The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-02-22
From the Cincinnati Star
EL0PEMENT AND REC0NCILIA-
TI0N. |
A TRUE STORY.

by slight noise proceeding from the cham
where his daughter slept. He arose and
hastily drawing on his morning gown, rush
ed into her room He arrived in time 10
perceive that she was descending from the
window by ladder, accompanied by a
young man.
The father screamed to his child to come
back. Her answer was, as she reached the
earth and proudly drew herself up the full
height, nos my father, you refused to sane
ton the nuptials between Oscar D. and
myself, because, as you said, he is Moth
ing but poor actor in the theatre.' You
have even been 60 harsh and unfeelng as to
conine me to my chamber, for fear that /
should see and converse with him. have
escaped from your fral prison, and will
shortly become his wife,
Hot Within there cried the old aan
to his servants, stamping with rage, why
do you rleep whsn there are robbers in the
house Ay, robbers ! for that internal viii
lian, D., has entered and stolen away my
daughter The clattering Of horse's hoefs
again attracted his attention to the window.
He started back, and said to the men SER
wants who had nov cOngregaied around
him, haste ye stupid snais, haste, ,and bring
out four of the best saddle horses, they have
this instant left, Oh!Pll have the infamous
wretches yet They attempt to hy, and
both mountod upon single horseI ha, ha,
it. really ridiculous
BY this time the stseds were a the dosr.
The old gentleman and three of his men
mounted, and set out in pursuit of the fu-
gitives. The chase was long and weari.
some. The pursuers were guided through
the darkness by the fire which rolled FROM
the iron shod feet of the fugitives' horse
The old gentleman rallied at his followers
urging them to ride faster; but, the attemp
fruitles. DIS animal was too swift footed
10 allow any of them to come up. Hi'
followers at last began to lag, and he was
soon several miles ahead.
Suddenly the fugitivea alighted, and en-
tered the mansion of worthy justice.
My dear SIR said D, am extreme
ly sorry that have Kept you waiting until
f this late hour, but Unforeseen circumstance
have detained US. Pease to dispatch your
business quickly, as we are somewhat snx.
icus to continue our journey
The father In the mean time, was push
ing after them as fast as the jaded animal
could travel that bore him and his servants
On arriving at the door Of the Squire, h,
!, perceived the steed Of D., which wal
covered with foam and seemed almost fatig
: ued 10 death. The old man dismounIeC
! and rushed madly into the house, followed
by his servants.
'Ho, he, Catherine said he, grsspinI
his daughter by the arm, you see it is i'm
possible to escape my vigilance, you impu
dent jade shall keep you more safely
confined in future, SO yOur.impertinent acto
need not again try TO escape. Ifhe even dare
10 again prowl around my premises, like I
thief, he will fsOliShly jeopardize his life
shall station guard whose duty i! will b'
to shoot down the first Skulking puppy tina
molests my property. Come, no resistance
you must return with me-
Pray, cir, do not be so fast, said D.
advancing. That lady shall not return
with you, and, furthermore, it is her Lawful
husbands command that you loosen yeu
gripe upon her arm
You, her lawful husband, indeed Die
you ever hear such palpaple falsehOod (!
said the father, giving the justice an inquir
ing glance
1t is no falsehood, siri united them a
, bout fifteen minutes since, replied the jus
tice.
Then l dSnouncs YOU said he, casting
: off his child. and turning Significantly tc
ID, l wish you and your bride, Ions