Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24
THE RICH MANS DAUGHTER,
Or Adam and Anna.
FROM TIE GERMAN.

As the pastor and myself were return
ing ftom the sea.shore, wherehe had beer
to witness the departure Of an emigran
vessel, our attention was withdrawn from
the incidental noise and hustle by the SAT
and depressed appearance ola man who
had been viewing The ship with a spy glas:
and was now slow y vending his way to.
wards small but very handsome house
He was evidently sailor, and apparently
in the meridian OF life; but deep sorrow
which spoke in every feature ofhts face,
had anticipated the work of time upon his
whitened locks.-"The history of that
unhappy man, "obseryed the pastor, with
Sights sad enough and some what no.
mantle.
AdamWllson was one of the brightest and
gayest boys of our schools; he had mind
upon which the common mislortunes Of
life made no impression, but which, once
deeply wounded, must inevitably be over.
thrown. Like most Of the youths upon the
coast, as soon as he was old enough be
sought his fornne npon the ocean. and it
was not long before he became the first
mate Of a ship trading TO Holland on one
of his voyages to the no hem provinces Of
that country he became attached To t.o
daughter of wealthy navigator, whose
rich dowry, however, was the least of her
merits of her lovers estimation. Her father
thought differently; yet, not willing to
thwart his dangter's wishes, he promised
his consent TO the desired union as soon
as the young man should acquire a certain
amount Of money, which he considered
suitable equivalent for the dowry he in
tended to bes'ow upon his daughter.
Animated by passion which swayed
his whole being. Wilson engaged ucra-
tive situation on board Of 40 East India
man, and neither he nor his betrothed' for
moment doubted, that one single voyage
IN the Vrow Margaretta, wonld place him
in condition to claim her hand. ain one
year, Anna, with divine permission, will
be with you again." said at the parting.
eyes" answered Anna, "my heart assures
me Of your return"
He did indeed return at the appointed
time, wealth beyon his own anticipation,
and his father-in-law's Requirements; the
richly laden ship lay becalmed near tina,
beloved coast of whose inhabitants he had
received no tidings for more than year.
Adams Impotence was so great and appa-
rent, that the phlegmatc Holander, who
commanded The ship, granted him a boat
and two oarsmen to enable him to proceed
TO B--and visit the object OF his af-
fections. As Adam and his companions an.
preached The land they were struck with
m astonishing change Inits appearance.
Their eyes vanly wandered over the level
plain IN search of the we'll remembered
windmill-the light house had also disap-
peared, and the water seemed to strech in
land far beyond Its former boundary. At
length they reached the shore, not wright
ly knowing where; but catching distant
view of the spire ofthe church of b,
they again betook themselves to their boat
and rowed directly toward it.
But who can immagine the feelings of
tho youth when he discovered the rich
meadows, the pleasant gardens, the neat
dwellings, the fruitful orchards had all ,
disappeared, and the place formerly occu
pied by the fair village become changed +
into desolate waste Of waters! Eagerly :
did Adam look for the we'll remembered
cottage; thought within himself that the
dwelling Of his Leloved must have deem
spared in the general destruction; dut he J
looked in vain, and at length became con
WINGED that further search would be use. ,
less. n
'Take me hence,n said he in broken &c !,
accents to his companions, ''lhis is no =
place for me-" He afterwards heard It re. "
lated how the raging sea had broken
through the dyke, sweeping every thing
before IT, overwhelming hundreds Of men. N
women and children. His grief overpow. m
cred his reason, and some months Of men. h,
u oblivion followed; conscious at length A
oke in bis benumsi soul, and he came, e