Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-12-27

HolUeT bTn'ner. L sci san Tor InGlb
week after bidding you farewell, and after
pleasant and prosperous voyage, reached the
destined port. You can Judge Of my feel
ings, "A stranger in a strange land, with no
friend or familiar face, to greet my arrival
and not knowing whittier to direct my steps
or what course to pursue. But God never
forsakes those who trust III Him and He d.
recled my steps here, that | might find
fricnd--a more than father, and one whom,
though had never before seen, | soon learn
ed to love with all the affection Of child
accidcn,ly learned at the Inn in which
lodged, that an old gentleman had arrived
there few days previous, who was reported
to be vastly rich He was to remain few
weeks at least in the city. He was from
the United States. and his name, found
was Stanhope. That namr--hOw it thrilled
to my soul II was my mothers name, and
one which bad ever been dear to my heart,
| longed to behold the stranger, and my wish
was not long uneraiihed. Never did my
eyes rest upon more noble looking old
man. His long grey locks were parted from
his high and venerable forehead, and hung
gracefully down upon his shoulders =; Will"
his soft, dark eyes still retained much of the
sprightlincss and vieor of youth. There WIS
something in his whole appearance irrcssti-
bly, attractive. soon perceived that he had
fixed his eyes upon me with penetrating
look, and felt uneasy beneath his searching
glance. AT length he approached me, aud
made some causnal remarks which led 10 "A
familiar conversation.
He inquired from whence had come, and
when learning that was native of the
United States, his interest seemed to ia.
crease.
Pardon me- said he, 'bu, have reasons
for this apparent inquisiveness. would
learn the name of my young friend
MY name; sir is Bently Henry Bent'v.'
Bcntly Ilenrv!' exclaimed he for
Heavens sake tell me the name Of your
MOTHER
Her maiden name, Mary Stanhopc,'
replied, scarcely less affected than himself
DO you know ought other paren,agc p
had she brother ?--hc demanded, in breath
less haste.
'She was disowned by her father for low
ing and marrying poor but respectable
man, and though child VIII n my sainled
mother died, well remember often bearing
her speak Of her dear and only brother Hen
rv, whose name bear, and whom she often
said | rescmblcd.'
Enough It's he It's HIMSELF cxclaini-
ed the old man in transport and throwing
his arms about my neck, he wep, like an in
frnt upon my bosom.
Il am that bro,hcr!' he said, Il am your
uncle Oh how have prayed for Ills
day, and Heaven has at length heard my
cry, and brought TO these old arms the son
of my angel sister. Yon will never leave
me; promise that You will not--la, you
will be my son-tliat YOU will close my aged
eyes in death, and will pray heaven 10 bless
you.'
Il was deeply affected, and my tears rQlng-
led with his | WAS happy-inr happier
ll'an thought could ever be while separa-
ted from you, dear Clara. | had found Il
friend in Ibis land of strangers; and such ii
friend |! rciurncdn,y uncle's embrace, and
promised to devote my days to his service
and to be to him son.
| vii! pass over four years spent in ,sit-
ing different and distant countries, in compa-
'N WIN 'iIN'' lit 'Vll il' IlUtl CON
corning my departed mother, Of which was
before ignorant. He was from home at a
university at the time of his sisters mar
riage, and knew not Of the event or It's dread
ful consequences until some months after il
took place, on his return home. His father
told him the circumstances, and then forbade
all further mention of the subject. Thus was
he compelled 10 lament in secret the misfnr-
tune Of his beloved sister, without being able
in the least degree, to mitigate her suftrings,
not knowing whittier she had gone, or in
what part of the country she resided. Sew
eral years passed away, and no iiIings reach
ed him concerning her, when Il, the death OF
his father, he determined to seek and find his
beloved Mary, irpoSsihl', and share with her
the abundant wealth he inherited. He trav-
ell"d The country, far and near, hut could on
" learn thar such persons as Mr. and Mrs
Benlly had existed, and that they had both
died, leaving an only son, who had been sent
10 friend in distant part of the country. =
He was thus obliged to give up the search
praying heaven, that i'tlia, son was yet alive
he might one day behold him.
| had been with my uncle five wears
when, in Italy, and just as we were about
starting for the East Indies, where he had
some business 10 arrange previous to our
starting for the United States, he was sud-
denly attacked by violent disease, which
baiiled all skill; aud in few days he died in
my arms. He exacted from me a promise
IN his last hours, to bear his name and that OF
my mother. Then, beneath Italy's serene
skies, | buried him, and the tears which |
shed over his grave were but weak express
sions Of my sorrow at lis Joss. | FASTENED
to the Indies, when having settled affairs,
impalienily set sail for my own dear native
land, bearing alike the wealth and name OF
my lamenied relative
Il have but little more to add, dear Clara.
| started, Immediately after landing, for the
home Of her whom absence had served 10
make still dearcr to this heart. NV FIRST i'm
pulse was to rush into your presence and
throw myself at your feet; but "A thought
struck me, and determined to try an expe-
rmcnt had never heard from Won since
my departure, and was ignorant of even vour