Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1803-05-13

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have better means Of irrOPtion into the
lands of her brave opponent, and for this
purpose does NOT scruplet 10 attackus, who
for two centuries havelived in peace, and
injured no one. The only alternative left
Us isto defy her power. =zez-=7.7s.E
There was but one sensation agitated
the assembly during the recital. The
youths fondly embraced each other, and
exclaimed. ave win conquer. Or die"
They Immediately resolved 10 offer their
services in the defence ofthe state. Al
bert Fas among the foremost Of the he
Toes. Whilst reaeeting on the dangers
that were likely 10 ensue, be forgot for q
moment his beloved Laura; and when he
recovered serenity, found her in tears.--
He Immediately consnled her in the best
manner he was able, and after begging
pardon for Instrumentation, led her to-
wards home. ~.
Basil was eeafounded ut the alarming
news they brought him, and addressing
himself to Albert, said. IA hard trial
now awaits you; may honor direct your
choice. .Doyou attend our young wafri.
ors to the camp, or win you be united 10
Laura and remain behind in safety r.
!" / viii face death indefence ofmyna-
tive land, replied the youth. Let me
Join my brethren in resistingthe common
Zoe, and I shall enjoy the society of my
dear LAURA with tenfold pleasure, BY the
consciousness that ImeFiit her esteem asa
reward for my har1ships." .z= !.
8 My gallant SON, cried Basil, g you
claim my warmest fondness, you have
decided rs wished.n 49, ~
Albert feturnedto embrace Laura.
Coz said she attempting 70 stiAe her
tears; 81 sacrifice every hope for your
reputation. / must not regret your abb
sence, for / consider that il Is the duty of
every one to protect his country when tn
welfare 10 endangered.n ~: IS
Albert would have replied, but the.
horn resounded through the valley, and
he perceived his comrades already ON
their march. :. ffa 7, cried he, rushing
from.the cottage, II shah 6eI The last.-
Dearest fatherI dearest Laura! farewell
Some days after the departure Of Al
bert, Basil received letter from him
Il was dated in the canton Of Unaerwal-
den, and contained the most disastrous
intelligence: the concluding words were
these" All is ruin anddestruction. on
every side we meet the Gre and sword Of
cur barbarous and nnprovoked enemies.
Some mothers are lainentihg their lost
sons slain in battle othershang with ter
ror over their bleeding infants, stabbed
while clinging to their breasts. Our dis
pirited forces forget their duty, and are
deserving from their banners; every re-
gimens IS returning to i,s particular can
ton, and the one in which / am enrolled
is on its march homewards 20 that in .
very short time you may expect me with
my comrades IN the neighbourhood Of
your cottage, where Twin conquer orpe.
IRISH in your defence"
Tears triekled down the cheeks Of Ba-
sill rs he read this melancholy recital.
He lifted up his eyes to heaven, and Of.
fered silent prayer 10 the welfare of his
unhappy country. The amiable Laura
hung over his shoulder with looks Of
doubt and apprehension whilst he read
the letter and when he had concluded,
she burst into food Of tears. g Weep
not! weep, notln cried Basil, sthe tree,
overgrown with age, is encumbered BY
the weight offs own branches, and sees
its trunk almost borne 10 the earths @
France may extend her conquest for 4
time, but she win At length become the
victim Of those whom she now insolentiy
tramples upon. Dryyour tears, my girl,
and believe me, though the virtnous may
sometimes smart under the IRON rod Of AZ.
fiction, n day Of retribution j. Away.
prepared for the wicked =
After little persuasion, he restored
the sweet orphans courage, and she en-
deavored to bear the sorrowful news wild
some degree Of fortitude. Three day,
elapsed, and no fresh intelligence arrives