The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-06-03

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where there appeared the same undisguis-
ed dred OF "poor relation"
At length, he sought the magnificent
dwelling of the Honorable Benz. Worth
ington, which was situated about two
miles from the main settlement of the vii
Ilage Of Wexford. 1t stood upon com
handing eminence, which overlooked the
village, and was Justly regarded as one Of
the most delightful rural retreats that the
country could boast. After going thro'
the usual ceremonies of the door, he was
introduced to the business-ohice OF the
"0aklanas Mansion" Presently, the
Hon. Mr. Worthington appeared. The
stranger repeated his solicitation for re-
lief, and his claim as a relation; but here,
too, he met nothing but GOODNESS and ne
g!ect.
"Then," said the stranger, 'if you will
not relieve the wants Of your most unior-
iunate cousin, perhaps can tell you some
thing that will move your pity. You had
brother Thomas, who, many long years
ago, most mysteriously disappeared"
"Yes," said the honorable gentleman /;
shut he is no doubt dead, long and long
ago"
"Ile is NOT deadr' said the stranger,
shut after an age of misery and misGor-
tunes, he has returned in poverty and in
rags; and now solicils you to clo,he and
feed him"
"lmpossible." exclaimed the honorable
Mr.. Worthington.
"llere is a mark upon my arm, receiv-
ed by 4 burn, when child, which proves
the truth of what | say" said The long
lost-son.
Horror seemed to convulse the frame
of the lord of the Oaklands. "Take this
note" said he, .'go to the Swan Hotel, a
small tavern directly upon the road, a.
bout two miles beyond this, and will
come to you with some clothes, and mon
ey to provide you passage over the
seas"
The stranger departed; but not TO the
Swan inn did he bend his footsteps. He
wandered to the confines of Wexford,
whore he was told that a distant relation
of the Worthingions lived III small cot
tage, a few miles beyond. Here he re-
solved once more to make himself known
He did so and found the inmate, the
widow of cousin who had come to this
country, and settled many years before,
in 4 ncighboring seaport. lie had died,
leaving very small property to his wild
ow, and an only child. Mrs Amelia Per-
lcy-lor this was the name Of the young
widow-was overjoycd to see a relative
OF her ''de,p husband" although in rags.
She babe him welcome to her table; pro-
vided some proper clothing for him at
once; and with n sweet smile, that added
new pleasure to the offer, she protlered
him a home beneath Ler humble cottage,
until hu should find one more congcnial.
The pdor stranger accepted the favor Of
the kind-hearted widow, with becoming
thanklulness, and remained under her roof
a short time; but al length suddenly and
mysterously disappeared! Whittier he
had gone, his kind hostess knew not, and
the rich Worthing,ons took no pains to
inquire. They were not little delgh-
ted to be so easily rid of "a "poor rela-
ton" who might have been a burlhen,
and a shame but most of all was reioiced
the Hon. Benjamin Wor,hngton, to whom
the disclosure Of his relationship had been
SO alarming.
Time passed on, and the disappearance
of the mendIcant was forgotten in the
whiri Of fashion, business, and pleasure
although the honorable elder brother was
now and then visited by painful rccol'
lection OF the unfortunate mark upon
the arm Of the returned wanderer.
1t was a holiday in Wexford. Bust
ness Was suspended, and the people were
abroad, participating in the paslimcs o
the day. A superb carriage, with fou
white horses, and servanls'in livery, drove
through pleasant-street, and stopped a
the House," the first hotel o
Wexford. Parlors were taken in thu
name Of "Mr. Edmund Percy, and ser
wants, from Scotland" Forthwith it wen
upon the wings Of rumor, that "the ricl
MIR. perley had arrived from Scotland.
As the Worlhngtons were aware that tn
relations Of their mother were roputed t
be very rich in Scotland, they gathered t
the hotel, in great numbers, to offer thei
respects, and solicit the pleasure of til
Honorable Mr.. Perley's acquaintance. -
Day after day did the Worthingtons, an