Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-29
The QTAKER and the HIGHWlYMAN

Tony SYMPTOM, pattern to Quakers, in
b,bited neat little house in London, beau
tilted by the presence of his daughter Mary.
She. scarcely seventeen, beautiful blonde
with blue eyes, and possessing as much wis
dom as beauty, was sought by all The young
men among her fathers quaintances.-
Those of the neieh5orbood tried in vain to
win a smile. M.ry was not a coquette, and
so far from turning TO account the effect
produced by her charms, she felt so much
annoyed by it, that she could hardly treat
with ciyiliy her many admrers-oue only
excepted-Edward Weresfor1, young ar.
It's, who was intimate with the family.
A simple occurrence was the cause Of
this intimacy. Premature death bad taken
away the wife of the Quaker, still IN her
youth and beauty, and he, wishing TO per
p2tuatc the memory of one 50 dear &C h.,
md called PALMER TO her death-bed. Ii
was there that Edward first met the afflicted
aughter-thcre, between the tears Of one,
and The sacred employment Of the other,
grew up a serious attachment. The year
pissed after th7t event, had only served 10
strengthen the bond formed under such cir
cumstances, and the young man had already
vcn'ured TO declare his hopes and desires.
Toby had no reason for opposing the in
c;nations of The young people. Without
being rich, Il iwlrd earned, by means of his
brush and palette, enough 10 hoHorahIy SUP
port a family. His father, Mr.. Wercsford
an old city mechanic, had retired with an
immense lortQle; rare example OF repeat
ed successes in speculations, SO rapid even,
that very few persons had been able TO fol-
loy, their pogress. Mr.. Neresford, being
of quick, Stern disposition, lived alone in
the west end of London, without Troubling
himself about his son, and leaylng him to
shift for himself He was one of those OBJ
lging cyclists, who troubled no one, in or
der not 10 be themselves troubled--one OF
the most perfectly compasant. provided
nothing is asked of them. Edward, then.
had nothing to binder bis cosrtshp of the
fair Quakeress, knowing well that her father
would Tot oppose her marriage. The stu
alton Of the lovers was most prosperous, and
loaest Toby waited for nothing 10 fix the
We Idinr day, save the back rents due iiom
rs farms, intending 10 sci apart that income
With th view, he LETT for his country seat,
few miles from London, in order 10 arrange
rs atflits H. WAS absent from home but
a sngie day, and returning at night on horse
back, he perceived. ijIle distance IN ad-
vance, horscman who blocked up the road.
lie stopped for a moment, uncertain whether
To proceed OF turn back. While in this pre-
djcament, thu stranger advanced towards
him. Ii was too late 10 think Of escaping,
and putting the best possible face upon the
affair. he started his horse again. As he
approached the Troublesome stranger, he
perceived that be was masked ,-~an unpIea-
slnt angury Of what was soon confirined.-
The unknown drew pslol, and pointing II
to the traveller, demanded his purse. The
Quaker was not a coward, but calm in char
acter. unofcnsvc IN religion. unarpec aud
unable TO resist an armed man, he drew from
his pocket with the greatest GOODNESS his
purse. containing twelve ga)neas. The rob
her took il, counted out the money, and lei
the Quaker pass. who, believing hmsel
cleared. quickened his pace 10 trot. Bat
the hjghwavmau, seeing bow little resistance
had been otie} ed. and hoping for more booty
soon reioined Toby, and again blocked nr
the way. and pointing his pistol, CRED our,
your watchn
The Quaker, although Surprised, did not
show it in the least, and cooIly taking OUT
his watch, and noticing the time, placed the
Jewel in the hand of the thief, saying,
Now pray you let me 60 home, for m!
daughter will feel uneasy at my absence
Zone moment replied the masked cava
Ter, growing more hardened by his contn
ued docilly, swear tina. you have no oihe
sum-
Il never swear replied the Quaker.
well, affirm then, that you have abou
YOU no more money, and upon the word q
highwavman, who Will not resort 10 vlo
lence towards a man who yields with Sc
much grace, will no further modest You
Toby reflected for a moment, and shoot
his head.
Whoever thou ant said he gFaycly, Vol
have noticed that am Quaker, who woul,
not conceal the truth. although at the rsk o
my life. la nv saddle-bags have the sun
O. two hundred pounds sterling
Two bundled pounds sterjngp cried the
hjghwaymaa, whose eyes gljs'ened through
his mask.
If YOU are good, If YOU arc humlne.' re
rliod the Quaker, YOU will not take ava,
This money; my daughter is about being
married. aud this sum is necessary for the
occasion it will be long time before
could get u similar one together; the dea
child loves her intended, and it would be
exceedingly cruel TO deny their union
Yon have a heart. perhaps you have loved
YOU would not, cannot do SO wicked an &C
tjop.'
What has yoar daughter, her lover, o
their marriage, to do with me? Less word:
and more prompnessl give me the money.
Toby, signing, raised the saddle-bags
took out heavy sack, and handed it sowl!
to The masked man, and then attempted Il
gallop of.
Hold on, my Quaker friend said the
other, sclzing the brdle. The moment o.
your arrival YOU will deuounce me 10 the
magistrate that is usual, and have moth
ing 10 say, but must at leas, be beyond
pursuit tonight. My mare is feeble enough
and what is more, she is fatigued YOU
horse, ON the contrary, appears vigorous, TO