Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-05-25

q selI only that hts name was Henry, Nj
J. Morton therefore gave him his ow
name.
t The humanityof Mr.. M. was amply re
$ warded. For the boy as be matursd, pos
sessed All athletic frame, and great hard
D hood, SO that he was able 70 render .gfsa
assistance to. his benefactof.
In addition to other qllalities, he pos
Sesssd asirong mind and amiahle dispo
siIiOn, which endeared him to all will
whom he was acquainted. Those to whom
his history was known, gave him. the
speculation Of The "Child of the For
! est" .g.l .,.
| 10 those who arc unacquaiutsd will
tho workings Of the human heart, when
they consider they were both possessed oI
the same umiable qualities, and much in
each others company, twill not appear
wonderful an attachment was formed be-
tween him and Ellen, which al lasl lii
within their breasts that fame, which
adversely never extinguishes; but glows
with the greatest ardor, underline most
adverse. circumstances; a diamond
shines most brightly within the darkest
mines
AS it has often beet observed s'the
course of true love never did run smooth
so proved with them as have rel tied
After the discovery of their, attachment
by her parents, their private meetings
were less frequent; but when they did
meet. their VOWS were renewed, and hopes
expressed that her parents would etentu.
ally consent TO their union.
II was atths time The war Of the rev8.
luton commenced. Almost all excited BY
the spirit Of liberty, were willing TO take
a part in the contest. In no breast was
this spark brighter than ia the bosom Of
Henry, who from the first sympathisinq
with those who were already.in the field,
gladly joined company, formed in his
own village, with the design Of marching
on distant expedition. Although he
knew, by thus taking an active part in ths
contest, he must be separated from her he
loved, il may be these were mingled with
his patriotic feelings, some expectations
that by his prowess,hr might render him
self distinguished, aud worthy 10 he the
sultbr Of the daughter Of The proud Mr..
West.
AS for Mr.. West, he hailed with pleas
ure the departure Of Henry, thinking thai
time and sbsence, wsuld lessen the foolish
attachment. as he called il, of his daugh-
Ter. The scene which we introduced a.
The beginning Of the chapter, was upon
the eve preceding his departure upon the
expedition. He was about, now. 10 bid
adieu 10 her he luved, yet with hope thal
they should meet again t.the expiration
OF his Term ofservice, which Would R0'
expire until the ensuing winter They
ware walking in abeauGful garden which
their own hands had planted. It. was la
The middle of summer and he howeks
which we're in iLllhloum,exhaled adelighl
,fu odor. Tie sun had sunk behind
the western hills, and the shades Of eVu-
ming we're fast gathering around. Il
was that hour which is most fitted for the.
converse Of lovers, when nature is silent
and seems 70 sympalhise in :hOir emo
ifOns. ERR
.Ete RETURN" said Henry. "ihese
flowers which We have planted and nour.
shed with so much care, will have faded
and winter commenced his 'icy reign
But may ylhey not he an emblem Of our
Affection. May il flourish and culd adver.
sily either blast il or the season ofabsence
diminish It's ardor. F @aa
III sllallb nourished," " said Ellen. You
shall be remembered by me, and the Gnd
Of battles daily suppIica,ed. that he viii
preserve you and give success to your
arms" Ess.
With these words they separated, and
Henry went TO prepare fOrhis departure
on the morrow.
4 Although il is moi natutal for womento
fear the horrors Of war; yet there were
none in that, village, wl1did not rejoice
10 give up tl,eir children for the sake Of
their country. AT early dawn the com
pany assembled on The green of the vii.
lage, preparatory TO their departure
Il was al that season Of the year. when
nature is robed in her most attractive at.
lire and the mornings are the most de-
llghiiul. .sAsf, y i,Se...f,,-.s,a
As soon as The Esprit stirring drum"
was heard, all those who were to lake
their departure and those who wished to
bid adleu TO their friends, hasiened 10 the
plsce uf tsndezTous. .s .,..2
The faint streaks OF light were reflect,
ed Upon the windows Of tile Houses,
which surrounded The, green, Among
which the village church stood couspi-
cuOIs. es,,,sa...,
Tie fnofning was delightful aid every
thing iugtired pleasant day for their
match. When aIIWas teddy: The Pastor
| had given his blessing 8ad th6 bafiiHg
ward had been spoken, tk6y tEiafched
away Just as the aking bE days showed
himself 4b0ts the horizon. Al lie com.
pany passed Nj. Wesl't, Hehty could see
| 4 fair face atthe window gazing upon them