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{ Concluded from oi
« The bliss of human kind, ffs swift away;
“ From dreams of hope,
we’er torn,
as !| how soon
& The sun of joy scarce dat
ray.
“ When clouds o’ershggdow, and we
wake to mourn.
New York appeared to
cond London. The divg
in which the streets ran,
he was convinced it did
Amongst gi
his glad’ning
Philandet a se-
sifying manner
eased him ; yet
Bt contribute to
its elegance. eople, who had
shaken off the yoke of tilir mother coun-
ther he would be
: He was
try, he scarcely knew w
received as a friend orfencmy.
not long kept in suspenge. Having a nums
ber of intreductory lettrs to the principal
merchants there, he commenced delivering
them in person, and in every instance was
most cordially received,
sons had eyer cause to regret an acquaint-
Noble in his dispositions
Indeed few per-
ance with Bim.
unaffected in his manners, he became en-
deared to all who knew him.
Philander vith the assistance of some
of his mergantile friends, found no diff.
eulty in bringing his affairs to their crisis.
He had been but four weeks in New York,
when he found cvery thing relative to his
father’s estdte, settled to his satisfaction.
He concluddd to visit some of the principal
cities in the United States, previous to his
departure for England ; and accordingly
left New York in the steam boat for Phila-
delpbia, which was represented to him, as
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1814,
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little inforior in point of beauty, to any city
in Europe. He was astonished at behold-
ing with what velocity a large boat (nearly
the size of a ship’s hull of 700 tons) proceed-
ed through the water apparently without
oars,and not a stitch of canvass, against
wind or tide. He had never beheld one in
England, and little thought to find in a
country so newly populated, such specis
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mens of ingenuity, which eertainly outri-
valled his own country. Finding it was pro-
pelled by steam, he could not but admire
and approve this curious invention.
In 20 hours he found himself along side
the wharves of Philadelphia, a distahce of
94 miles, besides the delay occasioned in
being compelled to travel thirty miles in the
stage. Ki :
The magnificence of this city excited
his admiration. « Is it possible” said he,
“that this stupendous city can only be the
work of three centuries.” The streets re=
gularly intersecting each other at right an-
gles, in his opinion, made it much superior
to New York. Although there did appear
tobe a considerable degree of sameness,
he could not but approve of it.
He visited the theatres, and fotind them
little inferior to those in London. Peale’s
museum, in his opinion, was not to be e-
qualed. In short every thing he beheld
in this beautiful city, excited his admiratio:.,
“ And am I really” said he “in a city, which
not more than three centuries ago was the
retreat of savages.” He thought it incredi-
ble. The numerous public institutions
and the rational principles upon which they
were conducted, induced him to pronounce
them preferable to all similar ones he
had ever beheld.
Having spent nearly three months in this
new world in visiting the principal
towns in the states of New York, New
Jersey and Pennsylvania, Delaware, Mary-
land; and Virginia, Philander began to
yearn for his native home. Julia, the beau-
tiful Julia, seemed for ever to occupy his
mind. O how exquisite will be the pleas—
ure” he would say, «1 shall derive in a-
gain beholding her lovely form; in again
hearing her lovely voice ; in again enjoy-
ing her companytin the beautiful arbor,
in again hearing the council of her pious
father.” With delight would he reflect
on the happy hours they had passed to-
gether, where innocence beauty and friend-
ship, were their only inmates.
Affairs being now completely arranged,
commenced making preparations for his
return to his native country, A ship wag
laying in the North river, at New York,
the captain of which contemplated sailing
for Liverpool in ten days. With him Phi.
lander engaged a passage. The interval
was industriously employed in selecting
novelties, and curiossities for his friends
In England. Stepping into a book seller's
he discovered an elegant American edition
of Thompson, which he purchased for Ju-
lia.
At the expiration of the 10 days, the ship
was completely prepared for sea, and the
captain was determined to proceed on his
voyage with the first fair avind. Fortune
crowned his wishes ; for onthe 11th a de
lightful breese sprung up; Philander re-
paired on board ; the gnchor was weighed,
a : RIT — ty
and the ship glided rapidly through the wa-
ter.
They soon left sight of land, and Philat-
der once more found himself exposed to
the mercy of the saucy waves. Considerable
pregress was made in their voyage for the
first two or three days, but the weather be.
gan to thicken, and every omen of an ap:
proaching storm appeared: The blacken-
ed ocean began to curl and rear her white
tops with sullen majesty. ‘The gale began
tn assume a feroceous command over the
ship, aud each sturdy seaman was busily
engaged in shortening sail. Nothing ean
produce a more solemn appedrance than a
Stormat sea. Philander viewed with as-
tonishment and dread the perilous situation
in which they were placed: The storm
continued with encreascd violence, and e-
very thing appeared to wear an unfavoris
ble aspects It was then that he thought of
his Julia, and the cruel ocean whith seem-
ed to oppose his fondest wish. « O Julia,”
said he, « should cruel fortune be opposed
to our wishes, how would you survive the
loss of yous Philander ! Propitious Heaven
grant that I may be restored to her, the
most virtuous of her sex. Ah ! how could
I thus leave her iu quest of sordid wealth;
the banc of many a fellow creature. Al!
could Philander, how could you for one mo-
ment leave your Julia! O God! spare
her this conflict. Pour down thy softest
blessings on her head. Do not deprive her
of her friend, her lover. Almost distract-
cd he clung to the ship’s mast, while
rolling and pitching enough to sever every
timber in her.
The gale still continued to increase with
ten-fold violence,
It now being 6 o’clock, P. M. the storm
began gradually to subside, and all hands
were busily employed in repairing dama-
ges and erecting a temporary mast. The
weather began to wear a less frightful ap-
pearance, and gratitude was poured fourth
by every one for this deliverance.
Alter having been below for some hours,
Philander began to recover, though still
weak in his intellects, During this parox-
ysm would he frequently call on his Julia
to receive him from the hands of death:
Her minature appeared to be his only con-
solation, he would kiss it and press it to
his breast, and exclaim, this remembrance
of my veloved and myself shall never part.
In afew hours he became mote calm,
and in strains more than human did he
pour forth his thanks to Him who had thus
saved him trom the jaws of death. |
The subsiding of the storm was an effi:
cacious balsam to the mind of Phijander
He found himself considerably composed,
and reflected with a biush at the exclama-
tory weakness he had displayed. But his
heart was too deeply involved in love to be
counteracted.
The progress of the ship was considera,
bly impeded, by the loss of the foremast
and the injury the late storm had done to
her sails and rigging ; but the wind and
weather proving favorable, it was supposed
they soon would reach England.
Philander again antici pated the approach-
ing pleasure, The sight of Julia he was
sure would amply compensate him for the
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pangs his heart had undergone, Yes, love«
ly Juiia,” said he, « however accumulated
the difficulties, I would endeavor to surs
mount then all for your sake.”
The ship pursuing her voyage uninoles-
ted by contrary winds; or bad weather, soon
brought them near their native shores.
Land was discovered after abaiit twenty
four days at sca. = Soon after, they reached
their destined part. Philander with joy
leaped on shore, and once more thanked
Omnipotence foi his bounty: 3
Reflecting on the pleasure he would
NOW soon enjoy, with a light heart did he
reach his lodgings.
After having all his effects removed
from the ship, he procured a horse and
Immediately sat out for the. peaceful man-
sion of the worthy Mr. Aubury. His heart
palpitated with inexpressible joy as he res
traced the road which he formerly left with
so much reluctance. Pursuing the beau-
tifgl path which first led him to that peace-
ful retreat, he soon descried the hospitable
mansion. He paused, as if conscious the
pleasure would overcome him, A gloomis
ness, unusual he thotight prevailed over the
‘hallowed spot ; but without letting uneasis
hess gain the ascendency over him, he im-
mediately rode up, jumped off his horse &
darted into the house, and in an Instant em-
braced with tears of pleasure in his eyes,
the good Mr. Aubury. It was too muchy
for that good old man. Melting into tears,
he exclaimed, « O, my son, ty Julia is-—
~=~i§——=no more! ! Qiiite overcome he
“ Ha! whatis it
I hear ?”’ exclaimed the half frantic youth?
¢ Julia ! my Julia no more | © brains
do I dream or is it reality ? « My son,’ ex
claimed this pious man, recdvering from
his swoon « fortitude is necessary on this
occasion, but I find I arn not able te com-
Oh | Julia !”—With fer
veucy he clasped the hand of Philander and
continued, « she is happy—she is happy,”
fell senseles in his chair.
mand it myself,
and again staggered in his chair, with a
melancholy smile depicted on his countes
nance.
“«O Julia” exclaimed this wretched
youth, « and have 1 undergone all this un-
easiness to be made ten-fold more misera,.
ble |”
SWoon.
Quite overcome, he fell into a
It was some time ete he could again
summon resolution to speak, The piano
upon which he was wont to hear Julia piay,
recalled the happy hours they had spent to-
gether. The table, where he first discover-
ed her love for him, and every thing touch”
ed by her seemed to recall to his recollec-
tion former happiness now fled forever.
Having become now composed, the old ches
man presented him with an original mina-<
ture of his daughter; in the back of which
was interwoven the nafie of Philander, with
her own hair. Eagerly kissing it; and plas
cing it in his bosom, Philander exclaimed,
“ this memento and I shallnever part.
Having remained for some weeks at
this devoted retreat, Philander found it ne-
cessary to i1epair to London. The parting
scene between him and My, Aubury was
inexpressibly affecting. -.-.
“, What tho’ no weeping loves thy ashes
grace. 5 gh
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