The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-11

eoneh happy man; T; for after all, the most ex-
quiste enjoyment is of the mind--and to dwell
In anticipation of certain good is more than e.
quail TO the actual possession. He nov broke
open the mysterious note, which he was de-
lighted to fad came from Mary. whom he had
more than once feared would soon learn TO look
With contemp, CO his hopeless poverty. She
had hastily penned the epis,le, and thrusring it
into his hat, which had been left iu the en-
trance TO the chamber. sent il to our hero by
the servant. The lines informed him that her
heart was unchanged and uuchangeable--and
when the legal period should place her hey ond
the domination Of her guardian. she would in
This was new rapture for our here. and he a.
gain upbraided his impetuosi,y, which was well
nigh defeating all the good intended him.
Satisfied Of the faith Of his Mary. our hero
now set about nedilating what should he the
first step he must take. He recollected having
enjoined the stirctest secrecy on the officers oi
the mint 10 regard to his sudden acquisition,
and he new resolved to discover his wealth to
the world 10 his own peculiar way. A smile
played on his lip as he arrayed himself in his
finished he started forth OH foot, and trayersed
all the streets wherein he vas most likely to
encounter his old acquaintances. tle soon ac-
eosted numbers, who merely stared at his pow
orty-sricken tout ensemble, and passed hastily
on. as if no, wishing to be seen speaking 10 so
miserable an object. George bowed and, step
ped on, without feeling the least sighted
The next persons he met were the Colonel and
Major already alluded to. who regarded him
with detecting leer Of the eye, but has,rned
pained by their contempt. but diverted at their
estimation Of his insignhcance. aud thought
he might improve in their opinion were they to
see his lump of gold. Next, company Of
ladies' with gorgeous equipage drove by, and
TO his inexpressible JOY the lily hand Of Mary
was waved TO him as they flew past.
Being now in the vicinity of the min, he
stepped in and filed his pockets with the gilt
tering new money just made from his lump Of
gold. He then went TO the tailOrs, who see
ing George enier the door. handed out bill Of
loug standing. which he declared must be set
tied that day, or our hero might look TO taste
the atmosphere of a prison. George threw
him handful Of gold, aud Mr.. Cabbage stared
like a wild man. He asserted that he was only
joking about having a warrant issusd-wonld
wait until it was entirely convenient for the
geuileman to pay, and hoped 10 have contin-
nance Of his custom. George laughed outright
but paid the debt which had truly been due Il
considerable time. and ordered several ces,!y (
suits, Tor which he settled in advance.
George next purchased very costly carriage, |
beautiful horses and trappings, and hired
dozen servants. lie then authorised his !
friend. The director Of the mint, TO pc rchase
him commodlous dwelling in the most fash
lonabe part Of the city, iuto which he moved
without delay, and in few days was established
Ia grand style.
On the Sabbath our hero drove TO church.
the same he had ever attended. but where the
discerning sexton had been n the habit OF
When he alghied the crowd gave way with n-
siincti'e Difference, and the gaping door keekrr
led him to a cushioned sear, and bowing very
low. condescended 10 inquire after our hero's
health George felt an inclination to tell
him 10 60 to the devil, but bridled the i'm.
pulse. He soon became So great an objec, of
curosity that even the parson was in measure
neglected; and when the service was over, mors
Than score Of young ladies' whom he thought
had long since forgotten him, graciously nod
ded as he passed out TO his carriage. The
Colonel and Major themselves spoke to him.
By the next morning Georges astounding
acquisition was rumored over the city. and be-
fore evening his residence WAS beset with apply
ing clients. Mr.. Cragg himself waited upon
him. aud now proposed to purchase the cottage
Our hero waS not anxious now 10 part with his
few acres, but named another affair to Mr..
Cragg. who acquieseed in the most obsrquious
terms. and they drove together to his residence,
and that evening our hero aud Mary were uni
ted.
Now, Mary" said George, when they were
seated together after the ceremony was over,
"it good fortune can metamorphose a vaga-
bond Into noble gentleman in the eyes OF The
world, no doubt our old cottage will be consid-
cred magnificent palace"
'' In tho eyes OF the world, perhaps" replied
the happy bride. but in the eyes OF neither
you nor does it require change. to bring
back all the cherished recoIlections of our child
hood, aud should be delighted to pass all my
days in it,"
Then we will remove thither Immediately
and 6y merely enjoying the desirable comforts
OF life in our retirement. and minIsipring boun-
Iliuliy TO the needy around, will disappoint the
the venal expectation, OF our many new friends
and study the best means Of promoting our
lasting happiness"
The joyful couple retired to the humble cot
iase; and though hey remained separated from
the dissipaied votaries Of fashion. yet they were