Holly Springs gazette., 1846-01-31
Ihc VayEarers.

Ihe Esayfarers.
From The first peep Of dawn. had been
wandering on the banks of the Cara, lit
fIe strcamlet in Cornwall. in pursui, of my
hrorite anus, mem angling, ard was only
comDelIed 10 relinquish H. from the sky
bsrg lef without cloud, and a summer
sun pouring almost vertically his rays
u1on the waters, rendering their speckled
tenants cautious 10 fault, and myself lam
euid aud lIstless. l therefore resolved,
bra few hours, 10 seek shelter at the near
est habiiation, which, fortuna'ely, at 10
great distance. presen ed itself Ill the cot
uge OF a miller.
The scene was one of peculiar beauty,
rartaking Of mixture of The sylvan and
npce ed features Of nj ture. such only as are
10 be found i'm MERRY England" and more
especially in the counties Of Cornwall and
Devonshire.
Oa gentle ACTIVITY, not far from the
cottage. stood the mill one OF those pctu-
resque objects, almost indigenous. IF |
NAV be permitted the expression.) to this
mari of the county, with ITS white sails, and
rough conical body, grown gray in theser
vice Of generations is well as from the Tav'
ayes Of time and tempest.
Tie Cara, which swept swiftly round
lie base Of the activity. after shooting in
direct line for a few yards, like a line of
molten silver, passed unIer a little bridge.
rfl rude stone arch may be SO poHpously
designated and was shortly after lost to
lhl view in The bosom of a deep and ver>
daul valley,
As reached this spot, my notice was at
tracted to a group of sun Drowned urchins,
reposnp on the soft greensvard. of the
hanks Of the streamlet. Their habiliments
we're hose of the children of poverty /;
While their whole wealth, apparently, con
ss:ed Of a little canine companion. that lay
coziy couched between boy and girl.
To tie opposite bank, one of the party had
crossed, a bluff, and ruddy looking lad,
who stretched at his full length upon the
nossv turf. with his head over the stream
was, in the palm OF his hand, greedily con
vcyiug the cool and sparkling waters, tc
BIS lips. with a relish that never did bac'
chanalian enjoy in the richest draugh
drained from the ripest vine that ever
bloomed beneath Ilalia's sky.
My person being observed by him, he ut
tered shout to his companions, which wa'
responded 10 5y short bark, and surly
L..
Tie same time. the youngest ofihe party, {
rosy checked and smiling girl. about sever
years ofage, came timorously towards me
and dropping courtesy, in a bashfll man
ner solicited my charity.
Drawing from my pocket small piece
Of silver, held il up 10 her view. he
deep blue eyes spaIkled with delight, ant
again courtesying she extended her tin,
hand in the hope that would drop within
lis palm the coveted treasure but l wa
anxious to make her acquaintance litll
iarther, aud still retaining the con In m.
possession, said; "What is your name
my darling n
Patty. good gentleman" she replied in
son and silvery voice.
sand the other linle folks are they you
friends o. ] continued.
"Oh, no sir" she answered smiling
"they are only my brothers and sisters.
"lrdeed2' / exclaimed.
"Oh, yes sir Here Ned, Georg'
Mary shouted the little beauty, and wa
vlng her bon net for them 10 approach. the
cid so, IN a meek and respectful manne
that at once betokened that they were nc
IheiulOred offspring Of the mend;cant.
And whittier are you journeying, m
pretty ones?"
Lnle Patty looked irquiringly at ht
SISTER Mary. The eldess of the party. who's
ace became deeply crimsoned. and ne
eyes filled with tears. Twice she essaye
70 speak. but utterance failed her. and 'ht
answer only found its passage in q dee
drawn sigh.
kindly took her hand. end in words
1TnScoaragement, repeated my question. :
me poor girl by degrees mastered ne
TleL and IN melancholy voice. replied
Alas, sir it is difficult to tel-''
where Is your home. my pretty one2
ieontinued.
The world .sir-the wide and heartles
soria, SIR was her reply-and she turI
eslde and wept bitterly.
ne grief af tho Girl na va nreaf main