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T IT E GARLAND.
-"With sweetest flowers enriched,
From variens gardens rull'd with care."
When from Prlends dearly loved rve are
summoned to part.
When from friends dearly loved, we arc summou'd
to part,
Though we pay nature's tribute, a sigh and a tear
Still it yieldeth a joy to the desolate heart,
'l'o dwell on the virtues of those we held dear:—
To recal each fowl token of love and affection,
The kind grasp of the hand, and the glistening eye;
For whilst memory indulges the fond retrospection,
We feel that our friends still in spirit are nigh.
So in every bereavement, whilst through life we
roam,
If virtue and worth but gild memory's leaf;
There are some beams of comfort to shine on our
gloom,
And illumine the darkness of sorrow and grief
But the pang which we suffer when friends prove
ungrateful,
Bears with it no pleasing, mementoes like those;
For 'tis their we indeed find this world is deceitful,
And chequered alternate with joys and with woes.
Oh! of all that can wound the fund heart of affection,
The sting of ingratitude pierces most deep;
For it leavva to its victims no pleasing reflection,
No solace to lull their affliction to sleep.
Let the man, lost alike unto honor and shame,
Who hath never one tribute of gratitude paid,
In the vale of oblivion bury his name,
And strive with her mantle to cover his head.
Lot the glance of contempt and the finger of scorn,
Bo milted to blast him with shame and disgrace;
Vor,there'b not in life's bow 'r so envenum'd a thorn,
Iu creatioa, no being so abject and base.
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I must say, that 7. was much annoyed at
this intelligence. The money• lenders would
not he satisfied unless they knew where my
estates were, and had examined the will at
Doctors' Commons: then all would be expos•
ed to the major, and I should be considered
by him as an impostor. I walked down Pall
Mall in a very unhappy mood, so deep in
thought, that I ran against a lady, who was
stepping out of her carriage at a fiishionable
shop. She turned round, and I was Mak.
ing e my best apologies to a very handsome
woman; when her earrings caught my Eaten.
lion. They were of alternate coral and
gold, and the fiic simile in make to the chain - ,
given by Nit:tee to Meta. During rny.„last.'
visit, I had ofleti : had the chain in my Ilan . •
and particularly marked the workmanship.
To make more sure, I followed her irito the
shop, and stood behind her, carefuly exam
-ining them, as she looked over a quantity of
laces. There could be no doubt. I waited
till the lady rose to go away, and then
addressed the shopman, 4sking the lady's
name. He did not know—she was a stran
ger; but perhaps Mr. H—, the master
did, and he went back to ask the question.
H—boing at that moment busy, the
man stayed So long, thlit I heard the car
riage drive oft: Fearful of losing sight of
the lady, I took to my heels, and ran out
of the shop. My sudden flight from the
counter covered with lace, made them imag
ine
that I had stolen some, and they crie
out, "Stop the thief," as loud as they could,
springing over the counter, and pursuing
me as I pursued the carriage, which was
driven at a rapid pace.
A man perceiving mo running And others,
without their hats, following, with the cries
of "Stop thief;" put out his leg, and I
fell on the pavement, the blood rushing in
torrents from my nose. I was seized,
roughly handled and again handed over to
the police, who carried me before the same
magistrate in 111adborough Street.
"What is this?" demanded the inagis.
trate.
"A shoplifter, your worship."
"I am not, sir," replied I;• "you kuow
me wellenough, I am Mr. Newland."
"Mr. Newland!" replied the magistrate,
suspiciously; "this is strange, a second time
to appear before me upon such a charge."
"A nd just as innocent as before, sir."
"You'll excuse me, sir, but I must have
my suspicions this time. Where is the
evidence?"
The people of the shop then came fbr
wards, and stated what had occurred. "Let
bun be searched," -s aid the thagistrate.
I was sea rched,but nothing was found upon
me. "Are you satisfied, now, sir?" enqui
red 1.
"By all means. Let the people go back
and look over their laces, and see if any aro
missing; in the mean time I. shall detain you,
for it is very easy to get rid ola small aril
cle, such as lace, when you are caught."
The men went away, and I wrote a note
to Major Corbonnell, requesting his atten
dance. Ile arrived at the same time as the
shopman, and I told him what !tad happened.
The shopman declai.ed that the stock was
not correct; as fu• as they could judge, there
were two pieces of lace missing.
"If so, I did not take them," replied
"Upon my honour, Air. said the
major, to the magistrate, ' 'it is very hard
for a gentleman to he treated in this man
ner. This is the second time that I have
been sent for to. vouch for hiS respectibility.
"Very true, sir," replied the magistrate . ;
"but allow me to ask Mr. Newland, as he
calls himself, what induced him to follow a
lady into the shop?"
"Her car-rings," replied I.
"Her ear-rings! ►tihy sir, The last time
you were brought before me, you said it
was after a gentleman's nose—now it ap
pears you were attracted by a lady's ears;
and pray, sir, what induced you to run oui
of the shop?"
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"Because I wanted particularly to enquire
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about her ear-rings, sir."
"I cannot understand these paltry excu
ses; there are, it appears, two pieces of lace
missing. I must remand you for further
examination, sir; and you also sir." said the
magistrate, to Major Carbonnoll; "for if he
-is a swindler, you must be an' accomplice."
"Sir," replied Major Carbonnell, A n eel--
ingly, "you are certainly a very good judge
of a gentleman, when you happen by acci
dent to be in his company. With your
leave, 1 will send a note to another confect.
crate."
The major then wrote a note to Lord
Windermear, which he despatched by Tim.
othy, who, hearing I %%i a s in trouble i had
accompanied the major. And while he
was away, the major and I sat down, he
giving himself all manner of airs, much to
the annoyance of the magistrate, who at last
threatened to commit him immediately.
"You'll repent this," replied the major,
who perceived Lord Windermear corning in.
"You shall repent it, sir, by God," cried
the magistrate in a great passion.
"Put five shillings in the box for swear.
mg, Mr. B--You fine other -people,"
said the major. "Here is my other confed
erate, Lord Windermear."
"Carbonnell," said Lord Windermear,
"what is all this?"
"Nothing, my lord, except that our friend
Newland is taken up for shoplifting, because
ho thought proper to run after a pretty wo
man's carriage; and I am accused by his
worship of being his confederate. I could
forgive his suspicions of Mr. Newland in
that plight: but as for his taking me for one
of the swell mod, it proves a great deficiency
of judgment; perhaps he will commit your
lordship also, as he may not be aware that
your lordship's person is above caption."
"I can assure you, sir," said Lord Win
derniear. proudly, "that this is my relative,
Major Carbonnell, and the other is my friend,
Mr. Newland. I will bail them forany sum
you please."
The magistrate felt astonished and an
noyed, for utter all, he had only done his
duty. Before he could reply, a man came
from the shop to say that the laces had been
found all right. Lord Windermear then
took me aside, and I narrated what had
happened. He recollected the story of Fle
• in my narrative of my life, and felt that
I was right in trying to find out who the la
ity was., The magistrate now apologised
ir the dakenticin, but.explained to his lord - -
ship hi:4l - '6d before made my appearance
upon another charge, and with u low bow wo
were dismissed.
"My dear Mr. Newland," said his lord
ship, "I trust that this will be a warning to
you, not to run after other people's nosis and
ear-rings; at the snipe time, I will certainly
keep a look out for those very enr•rings my
self. Major, 1 wish you a good morning."
His lordship then shook us both by the
hand, and saying that he should be glad to
see more of me than he latterly had done,
stepped into his carriage and drove off.
"What the devil did his lordship mean
about ear-rings, Newland?" enquiled the
major.
"I told him that I was examining the lady's
earrings, as very remarkable," replied I.
"You appear to be able to deceive every
hinly but me, my good fellow. I knew that
you were examining the lady herself:" 1
left the major in his error, by making no
reply.
When I came down to breakfast the next
morning, the major said, "My dear New
land, I have taken the liberty of requesting
a very old friend of mine to come and meet
you this morning. I will not disguise from
you that it is Emmanuel, the money-lender.
Nloney you must have until-my affairs are
decided one way or the other; and, in this
instance, I will most faithfully repay the
sum borrowed, as soon as I receive the
amount of my bets, or am certain of succeed
ing to the title, which is one and the same
thing."
1 bit my lips, for I was not a little annoy
ed; but what could be done? 1 must have
either confessed my real situation to the ma
jor, or have appeared to raise scruples,
which, as the supposed heir to a large for
tune, would have seemed to him to be very
frivolous. I thought it better to let the
affair take its chance. "Well," replied 1,
"if it must be, it must be; but it shall be on
my own terms."
"Nay," observed the major, 'there is no
fear but that he will consent, and without any
trouble."
After a moment's reflection I went up
stairs, and rang for Timothy. "Tim,"
said I. "hear me; 1 now muke you a solemn
promise, on my honour as a gentlemen,
that 1 will never borrow money upon inter
est, and until you release me from it, I shall
adhere to my word."
. -
"Very well, sir," replied Timothy; "I
guess your reason for so doing, and I expect
you will keep your word. Is that all?"
"Yes; now you may take up the urn."
Wo had finished our breakfast, when
Timothy announced Mr. Emanuel, who fol
lowed him into the room. "Well, old cent
per cent,how are you?" said the major. "Al
low me to introduce my most particulurfriend
. Newland."
"Auld Master Major," replied the des.
cen }ant of A braham, a little puny creature,
bent double with infirmity, and carrying one
hand behind his bark,as if to counterbalance
the projection of his head and shoulders.
"You vash pleas to call me client per shent.
I wish I rash able to make do monies pay
that.. Mr. Newland, can Ibe of any little
shervice to you?"
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the money was obtained so easily, but he
must remember that the major was consid
ered a person who universally attached him
self to young men of large fortune; he had
already been the means of throwing many
profitable speculations into the hands of
Emmanuel, and the latter put implicit confi
dence in him. The money-lenders also are
always on the look-out for young men with
large fortunes, and have their names regis
tered. Emmanuel had long expected me
to come to him, and although it was hia, in
tention to have examined more particularly,
and not to have had the money prepared,
yet my refusal to sign the bond, bearing
interest, and my disputing the termb of the
second proposal, blinded him completely,
and put him off his usual guard.
"Upon my word, Newland, you obtained
better - terms than I could have expected
from the old hunks."
"Much better than I expected also, ma
jor," replied I; "but now, how much of the
money would you like to have?"
"My dear fellow, this is very handsome
of you; but, I thank heaven, I shall be soon
able to repay it; but what pleases me, New
land, is your perfect confidence in one,
Whom the rest of the world would not trust
with a shilling. I will accept your offer
as freely as it is made, and take £5OO, just
to make a show for the few weeks that I am
in suspense, and then you will find, that with
all my faults, I am not deficient in gratitude."
I divided the money with the major, and he
shortly afterwards went out.
"Well, sir," said Timothy, entering, full
of curiosity, "what have you done?"
"I have borrowed a thousand to pay fif
teen hundred when I come into my property.
"You are safe then. Exellent, and the
Jew will be bit."
"No, Timothy, I intend to repay it as soon
as I can."
"So should I, Tim, for it must depend up
on my finding out my parentage." Heigho,
thought 1, when shall I ever find out who is
my father?
1 dressed and went out, met Harcourt,
dined with him, and on my return the ma
jor had not come lioni". It was then past
midnight, and feeling little inclination to
sleep, 1 remained in the drawing-room wait.
ma' for his arrival. About three o'clock he
came in, flushed in the face, and appaiently
in high good humor.
"Newland," said he,throving his pocket
book on the table,'" just open that, and then
you will open your eyes."
1 obeyed him, and to my surprise took
out a bundle of bank•notes; I counted up their
value, and they amounted to £3,500.
"You have been fortunate, indeed."
"Yes," replied the major; "knowing that
in a short time I shall be certain of cash,
one way or the other, I had resolved to try
my luck with the £5OO. I went to the
buzzard table, and throw in seventeen times
• "Sit down, sit down, Emanuel. You
have ray warrant for Mr. Newland's res
pectability, and the sooner we get over the
Ibusiness the better."
"Ault, Mr. Major, it ish true, you was
Irecommended many good—no, not always
good, customers to me, and 1 was very much
obliged. Vat can Ido for your handsome
young friend? De young gentlemen always
vent money; and it is do youth which is - do
time for de pleasure and enjoyment." .
"Ho wants a thousand pounds, Emanuel."
"Dat is a large sum—one tousand pounds!
he does not vent any more?"
"No," replied I, "that will be sufficient."
"Veil, den, I have de monish in my pock- I
et. I will just beg de young gentleman to 1
sign a little memorandum, dat I may von
day receive my monish."
"But what is that to be?" interrupted I.
"It will be to promise to pay me my'mon
ish, and only fifteen per spent, when you
come into your own."
"That will not do," replied I; "I have
pledged my solemn word of honour, that I
will not borrow money on interest."
"And yeti have given de pledge, but you
did not swear upon no book?' •
"No, but my word has been given, and
that is enough; if I would forfeit my word
with those to whom I have given it, I
would also forfeit my word with you. My
keeping my promise, ought to be a pledge
to you that I will keep my promise to you."
"Dat is yell said—very yell said; but den
we must manage some order way. Sup
pose—let me shoe—how old are you, my
young sir?"
"Past twenty."
"Auh, dat is a vary pleasant age, dat
twenty. Veil den, you shall sheign a lee
tie bit of paper, that you pay nie £2,000
ven you come into your properties, on con
dition dat I pay now one tousand. Dat is
very fair—ish it not, Mr. Major?"
"Rather too hard, Emmanuel."
"But de rislique--de rishque, Mr. Major."
'•I will not agree to those terms," replied
I; "yoa must take your money away, Mr.
t; ma n ue I."
"Veil, den—vat vill pay pay-me?"
"1 will sign al, agreement to pay you
£1,500 for the thousand, if you please; if
that will not suit you, I will try elsewere."
"Oat is very bad bargin. How old, you
shey?"
"Twenty."
"Vell, I shuppose I must oblige you, and
my very Boot friend, de major."
Mr. Emmanuel diew out his spectacles,
pun, and inkhorn, filled up a bond, and han
ded it to me to sign. I read it carefu ll y
over, and signed it, he then paid down tilt
money, and took his leave.
It may appear strange to the reader tha
"I should like to know when that will be."
—hedged upon the deuce ace, and throw out
with it—voila. They won't catch me there
again in a hurry—luck like that only comes
(nice in a man's life; but, Japhot, there is a
little drawback to all this. 1 shall require
your kind attendance in two or three hours."
"Why what's the matter?"
"Merely an affair of honor. I was insul
ted by a vagabond, and wo meet at six o'-
clock."
"A vagabond—but surely, Curbonnell,
you will not condescend—"
"My dear fellow, although as great n vag-
abond as there is on the face - of the earth,
yet ho is a peer of the realm, and his title
warrants the meeting—hut after all, what
is it?"
"I,trust it will be nothing, Cat bonnell, but
still it may prove otherwise."
"Granted; and what then, my dear New
lane we all owe heaven a death, and WI am
floored, why then 1 shall no longer be anx
ious about title or fortune."
"It's a bad way of settling a dispute," re
plied I, gravely.
"There is no other, Newland. How would
society he held in cheek if it were not fur
duelling? We should all be a set of bears liv
ing in a bear-garden. I presome you have
never been out?"
"Never," replied I, "and had hoped that
I never should have."
"Then you must have better fortune, or
better temper then most others, if you pass
through life without an affair of this kind on
your hands. I mean as .principal, not as
second. But, my dear fellow, I must give
you a little advice, relative to your behavi
our as a second; for I'm very particular on
these occasions, and like that things should
be done very correctly. It will never do,
my dear Newland, that you appear on the
ground with that melancholy face. Ido not
mean that you should laugh, or even smile,
that were equally out of character, but you
should show yourself perfectly calm and in
different. In your behaviour towards the
other second, you must be most scrupuously
polite, but at the same time never give up a
point of dispute, in which my interest may
be concerned. Even in your walk be slow,
and move, as much as the ground will allow
you, as if you were in a drawing-room.—
Never remain silent; offer even trivial re
marks, rather than appear distrait. There
is one point of great importance—l refer to
choosing the ground, in which, perhfips, you
Will require my unperceived assistance.—
Any decided line behind me would be very
advantagetikai to my tiditfrility, - sucl as the
trunk of a tree, post, &c., even an elevated
light or dark ground behind me is unaiivisea
ble. Choose, it you can, a broken light, as
it affects the correctness of the aim; but as
you will not probably be able to manage this
satisfactorily, I will assist you. When on
the ground, atter having divided the sun fair
ly between us, I shall walk about unconcern
edly, and when I perceive a judicious Spot,
I will take a pinch of snutrand use my hand.
kerchief, turning at the same time in the
direction in which I wish my adversary to
be placed. Take your cue from that ; and
with all suavity of manner, insist as much as
you can upon our being so placed. That
must be left to your own persuasive powers.
I believe I have now stated all that is neces
sary, and I must prepare my instruments."
The major then went into his own room,
and I never felt more nervous or more un
hinged thaeatter this conversation. I had
a melancholy foreboding—but that I believe
every one has, when he, for the first time,
has to assist at a mortal rencontre. I was
in a deep musing when he returned with
his pistols and all the necessary apparatus,
and when the major pointed out to me, and
made me once or twice practise the setting
of the hair triggers, which is the duty of the
second, an involuntarystibudder came over
me.
"Why, Newland, what is the matter with
you? I thought that you had more nerve."
"I probably should show more, Carbon
nell, were I the principal instead of the se
cond, but I cannot bear the reflection that
some accident should happen to you. You
are the only one with' whom I have been on
terms of friendship, and the idea of losing
you, is very, very painful."
"Newland, you really quite unman me,
and you may now see a miracle," continued
Carbonnell,as he pressed his hand to his eye,
"the moisture of a tear on- the cheek of a
London roue, a man of the world, who has
long lived for himself and for this world,
only. It never would be credited if asser
ted. Newland, there was a time when I was
like yourself—the world took advantage of
my ingenuousnessand inexperience; my good
feelings were the cause of my ruin, and then
by degrees I became as callous and as har
dened es the world itself. My dear felloy,
I thought all affection, all sentiment, dried
up within me, but it is not the case. You
have made me feel that I have still a heart,
and not fited fel the present time. It is now
five o'clock, le‘us be on the ground early—
it will give us an advantage."
"I do not vauitih like speaking to you on
the subject, Ca rbonnel; but is there nothing
that you - might wish done in case of acci
dent?"
"Nothing—why yes. I may as well:—
Give me a sheet of paper." The major sat
down and wrote for a few minutes. "Now
send Timothy and another here. Timothy,
and you, sir, see me sign this paper and put
my seal to it. I deliver this as my act and
deed. Put your names as witnesses." They
complied with his request, and then the ma
jor desired Timothy to call a hackney-coach.
"Newland," said the triajor, putting the pa
per, folded up, in my pocket, along-with-the-
bank notes, "take care of this for me till we
conic back."
"The coach is at the door, sir," said Tim.
othy, looking at me, as if to say, "What can
all this be about?"
"You may come with us and see," aid
the major, observing Tim's countenance,
"and put that case into the coach." Tim,
who knew that it was the major's case of
pistols, appeared still more alarmed, and
stood still without obeying the order. "Ne
ver mind, Tim, your master is not the one
who is to use them," said tho major, patting
him on the tilloulder.
Timothy, relieved by this intelligence,
went down stairs with the pistols; we follow
ed him. Tim mounted on the box, and we
drove to Chalk Farm. "Shall the coach
wait?" enquired Timothy.
"Yes, by all means," replied . 1, in a low
voice. We arrived at the usual ground,
where disputes of this kind.were generally
settled; and the major took a survey of it
with treat composure.
"Now observe, Juphel," raid he, "if you
can contrive —; but here they are. I
will give you the notice agreed upon." The
peer, whose title was Lord Tineholme, now
came up with his second, whom he intro.
duced to Me as Mr. Osborn. "Mr. New..
land," replied the major, saluting Mr Os
born in return. We both took off our hats,
bowed, and then proceeded to our duty. I
must do my adversary's second the justice
to say, that his politene,ss was fully equal to
mine. There was no mention on either side
of explanations and retractions—the insult
was todgross, and the character of his lord.
ship, as well as that of Major Carbonnell,
was too well known. Twelve paces were
proposed by Mr. Osborn, and agreed to by
mo—the pistols of Major Carbonnell were
gained by drawing lots—we had nothing
more to do but to place our principals. The
major took out his snuff-box, took a pinch,
and blew his nose, turning towards a copse
of beech trees.
"With your permission, I will mark out
the ground, Mr. Osborn," said I, walking
up to the major,and intending to pace twelve
paces in the direction towards which he fa
ced.
"Allow me to observe that I think a little
more in this direction, would be more fair
for both parties," said Mr. Osborn.
"It would so, my 'dear sir," replied 1, "but
submitting to your superior judgment, per
haps it may haiie not struck you that my
principle will have rather too much, of the
sun. lam incapable of taking any advan.
tage, but I should not do my duty if I did
not see every justice done to the major, who
has confided to me in this unpleasant affair.
I put it to you, sir, as a gentleman and man
of honour, whetherl am claiming too much?"
A little amicable altercation took place on
this point, but finding that I would not yield,
and that at every reply I was more and
more polite and bland in my deportment,
Mr. Osborn gave up the point. I walked
the twelve paces, and Mr. Osborn placed
his principal. 1 observed that Lord Tine
holme did not appear pleased; he expostula
ted with him, but it was then too late. • The
pistols were already loaded--the choice was
given to his lordship, and Major Corbonnell
received the other from my hand, which
actually trembled, while his was firm. 1
requested Mr. Osborn to drop the handker
chief, as I could not make up my mind to
give a signal which might he fatal to the ma•
for. They fired—Lord Tineholme fell im
mediately—the major remained on his feet
for a second or two, and then sank down on
the ground, I hastened up to him. "Where
are you hurt?"
The major put his hand to his hip—"l
am hit hard, Newland, but not so hard as
ho is. Run and see."
1 left the major, and went up to were Lord
Tineholme lay, his head raised on the knee
of his second.
"It is all over with him, Mr; Newland,
the ball has passed through his brain.°
• I hastened back to the major, to examine
his wound, and, with the assistance of Tim
othy, I stripped him sufficently to ascertain
that the ball had entered his hip, end prob
ing the wound with my finger s it appeared
that it had glanced off in the direction of the
intestines; the suffusion of blood was very
trifling, which alarmed me still more.
"Could you bear removal in the coach?"
"I cannot tell, but we must try; the sooner
I am home the better, Japhet," replied he
faintly.
With the assistance of Timothy, I put him
into the hackney-coach, and we drove off,
after I had taken off my hat and made my
obeisance to Mr. Osborn, an effort of polite.
nea3 which I certainly should have neglec
ted, had I not been reminded of it by my
principal. We set off, and the major bore
his journey very well, making no complaint;
but on our arrival he fainted as we lifted him
out. As soon as he was on thi - rbed; I des
patched Timothy for a surgeon. On his
arrival he examined the wound, and shook
his head. Taking me into the next room,
he declared his opinion, that the ball had
passed into the intestines, which were sever
ed, and that there was no hope. I sat doWn
and covered up my, face—the tears rolled
down and trickled through my fingers—it
was the first heavy blow I had yet received.
Without kindred or connections, I felt that
I was about to lose one 'who was dear to me.
To another, not in my situation, it might
have only produced a temporary grief at
the near loss of a friend;, but to me, who was
almost alone in the world; the loss was heavy
in the extreme. Whom had I to fly to for
solace—there was Timothy and Pieta—
one who performed the duty of a servant to
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I me, and a child. 1 felt that they were not
sufficient, and my heart was - chilled.
The surgeon had, in the meantime, to.'
turned to the major, and dressed the wound 4
The major, who had recovered from his
weakness, asked him his candid opinion.
~W e must hope for the best, sir," replied
the surgeon.
"That is to say, there is no hope," replied
the major: "and I feel that you are right.
Ilow long do you think that I may live?"
"If the wound does not take a favourable
turn, about forty-eight hours, sir," replied
the surgeon; "hut we milt hope for a more
fortunate issue."
"In a death-bed case you medical men
are like lawyers," replied the major, "there
is no getting a straight forward answer from.
you. Where is . Mr. Newland?"
"Here 1 am, Oirbonnell," said 1, faking
his hand.
"My dear fellow, I kn ew
. it is all oVer
with me, and you of cour se know it as well
as . I do. Do not think that it is a source of
much regret to rte to leave this rascally
world—indeed it is not; but I do feel sorry,
very sorry, to leave you. The doctor tells
me I shall live forty-eight hours; but I have
an idea that I shall not live so many minutes.
jee M.%gth gradually failing tne. De
pend tlpon it, my dear Newland, there is an
internal hemorrhage. My dear fellow, I
shall not be able to speak soon: I have left
you my executor and sole heir. I wish
there was more for you—it • will last you t
however, till you come of age. That wag
a lucky hit last night, but a very . unlucky
one this morning. Bury me like a gentle
man."
"My dear Carbonnell," said "would
you not like to see somebody--a clergy
man?" .
"Newland, excuse me. Ido not refuse
out of disrespect,or because I do not believe:•%
in the tenets of Christanny; but • I canniii
believe that my repentance at this late Nati
can be of any avail. If I have not been
sorry for the life I have lived—ifl have not
had my moments ofronnorse---if 1 have not
promised to amend, and intend to have sof
done, and I trust I have—what avails my
repentance now? No, no, Japhot, as I have
sown so must I reap, and-trust to the mercy
of heaven. God only knows all our hearts,
and I would fain believe that I may find
more favour in the' eyes of the Almighty ;
than I have in this world from those who—
but we must not judge. Give me to drink,.
Japhet—l am sinking fast. God bless
you, my dear fellow.'
The major sunk on his pillow, after he had
I moistened his lips, and spoke no'niOre.—
With his hand clasped in mine be-gradurilly
sank, and in a quarter of an hotii?lfiseyes'
were fixed, and all was over. He War; Ilght
in his conjectures--an artery had beitn di
vided, and he had bled to death. The sur
geon came again just before he was dead,-
for I had sent for him, "It is better as it IS;
said he to me. "Had he not bled to death,.
he would have suffered forty•eight hours of
extreme agony from the mortification which
must have ensued. He closed the major's
eyes and took his leave: I hastened into the
darwing.room and sent for Timothy, with
whom I sat in a long conversation on this
unfortunate occurrence, and my future pros.
peels.
[TO BE CONTINUED.]
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.—An accident
of a most melancholy character, happened at
Manchester, on Monday last. The particu
tars us we have heard them were as follows:
A young man by the name of Nelson Rack
et, aged about nineteen, was leaning upon a
loaded rifle, with his chin upon the muzzle s
when in some Manner unknown, it was dis,
charged. The ball entered befow the chin,
and passing through the brain came out the
backside of his head, killed him instantly:
It is to be hoped, it will operate as a loud
warning against the careless use of fire
arms.—Hartford Review.
The productiveness of the canals which
bring coal into Philadelphia may be estimn:
ted from the fact, stated by Poulson, that
the Schuylkill Coal Company alone, which
penetrates only 100 miles into the interior,
will this year, with coal brought and the
water rents included, yield $500,000, which
is excess of $186,489 over last year.—
No wonder the stock of this company is at
an advance of 200 per cent. , •
The Mormonitea are lecturini;i4:j:
Hull, Boston, and at their last a* • •
mustered about two hundred hearod..;l•4tli"
They style themselves the"hitteiday ,
saints."
At a large meeting of the merchants and
storekeepers of Cha Hetet); Atrgust Bd, it was
unanimously resolved to hold no comthereial
dealings whateVer with any. abolitionist:
The silk company •*.cently formed lit
Boston with a capital :of $200,000; hail.
purchased for their use 860 acres of land in
Northampton. Also b company of capital
ists of New York , Boatton, have tetent
ly purchased Ilia .:Aine silk intunifanto. ,
ry at Providence, ' ~.` Island; to *hick
is attached a larg; .1 %of land containing'
20,000 mulberry ft.
The distance from Detroit to Moue
water, that ia, by the Detroit -river; todee'
Huron and lake Michigan, is 700zeildiq:by'
land only 250—from Detroit to St. /COO*
by Water 670 miles, but by the route of dell
rail road only 195