Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-01-16


their children ambitious 10 ootshine Others, and TO
b. looked up the exclusives Of Wsekioid But
there deeper feeling silll, which hung heavily
over their wasting yeats the painful dinppeatanee
Of heif son who had ever been Their svofis but who
had al,o Der regarded by the brothers aud SISTERS with
that unns,ur. jealousy which such feeling apt b.
begei the minds Of mere wofldiings Ia pc'"1er
of thus ysar the ngcd veteran was iofewarned by the
nsdious influences of pickering mortality, that he
was soon to be gathered 10 his fathers
"Tot time though old, is strong in flight,
Years hsd rolled swiftly by,
And Auiumus fsllen leaf loIetold,
TIE good old man musf die;
and with the prudence and cauness, which had setu
ated hiu tn rough ell his well spent lite he sent for he
es,msble attorney, the honorable Philip Longiellow
and by bs last will and Testament divided bic Immense
estate equally among his children but an especial
provislon was inserted rrsetving IN the bands Of
ttuslee during tho period Of twenty yeas, an equal
portion Of the whole estate for Thomas the income OF
which to be annually divided among all the chill
dr,n The trustee 70 all diligence in the al
'foflotn hope Of tndeavoring to gain udings OF
the hong lost sou. The widow besides her thirds
had benifcies which 10 90 TO the los, SON
shoue he ever be discovered but If no intelligence
should be gained within the twenty Yeas then the
whole resefy atoms to be equally divided among
the other children.
Winter at length came, with lie awful severity TO
heightened life, and the good old Mr. Worthington,
mUutnrd by all the villagers, was followed TO the ian.i-
ly vault, IN Oakands Of Mount Pleasant at the ripe
age OF nlneiy eight yeals-Thete IS welded sympa.
thy between those who have been united IN true love
that but rpens with the lapse of time Slxty-nine
years had passed away, since Miss AbIah Perley left
her patenal abode for the rude but rural cot of Week
ford She had lived during the long period, in the
bond Of holy love, pattern Of affection, kindness and
/ peace and the death Of her Husband severered
cliofd which nothing earth hsd power 20 unite Il
weaaed her affections from this world, and she sighed
only 10 JOIN him IN that better country 10 which, in
the tuiintss Of time, he had been called away and in
less Than years aerward, the last rites Of earth
performed her departed spirit, her mortal
ashes laid beside his 10 whom her soul had been
so long welded Several years had elapsed since
the death Of the parents Wexford had continued 80
advance IN population and wealth. and in consequence
the Worihngtons had grown richer aud richer. They
had indeed attained the apparent summit OF their
bton, for assumed 10 rival them in fashion
wealth and importance. They were the leaders Of the
ton and the very apex Of the elite, in all things.
There were two principal streets in the village of
Weckord, stretching along the banks OF the river, as
far the could IeSch, aud the Offices, stoI
dwellings, and factories OF the Worthingons, their
children and connexions, were every where 10 be seen
Many of the mansions along Pleasant street, were en-
5eishrd with bausrades, where the residents, at the
close Of the abors of the day, forth TO enjoy the
sweet odors from the Aoweis of the gardens the
mental trees OF the walks, and the cooling breezes
from off the beautiful river. 1t at such an hour,
that stranger clad in miserable tattrrs, with long
beard, dshe, eled rngles, and leaning upon rough
stick, Gu, from the woods toltered slowly aud eeby
into the vt.l1ge.
sHl you iell me said the stranger enquiring at the
door of descendan, Of the Wurthngtons, where the
dwelling of Henry Worthingon is
| the long row of factories
The enquirer moyed slowly on, apparently scarce
able 10 sustain himself, from physical imbeclity. lie
was met at the outer gate by servant
'Will you tell your master that distant relation
! from across the water, who has experienced many
misiortunss, desires 10 see him :
The servant returned and ushercd the traveller into
the outer hall and in few minutes the owner OF the
mansion appeared.
Il am sir. Your suppcant said the stranger. 'You
doubtless Tecpec, that brother Of your mother,
] had man III tstOr hnv
thickened upon one Of them. He is poor, and from
loss Of every thing by shpwreck, Is now Pennt
less He bcgsa lodging At your hands. aud some thing
: wherewilh u clothe ms ALMOST naked frame
j have nothing TO give TO siraRgieTs, said the lore
8 Of the mansion Most persons like you are inPos
% tors
i am no imposlor, said the petitioner here is proc
that an not, taking letter from the American con
sui from his pocket but am your unfortunate cousin
> aud # you viii but relieve my pressing wants PToVl
deuce may put il in my power TO reward your kindness
p 4 repeat have nothing to give; and | should od
you to get daily work to ppy your wants
The stranger hcayed deep SIGH, and left the house
He torrsd on. II impossible 10 pass many DIVE
i lngs, Without eucocn,cring one owned and oecuplc
by Wo.ihington, or his descendant lie called upoi
many told his msiortunes, aud solicited relief bu
al we're deaf 10 his petition, and most Of them shut ih
door in hf nee
Late in The evening, an old Quaker gentleman VIII
accidentally heard the poor relations story, whil
passing the door 81 one OF The Wouhugions, oiere
n him lodging and supper He went win the bene' o
lent old gentleman and on the following morning h
j. again wandered forth, 10 renew lbs calls 81 The da
j. before II was observed that he very psulcus
20 90 call upon every % the deceased Mr.. Worth
;, iugton. He expended several days IA this way, bu
every where ihtre appeared und!sguised dread Of
q poor relation.
. A. length be sought the magnificent dwelling Of Ia
honorable Benjamin Wodhingtou, which was sitntte
about miles from the main settlement OF the vi
= luge ct Wexford. II stood upon commanding etni
- nrnce, which overlooked the village, and vas ius
regarded Of the most delightful rural rstfeat
4 that the counry could boast Ahcr going through tp
usual ceremonies - the door he introduced 10 i
y business oi,re Of the 'Daklands snslon Present.
b The honorable Mr. WorHugton appeared, The stran
Ger repeated be lcltation tor relief And As ella
relation bu, here, too, he met nothing bot eoidn-s
n and neglect
b, Then, sad she stranger IL sou will not relieve ih
y wants 81 your unfortunate cousin. perhaps i,
J. you something thai vii move your pts. You had
brother Thomas, who many long yelIs ago. most %
y isrtnuaiy disappeared
r. Yes SAID the honorable gentleman but lac Is IA
d doubt dead. long ago.
u lie deed sa.d The stranger, 'bu, after an sg
u miscry ana misfortune, he has returned IN p5sen
10 and fsEs and now soicils you 10 c.olhs and Ice
. HIM
"a Impossibls exclaimed the honorable Mr. Woni
- ington.
'a 'Hefe q mark upon ny arm, received 10 barr
70 whrn ehild, which PfoFrs tne ifslh VI shat say