The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-12-07

whence llere ls no return. ne sOlOleIS
were arranged in orler, and their deeply
sorrowlul countenances showed the sincere
commissera,ion they felt for the condemn
ed aud the malignant and revengeful CLAN
ces which were cast upon the accuseT and
his accomplices plainly proved the almost
universal belief of the innocence Of this
victim Of private hate and individual re-
venge.
The signal was given the rifles were
leyeled 10 close the scene, when 10 in the
distance, cloud Of dust was seen, caused
by the rapid approach Of two horsemen.-
Orders were given to stay the execution.
All stood in bIeathless expectation. On the
riders came swiftly as the mountain torrent
nor stopped until their-horses stood in the
front of the condemned. A minute more,
md Isabella Morton was in her fathers
arms.
II would be impossible TO describe the
ioy--.the deep impassioned feeling which
they exhibited. In many eyes was seen
the unbdden tear and many rough soldier
was perceived TO wipe his sun burnt cheek
upon the effecting scene.
In the mean time Maj. Henderson, (Ior
our other traveller was none else), was IN
close consultation with General Marion
who, after listening for moment, gave
orders for the indefinite postponmeni OF
the execution, and for the institution OF
new trial. Maj. Henderson, in testimony
of the accused, confirmed the evidence OF
the former witness; and in proof of the
falsity of the whole testimony of the accu-
IL, .. ii bpan ecaraelv thrpn
wears since this same earns was invested
with commission as Captain; which, be-
ing corroborated by more than half dozen
witnesses, rendered, null and void the whele
charge. Upon looking around, the accu-
sers were no where to be seen, having,upon
the discovery of their yilany, silently abb
seconded Capt. Morton was now declared
innocent and free.
With many thanks to Gen. Marion and
the soldiely for the great interest shown in
his welfare, he determined TO depart imme-
diaiely to his own house. As he was a.
bout to mount his horse, he grasped Major
Yiendersod by the hand and said. Hitherto
] have only known you as firm and un-
compromising adhelant to the Republican
party, and consequently as my enemy. l
hope, however (all party considerations be-
ing laid aside,) hereafter to know you as
friend. shall be happy TO see you at any
time when you can make II convenient and
/ hope hereafter you will regard my house
as your home" So saying he mounted
his horse, and, accompanied by his daugh-
Ter, who, by the assiduty Of Major Hen
derson, was already in the saddle, rode
off. Surely no billew.tossed mariner retur-
ming to the land of his nativity and the
home of his childhood, after long weari-
some and dangerous voyage upon the stor-
nv ocean, ever felt sentiment more exqui-
sitely pleasing, than did Captain Morton
and his daughter, as they approached
their home the seat OF so much domestic
happiness.
when Isabella heard the decision of the
Court Martial, by which the father was
doomed to death she felt tina! there was
still hope if Major Henderson could be
found. She knew that he could testify to
the falsity Of the charge preferred against
her father and to him she determined TO go.
Where he was, no one knew. Having as
certsined the direction which he had taken
she departed from home accompanied by a
cousin, boy of fifteen, and trusty negro
servant. With the success of her efforts
the reader is already acquainted. Three
days after their return they received vsi
from Major Henderson. 1t is almost need
less to state that the oath which her father
had sworn was recalled, and that the daugh
ter's "plighted vows" remain unbroken
AtIhe close of the war,-which took place
in about six months from the time Of tht
occurrence of the events, which we hav
gust related, Maj. Henderson was mad
the happy possessor of lovely wife, NOR
dear to him than all Goncolda's hiddel
store" AS Maj. Henderson was first i
war;" so was he not entirely unknown in
civil capacity. Long was he distInguishe
in the Legislature Of his native State for hi
integrity and devotedness to the interest {
his constituents. For many years the fatht
was spared 10 behold the happiness and fC
lcily Of his children, and to perceive thj
Isabella was not less lovely and engaging ;
the dutiful and effeetonate wife of a fon
and devoted husband than when known ;
ihe TOry's Daughter"
IszNlaNEzzsasF1sSs
A HEART-TOUCHING STORY.