Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-05-14
THURSDAY MoRNING, MAY IA, 1857.

I, care of father, and feel that my life can
not be extended many hours. Will you
assume tho charge, and guard him as YOU
own 2''
1 at once, and most willingly accepted, ex.
pressing at the same time, my thanks for his
confidence.
/" Say not word, my dear kind sir, shall
now die happy. My son is at this tme on a
visit to young friend, but 1 expect him every
mement, when will introduce him to you
You will, think, find him well disposed boy,
and wishsncerely that God may make him u
better and happier man than his father. Doctor,
now wish to place in your hands my will and
papers. They are all sealed up, and hope
you will do me the favor, to be governed en-
tirdly by the instruction have there given.-
Remember they are the wishes Of dying man,
who in the last hours of his life, is trying to
do that which he has long neglected.
/ solemnly promised his wishes should be
complied with to the letter, when feeling much
exhausted by his long recital, prevailed upon
him to take little repose. He consented,
provided would not leave him, and taking up
book, endeavored to read. After an hour
spent in this way, the invalid was suddenly
awakened by an attack of his pains, and ta-
kAsg my hand, said in very feeble tone of
voice, "my life is fast approaching its termi-
nation-I feel that death has already seized
upon his victim. Obige me by sendi ng for
the Rev. Mr.. -, would have him pray
for mo-" did as he desired, and in the IN
terim his son arrived. He was well grown
and handsome boy, and could with difficulty
realize that he was the being, | so mysteriously
brought into this world of cares. The parent
placed his hand in mine, and bade him consid-
er me hereafter his father, friend, and guardian
and never upon any occasion, to go counter to
my Instructions. The youth was deeply affect
cd, and on his bende knees promised to be
governed by me in all things. 1, in return,
promised to be to him father, and watch over
him as my own.
"Now for the first time in my life" exclaim-
ed tho dying man, seam happy Mary, my
wife, my injured, prosecuted wife, will soon
be with you My dear friend, viii it be long
before the minister is here I'll am going fast
very fastl"
Before l could reply, the divine entered the
room, and after short conversation, knelt
down and prayed. The dying man Joined fer
yently in the supplicaton, offered up to the
Throne OF Grace, in his behalf, and when the
clergyman concluded, said, :" thank you, sir,
for your assistance. 1 now feel that my sins
are forgiven, and that shall meet my sainted,
but ill-used wife in heaven. Come near me my
Son, my sight grows dim, and you, dear doctor.
Give me each hand, lest l should not be able
to see you long, for my eyesight is failing me
rapidly Knowing that you are both near me,
will make my passage from this world to anoth-
or more tranquil and happy. Doctor, l no
longer see you, but remember your promise
guara my child, and obey the Instructions you
will find enclosed with my will to the letter
and you James, never forgot yours, and always
regard my friend as your father. lam now
going-farewell my SONNY friend"
( With these words he drew deep sigh, and
without struggle quit this world of trouble,
for, sincerely hope, eternal life. Thosgh
there was much in his career to reprehend
there were also points to admire and copy; and
hope, young gentlemen, you will take war
ming from Kim and govern your passions for
believe me, there is nothing moro despicable
thanE passionate man, or more commendable,
than he who has his feelings at all times under
subjectioa. You will pardon my detalning you to
this late, hourfor to my astonshmentl find it is
midnight. We were all as much astonished as
himself, and bidding him good mig 1t, took our
departure
(ruE END or THE PIRsr sERIEs.l