The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-07-07

cnntusedly, Il gaze upon u a. utiles oe'
cause it reminds me Of NY moiher.--
aud of a certain little blue eyed lass,
whom CERTAIN William Leslie would have
no objection TO fall in love with, II he could
happen to come across her agaiu-lhas Is u
he has not already, merely from gratitude
And the uncle looked afchly in his nephew's
face as nc spoke.
Nay, uncle, there would, perhaps, be bul
little use Of that, even though | should come
across her, as you say there are great
changes happen in peoples situations IN six
wears. For instance, witness how different
is niue. She may be welded, and have
forgotten long, long ago, the little beesar
boy, or she may be dead, and lying IN the
cold and silent grave.
True was but TESTING said his uncle.
But continued The young man, as
was saying, love to look upon the purse,
because II reminds me OF my mother: and
Il will no, deny il, for will ever remem.
Der her-of her who gave 1t me and last,
though no, least, because, uncle, II brings
to mind the deb, of gratitude | owe to you
you " DO have cared for me like q father
for son.
AYE ard who will care for you as a
father for q son even whcn he dies
May tia, day be long coming and tho
young man turned away to hide tear.
lie took Up his hat, and drawing on his
gloves, lell the counting house. lie walked
along meGltal.ug upon the conversation he
had Jus, becn participating in, and Gro lie
was aware lie found himself upon the qs~y.
\ steamboat vas Just about to leave aud be
stopped 10 witness lis departure. All was
hustle and noise. Passengers, some on foot
and some IL carriages, were constantly ar
riylug, aud Fastening on board. Poriers
running to and tro With baggage, some ~.,h
wheel bartows some without. Carmen,
hackmeu, white men, back men, oil added
their quotation 10 the general dtn, while the
noiay news boys with their morning paper,
SIR aud the boiler OF tho boa, with ITS hiz.
eng roar, 10 10 wise lcssened the tumull.
Thea there was the parting Of friends
the farewell, uttered 10 a trembling voice
the silent grasping Of the hands-ihe dim
med eye, aid tho lingering step, that told,
as plain as words, how foud tbe hearts that
we're severing. What an exciting scene
So though, William Leslie, es he stood
apart, watching the busy crowd.
The last bell was ruug-,hc all aboard
had bcea proclalned-and the lastentngs
were about cast loose, when suddenly he
was started by the screaming Of women aud
tue cry Of a mau overheard II ran to.
wards the spot a, the edge Of tho wharf,
where the people were crowding most to.
geiher, and beheld man somes bat past
tue middle age struggling in the wa,er.--
Nearly all around seemed parHlyzed-noue
moved towards rescue. Some, 1t is true,
RECOMMENDED what ought 10 be done, but
as is usual, did nol make any Efforts them
selves. William was good swimmer, and
seeing The immInent hazard Of the gentle
man, he threw oil lis coat and plunged in.
10 moncn, be was breastiug the current
with his burdeu-and 10 Q few more, they
were drawn On board the boat, which had
been fastened again 10 the wharf.
The gentleman shook the water from bis
locks, and feeling in his pocket drew forth
well stored pocket book, which BIO prof
iered to William
lake this, young man, as an unworthy
regard for tho Invaluable service you have
rendered me, said he, at least until can
have beiier opportunity Of giving you
more substantial proof OF my gratitude. I
would thank you, could find words to do
50, but my heart is too full
William pa, back tho money With his
hand.
No. no. said he, / did mol risk my life
for money rls&ed il 10 sayo ie!ow crea.
lures life. Excuse ue.'
Take this, then said the gentleman,
handing hun his card, and If you evor visit
Philadelphia, do not neglec, to call upon
me. My house and heart will ever be open
to the preserver Of my lic.'
The las,enings bad been Just cnst loosa
again and William. With the card in his
hand, jumped ashore while the boa, pro.
ceeded on It's way.
CHATTER &.
a. vas u BitaA Jay 10 ihi uuelpNid-
annlycrsary ofour Independence-tha birth
day Of our natlou--,be day OF oil days TO
the American freeman The day, when
the heart Of every truo Son of Columbia
beats With proIder thriII--when his veins
burn with a warmer iiie Of patriotism
when be treads his native soil with light
ef step, feels that he IS FREE " ha, vol
umes docs that word speak Free aye
as the winds that rove through ether, and
know no bounds. Freedom It's a Jewel
kings do not possess tile priuces do not
own. Yes. It 10 a day the patriot glones
10. Ii is day when his soul expands In
ihaukiulncss aud lips utter gratitude day
when the events Of that period tina, tried
meme souls crowd thick before bis minds
eye, and he sees the .loody grounds Of
Leslngton--oG Bunker lliIl--ol Concord
aad host Of others, where Tough, aud btd
The heroes Of the revolution
1t was on The mornIug Of such dag Tia,
q young man issued from one Of the largo
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