The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-10-03

rants. Your IDfimacy III this mummy ""'
ID been very great God knows, approve o
ofiit. and is consequences /" He paused
~. seeming to doubt whether he could, even
ed for once, draw thoughts and feelings from
he tbe very bottom of well, deeper than
whose surface the light Of human sympathy
Of seldom penetrated.
r. "'I am an old man. he added. The
y world calls me eminent, and most men am
= bilious. But what had been, had not the
!, substance been transformed to shadow IN
| my grasp, no one has conceived! DO they
d not murter something about the late enb s.
sy to the Court ofSt. James DO they say
| am disappointed 2
II replied that vague reports had been
circulated touching the matter.
They lie, by the light of heaven = He
paused; and smiling, added, in an under
tone, | hope we understand ench other 2
:" If years of intercourse said I, have
not recommended me to your conGdence-'
"Ay; whatever I have felt concerning
the appointment is locked mp here. | am
sinking below the horizon, but he who has
gained the distinction, has hardly reached
the meridian. The honorable station Of
foreign secretary ut the same court is vet to
be fulfilled, and here, and here, and here,
lie said, turning over letters aud documents,
are assurances that my interest will weigh
much in the choice
He moved closer towards me, and with
searching but Misunderstanding glance, dis
covered the project which had been Occur
pying his mind, adjuring me to avail my
self Of this opportunity of advancement. !
wondered n little at his eagerness, but he
hurri,d d on, and taking my hand, exclaimed /;
1t may become yours without n struggle !!
Observe the ambassador; scrutinize every
m0venent-every motive; used warily the
conference.-the must needs repose-and Sc.
creily and faithfully report all to me.-By
aid of n little ingenuity in disposlng of II
few late eyents--by watching the future
| fancy he will no, long adorn his coveted
station
:" Become spy y said ], with some in
dignation.
80 Nay, merely n political opponent a
friend IN the smile aud courtcsles of life
~ heart oEly an enemy. You cannot say
| often solicit favors. It fall of "A sudden,
remember he bakcd me of the honor, and
act as would actn
a hundred emotions rushed across my
mind. | thought something about self
respect, and official corruption, aud moral
Independence, and about being hurried IL
way by temptation. But the spark had
fallen, and rs the train which years had
laid, burned and flashed along its way, the
Inst relic of good resolution was consumed
took his hand, and bound myself to se-
cond him. Other matters were then touch
ed upon, which may be allowed to pass
over. God he thanked !" said he, as we
parted, fancy the girl too will be n rare
flower NJ the Court of ~. James
Every one is pleased to he thought n
rising man and Notwithstanding an occa-
sional sncer at my intimacy with the veteran
politician, the terms began to be applied 10
tne pretty frequently. In few weeks, the
impeachment from which he promised HIM
self materials for revenge, fell, as he had
prayed, upon me. IL was my first great step
on ambitious adder & although after years
elevated me more, my head was never again
so gIddy. Fayors greater than the political {
distinction hung upon the choice, and | en- I
tered Lynde's mansion for ;he first time, /
the accepted suiror of his beautiful daugh-
ter. Il
AN this now seems like dream | can n
hardly realize how years have gone, and II
hopes, aud good desires, and prospects Il
,ave changed. Il
Solemn fools nodded their heads on |,
earning the result of The intimacy : sew %
raj who had hardly known me when busi- C
ess was dull, were especially cordial in A."
heir congratulation /; and Fleming averrcd d
hat he had always foreseen that | should a
lect with good luck. TO say The truth, n
hen looked upon the majestic creature Il
'auing on my arm, and found myself APP q
oin,ed to responsible office at u foreign C
ourt, and yet young man, | half doubt
i if all were reality. But The brightest
IN casts shadows, and somehow train r.
{ dark recollcctons would mingle them n
elves with the splendid images, which used c
} fit before me, and despite myself, com ~
el me To pay regard to them. dreamed 7
hamber, and i'll the brightest gayeiIes of n
f., n fitful flash of memory would some n
mes show me in the past, the happy coun- C,
y girl, poor Anna Carlton. But | threw m
Ito my letter to my mother, announcing IN
lie state of affairs, all the alfec,ionate is
arm,h for which once, alas ! had no
eed TO strive. | fear to her it was the form, yi
nd selGbance, and elegance of regard, 70
ithout the soul. Before she replied, II,
cnt to visit her. ,v
The cottage door was not opened as u ro
,al by Anna Carlton, but by a neghbor, Sc
hose countenance Frightened when we be
et, in spite Of her efforts at little ccre- wi
ony. The widow, she said. had been III bu
nee my last letter she would apprzc her WI
every arrival. | sat down in the widows la,
nrlor, feeling that it vas an altered spot. no
ct the old heir-looms were all there, aud va
&c family clock click ed ouieily i'm The cor ~