New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-06-16
Orleans 4ailg Grestent.
MONDAY MoRNINe. JuNE is. Igee.
The quaker and the nishwayman.

presence of his daughter Mary. She was scarcely
seventeen. a beautiful blonde with blue eyes, and
possessing as much wisdom as beauty, was sought
after BY all the young men among her father's ac-
cuaintanees. Those of the neighborhood tried,
in vain, to win SMILE Mary was not coquette,
and so far from turning to account the effect pro-
dUced by her charms, she felt so much annoyed
by it, that she could hardly treat with civiity her
many admirers, one only exeepted-Edward
MeTesford-a young artist who was intimate with
the family.
macy. Premature death had taken away the wife
OF the Quaker, still in her youth and beauty, and
he, wishing to perpetuate the memory OF one so
dear to him, had called painter TO her death; ped
1t was there that Edward first met the afflicted
daughter-there, between the tears OF one, and
the sacred employment of the other, grew up
serious attachment. The year passed since that
event had only served to strengthen tne pond
formed under such circumstances, and the young
man had already yentured to declare his hopes and
desires
Toby had no reason for opposing the inclinations
of the Young people. Without being rich, Edward
earned BY means of bis brush and palette, enough
to honorabIy maintain q family. His father Mr.
Weresford, an old city merchant had retired with
an immense fortune; rare example of repeated
successes in speculations so rapid even, that very
few persons had been able to follow their progress.
Mr. Weresford, being of quick, stern disposition,
lived alone in the west end Of London, without
troubling himself about his son, and leaving him
TO shift for himself. He was one of those Oblging
cyclists who troubled DO one, in order not to be
themselves troubled--one of the most perfectly
oomplaisant, provided nothing is asked of them.
Edward then, had nothing to hinder his eourtship
of the fair Quakeress well knowing that her father
would not oppose her marriage. The situation of
the lovers was most prosperous, and honest Toby
waited for nothing to fix the wedding day, save
the back rents due from his farms, intending to
set apart that income to defray the expenses of
the occasion With this view, he left for his coun-
try seat few miles from London, in order to
arrange his affairs. he was absent from home
but single day, and returning at night on horse
back, he perceived, little in advance, horseman
Who blocked up the road. He stopped for mo.
ment, uncertain whether to proceed or turn back.
While in this predicament, the stranger advanced
toward him. It was too late to think Of escaping,
and putting the best possible face upon the affair
he started his horse again As he approached the
troublesome stranger, he perceived that he was
masked, an unpleasant augury of what was soon
confirmed. The unknown drew a pistol, and
pointed it at the traveller, demanded his purse.
The Quaker was not coward, but calm in char
aeter, ine1ensive in religion, and unable; being
unarmed to resist an rmed man, with the greatest
GOODNESS he drew from his pocket his purse, CON
tAiHing twelve guineas. The highWaynan took it,
counted out the money, and LET the Quaker pass,
who, believing himself cleared, quickened his
pace to a trot. But the highwayman, seeing how
little resistance had been offered, and hoping for
more booty, soon reioined honest Toby, and again
blocked up the way, and pointing his pistol, cried
out, /" Your watch Y
The Quaker, although surprised, did not show it
in the least, and coolly taking ont his watch and
noting The time, placed the jewel in the hand of
She thief, saying ,Iss
e.sss Now, pray you, let me go home, for my
daughter viii feel uneasy at my absence.n
One moment, replied the masked cavalier,
growing more hardened by his continued docility
= swear that you have no other sum-
I'll never swear, n replied the Quaker.
- Well, affirm, then, that you have about Won no
more money, and, upon the word of q highway
man. who VIII not resort to violence towards al
ther molest you.
Toby reelected moment, and shook his head.
v whoever thou art. said he, graFey g you have
noflced that am Quaker, who would not conceal
fhe truth although az the risk of my life. In my
saddie-bags have the nm Of two hundred pounds |
aterling,s
Two hundred pounds sterling!u cried the
hlghWaynan, whose eyes glistehed through the
\, /" Il you are good, il You are humann replied
the Quaker, you, will not take this money. : NY
daughter Is about being married, and this sum q
necessary for the occasion. II would be o long
sime before could get together similar sum.
w dear child loves her intended, and it would be-
Goeedingiy cruel to deny their union. You have
hearti perhaps you have loved you would not
lannnt do 50 wicked an aetion.'l
W. What has your daughter, herloyer, or their
t. dowith me? FewerW words and 4--r
Toby, signing, raised the saddiesbars, took mt
heavy sack, and handed it slowly to the masked
nan then attempted to gallop off
I Hold on, my Quaker friend, Y said the other
leizlng the bride. The moment of your arrival I
you Will denounee me to the magistrate. that il
lsnal and have nothing to say but must he
beyond pursuit tonight, Ny mare is feeble
anough and, what is more, she is fatigued Your ii
lorse, on the contrary, appears vigorous for the
Reignt OF me SACK did not cucumber him. Dis
MOUNT and give me your horse; you may take
nine, il you Wish.N sl
! Il was too late to think Of resisting. and
athsough tne increasing demands were Of nature
y neal the pie OF the most patient man, good {
.oby dlsmounted, and with resignation accented
ne sorry jade that was left in exchange. Had / t
,noWn this he contented himself with thinking +
mould nave ran away when first met the rascal. I
M certainty ne would never have oyertaken me
nth this courser. {
Meanwhile the masked man, thanking him iron. /
isappeared.
Before arriving in London, the plundered trav- '
Ter mad time to reflect upon his situation and e
pom the disappointment Of the poor Young folks v
no Ioyed each other SO much and whose hapni. Ii
~ would be postponed. The sum taken from t
~ Was ireYocably lost; there was neither v
cans TO find or recognize the audacious THAI. Il
,yertheless, as though struck by sudden idea a
} stopped short. lueo' Il
:. Yes cried he, az NAV succeed bv 4bis II
e IN e this man resides in London perhaps il
term1ed that be should be imprudent .
9 ILLS c0nsoied BY some hope, Toby went 81
laa Witnonf appearing the least troubled ana CT
lnVut speaking OF his adventure. He did not Ia
70 magistrate, but embraced his daughter tn
y, doubling nothing, and as usual retired ana in
ps Win pleasant dreams. Next morning he | sa
mInenced his researches. Bringing ont the lei
Le rom the stable where she had passed tbe al
~, ne placed the bride upon her neck honing do
y tne animal guided by habit, would natuialS int
70 her masters house.
5e let the unchecked beast 90 free in the aaat lef
hondon, and followed her. But he overratad sid
instinct; for long time she walked abont Bi
klng thousand turns and curves, without viz
ecs OF direction; sometime stoppinp then | I =
rung IN contrary course. Toby despajred !. | be
Inief, thought he, never resided in london. ali
was, not TO net iy magistrate be fol il was to
late, instead Of depending upon this animal Ia mi
70 was interrupted in his reflections bv tba
. OF the children who had been nearly tTnS Eius
started to run. = 4'-s' ny" mn
Stop herI stop her ~ cried every one. All
Let her CO." cried the Quaker, g in the name ant
eayen do not stop her I y sid.
nd following, with anxiety, the course of the cor
'al, he saw her rapidly enter the halEonen 4
way Of 9 splendid residence at the West alIo
L here, thought the Quaker thankfully raising and
yes 70 heaven. Then, ia passing before tbe him
g, ne saw servant ii the yard patting the abo
y ana conducting her to the stable; be then not
q o. the first person he met the name of the aroi
rietor Of the house. his
what are yon q stranger in this mart of the thei
!, that yon DO not know the residence Of the out
merchant Weresford ~ " '-S III
e Quaker stood petrified 4ha iron