The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-12-02

bread, mix, ana drlec NenISnn and Albert thot
he had river made more delicious NEAL
They wee soon all quietly settlsd FOR the nigh, !;
the old nan was helped to his room by his gen
tie child and Albert lay before the hre won
dering and thinking who they could be, until
nature c,aij no longer support him and he
sunk to seep.
When ne awoke in the morning bright FIRE
was sHappug and cracking in the room, snd
the old man in his arm chair with the table
before hiu.
We were sorry TO disturb you sir said he
but our place is not very commodious one.
II reminds me of the old song 1t served him
for pdsior. for tiieten, aud hail.
While he was speaking lsidore entered, her
beautiful hair covered with snow flakes, and her
whole face radiant with smiles and beauty An
Indian came with her bearing a basket. lie
remained some time talking with the old gen
tleman, who understood the language, and Fitz-
gerald knew enough OF it to hear him say,
Who is he!' lie turned and said,
! think. sir. you have right 10 know whom
you so kindly sheltcred-my name is Albert
Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Was the name Of your father
Campbell Fitzgerald ,
1t was
Young man said he, you are more than
WELCOME. Your father was my friend and as
brave soldier as ever marched to battle
You knew my father then, sir = aud Filz
gerald slept before him.
Yes, and we'll do | remember tho day on
which we parted-parted TO meet no more-ii
was after glorious victory | called 10 say
farewell, at day break was 10 leave that part
Of the country. IIe was stretched on pallet
the surgeon preparing 10 dress his wounds.
lie opened his eyes as entered, and told my
purpose. General said he, stretching out
his band to me, and all the fire OF the soldier
sparkling for moment in his heavy eyes as he
spoke, we shall drive these inlruders from our
land. Heaven bless yGp. farewell" Ho was
never well euSugh to return 10 the army, aud !
never had an opportunity TO return to him again.
Albert listened with surprise. The old msr
forgot his lameness--hs stood up, and hi,
tall figure seemed almost gigantic, while ih'
whole expression Of his face was changed; j
glowsd with animation as he took Fitzgerald b,
the hand
Thrice welcome 10 my home aud heart,
said he thou OF an old fisnd. Young man.
poor and forlorn rs now appear, onco com
mandcd armies, and this ARM extending il rs
he spoke, was ever ready to draw the sword in
defence of this ungrl,efuI country. My name
is Charlton"
General Charlton = said Fitzgerald, pres
slug his hand between both his own, ! have
often heard my beloved mother speak Of your
covering my father with your cloak, aud coming
for him with litter, by which you saved his
invaluable life"
These my sou, were the chances and chang
ga Of war, but and he sighed deeply, wo who
have toiled and bled, spent all yes. all even
our paternal inheritance, in the counity's ser
vice, cannot choose but weep almost tears Of
blood, when we find ourselves begcars on the
soil we have so warmly defended, find ourselves
unnoticed aud unknown by the s"Ls, who at
ease in their possessions feel not, care DOT for
the panGs Of those who obtained lor them their
choices blessings. Picture to yourself, cir, a
young man well born. well educated, rich, oI
greal expectations, sacrificing all for the cause
Of freedom, and losing all for his country; aud
when IN old age, worn out, cripplrd unable any
longer 10 be useful looking to that county 10;
support. feeling that justice demands prompt
attention TO his elsIms waiting day aiicr day,
week after week, year alter year, until weary,
heart sick and Disguised, he retires 10 some SOL
Ilay abode, and finds among sayages a bet
ter hone than his couniryinen are willing 10
bestOS. Th,s-ihis" young man. Is The fate
Of the veterans Of the revolution
The General covered his face with his hands
and sunk back exhausted by his emotions. Al
bert felt the blood mounting into his face at
the recollection Of the Ingrstitude OF the gov
yet remembering that lac had done
all IN hls pOserto sid the cause oi these dIsin-
Ieresled but uDforsnsle men, he told the Gen
ersl, after q pause Of some inomeuts. that he
shosld be proud to assist hun in any way; that
las fortune Was ample, aud that nc eouId hol
use II more TO his satisfaction than IA making
the trend Of hts iIIhsr happy.
Happy 90 said he, as he raised his nousnfnl
eyes TO Albert; - am almost 1t my Jouruey's
end could but behold tho forest flower, tins
ouIy lie ts earth. safely situated ~ III" world,
/ should de eouteoied. lie pressed the beauti-
ftl creature to la. bosoni and sobbed sudtb.y.
" Ny dear father" said lsidore, "grieve not
for me. We are very happy here. aod you have
nes friend pox, who will not let your liule--,'
She stopped, blusheJ. and bid her face on
her srsndfather's shoulder, fearing she had
s4id 100 much.
Albert Wished she had hni.h,d the sentence,
aud thoUghi that to shelter her FROM harm he
would willingly ras, the te.t OF his days u the