Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-10-07


TO whom you are dearer than life ITSELF
| You shall hear from me soon, if possible,
but if you do not, charge me not with incon-
sistency, will you, my EIvira p
Certainly not, | believe thy heart as
faithful as my own" ..f.
III is truly painful TO pari, my dear angel,
| dry those tears, receive affections kiss upon
| thy lips-how fast our moments fy, yet
must tear myself away. Farewell--and when
we next meet, may il be to part no more,
while life remains, farewell"
Ii was beautiful evening in the month Of
September, when our coilagers sat before
the d2or Of their dwelling. conversing upon
past scenes of happiness, as if they still ex-
isted. The sun had Just sank below the
western horizon-the grey clouds hoatedl
majestically in the blue expanse---the Grim
son bushes Of the evening were visible--thc
night birds had commenced their evening
carroi--and all nature seemed to rejoice in
her loneliness. The autumnal sun had al
ready commenced his work of destruction
upon the thick foliage Of the surrounding
trees, aud mingled with their dark green
some scattering leaves Of orange and Grim
sui hC itHSth utCdHlt SLIGHT.
Isdore's thoughts were concerning her
brother, FOR she had no stronger link in the
chain of affections. Elviras cheek be-
came deadly pale as she cast glance tow
ard the castle of Count de Tythington-
AT this moment carriage was seen coming
towards the cottage, which stopped as it ar
rived at the garden gate. Two gentlemen
alighted, and taking their baggage from
thence. the carriage, with its driver disap-
peared. All eyes were open; but Isidore
was the first who recognized, and mmedi-
ately flew to meet the embrace of her BROTH
er. Yes, Elwin had returned, after the alb
sence of two years, to behold those who
were dearer to him than life, determining to
find home on land, and never again 10 con-
tend with the waiery element.
After he had received an embrace from his
father, mother and sisters, Edwin introduced
his companion, whom he observed was par
ticnIar friend. Ebert Strathearn, for such
was the strangers name, received hearty
welcome from this interesting family Ell
win related in as brief a manner as possible,
what he had passed through since his depar-
ture; aud il would be useless to give an ac-
count Of what took place during such a voy-
age-one circumstance alone will suffice.
u While sailing in the Pacific, vessel was
espied at the lceward, only few leagues dis
tant, under full sail. AS she approached
the Royal" il was thought to be a British
T frigate. but as soon as she came along side,
some suspicion was excited by the singular
appearance of those on deck AT this mo-
ment the bloody flag was hoisted, and vol
ley of musketry poured forth from the pirate,
/ accompanied by the most horrid oaths and
savage yels. All hands Immediately rushed
: upon deck, and the salute was soon return
ed by the "Royal," and seven of the muir
derous crew fell to rise no more. A terri
/ bic battle ensued, which lasted nearly an
: hour, during which the captain Of the "Roy-
: alp fell, with many brave commanders.
The captain of the pirate seeing the ranks
! Of his antagonist thus thinncd, attempted to
E spring on deck, calling upon his men e
{ board her; but ball from Edwin lodged in
e his henrt, and prevented his milking further
: disturbance. aai itNfsrA taIs94 l2si
/ The pirates, seeing their captain fall, de.
n termined TO be revenged, by destroying hi.
I murderers; but 10 no avail. Edwin assum
E ed command over the remaining handful o
: men, who were almost exhausted, and begar
S to cry for quarter 'sf. e"
a But he silenced thcm--inspircd them will
d courage--fg with giants strength
. himself. and at length succeeded in board
ing the pirate. He soon saw his own color
d hoisted, and the decks cleared Of dead bod
h les. N
I'll But two living pirates remained, and onl,
r eight OF the Royals crew. He found I'll,
: pirate laden with articles of the highest val
J, ue---and while searching the cabin, behel,
: young man bound with chains, apparent,
o fanting Edwin approached him, when h,
e raised his eyes, and enquired who had gain
d ed the victoryi Upon being informed, h,
! exclaimed, "God bless my deliverer-lons
n live this victorious youihp'
i Our readers will not be surprised when W,
Il inform them that Elbert Strathearn is tn,
u person whom Edwin released. Ebert s.ates
u that he was an orphan, and had resided
o with his uncle until he was eight years old
; when he was bound TO a sea captain, and hat
u ever since lived upon the mighty deep
!, About two months since their yesse
{, was taken by pirate, robbed and sunk, ant
y he was the only person they permitted t.
II live They gave him two months to make
e decsion-if he would conform to their wa,
!, of life, and make one of their number, h,
l. might lve-if not he was to have beer
,f starved to death, with abundance of food be
fore his eyes, none Of which he coult
:, obtain. When he had finished his affecting
e history Edwin fell upon his knees, and ad
Is dressed him, thanking Heaven at the sam,
L time for permitting him to rescue fellow
D. mortal from such an awful situation. SooI
as possible, they again set sail, hoping I,
Is reach Land nonin in few DAYS which the,