The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-03-28

hoH' NV Wv" ups '"e h's'o'! oi Her wrongs.
On the morning she started to visit her
friend, she had proceeded about half way,
when, suddenly, she found herself confront
ed by King and two other men, who seized
her, and tying a handkerchief over her
mouth, forcibly hurried her away into the
woods. After travelling until nearly sunset,
they came to a rude hut. situated near TO a
lake, where she found two more men, who,
in brutal and coarse language, congratula-
ted King OH the success Of his enterprise.
Food was put before her aud she was told to
eat, and prepare for different bridegroom
than the one she had chosen. But why
should dwell on the story of this dreadful
outrage. Enough to say, she escaped from
them after she had been their prisoner for
nearly three weeks. That after wandering
in the woods for two days and nights, she
had been found by the hunter, who had
brought her home. But the worst" con-
iinued the old man in voice almost choked
returned dishonored the victim Of King
and his associates. Aye she who wns too
pure to look on with unholy Thoughts, had
been made the toy Of band of robbers.
After she bad finished her story, she babe
US be comforted, for though her sorrows
were great, they would soon be ended.
d" Father, brother, Charles, leave you soon;
mourn not for me as those who have no
hope. Charles, nn dying, and it glads
me that am, for existence would be intol-
erablc burthened by so much misery.
Comfort my poor father when am gone,
Raise me up little, and let me look once
more upon the picture Of my mother"
For some moments did she gaze on the
miniature Of her mother which she wore
round her neck, aud seemed engaged in
mental prayer. Suddenly she cried out,
" Father, forgive my destroyers os I forgive
them. Charles, where are you Brother,
Father, farewell Mo-ther-I--comc." "
With these words her pure, untainted spirit
qui, the body no longer fit tabernacle for
its inhabilsnce.
While We were gazing on the senseless
clay, unwilling to believe that she had in
deed past that hourn whence no traveller
returns. a loud groan drew my attention to
my father. He was falling, aud | sprang
forward and caught him in my arms. lie
was dead before could even lay him on
the he'd by the side of his child. His heart
was broken. Enfeebled by sickness and
grief, the blow had crushed him, and thus
even in death he was not parted from his
child. Happier was their lot than the
( mourners who lived but who lived to
ayenge them.
Overcome by this double calamity | had
thrown myself on the bed, inseusible to
every thing but the knowledge Of my loss
How long should have remained thus |
know not, had not been reused by the
voice Of Charles, calling on me to arise.
looked up will, surprise, for his voice was
calm, nay, even stern. His character SEEM
ed to have been changed as if by magic.
His gentleness and timidlty appeared TO
have vanished. His, now seemed to be the
master mind, and Involuntary l obeyed
him. Retire to your chamber, Luther"
said he, "and endeoyor TO regain your com
posure; meanwhile / will see that every
thing is done which you could wish"
pressed his band in silence, and Withdrew.
When the last sad Offices had been per-
formed by those whon Charles had sum
moned for that purpose, he visited me III
my own room, and together we went to the
chamber were the dead were laid. The
sight overcame mo and ] LEFT the room
Charles followed me. "Luiber," said he,
"ths weakness, though natural, is unworthy
Of you. Restrain il, then, and calm your
mind, for we have yet much to do. i can
not explain more TO you now, for must
20 and prepare for the funeral. Aye the
funeral Strange that ! who came here TO
be married should be obliged to give up my
bride to smother, and he so cold BRIDE
groom as Death ~ The expression Of his
countenauce while speaking thus, was such
rs never thought it could assume. Bot
his heart contained n well Of deep and in
exhausi,ble passion, which the even tenor Of
his life had never drawn forth, but which
had burst its bounds, and now rushed on
with calm but fearful strength. ITO ngb,,"
he continued. 1--WE will watch by the side Of
the dead. That will be the most fitting
place for rha, have to say. For the pres
ent farewell" Night came, and we were
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