Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-11-26

ming the dark mysteries Of his fate.
Time, that changes all things, had worn
away the acutenes of Mrs. Po,ler's grief,
which was far more intense than it would
have been, had she wept at his grave, and
known that the last noment OF her hus.
band had been soothsd by affection. As
the last voyage of,he Captain, seemed to
he to the unknown coast, she was called
the widow Potter. Having a splendid
mansion and country seat Of great value,
her hand was sought by many, and as often
rejected, Until bachelor who had resisted
the charms OF woman kind for a quarter
OF a century, was smitten with the lowell.
ness OF the worthy matron, or with the
comelIness of her possessions. She at
length consented that her name should be
changed to Morane. The bridal day was
appointed, the arrangements we're made to
greet the coming period with due iestIvi-
~.
Late IN the afternoon of a cold stormy
day in November, penniless bcgga: call.
ed at neIghborIng house, and inquired il
the widow Potter lived In this part Of The
.cltyY His appearance denoted extreme
poverty, his emaclated form was reduced
almost to skeletin; his cheeks deeply
furrowed, and his lettering frame seemed
TO be stlfieoed 10 every joint by disease
and hardship; yet,here vas something in
his eye, that told he was born to better for.
tune.
yes said his informant, 'at the very
next door; and to-nlght, she is to be mar
ried.'
is to be married !? says the beggar;--
'how long has her husbasd been dead!'
These many, many long years; he
went off to sea, and has not been heard of
since
'How has she sustained herself since
her husbands death?'
She has an unblemisheG character
'Has she any chIdren2'
One daughter, who has become a fine
young lady, ..-.
Il must see her before she is married; |
have some communication of importance
TO make
~ sr.y ipt, ilv IuGacu rdsI as nis IeeDIe
limbs would carry him to the splendid
dwelling Of the widow. The maid in at.
tendance being summoned and seeing
beggar before her, was about to close the
door against him; but the stranger inter-
rupted her by saying:
'Madam-may beggar be permitted to
see the widow Potter?
1--WE expect company to~niah,,' answer.
ed The grl, 'and therefore you must leave
Immediately .... ... ..
'Fhe widow Potter, | mus, see,' rejoned
the beggar, in'erruptIng her.
The maid, who would have been glad
TO dismiss her unsighlly guest at this june
ture, began to be somewhat angry, and
passlonateIy exclaimed:
'Begone, we cannot possibly hear you
now
But The man OF want was still more
Rightly thinking that he
was not likely to gain admiltance without
making known his Grand, he accosted the
maid stlll more earnestly:
Young woman, ] have some lidngs Of
very great importance 10 communicate to
The mistress of this mansion, which we're
given me 10 trust by Captain Potter, the
former proprietor of this place.
At The mention oil this, he was permitted
to enter. The lady who was soon 10 be
Mrs. Morane, was informed that rude
heggar had some important information
Tor her, and she arose 10 meet him, but
Morane demonstrated.
Let him be called n,' said he, 'if he
has any secrets to reveal; let US hear
them together
Accordingly he was shown into the a
partment where sat Mr. Morane, Mrs Pot
ter and the daughter.
From whence have you wanderedr
asked Mrs. Potter.
Il come from the vile shores Of BaIba-
ry.'
Doubtless you have suffered much;--
cruel people inhabit those regions
Much have ] suffered. was once in
easy circumstances; but, Mas! the ele.
menis have spored with this vascIIlatIng
fame
Yes, deep are the lines ol hardship that
are marked Ia thy lurrowed cheeks
The wanderergozed on The young Miss
Potter, aud was observed TO weep
why those tears, hap!ess old mani In
lulrcd Mrs. Potter,
All rcjolned The remulous voice OF the
,cggar, Il once had a daughter who might
,ave heen what she is now; but since the
bird birth day dawned upon her cherub
orm, these eyes have never beheld her.
Come, come CALCULATED Morane, who 4
yas anxious that the intruder should de-