Vincennes Gazette, Volume 6, Number 11, Vincennes, Knox County, 13 August 1836 — Page 1

"Till Til WITHOUT FEAR."

VOLU3IE VI. VLNCEMVE, SATURDAY MORMJNG, AUGUST 13, 1830. NUMBER 11.

Tho Mother's Farewell to her wedded daughter. Co, dearest one, my seliish love Shall never pale thy cheek; Not e'en a Mother's tears for thee Will I in sadness speak, Vet how can I with coldness check The burning tears that start? Hast thou not turned fram me to dwell Within another heart? I think on earlier, brighter day s. When first my lips were prest l"pon thy baby brow, whilst thou Lay helpless on my breast; In fancy still I see thine eye Uplifted to my face, I hear thy lisping tones and mark With joy thy childish grace. E'en then I knew it would be thus; I thought e'en in that hour Another would its perfumes steal, When I had rear'd the flower; And yet I will not breathe a sigh How caul dare repine? The sorrow that thy mother feels Was suffered once by mine. A Mother's love! oh! thou know'st not How much of feeling lies lu those sweet words, the hopes, the fears, The daily strengthening ties, It lives ere yet the infant draws Its earliest vital breath, And dies but when the Mother's heart Chills in the grasp of death. Will hn in whose fond arms thou seek'st Thine all of earthly bliss, E'er feel a love untiring, deep And free from self ns this? Ah, no! a husband's tenderness Thy gentle heart may prove; Hut never, never wilt thou meet Again a Mother's love. My love for thee must ever be Fond as in years gone b ! While to thy heart I .-hall be like A dream of memory. Dearest, farewell! may angel hosts Their vigils o'er thee keep! How can I speak that f. n,i"ul word. "Farewell," and yet not weep! FOR THE VIXCKXNT.S GAZETTE. THE XIIVALS. In a flourishing town of one of the Western States there lived two cerfain persons whose history is go intimately connected as to render it necessary to" name them in the same sentence. The first was Henry Williams, M. I)., who had lonr teen celebrated in the neighborhood for the peculiar skill with which he flourished his spatula the singular shape of his composition mortar the dexterity he possessed in causing the large, iiily, sable looking pestle to perform its revolutions round the inner circumference of the aforepaid mortar the enormous size and wonderful ellicacy of his boluses, and last, though not least, the happy art he possessed of convincing every man he met, that he was his friend, and that lie wotdd do every thing in his power (for a moderate compensation of course) to alleviate his distress, should he be so unfortunate as to Buffer such derangement of his corporeal pystcm as to require the assistance of the above mentioned catholieon. The second person we promised to describe was Augustus Ward, a son of one of the numerous friends of Dr. Williams. Augustus was tall, slender, cf a delicate constitution, high minded and honorable- in his views; with an education which had been acquired at the expense of nearly all he possessed. His father assisted him to the extent of his ability, and by the use of economy, he finished his academical course widi a fair prospect of boinir able to prosecute the study of a profession. lie had often witnessed Dr. Williams' success in the use of the three pieces of shop furniture above spoken ol; and he Iiad felt the good effect of his boluses in 'setting him up," as the Dr. called it, after heinesick. He resolved to study med icine, and to study it under the tuition of him who had been so long the pride and boast of the village. We do not pretend to investigate all the reasons which induced him to select Dr. Williams as his preceptor, for it would seem natural enough that he should choose an obi friend, and one too, whom he had heard praised by "every body" since his earliest recollection: But we believe there was a reason, and a weighty one, which the reader is yet to learn. The Dr. not only had popularity; buthe also had wealth and a pretty daughter, an only child, and consequently the heir. Header, Augustus Ward was no fool, nor did he fail to take the preparatory Htep, as he afterwards called it, towards securing the prize. His character was spotless, his talent and good conduct were acknowledged by all; and what was still more important in the estimation of the lady, he possessed a degree, not of abso lute beautv, but of "good looks," which many of the pilula fraternity cannot boast of. Mary Williams had been the companion of his childhood, and he always entertained that peculiar regard for her which her 'sweet temper, and confiding disposition

were likely to create in the mind of the

ingenuous and kind hearted youth. At the time when Augustus began the study of medicine, he was twenty-one and S ary was seventeen. The childish allection they had entertained for each other no lunger existed, hut there was still a partiality arising trom loriner recollections, together with that mutual reserve which their mature age would necessarily give, rise to. At least this was the estimate which they formed of the nature of their own feelings. It might be that there was, at least on the part of Augustus, a partiality for the young heiress amounting, almost to love. But at this tune he was too much enaed in study, to devote much time to Mary. His mind ran more upon hones and muscles, than love and matrimony. He knew that upon the improvement of his time depended his hones of future success, and that without industry and perseverance he should never accomplish his object, nor rise to the proud eminence which his worthy preceptor had so long enjoyed. He generally avoided company, because he knew that his abstraction made him appear ridiculous. But it happened on the day that .Mary Williams reached her eighteenth year, that a large number of her young friends of both sexes were collected at her father's house. Of course Augustus could not, consistently avoid being there, though he felt that he should he dull company for others, and that they wotild be none at all for him. When the evening came, the guests appeared, wearing their most would-be-ngreeable faces, and prepared to spend a few hours happily. They were soon arranged around the spacious room in the most convenient manner for conversation. Soon there was noise and laughter enough to set the very house-dog to grinning and compliments enough, indiacrimineitely dealt out to turn the heads of more silly girls than one. Mary was gay and cheerful the life of the party, and strove to render her friends happy. Dr. Williams chatted with the gentlemen with extraordinary good humor, and Mrs. Williams entertained the elder part of the better half of the company with much satisfaction to herself and them. But the doctor at lengtli saw that Augustus was not in the crowd and on looking round the room, he discovered him sitting in a remote corner, apparently a silent observer ot what was passing- tietoie him, hut in reality absorbed in thought, and reviewing in bis mind what he had learned luring his whole life. He had travelled back to the beginning of his literary course -and from his success so far, was calcu lating what it might be hereafter. The Dr. approached him and roused him from his reflections with, "Why Mr. Ward, you appear very serious to night what is the matter with you not sick, I hope, if you are, you might better retire and take a bolus if not, shake off this sleepy (it and make yourself agreeable to the com pany. Augustus knew that he was not sick, ind did not need the bolus. He therefore complied with his mentor's suggestion. He saw a vacant seat beside a beauttlul and intelligent young lady, a particular friend of Mary llliams, and he lost no time in proceeding to occupy it. A few common-place remarks passed between them, and then, upon the part of Augus tus, the conversation dwindled into monosyllables. He was relapsing into his for mer tram of thought just as his companion had finished a glowing description of a lislnng party wince she had attended a short time before. In reply, Augustus muttered something about comparative Anatomy, and the manner in which fish spire, as compared with insects, birds ami quadrupeds. i no lady onservel ins mood and resolved to try some expedient to arouse him into life. "Do you see. Mr. Ward." said she, "how very polite Mr. Tompkins is to Miss Mary? He has ever been a friend of hers, and always speaks of her in the highest terms. But he appears to be absolutely enraptured to night. He i rich, and handsome, and gay. I should not wonder if Mary were to fall in love with him." Augustus Ward was aroused a tender chord had been touched. He felt for the first time in his life that such an event as the lady hinted at, would be of all things, the most disagreeable to him. He did not wish at that time to make any serious advances himself, nor did he wish others to do so. But he now felt uneasy, when he was convinced by observation of what he had heard. Mr. Tompkins seemed to be exceedingly interested, and every smile of approbation which he received from the lovelv Mary, caused sucti an near, anoui me neart 01 Augustus as rendered him very unhappy. He was not aware before this, of the nature of his feelings. There was a hidden fountain of affection which had been discovered to him by the appearance of a RIVAL. In Charles Tompkins, he saw a dangerous competitor. He had wealth, a good education, a, prepossessing nay, even a commanding appearance was not sparing in the distribution of compliments and was, withal, a man of unrivalled gallantry The evening s entertainment passed oil" to the satisfaction of all, and the happy party separated the married worthies to moralize upon fashion and folly; and the young ones to dream of pound cake, love adventura'1, broken hearts and happy wed

dings. Augustus Ward was a solitarv execption. lie did not dream, for he did not sleep. lie had suddenly made an important discovery he found himself a slave to his own feelings, at a time when be thought himself most free. He saw that upon Mary Williams depended his hopes of happiness, and he thought he saw, that this only dependence was likely to be lost. He reproached himself tor being negligent of his interest for suU'ering himself to forget to attend to Miss Mary, as well as to his books, and he resolved, that for the future he would be more attentive, and endeavor, if possible, to gain such an influence over her as would render him safe from the incursion of his inonied rival. 1 1 is resolution was formed, and lie lost no time in carrying it into effect. II is fears respecting Mr. Tompkins were not ill founded. Instead of forgetting the pleasant party and the interview' with Mary, he proved his remembrance of both, by making his appearance shortly after, at the mansion of Dr. Williams, with an evident intention to render himself agreeable. How he succeeded we shall know hereafter. Charles Tompkins was just two years the senior of his rival had associated more with the world had more experience and was better acquainted with the female character and the rules ol' etiquette, than Augustus. But the latter was a man of more unyielding integrity of purpose more consistent in his actions more honorable in his sentiments more reserved in his manners more candid in conversation, and belter calculated to gain the confidence of his acquaintances.

Such were the aspirants to-tho hand of the wealthy belle ol the village. 1 he two rivals fairly entered the lists as competi tors, m a struggle which required the exercise of all their powers. For one whole calendar year, the contest continued with unabated zeal. Mr. Ward did not neglect his studies, though to confine his mind to reading required the greatest degree of res olution. Every power of his scud was called into action every nerve w is tuned to its highest pitch, and lie -waf ready to sink with over-wrought anxiety and hope deferred. The issue was still doubtful Each feared to oiler himself formally, lest he should be refused, and the other be the suc-(.-c.-i-iVil .suitor M iry ulniircd Mr. Tompkins for his beauty his gallantry and his line compliments; nor was she insensible of his devotcdness to her and she perhaps now and then, thought of his wealth and the figure she would make as Mrs. Tompkins. On the other hand, she had known Augustus long and well she had always been partial to him he had been her companion in her childish amusements, and hcrJtViend in riper years. He had ever been the same she knew that he was not fickle minded, and that he had never placed his affections upon another, and she could not doubt but that she possessed bis "best and earliest love." But she could not choose either, whilst they both continued iheir attentions. Doctor Williams and his good lady at lengtli thought proper to interfere. Accordingly they summoned Mary to their pressnce. 1 he irresolute girl seemed to anticipate the object of the interview, and waited in denee until her lather opened the subject y saying, "daughter, we have seen with i i ' i pleasure the nattering attention you nave received from your two rival suitors, and intended to bo entirely neutral leaving' you to choose for yourself. The t ruth is. ary, that your mother, true to her sex. pre ft rs the handsome, gallant and rich rontpkins, to the serious, unassuming, andid Ward. I feel it a duty to ijive you some advice which will enable vou to judge for your self and with your decision, whatever it may be. I shall lie satisfied. I am better . i -i i- i.i ao maimed wun mankind man you can possibly be, and shall take the liberty of comparing these two rivals. Mr. Tonipns is rich, pleasing m Ins manners, and tolerably sincere m fits lnendsiup nut lie as had so many love adventures has been flattered bv the favor of so many' ladies, that it will be difficult for him to fix his affections upon any one, ami vou will never be sure of his constancy. Besides, his mind has never run in a proper 1 1 11 1 . 1 ....... 1 ' cnannei. lie uas never ncen engaged m any really useful pursuit his moral principles, are not so firmly fixed as to render him safe from the influence of bad company and bad example. He has no settled rule of action, but will be governed by the impulse of the moment. He will always be the creature of circumstance and not the consistent man of principle. And lastly, he has studied no profession, and if he should be deprived of his wealth, he would have no resource left; and having little stability, would be illy calculated to withstand misfortu nc. Augustus Ward is poor in property, but he is rich in virtue, integrity and talent. He acts from ' tcinlc. He is a man of firmness and jision of character, lie is fixed and de ted in his friendship and will be the same in prosperity and adversity. He loves you, and has never loved another. He is one whom you could not fail to respect. He will be as a staff to lean upon in the most trying vicissitudes of life. He is destined to fill the place in the estimation of Ihe people of this happy village, which is now occupied by your father. He will gradually rise to

eminence in his profession, though hois

now a poor student, and almost unknown i . ., s , . . . v noose lor yourseu, and may you be happy." Mary retired to her own npnrlment to ; reflect upon what she had heard. She j weighed the relative merits of her suitors and found little difficulty, with the assis faiice of tiie faithful representation which I her father had given ol their characters, in deciding the question. "I w ill choose," said she "wisdom's dictates, and prefer one who will render me happy through life, to one who is only calculated lo ren der life agreeable during the sun-shine ol 1 prosperity, or d uring the uncertain continuance of his affection. I have hereto fore been undecided, although i n v jwlirmr-nl was convinced. 1 will no longer waver reason shall be my guide, and Augustus Ward shall be my chief magistrate." Beadcr, do you anticipate a happy con ehisi i? If you do you shall not be dis appointed. But to show you hoir it turn ed out favorably, will require, on our part, some writing, and more or less trouble, to enable us to remember every little partic ular ol tue case as it occurred; and on your part, the exercise of some patience. It came to pass about one month, more or less, after Mary Williams elected Augustus Ward, Chief Magistrate, to reign and rule over the empire of her heart, that the Rivals made their appearance at the ilom-ii-il of the good doctor, upon the very same evening. They both looked remark ably- serious or rather, they both looked "kinder queer like," insomuch that a con noisseur would have decided at once that they both intended then and there to pop the question Although the two worthies had been rivals for more than a year, they had nev er before met in the presence of Mary, and their mutual embarrassment may wi be imagined, when they found themselves standing before her, both resolved to mak a despe rate effort, a last struggle. It wail war oi conquest. The prize was of im mense value, out there wa.s a "glorious uncertainty" about the issue of the contest 'Flic conversation, however, had not pro gressed far, before Mr. ( 'harles Tompkins, the gallant, began to grow uneasy. Ma rv's allection for Augustus had strength ened every day since she determined tin cause in his favor, and her whole soul wanow so fixed upon him that she could not avoid betraying her partiality, even in presence ot the other. iompkins per ceived it, and like a disappointed pohti cian, he turned to vent that spleen upon Ins dignified competitor which only recoiled upon his own head. "I should think, Mr. Ward," said he, sneeringly, "that you are much devoted to science, judging from the close attention you seem to pay to your rusty hooks. The study of medicine must be exceedingly interesting to you. Suppose you entertain us with a short account of some of the most important diseases such as Hemiplegia, Tetanus I lydrothorax Tic f )olourt ux, eve." and then without waiting for Augustus to reply, he continued, "pray Mr. Ward, which is the more agreeable to you, the society of your books or that of the ladies.' and. by the wav. which do vou suppose will profit vou most, your knowledge of the works of Hippocrates, Calcn ami their disciples, or your accpaainianeo with the lade whom you choose to lmnnr with your company, because, forsooth, vou are a student, thai is to say, a poor dependant of Dr. Williams?" Augustus calmlv replied, "To your first inquiry, Mr. Tompkins, 1 cannot answer directly, not having thought upon the subject. As to the second, I have only to reply, that to gain the esteem of Miss Williams, which vou seem to compre hend in your very nue.-tion, would be nih!t and polite highly gratifying to me. 1 can excuse you ior the use oi language towards me which is only the result ol foolish pi ide or temporary insanity. It is enough for vou to render yourself ri diculous, without being punished by me as your impudence deserves." "Whether I have said aught that could insult a dolt such as you acknow ledge yourself to be, I shall not inquire," retorted Tomp kins. "I only wish once for all, to assure Miss Williams, that I cannot so; far forget my dignity as a gendeinan, as to aspire to : her hand, whilst that proud upstart who now presumes to breathe in the same atmosphere, is considered and treated as my rival." Mary Williams was for once in her life highly excited. Her pride and female delicacy were wounded, and it was with no small degree of difficulty that she suppressed her rising anger, whilst she replied, "You have required me, Mr. Tompkins,, cither to discard Mr. Ward, or to prepare myself to go into mourning for the loss of your truly agreeable society. But I assure you sir, that I shall do neither. You have, however, given me an opportunity (which I have long wished for; of tell in you, that I do not wish a renetition of your visits, and I am sure you are too much of a wreath 'man to intrude lon ger." Mr. Charles Tompkins, the gallant, found himself foiled in every effort to sink Augustus in her estimation, and being now fairly discharged, he could do no less than to take his leave in as brief a manner as possible, casting at the same time a look of serpentine hatred upon his successful rival; and could he have done it consistently, that is, if he had not sai-' thai

Augustus was not a gentleman, we are not

certain but that he would have sent him a piece of paper containing a feyv words of delumcc, and an invitation to take a shot at him, by way of settling the affair. Header, 1 hope you will not be so unreasonable as to require me to detail all the tender things that were said, all the voyvs of love that were uttered by Augustus; nor all the smiles which Mary bestowed upon the enraptured student, e're the door turned again upon its hinges, after the exit of the gallant Charles Tompkins. Esq. We cannot tell how loud she spoke the word ym; or whether she used two negatives, (e. g. no, no.) which are equivalent to an afliruialive; or whether she only gi SA(( see would have him. Be this as it may, Augustus Ward understood her intention, for it is said "that love though blind, is very intelligent." Although 1 have had many pleasant conversations with .Mary since this eventful evening, yet 1 never thought it worth while to ask how many kisses were exchanged, fori did not believe that she could remember the half. Augustus Ward left the presence of Mary Williams a happier man than when he came. When he arrived at his room, lie felt as if he had just shaken off a lit of! incubus. He laughed, he sang and returned thanks to Divine Providence for the happy termination of the war lit mistook a large cat for his boot-jack ami half a pint ol" red ink for the same quantity of port wine. The earth did not perform many revolu tions, before Dr. W illiams and his good lady were made acquainted with the cir cumstances touching the feelings and wish es of the lovers. The Dr. gave his con sent w ith the utmost pleasure, ami hi: wife hers in a "pretty good humor;" tho' as she afterwards said, she would have iiecn better pleased, if .Mary bad taken n into her bead to love a handsomer man. The young lovers were now happy in an ticipation of luliire bliss. The wedding was large and elegant. Happy and noisy guests filled the house and manv a friendly eve watched the ex pression of Mary's countenance, and no ted the blu.-h upon her cheek as she pro nounced the significant, in1 and when the good minister implored the favor of Heaven upon the happy pair, more voices than one responde d, dnui. Congratula tions, compliments, feasting and music, made up the evening's entertainment, and none could be found in the village on the following day, who did not join heartily ni praising the bride and her chief magis trate, the host, the hostess and the cheer, together with all and singular every thing they saw, heard, or heard ol. Just five years after this happy wedling, we happened to pass through the village. e saw in glittering letters in the very place where once hung the well known sign of the lion of the village, the name ol Dr. W ard. Y e saw also the Dr. limself and his lovely wife. Their affec tion was not altered by tune, hut had been strengthened by the two beautilul pledges their love, with which a kind l'ro i-d'-nce had blessed thrill. I learned that since I was last in the illage, Dr. Williams had retired to the country to cnioy ease and tranquillity, uid that Augustus having in the mean time gradu.i'ed, M. J. now tilled ins lace. He flourished the same spatula, nd the same sable-looking pestle, and made Ooiuses ot the same size and ellica cy that Ins lailicr-in-law had done, "tint what,"' said I. "has become of Mr. Tomp kins!" "Oh,"' said Mrs. Ward, "he con tinued to act the genlleman, that is, to negect every kind of business but that of a adies man, until his purse became too ight, and his popularity consequently too ftrarcr to carry him through the world; i , -" i .- i . 1 1 .i ii and seeing lumseil neglected i me world, ind having no source of happiness to defend upon but the smiles of others, and L i i - i i no means to support ins dignity, lie nas ,i i - i . . suniv d own in despair, and endeavors to Irown the remembrance of better days in the fumes of wine. I ho. e all young Iae, and prefer a no business at lies wi 1 follow my exanip business, to one of man ol all." I bade adieu to my kind friends, but mid not help thinking of the change that had taken place in the fortunes ol the nivals. The poor, but industrious and honorable student, was now- the wealthy and respectable town physician whilst io once rich, but proud and idle gallant, had become a miserable drunkard. Q. THE poon DEBTOH. II V III! II HUT WA LSM. S.nvse years ago I obtaineil a judgement for a inn no! vt rv Inge, nor yet inconsiderable, a,i'i .; n lVlln'v ciuzen. the father of a numerous l'imilv. who lived with them in a decent ami apparently comfortable style. He pleaded present e.l with th comb to pa 1 1 was inability v uiv lawyer told me well provided that his that his loust !.' lldreii viae placed in a f id .school, and in short persmidc 1 me that if I pn-hed things to cxtremitic the limner would he f irlhcomc.jr. I consented. or directed that this should he done, and in due timp was informed, not that niv del-tor had diseharud rnv demand, but that he had been lodsred in iail and his business broken ue. The intelliseiiee startled am! chajained me I complained oi,! remoiwtoed but was ureed to try the effect of a new situation upon my man. A fortius elarwed- mv heart and imagination wore at work id the intertill i" favor of the prisoner; I deter mined to relieve my ili.-turooil eon. lenee iag hi:n an! i.-ctit fining Justly his ca.-e bv ii.it

My attorney accompanied me to the jail which 1 entered for the first time. As we traversed the passage, we saw numbers of squalid beings collected in some of the rooms; these were the very poor debtors; some were confined for a dollar; and saddled with costs of suits to thrice the amount. Their labors were lost to society for months or years, on accoiit of debts, the amount of which they could cam in a day or week. How do they sjeiul their time here!' 'In listless idleness or gross conversation, or moping and desponding. It does them no good to be here, and it is enough to make one sorry to see their wives and children when they come after them.' So said our grisly conductor. He led us to the apartment of my debtor and prisoiior he would not practice tho ceremony of announcing us, but opened the door abruptly and retired at once. I stopped at tho threshhold ami contemplated the. group within. There were two small children, a pirl and boy, neatly dressed, playfully hugging each other near a cot. of which 1 noticed two, in opposite corners. -Near the fire-place, in which a few sticks were burnintr, sat a female of the. middle age, and a centeel exterior, making up linen; by her side a irirl of about thirteen or fourteen years of age, with i graceful air acd intelligent countenance, alto woikiiur; a little further a man a gentleman of about forty live ve;trs of age, of a sedate but mournful eye, a pale, thin visage, a negligent attire, resting his hand foiidlv on the head of an infant who slumbered in his lap. The room had a gloomy and damp aspect, and the trampling of feet, tho

creaking of hinges, and the clamor of rude voices w ithout did not weaken the general impression of hscomlort. I entered sincly the mother and daughter roc from their hard chairs the father alone knew my ierson he immediately but tenderly placed the infant in the mother's arms, and then pronounced my name. I shall never forget the glance which I got from the tw o females it was one of mingled reproach, resentment, and piliousness; subdued, however, according to the habits of good breeding and tli-3 softness of the se; the uvo .ortivc children turned suddenly from their play, and stood gazing ns if they had h"ard a sound with which they connected fear and dislike The debtor with a. steadfast but no fiflensivp look, though with a quivering lip and trembling hand, brought forword a chair, and requested me to lc seated, and acked me my pleasure. .As he did so, the wife and daughter withdrew towards the cots, endeavoring to restrain the yoiuiL'rr folks from exclamations and close sureys, which could not have enlivened my mood. I stammered something to the father about my uneasiness in recollecting what had happened; my reg'et at his sanation; my title to complain of his conduct; the duty which I owed to myself ami family, Ac He listened tome without embarrassment, observed when I appeared to have done, ihat I had exercised a legal right, and that ho was not disposed to upbraid me or expostulate; ami he then proceeded to give me explanations, which he said might relieve him from the suspicion of dishonesty or extreme levity in contracting debts, upon which suspicion I might have acted. He soon made me sensible that when he formed engagements w ith me he had a reasonable confidence, from the condition of his affairs, of being able to execute them punctually; and that hi-j disappointment and mine were owing to the delinquency of persons he was warrcnted in trusting and to the operation of those general causes which had produced so much distress and embarrassment throughout the country. 'Your lawyer saw my parlors neatly furnished, and myself, w ife and children well clad; he knew that our domestie wants were gratified, and that I educated tho children at the usual expense: he concluded that I might have a surplus; or could contrive to pay you by close retrenchments. But it was indispensable to the success of my plans in business that I sh;; keep up the appearance of some prosperity mv wife und my self had been accustomed even to luxuries. In endeavoring to have our offspring liberally instructed and trained, we pave way only to the most powerful impulses of the heart, und to tho consideration that they would be more able and eager to discharge their obligations, which their lareutr, might not 1C competent to meet. Vo practised nil tho thrift winch situation and sentiment would admit; all that was compatible with our purpose ol finally doing justice lo you. Id stroy my credit, was to incapacitate me in every wav. 1 ou were under wrons impressions, and I understand that you would not listen to tho real history ol my case. I assume fortitude and resignation hen-, to sustain the spirits of mv ex cellent wife, who will not be sepcrated from mc, but my heait and hers arc still wrung with grief at the. mill of our prospects for the little ones. Hut these are in good health and of fine disposition: we can Work together and procure a subsistence when we shall be extricated from this place. 'My eldest boy, and all the others, except tho younrest darling, sleep at the house of a kind sister-in-law. We have friends who would come to our relief, but we did not w ish merely to transfer a debt, and in so doing, possibly injure those for whom we were tiound to feel the most regard. I desired to hear no more. With a choked utt 'ranee, I made this worthy man understand that I woull remove at once all impediment to his ccresss. His eyes brightened the wife and the children advanced, having distinguished my emotion anil intention almost intuitively: I was saved from a scene of gratitude, which would have been more irksome than that of sorrow, by the entrance of a female, and a smart lad, who proved to be the sister-in-law and the eldest son. The former carried a basket in her hand, covered with a white towel, and tho children seemed to he well acquainted with the nature of its contents. II cnevolenrc and not ableness shone in her face. When niv name struck the car of the ingenu ous and spirited lad, his looks were such as his father thought it necessary to repress at once by a similar i::i n, directed to him. X could have felt no resentment if they had all railed at me, po deeply contrite was I for having blasted the happiness and fortunes of such a family, a really improvident attempt to recover what was not Tiecessarv to mv own support and credit. My vexation and repentance were heightened as I examined the room, and observed the family bible on the rough table, and some volumes of the English cla.-sics collected by the brother for the use of the. .-ister. The general conversation which ensued impressed mc with respect for the good sense and sentiment, and liberal improvement of my new friends I say friends, for such they were at once inclined to be, notwithstanding my agency in their new fate. Vou will think me tedious, Mr. Editor, but I shall not trespass much longer on your patience. The sequel of mv story is that my debtor, very soon after he was released, was obliged to emigrate with his family to a village in the interior, a- he could not be rciiutated in his credit and fc-r.