Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-09

world upon the way" Ye, ever and
anon, upon his fixed and calm features
deep emotion was for q momen, visible
as u inspired by tho remembrance OF
scenes far away. The thought Of his
parents, TO whom his unsullIed name
was as dear as the ife-blood of their
son-the anxiety they nigh, be endur.
'pg on his account-,he disappointment,
they would so deeply feel should he re-
turn unacqutted-,he recollection o
langulshlng and dying ones, confined to
his medical skill, from whom he had
been torn by the present painful occur
rence-siI these reflections might well
press upon his tender and sensitive
henrt with a deadening weight.
The trial proceeding Witnesses were
exaInined-eloquent pleas were heard
and the prospect OF acqu'tlal, amid
sil the subtleties OF the law, more dark
aud distant than ever. When all was
ended that could be urged Tor the de-
iendant by his counsel, his friend arose
aud begged the attention OF the Court
for lew moments. All recognized the
attentive stranger Of the preceding day.
Slowly, lumlnousIy, powerfully, did he
touch upon each point of his clients evI-
dence with the most finished oratory,
with that irresistible eloquence that a
deep conviction Of truth a noble lndig-
nation at injustice inspired-wlh a de-
sire to annihila,e the schemes OF maicl-
Gus envy and rescue from legal dishon-
or one whom he loved as brother, and
venerated as a PhIlanthroplsl. Actu-
atrd by such indictments ls-possessed OF
such abilities, his eloquence flowed
like a mighty river, bearing down eve.
~ thing IN It's progress. The sophlstl-
cal Arguments that had but lately seem
ed 80 plausible" were now shorn OF
their beams, and exposed IN all their
weakness and from the RUNS of the
hostile fabric arose the cause of his
ilend beautiful as the star OF the morn
ny, elic,tlng burst Of applause from
that large assembly.
On, eloquence thou Godlke attri-
butte, swayng at will the souls ol the
multitude aud sweeping away every
barrier with thy reslsIless current when
thou art The trumpet-longued herald OF
Justice, liberty, philanthropy who does
not feel that there is 10 the human soul
d mIshty g'il than allies ITO Deity HIM
sell
The Judge summed up the evidence
the Jury retlred-none dared break
The silence that ensued. The young
Surgeon was overcome-his adversarles
nstounded aud the numerous spectators
OF that trial INSPIRED with but ONE sent-
ment, that OF justice TO the calumnlaied
aud admiration OF The new star that haC
Iisen 80 suddenly upon them. The vlr.
Jirl was returned-a fair aud honorable
acquIllal. Who Is this who has SO nobIy
won the day i-who is this gifted ora
to,: were enquiries heard on every side.
But one was present there who could
we'll answer these questions. The tones
oI the speakers volce-the peculiar ex-
preston OF his searching glance, had a
wahened his slumberlng recollecllons,
and the miserable plaintiff IN that trial
rcco, nlzed IN the stranger his cousin,
whose poverty he had once derIded-
whose high alms he had jeeringly ridi-
culrd. lth terrible lmprecation he
made himself known 10 the orator who
had thus suatched from him Il triumph OF
which no believed himself certain. ln
VAIN dIJ the lawyer search IN his bloal
ed aud beaslly vlsage for any traces
oi the counteuance of Frank Manning
] he story OF the latter is soon told
Inc splendid fortune bequeathed him at
hls lalher's death had been speedily dis
sipnled at The dram shop and gaming ia
bic, and by other expensive vices. HIS
Gl.gIaceiul conduct had made il neces-
say Tor his mother to banIsh hIm from
her house, to avoid the danger and IN
iamy OF ms wees. Stunned by his
former respectable acquaintance, and
scorned by his vie associates when he
could 10 longer make a fortune the cloak
OF his wees, he had lett his native city,
and under an assumed name, had been
ivlns d degraded .ile Ia the town where
d.. 4. resided.
From the date OF this trial how oppo-
ste Tie destiny OF those two cousins -
On one was stamped The seal OF lniamy
aud Impotence Oh the other constel-
lation OF virtues, whose motto was "By
ihese conquer" From this hour the
reputation OF our hero was established.
All engaged IN the hazardous business
vi litigation sJught the counsel Of this
champion OF right. HIS posi-
ton was taken among The most glited
pleaders OF our land. Wealth flowed IN
u pace, but ~ a heart like his It found
no idol temple. The cottage was eN-
changed Tor one OF the most tasteful resi-
d. nces IN the great metropolis OF the
country, and a style OF living adopted IN
harmony with ms distinguished station.
"A gentle lady, with soul beamlng
couuteuance aud d warm and generous
heart, became the angel OF that sumptu-
ous mansion. The venerable and ven
Grated mother, in all the scantlty Of her.
wisdom aud pIety, was its oracle, and
lived IN the hearts OF both her children
Refnemen, and elegance, all that can
adorn aud polish a human condition,
brea,hed around that haIlowed home. -
There no day was "unwhItenrd by
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