The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-01-08

! nc sup 'aihr maJesiHails along like queen
oi the sea. till suddenly she hauled as close TO
the wind MS she conld stagg~r. gun across
her bows from both the Tiger and Sea Gull
was regarded with easy contempt.
"She can't escape" remarked captain Pa
role, "and i, is a PITY TO cut up that holyday
SUN of hers"
! The brig and schooner ran as close rs posi-
Bile TO the wind. and in abou, two hours the Sea-
Gull have n broadsIde iuto the ship. The col
ois came suddenly {. the deck. aud the tall Al
lanta fell under the lee OF her puny oonqueror
Great was the as,onishment of the prize. guard
when they saw the Tiger wearing Amer, an
colors-greater still. when almost the first that
sprung upon deck were their quondam mess
mate Peter and the prisoners De Berrian aud
Harman. But what was the amazement of the
American skipper and crew. when De Berrsp
aud their old cook Peter. were knocking on
their irons J On the fifth day after. the Sea.
Gull and her prizes came 10 anchor ia the har-
bor Of ST. Labrador
! In three days The gallant Sea-Gull was ready
for sea. Her restless captain yearncd for the
broad fierce ocean. The signal was already 1y-
Ing n the fare, when gig manned BY u. =.
seamen, came aougsidc. and Charles Hsrnan
stepped On board. Walter was silently sitting
on gun.
/ Z" have come again" said Charles anxious
ly taking his hand. ~ will throw mp my com
mission for your consent. Walcr--you will
You must go home with me-"
! The Sea Gull is my home !"
Waller - implored his cousin STOPPING till
their cheeks touched. can YOU bear unkind.
ness to my ssi.rl IT'S you that are seorpiul.
Come, and by my own love. she shall forgive
"F"rgiye she has nothing TO forgive, that
| acknowledge"
] Sh. hal A.. ,nu,s I l.,v. al, h.n,.
again forever"
Never" firmly answered Dc Beuian, F" she
said it--no blood-sisiued hand should iwlne
bridal flowers around her haughly brow. Her
proud father would give her not 10 u penny less
dog 'Tis that forgive. but cannot iorget T.
A. this moment Peter came at. aud handed
n bundle To Walter. He silently upwrappcd it,.
aud displayed the uniform Of lieutenant.
"Our brave second -lieuirnat,'' said Walter
"wss killed In the action. am io his stead,
Charles, the Sra.Gull is my home"
Then there is no hope" sighed young Har-
man. land must seek my home alone. What
a tale for my accusing sister Have you moth
ing--uo word--or letter TO send 7"
Tell Catharine," said Walier with an effort.
4" that her long .mourned brother was a captive
on the sea, aud that cousin she cursed bled to
, win his freedom. 'i'ell her we have talked ol
happier days. IN the silence OF the midnight
, watch, aud her name was ever spoken with !
blessing. Say. tmy last prayer be said on ses
OF shore. her nsne shall close my lips. Give
her this braid-you know when she gave IT.
and u tear stood in his eye--''i IL may recall tn,
time when she thought more kindly ofiis wear
+ er. IL is tho last memento Of Walter DE Ber
, rian." .....
Charles hid the braid in his bosom. for b,
could not speak.
Peter" asked Walter. for the negro ha'
been listening with intense interest, Z" woulc
you not go home Ia your friends ~
No masss." returned The faithful black.
with reproachfuI look. "you all my friends
neber leave you, you gwiue-- I'm ~ inc too"
But n vivid change had brighirned the noble
features of The handsome Hafman he stood
proud and tall With curling lap, aud dilaIed nos.
iril his eye was riveiied on a small squadron
that was bounding into port under the glorious
hi, oor.d flag.
Walter. ! am not the culpri, bearer Of your
message. See there" aud l,e proudly pointed
to beautiful wlcb.ljke schooner, anId 'be
squadron. there is La bell lanlbe--she has
been re-tsken-I 20 10 report myself 10 the
cOmmandsnt. serve under foreign flag. but
sga,Dsi the enemies oI my conutry."
De Berian's eye rested with sailors deligh
on the elegant fabric that slid over the water
with the easy hautenr Of q cOquette-he turn
ed TO his cousin ......
Think OF your father and sister"
Think OF my honor" was The proud answer.
DE Berrian gladly gD,sped his hand, and ex.
claimed. =. honor 6rs,--i,ay God bless yon!"
The drum sent forth its rolling prelude. and
Peter sprang away. Charles isrnlan Sen, o.
yer the side. aud Waller felt that the las, liuk
WIS broken. The Sea-Gull was sailing TO her
glory aud her grave.
CHAPTER VII.
NEW ORLEANS. AFTER THE BAT
TIE.
Il was night, and The isresi ciiy Of the south
was flashing with her millions OF lights lie
splendid illumination waved ~ spangied lillars
to The skies. aud flung pavilion OF !wns light
over the gorgeous wilderness OF squares the
suburbs. the bsDnrred shipping, and The sleep
ine father Of rivers. IL was a festival of stars
The crowded streets the shouts OF Tie frantic
popuisce, the clang Of bells. thu bursts "i mar
tial muse, mingled uprosriously with the thnn-
der of cannon, and the eternal rattle OF vehicles,
announced a mighty event. il was the night
aier the immortal eighth Of January, and the
preserved city was one grand festive court
The copou.rers we're hailed with the grateful
plsudus oi their eouUirymen. and fsr hands
sboue laurel wreaths Oh the warrior bro~s
OF the veteran aud the youth, the bold hunter.
aud The fey cIt.
a glariug hight streamed from the marble
portco aud richly curtained windows oi an ans
tocrslic iDsosioD, 10 the most fashionable prom
ensIe. II lighted a crowd Of glnteriug equip
ages, constantly roming aud going. as they set
down their richly a,tired inmates. Wiihio, the
brilliant saloon and columned halls sparkled 10
the array Of elegance aud wealth; sump,oas
boards we're spread with the choicest luxuries
Of that garden cline. There the sounds Of
rsvelry quickened the soul into the passionate
Aow Of eestaty--rnusic was breathing IT'S di'i-
nest power, aud voices soft and rapiurous war
bled the wiichery Of song, The farest flowers
Of the south we're gathered there TO blush at
their own loveIiness. There beauty carrered