The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-07-15

" But who is it that has sent il. my good wo-
man J" said the parsou, perfectly daxzled at the
sight of so handsome a present.
, T'hs old woman had her cue here. and said
she had been expressly forbidden TO tell. Mr..
! Seehem believed her; aud seeing tho gIded
s on the pie, convinced him il had heen made
for hin,, and nobody else. lie gave the woman
something FOR bringing the pie. aud returned to
her tho pewter dish on which il had been sent.
The old hussy. delighted at having got so
we'll of, hurried down stairs as fast as possible.
and, gaining the street, got clear away
Madame Seeheim was delighted with her
husbands handsome present. 'One would al
most believe she cried, that We live in times
when good deeds meet with a certain aud
prompt reward. Yesterday you read TO me
your sermon against mendisity ard theft, and
to-day, almost as soon as you have finished
preaching it, this handsome present 10 sent TO
you
Mr. Seeheim tried in vain TO guess Who il
could be that had sent him this pie. He fixed
upon and rejected various psrsonages; and at
last ended by declaring that he could not salts.
fnctorily attribute this compliment TO any one
Of his acquaintance. While he was occupied
with these agreeable reflections, scene Of \
very different nature was acting in the floor be-
low. As soon as tho loss Of the pie was dis
covered, n noise and confusion. which may
easily be imagined. had onsued. Each person
accused the other Of inaitoniion and nc ecnce,
but the tailor internally blamed himself for the
ostentation with which he had displayed tho
pic aud but for which tho accident would not
have happened He epioned his maid servant,
under threats Of immediate dismissal, not 10
say word of the matter to any one, in order
that he might at least avoid tie SCOTS Of tho
preacher aud his wife, Who he concluded,
would be delighted to hear OF bis misfortune.
The inpaies of tia second floor, 10 the mean
time, had tried the contents OF the pie. which
they found excellent. Madame Secheim had
inst finished duner, when she said to her hus-
band, can't imagine what has happened be-
low hut thero is agreat noise in eur neig hbor's
rooms. hope no accident has happened to
4. the poor woman who is confined
/ IL should indeed be very sorry" said her
$ husband. :. for although don't want our fam
lilies TO be united, they are very honest people,
, and have great regard for,hen. They have,
upon many occasions been very civil TO US =
and should not he sorry "a make The first ad.
vances for a reconciliation, suppose we send
down some Of the pie 10 the lying in lady"
Madam Seehcim readily accorded with her
husbands proposition; and, us she also knew
that Mrs. Heftelmeyer's name was Sophia, she
sent that part of the pie on which the gilt )
was placed While the servant carried this
pence offering down stars, the worthy pastor
felicitaied himself and his spouse upon what
they had done. There wonld not ho said,
be half so many quarrels in the world. nor
would they last half as long, il people would be
willing to accommodate th3ir Differences. l
am sure we shall net have cause TO repent this"
Alas how differently did the events turn out
from what the pastor had predicted. The tai
lor had sooner set his eyes upon the dish
With the pie ia il, than he rushed by tho servant
without hearing her message, and ran up siaDs
to his neighbours room, which he entered very
abruptly.
How is this. SIR" he cried. DO you mean
to insult me by this treatment 7"
"Is it possible you can imagine that moan
to do so - said the pastor. mildly.
Il "Hoy can I think otherwise" said tho angry
tailor; land how can guess what has induced
man Of yopr character and years 10 play 50
wsn,on a school boys trick T.
. really don't understand you," replied Mr..
Ssehsin,; ]" but as you. bshavior and language
isvey offensive beg it may cease. jftbs
il the reiur. you make to an act of polieness
and good will shall take care not to repeat It,"
Politeness and good viii. indeed! !" cred
the angry tailor; lyon shall see si', what the
magistrate will say TO such poli,encss s'-and he
I bounced out Of The chamber.
} Mr.. Seehein could only think that his neigh
Dor had gone mad and as he saw him 90 out
I Of doors coon after, he expressed very sincere
) hore that he would come to no harm. Ia the
course Of short time afterwards, Mr ilerbst
, lawyer entered.
Your neghbor. the tailor, has been with
mo inst now" he cried, [" and has been eopsul,.
; ing me with a view TO taking legal proceedings
, against you aud am come Tor the purpose Of
= seeing whether can arrange matters smicsbly
E between you"
E " lIos IS . possible TO arrasge matters ami.
= eably. or otbersise. With man Who !. decided
. ly out Of his senses %
. We'll. indeed. have perceived no signs ol
insanity" said the lawyer; "and. on the con.
= trsry must confess that the complaint he make.
against you mas very mneh surprised me. Ny
friendship for you makes me say tbs, IL would
, give me great pain Il the riek you bsye played
d him should be made public
q why. really, my dear Hsrbsi,p sad the