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THE AMERICAN EXILES.
A STORY OF THE REVOLUTION.
It was a proud day, (hat (old the defeat
of Ymktnwn, lo the three millions of peo
ple thai formed the population nf tlie 'voting
Republic' thai seven year before, Id the
n 8 ton i rt h m e n t of ihe world, had assumed the
tide of Independence beneath the emblem
atical insignia of Thirteen Stars and Stripes
Report seemed lo have w inged her swiftest
cotitser; good news and glad tidings were
written upon her scroll, and though her
xpeed was as the lightnings that ddil through
Ilolivian valleys, yet her voice, distinct ai
the thunders which shake the lofty Andes,
was audible in every diiection. Tits whole
countrj was in ecstact ; every city snd con
siderable town were taking methods extra
ordinary of expression of gialitude. Dm
nnno rould surpass :8ton unsurpassabit
lJosinn! (then as now, the great repre
erntative of New England spirit and seuii'
mnit.) in grandeur of exhibition. Yet a
tn.d all this joy, heartfelt and expressed,
there was found otic it could not affect, a
broken heart such linings could not heel; i
soriowful countenance, (torn which pub
lie n joining cou'.d not chafe the gloom!
In the fthen) out-ikirls of the city wa
to be seen a small but neat ar.d aliractivi
dwelling, something of an English appear
ance, which has, as many others, long sine
given place to the more capacious ones ol
brick that, in durable walls, rise their mul
tiplier stories, to the no less joy of citizens
than adii.iration of strangers. Ilrre dwell
ihe hearl of sorrow, the gloomy face tha1
public rejoicing could not kindle into smite
Her winteis had not numbered lo the blanch
ing of her hair, yet yeais of sorrow had
driven ihe freshness of youth from her
countenance, a freshness she once unri'
vailed by nymphs. Her l.is'ory briefly re
lated forms the snl jpcl of our story; ye i
her's is inseparable from another's, with
vthoe we readily unite it.
The disinherited son, 'or AlpliPtis Wen
ton, ai he appellate J himself sgsinsl detec
tinn, was the son of a IUitish Nobleman
both wealthy and influential, snd being eld
est, was of course regarded from birth as
heir both to his honois and estate. Early
as is common in high Lir;li, promising
trails were discovered in him they wire
truly there. With an exterior that recom.
mended him at once lo the eye, he posses
ted an expansive mind, and a noble, gen
emus disposition: qualities mind must dis
cover, and mind alone can appieciate.
The Nobleman was an ardent supporter
of the Crown's imperially, and regarded
those who would limit its prerogative, a.
the worst of traitors. In vain he strove in
iiihtil his prfj idices into the young manV
mind, whose own observation had enrlj
formed in him liberal principles, which thi
Nobleman observed with much conccrn;but
hoped age would cute him of such "fol.
lies."
Youthful companions have much influ
ence in moulding tho mind. Wenlon hat!
one whose influence was not likely to bt
inconsiderable; he was the son also of a No
blcrran, but whoso estate had been confis
cated, and honors taken from him. The
untflecltd geisti!t7 vf his manners, the in
of his mi.nl, and ihe magn.nimi.
telligence
y with which he suslaiued his family a
wronged reputation, at once lecomuiended
lim to the warm-hearted Wenton,
They first met when hunting in the for
si ihey accosted each other; ihey were
nends-for mutual worth was a reciprocal
recommendation. Wenlon accompanied
nim to ihe dwelling of his lather, which
a as near the woods, most picturesque sit
nation a charming spot. About il gtew
dowers of every. hue, collected from every
. lime, whose vaiious, but united odors, ex
panded in ttie morning bret z, adding fra
grance (o Albion's balmy air, would oft call
op Paradisal recollections to the reader of
the sublime Milton, while the shade of elms
oid poplars wouldwell represent ihe bowei
here
With flowers, garlands, and secl smiling
herbs,
Espous'u .Eve decked first her nuptial bed.
Paradise Lout. JJook IV
It had been a country-seat in more pros
perous days, and was preserved lo hiiu by
the interposition of friends. As ihs young
man from first s ghl had gained his esteem
to tho unfortunate nobleman drew his rev
trent e, whose truly noble spiiil that could
not sink with tho loss of titles, but like the
itallant ship that outrides ihe (pie when
lightened of its ponderous freight, disclosed
a fairer model, was a fine picture ol irue
sjreatness for his contemplation. But there
was in this group one that came in for a
still greater share ol his tiifcetioiis. The
nobleman hail a daughter, Elphisia, she
was hiras Ilouries, and gay as the butter
dies which fanned the fragrant air anions
her rose-beds. Ibr father's exile was her
wn, nor were her charms lessened by the
delusion. Wenlon saw but to adoie, he
ii.cuine a lover.
Su-:h an attachment Ihe young man was
iwate, would be far from pleasing to his
tltra loyal father; llictefore he would gladly
:ave concealed it. Not long could this be,
for his visits being frequent, his resort was
i, quired after, and the jea'ous nobleman
a as the Hi tt to wake the discovery. He
.net him on his return, upbraided him in a
Mge for conduct thai must bring disgrace
upon his faintly, and threatened disinherit-
nice if he persisted. But what reasona.re-
,)iooff, or even threats, can weigh with the
varm passions of a young man's breast?
What are the pleasures love does nolallurd?
ivhal the honors its object does nut pro-
jiise? Again he went, and again. Once
itiore he was upbraided the expostulation
alnter, ending to a more determined threat.
A less noblu spirit than his might haw been
Jaunted a liss lovely oljecl than slit
might have been forgotten but no threats
were so strong, no honors so dazzling, as
he loveiy Elphisia. Again he went. He
returned, but il was only lo prove the
punctuality of him who seldom promised
in vain. The paternal roof was denied his
shelter; no indulgent father welcomed him.
When he knocked for admittance ho was
bid peremptorily lo depart, and bs he turn
ed away with unwilling steps, he heard a
fearful anathema pronounced upon him.
I'he stetiiness of the father he knew wa
unrelenting, and no favor could be expected
)Ul from implicit obedience. 'Could he
obey? could he forsake her?' These ques
tions were soor. decided With one short
struggle of the two all-powetftil passions of
the human heart, Interest and Love. For
a moment the former balanced, but ho heart
counting with Ihe latter, it came down in
triumph. 'Site should be his even at the
loss of nobility;' and he hurried to the col
lage with his niinfortunes as the noblesi
proof of constancy. His story was soon
related Llphisi wept that she was the
ause, or ih-tt she could not make returns,
he nobleman wondered at his rash pro'
cecdings and urged him to return, that fur
lime might fivnr his desires, while tin
young umn, not less affected, listened witi
a thousand rtiging pasbinns in his breast
for tho wnrngs of his family were called a
fresh lo his mind, & appeared more griev
ous tis ho contemplated them in conjunction
with his friend's.
The friends were now constantly together
young snd atdenl ai tlicy were, and torn,
panions in misfortunes, thsy were pi.p.red
for any undertaking, however rash. They
looked upon tt power lhat could ilius
port with their fortunes,' as the worst of
tyranny, and madly thought to upturn men
'long standing and deep rooted evils.' The
same forest in which their rirai meeting look
place, became the place of resort and there
ihey formed the wildest of schemes ilm
their excited minds jouIJ conceive. But
they and their reckless companions were
soon discovered, and forced to flee, yet not
till he had made Elphisia his own. The
nuptials were sudden ana their parting a
sorrowful one, bul il was forced. He suc
ceeded in evading his pursueis, crossed
over to France, ihence into Spain, whence
he look pasKage to America. The Ves
Indies he vined and the main, but Spun
iards and Spanish custorrs were alike in
tolerable, so he determined lo seek a resi
dence, though at 6ome risk, trusting to his
disguised appearance, among his own coun
trymen. He resolved on Hoston, where,
even at thai period, strangers excited bul lit
tlo curiosity.
A more hazirdous task must now bo
performed he must inform his anxious
spouse of his place of exile, and take means
for her passage undiscoveted, across Ihe
vast AilaiKiea This could bo done at no
little hazard, as the nobleman was strongly
suspected, and even after establishing his
innocence, was still narrowly watched lhat
the oceuliary of die culpable might be dis
coveted, as they were not thought to have
tied the kingdom. All obstacles, however
were at length o-ercotne, and after two
years of sad separation, their happiness
.vas renewed by a jovlul meeting. Their
misfoitunes were at once forgotten their ex
tie seemd an asylum from persecution, and
theii seclusion was prized as the privilege
of domestic enjoyment for seclusion was
necessary to security. He had prepared a
home for her reception, just beyond the
'city stir,' and where we found the broken
hearted widow al ihe end of seven years'
War, a happy and cheerful wife and an af
fectionate husband took up their abode
about sever, years before iis commence.
ment.
The lime of iheir arrival was ihe moM
important era in the history of tho Britis).
Colonies,' :he Ministry were aboul com
mencing lhat oppressive system of taxation
so destructive lo llzeir colonial interests.
The colonies themselves vere fearful ol
some calamitysome aggression thai migh
deprive them of those lights which to Eng
lishmen were then sacred. However ihne
fears may have afL-cied ihe public tranquil
ity, the home of the exiles was undisturbed
all was llicru calm a3 the uurufiled sea;
they were happy in their exile no public
commotion readied their little fire side. Yet
Benton was not inattentive ta the evenb
with which the limes were pregnant, his
active mind was well qualified to trace their
future course and comprehend, in part their
wonderful leiiili?. Dot he obseived only
as an individual, whoo safetv must be his
caution, and not only his own but he had
a previous chaige;otherwisc il is not doubt-
H d he had Leen found in the foremost rank
of opposition. Never did he appear in pub
lic, his home and wife with the trolling
child, were his only solicitude, as ihey were
his only source of enjoyment.
1'hus passively, Wenlon saw years ol
public excitement and sad tumult pass by
owever his mind may have been affected
ne disclosed not his fears lo his wife, and
rejoiced thai she was free from apprehen
sion. Ii was not till the memorable year
if seventy-five, which by tlie meeting ol
lelegaies al Fliiladelphia, ;ave a new color
io ihe proceedings o.' oppoait.on in the col-
miss by the introduction of organization
which raited them above the unpopular
itate of marked mob. and gavo litem the
honorable degree they claimed, '.Men mam
fully aid openly at tlie lisk of Lift' and
Fortune, opposing tyranny,' lhat the fearfu,
piospect was disclosed to her, and the hap
py home of ihe Exiles paitook in any de
gree of the general excitement. Tho time
was now come the proposal for a Con
gress was received with enthusiasm and
Wenlon saw thai he could enter ihe tanks
of opposition to the 'mother country'
in a,
.should he fail, it would be in
noble cause
V.ghiy eiruggln where
thousand brave
hearts were united: should it succeed, Free-
dom - happy
-would be lis fruits. While
there wss s prospect (as we hsve said; ol
England abating her unjust demands, ami
the colonies being left n enjoy their lightr
he broached not ihe unwelcome subject to
his wife: bul uow she must know and pre-
paie for ihe worst. The task was hard n
would be a sad relation he knew many
linn? would follow it.
I, u jfi id ncciuiiir nf the first dav lie
had minghd wilh ihe patriots, thai he re
solved lo speak of the threaining aspect of
ffairo. He relumed home. The samt
neatness and order in affairs, and the same
Elphisia with her pleasant countenance am!
cheerful smile, was there lo receive him
with her ever ready welcome. He looked
-
sround him; ihe place, like ihe cave of Ca
lypso, seemed ihe haunt of ihe nymph ol
pleasure: 'il was a home a happy one
never had sorrow reached it.' Sa he
thouL'hl but ihose scenes were about lc
change, and himself must be the fust to dis
close the seciel of future woe. He hestla
led, 'for a lime perhaps il might be avoid
ed but then il must be sudden without pre
pataiion a stroke undefended that comes
down with all its force, 'wide wasting.
This he knew was the fit time, i re
arms were actually tken,lo pn p r
her mind, for he was sufficiently bc
qusinted with human iiature to be svvare
that evenls foretold excite bul litlla ap
pihension, & being often spoken of
come w tit less terror than if sudden.
Long dwelt he on Ihe oppressions of
the Home Government, the excitement
into which the Colonies were thrown,
sod the probability of aimed resistance
She. hi J it without emotion, for l.ei
mind was not misinformed, snd she
could Appreciate his whole discourse.
She began to consider the injustice ol
yarny and the dire effects of civil wr
io the country. He was surprzed vv'nh
what composedness she discussed Il.e
uhject, for even he was not aware
a hat a noble heart hat within tha
Worn lrom which so nuch kflection had
lb wed. That she did not perceive, her
,tvn exposure was plain, and thus he
pokr ;
In such an event every man will be
called to sustain his right, if it be by
rms; and perhaps'
And you, she replied, lor now tlie
awful liuth flashed upon her mind; 'Oh,
heaven foibid! My dear dear Alph-
iUb'. be not thus cruel! think not of leav
ing me!I have fo'lowed you here to find
with you peaceful home, and now
must we be paited.' She sank sobbing
into his aims, and he wailed her being
calmer ere again he spoke of it.
Predictions at lhi time were not
loniz in beini: verified. The attack of
Lexington was responded to wilh the
cry of 'to arms for Liberty.' Wenlon
heard the cry ; all the patriotic pasbior
f his heart were loused, lie sprang
for his arms in a kind of heroic madnis-
his cheek flosh, his eyes sparkling, and
tie Beetned fearfully determined. Th'
unhappy Elphisia now saw that hei
jrealest fears were more than real. Sht
begin to plead; he heeded not; or hen
noi, her supplicating voic. She clssp
;d his hands snd bsde him stsy; shi
brought tohim their only child a love
ly hoy and entreated by his love for
her and affection for him; for her hear'
was grieved at separation separation
for wat.' Ho wris calm, h'.ro the brnv
man was overcome, while a tear roller
down his cluek. 'Ah! how stroog af
lection grow!'
Not long did he hesitate: 'It must be,
he teplied, as he embraced Ihem hlTj;
tionately; niy duty calls mc maj
Ileavon'bless lhat duly!'
And must we par t-' she asked more
composed!) , 'can we not avert this
winch must prove fatal to tit our tup
aipy anticipations? Stay oh, go not,
my dear Alplieus.,
It is not my duly: my conscience
my country's sacred righ'Cj my Hod
calls me to p,tler it.'
I im content. Duty is imperial 'i
o with the ease of that conscience fur
- - -
hu rights of that country in the blea
ring of that God.'
Such greatness of soul overcame him;
lie could no! reply, but clasped them
igain to his bosom, and bade them fare.
well. A few minute more, and he wa-
where trumpets sounded and diurn.-
beat to the march, and glittering stan
dards waved over ihe armed troops that
were collected to defend their right.-,
cheering each o her by their mutual st-
estations of constancy and persever
nice.
Once more they were parted; but she
had not, as before, the consoling influ
ence ofl'riends no father was near;ih
was a 'stranger in a strange land.' Hu:
her situation was a still greater g'ief,
born as she was of nobis parents, pos
lessing the true spirit of nobility, !u
heard wilh indignation him whom eh
prized most dear, and whom she knew
incapable of a dishonorable sc, daii)
k'igmaliked as a rebel, while in iosnlen
soldiery with full licence paraded by,
hrealningeach mamint an unwelcome
visih Every thing aboul her was cal
culated to excito fearful apprehension
British soldiers occupied the town and
hindered all communication wilh the
PaWiots. ?ires's were frequently mad
-to be short, all was confusion and dis
may! Dot she diJ not despond, foi
i;er's was one of those superior spiiit
women sometimes posse.-. In the ar
my Wenion's situation "a far differed
t glorious enthusiasm reigned in every
pi'riot.c heart. All was stir at-.d prep
iration for a migh'y snuggle: yet lit
did not forget -Iphisia, the lutU Al
pheus, and ihe (one-) happy home; bu
he thought of them only in connectioi
.vith his countiy that demanded the e!t
fence of his aims.
The activity of the Patriots supriscc
even A'egiilars; Ihe night of the six
leenth of June showed them watchfu
and active, and the morn of ever mem
orable seventeenth, ptovtd them bravt
and determined. The din iojt of i
broadside from the Lively, lhat ro.used
the surroundiug county in alarm, told
the attack al dawn;ihe flimes cfChaile
towii's steeplrs, lite hard contest ol
midday; and the cease ot ariillery, the
fl ght the victory, hard earnc d of lit
tle use al decline. Elphisia was a
morg the thousands of anxious behol
ders; she aw, or thought she saw hi
dancing crest ;' and now the sighed,
now shouted, as fear or enthusiasm u
surped her mind. But she wss forcei'
to sigh; ihey had fled; she knew not
his fale. She returned lonely to hei
dwelling. After two day of sad sus
pense she received from a man in dis
iuise the following note;
Jl word to Ji'iphisia: I am alive-
well. We aie not overcome; we an
more than vicioritus in our retreat. M)
little troop is brave as I can wish, r
ook ihe front fight, and scorned not th
ear in retieai. Time admits no mure
j,ray for the patrio's. farewell.
Your Btl-et ionale,
A Z. PHEUS WANTON.
17th JotX', OVliine Co; bi u'
Wo cau now h:av.' rsr ;o ' n I.. ;i
tv !ioot :';iil ah leave r.i.f ;!' "m m:h
jfis, Brr.jng Ives.
. w t'., l!.s and 'ne pvh."is v-t
ovei looking U.s'0' with in-- :- v. . r.-;
i,ul it wa months ere It ey woul... cn-j
a..m.,t the iov-ere. bv forcinss the ic
luctant Loyalists and Regulars to tl.ei
j . . ,
ships, their arms could give protection
to long oppressed and insulted fi lends.
On the morning ol their tetrcat, Boston
was ihe scene of all the hustle consa
qoeni on the movement of large armies,
and soon it was observed ihey were fly
ing, when a loud t-hout was heard reach-
loing along ihe Patriots' ranks, who hur-
ied lo possess this ihe firstli uit of glo-
rious opposition. Yet none entered
. .
with a lighter heart, more exuberent joy
han did Wen'on. '1 shall soon behold
her soon be with her,' he thought as
he marched proudly into the town. In
i few minuies he gazed on Ihe dwelling
hat had formerly been the home of so
much happiness. 'She is there she is
here,' he utlered loudly as he saw the
folded curtains; and he hurried into
the door.
'Heaven! what means this?' ami his
voice resounded through many desened
rooms. He stood montionless lor a
moment, hs if appalled by the unexpec
ted scene;ihffi lushed madly through th-
deserted house, calling 'E'phii!' '
every dooi ;the same echo was leiunicd.
the mine confusion w vi.-bl in ev
eiy place; a was des-rerd; til showed
signs of violence. At last overcame, he. sat
dowii&'ooked wildly around him. 'Where
ould Ihey be? had tney taken shelter
among neighbors? had Ihe soldiers plun
dered 'driven them from their home? or
had Ihey gone voluntarily with the
Liyalisit?'"Tluse questions cameq'iick
:y lo his mind, and he returned to the
irmy where all was mirth and hilarity,
for in the excitement nothing cou'd hi
learned of their absence.
ft their retreat the British took tv.--ry
means time would allow, 'o ciu.Ui the
piril of oppositioi,:m my ore-ses were.
commuted by Ihem; many cl the puo
pie were prevailed upon lo follow litem;
md some of the friends of the Patriots
eVsn were forced away.nsit Were a Lin J
)f hosiaga lo damp their zeal. Wenton
oon learned the sad Iruih; they had ra
eeu from him dear pledges, but tti'l ho
was zealoui. In a few dii the fl-et
oiled for Halifax and the unhappy, des
.jouding exiles were forced to endure a
nore gievious separation.
Two years from the commenccm'n l
jf hostilities Ihe involution had spread,
atreng'hened and sustained itt If i r i a i u
out the whole length and hi fa-It; of tin
Colonies; Various battles, undecisive
were fought, snd Ihe hosiila aimie.,
had sustained different positions each
lo the other, and not the least interest
ing in the vicinity of Gsrmanloivii.
Wenton was still the Z'alotis patriot;
with his brave troop of volunteers ha
md always followed the fortune ot th.;
irmy in every chango. iilmugh h
would accept no higher boners than Uif.
command of his Iroop, he had giined a
noble fameifor the in fi-ld his Lnvtry &
judgment were no less ennspicious than
his virtue and sibctien in private l.fn ,
and Germatilowu was to give new
proof.
Il was evening (-11 was en'huiasm
in the army; Ihe surprise of Grrman
town wg planned for the next morning)
whfin Wenlon with, some cfiicers ws
-xamining the plan of an altack. 'What
think you of it? Captain Wenton.' said
nr; 'can it possibly miscarry? 'I
think'- Here a letter was dropped
mto his hand, the superscription ot
which spoke its iiuihor, 'It is hers,'
ho fjcu'."'ed, a he abruptly leit the
ro'-m lhat l.o i.iihl iea.1 ii i,:id'.iU;rl'd.
l t;, j
to ii
, i '. ( : : r. "
;e;! to 1
f,
: i.
;ui iaie hii
J
,'
)'' U,l-. Although it was ..ot
a captivity erf suU'.'iing, it was one of
gteat anxiety; bul now her fondest anti
cipations were revived in the pros
pact of soon meeting him from whom
t