Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-03-07


ces she broke forth in the spirit of Milton;
Parent of good these thy works"
Nor were associations less delightful at evening.
II was to gaze upon the groups of healthy, happy
children. who ran to meet their parents returning
from a DAYS labor-to see the affectionate wife
preparing their little repast before the door, and
breathing the language of domestic affection.
She gazed on this scene one evening and turned
slowly away to pursue her path homewards As
she proceeded, she would be obliged to pass aherd
of cattle which had no herdsman. Her habits were
fearless, and she did not hesitate. Suddenly one
of the animals sprang furiously from the rest, and
rushed towards her. She looked around-a fright
full death seemed inevitable. To escape by flight,
was impossible At that moment, the report OF a
gun struck her ear the animal staggered and tell
dead at her feet A sickness came over her, and
she knew nothing till he found herself supported
by young man dressed in military Uniform.
"You have saved my life" she exclaimed.
cit was fortunate shot," said he smiling 81
don't often make as good one, for Ihave been out
al day and have not brought down any game
Ny unce's house is not far distant; may conduct
YOU to see it I"
"Imust GO to nv aunt's," said Ellen, "but
shall need your assistance to get there"
He raised her up, and gave her his arm and they
stood moment to gaze on the powerful animal
that Law stretched before them, The ball had en-
tered the heart. Not drop of blood was visible.
''This will make feast in the valley" said the
youth; 81 will give fete in honor of your safety
VIII you witness !"
Ellen sighed to think how impossible it would
be to gain her aunt's permission.
Upon arriving at the door the stranger bowed
and left her.
Tie impression upon the young girls mind was
deep and lasting.
That night her aunt's illness greatly increased.
A despatch was sent for her father but before his
arrival, his sister had breathed her last. Ellen
went no more to the chapel, but returned to Sole
ure with her father.
Three years passed away, and Ellen's reconec-
IIons hey M mind
" He saved INV life" said she; g hope lshaii see
him aoain. :" But new scenes were fast crowdlng
upon her. and left no room for the wanderlngs oi
her imagination Leopold, Duke OF Austria, was
approaching Soleure with the avowed intention oi
bssieonr its walls-an inordinate thirst for glory
20 cononer even the innocent and free; and he
swore TO his brother, the emperor, to plant the Aus
trian stand on the towers Of Soleure.
The attack now commenced and Ellen stood ga
zino ON the scene She neither wept nor spoKe'
but was motionless as a marble statue her lath-
er cast one glance on her, and hasted where hls
dutv called. The wailings of women and child
rem for their husbands and fathers, from whom
they were for the first time separated, the thunder
oftbe cannon which made even the earth tremole,
the cries of exultation and despair, mingled WIN
the qroans of the wounded, all struck upon the eai
of Ellen She flew from street to street, forgeuu
of her own safety, at one moment IN search oi hei
father: and in the next administering comfort tC
4 those as wretched as herself.
At length the rlnult ceased. The thunder o.
the cannon was heard no longer, and the glad II
: dinos were communicated from mouth to moutl
that the enemy were Iepulsed andretreated to theI
oncampment. Scarce had Ellen rejoiced In the
intelligence when she beheld her father approach
mo. supported by friend. "Merclful heaven! :!
: Sc exclaimed, you are wounded"
aCome with me, my Child" said he, and thanl
the Supreme Being for this respite of our ca'amI
/ ties: nv wound is nothing, but you Will bind
: up" ;.
With the tenderest care she applied the emoh
t ents necessary, then kneeling at his feet bathe
his hands with her tears. At length her father re
: ouested her to be calm and listen to him.
I'VE have" said he, "this time defended tn
. walls of Soleure, and repulsed the enemy bu
p they will return the attack with new vigor. Ou
: resources are exhausted, and the banner of Aus
: tria viii soon wave over the ruins of this devote
Y place: but have stll my duty to perform, and t
q this there is but one obstacle. know what fat
awaits you from rude & victorious sodiery IN tn
0 heat of conquest There is but one resource. 4o
b must repair to Leopold. He is brave and gener
1 Gus. You will will be safe from insult, and fire
' to do nv duty as a soldier. Away! tits my com
: mand. Answer me not. Give this letter to tn
: Duke. God bless thee, my dear, my treasure"
b Ellen sunk upon her knees, and pressed her "a
q theirs hands to her; but he rushed from her Int