Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-09-23

with mortas and Paradise not found on earth Short
~ alter the union of Forian, and the heress of Glen
earn the rebellion commenced in the cherished home
OF ms infancy where still resided aged father aud
beloved sister, Exaggerated accounts every day met
ms bewidered eye. Report with her thousand tongues
on every side distracted and alarmed him. until last
IN the frenzy of despair and grief he formed the reso-
luton ut leaving the wife of his bosom, together with
her unconscious infant and flying TO the relief of his dis
tressed relatives. Short, yet painful the struggles
but hlla piey overcame the tears and entreaes
OF his lovely Ellen 81 go he said "but he who rules
yon heavens, viii preserve my love; and tby PRAYERS
sweet Lilly will nterpose as an iuvunerable shield to
the bosom of thy soldier" With these words he con-
signed her tanting form into the arms of the attendants
and departed from the home of peace aud love to ,on
his countrymen the field of battle Too we'll has The
pen oil history recorded tue tragic ofhat UNEQUAL
strife Sucet 10 observe that when the din of arms
had ceased and thedceaed and scattered remains of the
Vanqu'shet had sought refuge couceamept procla
aoh was issGed throughout the isle, that revenge was
SatiSeu, and Offering TO the vanauished Those
who desired security and peace were to assemble on a
certain day IN the principal square, there TO receive
Pledges or tickets they were termed. of pardon
accordingly at an early hour the day appointed,
nuhoreds assembled, and among the the father and
sister OF Estrada was long before the pride Of the
Ola man could stoop TO supplcate were life and
mercy at the hands of such beings. But when he
'heu MS eyes on the pale and dropping being depend
lug OH MIN the look ot patient resignation he there met
caused him TO yield to the persuasons Of Forian and
with The youthful Madeline. seek the place of pardon
Alter The delivery Of tickets IL was conclu5ed tie
snoua ooth return with Floran TO the blessed land of
Scottish freedom. But alas too sangune man. trust
ing and noble myself thou dreanes notof treachery in
another How sweetly did fancy paint, and thy glow
ing tongue describe the happiness attendant on thy
nome Inc day of peace arrives but instead of
| une expected mercy, assassination and death await
cd the instead of the security for life and peace the
spear and battle-iinpments raised al their de-
tenceess breasts. The youthful head OF Innocence
ana the hoary one of age, shared the blow of DEATH
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tnuideroas hand of savage barbarit:. Not one of all
tlat crowded square escaped. Where !ale was heard
the busy hum OF expectation. was now the solemn q
ience death The loving and beloved ones were now
no more. The gay, tue gallant the beautiful and the
WITTY were all thrown together in one argled and
icess heap The golden ringlets and raven ressss of
beauty were soied with dust covered and discussed
WIN he congealed blood of many fellow sufferer AT
last the carnage was stad, the vctors paused from their
work OF devastation. and sounding the bug derarted
10 triumph and TO feast In the intermediate time Flo
Fan was concealed in the hold of vessel living al the
mouth OF the harbour, anxieusy awaiting their return
Al length a iootstep heard, and voice cainr op
iorian TO ascend. 1t was Miguel, who formerly =
slave IN the house of Estrada was now an officer in the
army OF the victorious enemy. Foudness for Foriop
naa induced HIM at the hazard Of his life TO save the
oniy beng his soul loved. He communicated TO him in
almost orcath'ess haste, the dreul tdings of the mas
sacre w ith scream of agony Floran received the
news aid invoked vengeance on his foes. SUFFERING
Tue mist tumu OF grief TO subsde, Mngue calmly pro
hounced the words your wife!" they acted as charm
10 ule hcart of tloran. Starting In perturbation
rom his trance of grief he cried wildly .,heayen
sicid NEE widowed Ellen!n and sunk PROSTATE on be
ground The arm OF the sable warrior sustained his
urooPlng head; the hand of the despsed slave adj
nlnlsteTed Testoraons TO the faintine white man
Ihou hast treated men lie said las fellow beinn mot
as wild beast. Thou hast confo.tcd me in MANY =
dark hour, and now Miguel rcpays his debt oforat,de
'suei shtil stay with thee, and console thee; and
er lhou goet my master thy slave shall follow
whose lpClS tInyt ,ar
oouhd Tor New ior, ard intended 10 sail Immediately
hlreadY the anchor was weighed the sails fuered ON
ne oeeNe' all hands were busy and, at intervals was
heard the coarse of the captain CRYING 10 his mon
o"bear off, Already had they cleared the land ,rh
le wretched Fiorlan Enclosed his ewes to conscious
ness OF his misery. Miguel still attended him. tho
ai''iui higuei who preferred comforting and soothing
ms master 10 life of freedom and honor separated from
NM lie succeeded IN calming the turbulent grief of
forlan, and restoring his mind to conposure II was
Oh sabbath evening they landed on our hospita-
oie shore. The Ginning of the bells for evening ser
wee soohed the lonely heart of Estrada As he passed
he chufch The congregation assembled-tbe las,
oeil tolcd slowly and sOemn!y on the EVENING hree-o
"a crowd OF young and thoughtless beings entered the
porch floran, yielding to the mo.nentary impulse Of
nus ieeDgS' followed them into the sanctuary The
minister appeared and service commenced The boar
OF tile lonely waDderer dwet on the words that dro A.
palm 10 his soul from the lips of the holy man. And ne
poured forth the breathngs of his fcryent spirit in
10 MS Walker He hung with rapture on tie sweeay So
80 i' vi thS oIBdu' lie sermon commenced
with these words: BLESSED are those that moprn far
Gey shall be comtorted" deep sigh burst from the
almost confused bosom of Florian aud tears weIed IN
MS eye Nor did he check the ow Of gicf if alaved
the mental fever and soolhed the tempest of his mind
IL was funeral sermon. parent had been tori, from,
beloved family: husband had been deprived by
acath OF the endeared companion, the partner Of his
Joys and grles The bereaved family were seated he
'''' On 'ie lace OF the daughter of tie deceas
ed was painted the agonized emotions of he. heart;
nc father wore look of deep vet resigned sorrow
niue chId leaned berhead the lap OF her sister aud
weP Truly did Floran synpaize with fl,ern in tIe;
ahhGen he thought of tue irremcdiabe breach caused
oy aea'h 10 their domestic circlchs thoughts revert
ca 10 their home; from thence to their evening 6resid
ineh 10 ms own The image of Ellen was associated
WIN me cherished spirit brought compo5urc TO his mind
ana nc was coinforted. The sermon closed as tho
preacher pronounced these words 'The Lord gave and
lhe Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of tI
LORD" Amen" calculated Forian. The service |
was hpisied, and the crowd dispersed Estrada sourb
us 0dg3gs with tranquility, long stranger to b, bo
sou niter short delay in the city, he, together with
Che faithful Miguel, took shipping for Greenock and
Hon thence to the abode Of Ellen