The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-26

creatures, Which had ever induced Mr.
Hamilton 10 CONSIDER their interest as his
otcn. But 1t was of no use, aud of this the
crafty man was soon eNuvicled, and there
fore changed the form OF Nttack. lie nex,
attempted TO confound priheiple with in
terest and necessiy-to erase those nice
Distinctions between virtue and Me form
thereof, and lead his victim blindfolasd. ns
it were, into by and forbidden paths. we
practised eye Of James Hamilton, however
detected all his subileties, and scorned them
as, also, his delicately managed hints al
bribery: and the vexed und ballled mer-
chant would have discarded him, but for
the reflection, that he could find no one to
fill his place. Of the young and inexper-
fenced soil, however, he hoped differcn,
things-and many were the guarded lee
lures to which the unsuspecting young man
was obliged TO listen, often wondering To
what such things tended.
u was late one stormy evening, when, in
a dark and unfrequented street, some one
touched Roberts arm, and the voice of Mr..
Ward sounded in his ear. Robert" snid
he, forgot to-day, TO speak with you on
subject of some importance. but ! pre-
sumo twill do just ms well now, MS this spot
seems TO be perfectly private. You recol-
lcct, dare say, Col IIsrtley's giving me a
check on the Mobile bank few days since,
while in the store" ] recollect SIR" re-
piled Robert, after moments musing,
" seeing him sign check but thought
II was on bank in this CITY," No, no,
twas Mobile. Don't you know he spoke
of its permanency, and also mentioned his
extensive interest in it 7" lie did but
] still have The impression that the check
related to a bank here" "N No doubt you
have, but n moments reflection msst con-
vince you Of your mistake. 'Tis n subject
of considerable consequence To me, and ii
will, ] assure you, be greatly TO your advau-
tage to remember righi-for should the
matter be called in question, MS report says
it will, ! shall depend on You to evidence
the facts Of the case. The thing is un-
doubtiy coming 10 your memory"
No SIR" answered Robert, nfur some
pause, "ny mind is quite confused on the
subject, aud reflection only seems to con-
firm my FIRST impression" l.I
merchant, inwardly provoked To find The
lads memory so pervcrsely periinacious--
It's very strange you should get things
SO mixed up. You remember the Colonel's
mentioning particularly the Mobile bank
you recollect his signing the check relating
to said bank. You will therefore, ! pre-.
sumo, have no objection to telling the jury
Of the Court, should one be called, that
you saw Col. Hartley give the Mobile
check, remembering all the time that IN
performing this htile nc: Of friendship, or
might say duty, you are materially bene-
fitting yourself"
81 will, most chcerfully, lell them all
know about H." rejoincd Robert, "for
should be glad to oblis- you; but I would
not for worlds testify To circumstances, ol
the truth s; which am not perfectly posi-.
tive"
"Poh |" replied the merchant, "there
can be no hare. in it at a.l-yOu have my
word for its truth, and you have got it nj
all yourself, exccp, the little minute. Be-
sides, if that exquisite conscience Of your,
should ever trouble you, a priest will nb'
solve II. Or, you may repent on Protcs'
tant principles, and be none the worse
And then" he continued, in a soft, insin
unting tone, Feeling the arm he had taken
endeavoring to withdraw Itself "the re-
ward you shall receive will make you
family independent, aud the day may COM
that will see you partner in my establish
meD,."
Robert Hamilton was by no means des
,itute Of ambition, and he will not stay ths
his heart did not beat quicker at the thougl
Of seeing his dear mother, and her lrttl
ones, 10 a more comfortable situation {
of being himself, a, some future period,
r independent circumstances. But whatev
his thoughts may have been, they GID,
, by, like shadows, across the dial plate, wit
I out marring the pure polish of pious vlrtu
f You have certainly mistaken my cha
ac,er," said he, slowly, but frmly-his fl
/, beautiful form expanding into mainline,
as the tide Of indignant blood rushed ia
!, petuously in his swelling veins" you la
y mistaken my character; for sooner sh,
/. this body he consumed by hunger--soon
Il. shall this tongue be torn out by the root
:, than il shall infringe Que little bnir
breadth upon the laws that says, Tho
II shal, not bear false witness against III
neigbbor."
"Then may these curses fall upon thee
. shouted the enrsged merchoni, his voic
almost cboked with the hoarseness OF in
/, moderate passion" may these curses, nm
worse than these fall upon thee, base so
Of bascr father Ay, and they shall,
have any influence over thy destiny
Presume not, hcnceforth to set thy foo
within my door, but beware. Thou ha'
gosded the Lion and may test bis strength !!
Say rather" said deep voice nea
them, :" he has disturbed the yipor an
may fel his fangs."
And at that moment two hnmnn hgure
passed them, but slowly, rs ifio wIine'
The result of the conference. The uer
chant turned upon his heel, without anoill
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