The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31

WepI dI Ills grave, duu KNOWN tnat tn(
last moments Of her husband had beer
soothed by affection.
At this last voyage Of the Captain
seem to be to the unknown coast, she
Yas called the widew Potter. Having
a splendid mansion, and country seat
of great value, her hand was sought by
many, and as often rejected, until
bachelor, who had resisted the charms
of womankind for moro than quarter
of century, was smitten with the love-
l:ness Of this worthy matron, or with
the cOmelineSs of her possessions. She
at length consented tnat her name
should be changed to Moranc. The
bridai day was appointed, and arrange
ments were made to greet the coming
period with due fcstivity and mirth.
The gossips began to be more loqua-
cious than usual every tattler had her
tale Of weddings to tell even the
phlegmatic began to surmise that some
thing unusual was about to be done at
the mansion Of the widow Potter.
Late in the afternoon Of col
stormy day in November, a pcnnyless
beggar called at neighboring house
and inquired whether the widow Potter
lived in this city. His appearance de-
noted the most extreme poverty his
emaciated form was reduced almost to Il
skeleton-deep burrows were drawn in
his cheeks, and his totering frame
seemed to be- stiffened in every joint by
disease or hardships. Yet there was
something in his eye that told he was
born to better fortune.
Yes said his informant; 6 at the
very next door, and to night she is to
be married.
Is to be married ? said the bcggar.
How long has her husband been dead :
These many long years he went off
to sea, and has not been heard from
since
How has she sustained herself since
her husbands death =
She has an unblemished character
Has she any children p
One daughter only, who has become
a fine young lady
| must see her before she is married
| have some communications of i'm port
ance to make to her..
So saying, he hurried as fast as bis
feeble limbs would carry him, to the
splendid mansion of the widow. The
maid in attendance being summoned,
and seeing beggar before her, was
about to close the door against him, but
he Interrupted her by saying
Madam, may bcggar be permitted
to see the widow Potter?'
We expect company tonight an
swered the maid, therefore you must
leave immediately
The widow Potter 1 must sec, re-
joined the beggar, interrupting her.
The maid, who would have been glad
to dismiss her unsightly guest at this
juncture, began to be somewhat angry,
and passionately exclaimed, bogone !!
we can't hear you now
But the maD of wants was still more
impertunatc, rightly thinking he was not
likely to gain admittance without max
ing known his errand, accosted the maid
still moro earnestly, Young woman,
| have tidings of great Importance to
communicate to the mistress Of this
mansion, which were given to me in
trust by Capt. Potter, the former pro-
prietor Of this place.
At the mention of this he was permit
ted to enter. The lady, who was soon
to be Mrs Morane, was informed that
rude beggar bad some information for
her, and desired to see her Immediately,
whcreupon, she arose to meet him but
Morane, who could not bear to have his
bride absent for moment, remonstra-
ted.
Let him be called in, said he if he
has any secrets to reveal, let us hear
them together.
Accordingly, he was shown into the
apartment where sat Mr.. Moranc, Mrs.
Potter and her daughter.
From whence have you wandered ?'
asked Mrs. Potter.
From the vile shores Of Barbary.'