New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-01-10

rapid strides of Roger were every moment uiiiu-
ishng the inequality and, as for the stones ana
hillocks in the path, he minded them no more
than he would have done floating thistle down
DR.. Walker increased his speed almost to
run it would not do. Rogers strong grasp has
thrown open the gate-he has entered-and
with no gentle impetus he sent the ponderous
portal back to its station. 1t shut with loud
bang Just as Walker reached it, bringing nm
up to perpendicular rs rigid as that OF a Prus-
sian grenadier. So closely c's-d-riS was ne WIN
fine rate, that his nose was slightly grazed by
the contact and partly by that contact, and
partly by the rush of air, his best beaver was
thrown from his head, and rolled some distance
in the dusty path
DR.. Walker was greatly discounted, and not a
little enraged at the sudacity of his rival but
he well knew that Roger was not the man he
could frighten; and as for fighting such fellow
that was out of the question. SO the doctor en-
deayored to calm and cool himself as best he
might wiped the ptrspiration from his brow,
and the dust from his large, shining, silver
buckles adjusted his dress shook his hat, and,
having recovered his Composure, walked lelsurely
forward to pay his respects to Squire Hartwell
and the ladies.
CHAPTER III. POLITICS.
Freedom, patriotism and philanthropy are
Natures three patents for making noblemen.
The human mind, in which either of these three
emotions. viz the love of liberty, the love Of
country, or the love of mankind, is predominant
will be exalted above the herd, whose prevailing
thoughts are confined to the immediate wants
and worldly pursuits of men. But if the three
noble feelings named unite and govern in the
same mind be sure that individual will be
mighty among his race. No matter in what sta
| ton he was born, ia what calling he has been
destined, there is that in his own breast which
will bear him upward and onward And the
course of conduct which, in a man Of his eharac-
ter, may, at first, appear presumptuous or I'M
possible, will, in the end, be found perfectly
| consistent with the confidence which a well
balanced and justly directed mind should feel
in its own strength and resources.
How little did Dr. Walker appreciate the cool
philosophy of Rogers address, as the latter, po-
litely bowling on his entrance, inquired after his
health Dr. Walker did not reply--did not
seem to have heard--by hastily shaking the
Squire's offered hand, fastened across the apart
ment, addressed with his smile and compliments
the young ladies, and then, seating himself by
Mrs Hartwel, was soon deeply engaged in con-
versation on the weather.
Have you heard the news, doctorn' cried
the Squire at the top of his voice.
News! what news : reiterated Walker,
starting.
why, that Parliamentis about sending over
to us all the East India Company's stock OF tea
Well ~
81 don't think it will be we'll, sir l don't
think we colonists can be compelled to buy it.
l for one, affirm that not one ounce shall be
drank in my family
g Dear me, Mr.. Hartwell, what is the use of
making such great fuss about little matter !:
Only three pence duty on the pound. Why, four
pounds Of tea would he Il very large stock Tor
| the year, and that will be only one shilling to
! government :" and Mrs Hartwell looked tri-
H., e., hot ,oeb
prudential speech; while the Squire turned his
eye on Roger, as if he wished him to answer it..
g 1t is not the price Of the tea, madam, that
is Of consequence" observed Roger, respectful
ly, " but the establishment of the principle Of
taxation"
Yes" interrupted the Squire, . it is the
principle that we contend against. Three pence
or three pounds would be all the same. Irtleed,
if we submit to pay the pence, we shall soon
have to pay the pounds.
| - We must resist it," said Roger.
1--WE will resist it, echoed the Squire,
Il do not see rs any benefits to the country
can result from this resistance said Dr.. Wal
A ker. " If Parliament has ordered the tea tc
the colonists, it will come"
sit shall never be sold, said the Squire
setting his teeth and breathing hard.
9 You must watch the ladies' narrowly, then,
replied the doctor, laughing. They relish te
| better than these theories Of liberty, which non
but politician can understand
= " The ladies will not thank you for ratin
their understanding and patriotism so low,' re
piled Roger, casting respectful but penetrat
ing glance on Lucy Hartwel.
I "What say you, daughter-do you prefe
your tea before the liberties of your country
inquired the Squire, who had remarked tn
I frightening color on Lucy's cheek "Will yo
/ drink the tea that is burdened with a tribut
, which none but slaves would nav
6 would sooner drink poison. my dear father
than beverage obtained by dishOnoring m
country. said the blushing girl, in a low bu
, emphatic voice.
That's right, my own child. knew 70,
| Nnuld prove good wing.
" Nevertheless, the tea will be used,.' sal
Walker.
by the fishes, perhaps retorted Roger
scornfully 1.-The cargo will never be landed a
Boston, have to-day seen gentleman troI
. that patriotic town, and know the res6lutio
I of the people They will sink the ship rattle
than permit the tea to be landed
"4And you, ir, would doubtless be aiding an
abbetting them, if it were in your power ," sal
the doctor.
V with might and main heart and hand, Ill,
4 a true knight, without fear and without II
i proach--from any but tory" said Roger
n . DO you know that you are talking treaso
i against the British government y returne
Walker angrily, for he saw that Lucy smile
on his rival
Il know am talking reason, sir reptile
Roger, calmly rising, and confronting his Al
tagonist. "And have faith to believe that
i shall live to see the day when, in America. rcj
n son will not be treason"
{ CHAPTER IVA NEW LOVER.
a Now, great deal depends on position TIL
$ young girl IN the ballroom must appear in
graceful position; the lady in society mu
@ maintain fashionable position; the statesma
before the world must assume u commandin
t position; but none of these are more imports n
than the position that young man maintain
in the presence of his lady love From his pos
5 ton. and the manner in which it operates O
; her feelings, always predict their destiny
he only rattles and prattles, and talks swct
e nonsense and she is delighted with it, they wi
) be stupid couple, and probably quarrel beior
they have been welded half year. 10 on Ia
contrary, he appears digniiel and respectful
and sometimes introduces subjects of moral IN
terest and intellectual improvement, and sl
! appears gratifed with this tone of sentiment, ii
? responds with a brilliant quotation or an appro
pirate remark-there, | say. is couple VIII
have fair chance of being happy themselye
and who will. probably, shed around them
: lustre which shall light the path Of others.
When Roger stood before his rival in the cali
dignity of apaeriot, and Lucy's eye showed tina
she approved his speech as the perfection ofman
~ sentiment. it was all over with DR. Walker
He was in d false position. He understood il