The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-10-06
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had err agcd IN warfare more from cupldlry than
principle, more from Idicness than patriotism,
when they could no longer screen their enormi-
ties behind the privileges of war. and riot in
spells in hvpocriica devotion to their country's
good, displayed at once their abandonment Of
all morality and their faithful knowledge of the
worst parts of a soldiers life. bv t0rsaking all
honest industry, and, through different expe-
dients, proving on t!r community which they
claimed to have protected The dshandlng OF
large armies is fearful ontpouring on society
Of its worst elements; it is like the breaking up
Of Alpine SHOWS and the terrible fall of avalan-
chcs among the glaciers There are always re
vclry and rel icing, and not unfrrqurnty riot
and plumber follow in their train Hundreds
are left without employment; let loose upon the
world, their habits disordcred, their feelings in
dnrated. their principles utterly tainted, and.
reckless of character, they are ever ready to do
a deed of blood TO shun the alternative of Ia
bnur or starvation.
When the voice of our Great General pro
claimed the freedom of America, and babe the
heroic troops return to their families and friends,
the enjoyment Of their liberties, and the cult
walton Of their lands, Col Montgomery left the
tent Of the sodeF Tor the downy couch of hus-
band; and, as he rode toward his secluded
dwelling, happy in the thought that his wealth.
his influence, his example. and his ser, ices had
somewhat contributed to the glorious consuln-
nation Of American independence, he looked
forward to his home with devout aspiring aud
eager hope. However undeserving to fill such
a heart as his, Angelina was beloved with deep
and strong affection and he had just received
from her letter as demonstratIve of anxious
love and impatient expectation, as treachcry
could dictate. or Hypocrisy transcribe She
had been suffered in her early youth, contrary
to the practice of New Ensla parents, and
common prudence alike to study novels and ro
manccs until her very spirit was lmbued with
their delirous poison. and her heart prepared
for any adventure which passion might suggest.
She was not therefore, defective in terms fen
dearmcnt, for her memory readily supplied
what her heart could never have conceived-
The soldier reached his home. " here he hoped
to end his days IL peace, and joyfully embrace
the wife whom he had chosen to soothe his cares
and lead him gently down the valley of time
FE,ttcred by the honours he had received more
than by the services which he had conferred.
Angelina in a crimson dress, Gas emblrmati, OF
war; threw her arms around him, called him
her dear hero her right noble Paladin"
and begged and besough that he would instant
ly give a banquet and dance Of re loicin., for
she was half dead with six months ennul, and
her knight was famished and stiff with march
ing
"Altcr the tolls which | have encountered,
would il not be well to defer our festival for q
time, and in solitude ENJOY the pleasures Of our
reunion, my dearest Angelina ?"
"No no. my Immaculate Tcrnplart solitude
has no pleasure for me. | assure ven Nha
could bear, so well as have done, The horribls