The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-12-23


cherished as precious relic, for inSead of serving to
remind him ofhis errors, and Gil Inn with shame, it
was regarded mute angel, that,had snatchod him
from ignOmny and wee. And whs could blame him
for loving to look upon that fair coRtsnance, with its
deep and eloquent eyes forever speaking the intpEcc
tual worth wilhin7 # was not SO much the beautiful
form of the features, that arrested the gaze as the
whole soul expression that shone around them. Long
would the infatuated youth gaze the memeno of his
crime, but there was little peuitencein his look,, and
not one thought ofsorrow for the grief the loss Of
it mast have given the fair original for enclosedn tho
back was braid ofdark hair. slightly Silvered with
grey, and beneath was engraved Fom fond mother
to her daughter, on her sixteenth birthday
Bradley had carefully avoided every print which he
thought would be likely to contain the intelligence of
the robbery, and as communication passed between
himself and the perpetrators this subject he was con
Sequently ignorant ofths amount abSraced or orthe
names fthe sufferers.
1t was cold winter morning. when Mr.. Archer
suddenly entered his counting house and ordered to
be Immediately closed. On Henrys for so we must
call hm) looking up he perceived his friends courte-
nance was clothed with grief and the fresh Grape upon
his hat told that death had besu busy with his house.
Bidding Henry, who was dsmcsticaed in his family,
accompany him home, he informed him he had iurt re-
ceived letters announcing the death of an only and we'll
beloved brother, and added, he was hourly expecting
the arrival oft orphan niece, committed to his
charge His companion asked qusstiOns for fear of
stirring the fountain grief ufresh. On entering the
drawing room at night, he was presented to Miss Ar
Cher but what was his surprise and Consideration on
lifting his eyes to her face, to the fair sleeper be.
fore hlm Tho face was palsr than the miniatures,
and wore more chasened and somewhat Older ex>
preston, for sorrow had indeed visited her. Both pa
rents had slept their last Sleep since se slumbered so
unconsclousyn his presence. Stammering forth some
faint apologies Bradley left the room and the house, Sc
who may say what wild visions hronged his restless
couch that nlghS
Months glided away, and Mr.. Archer beheid, with
some slight misgivngs, the growing intimacy between
his niece and Henry. Not but that he would willingly
have given her to his proage, could the cloudy myse-
ry which hung over the young man have been cleared
to his satisfaction But during the three years Henry
had been with him. he had received letter or com
murCation ofany kind, from friend or foe. For A
young man to stand utterly alone, looked strange
to say the least ofit
Entering the room one evening, where Miss Archer
and Henry were sitting, her uncle light and laugh,
ing tone, said,
GLOW is this Emily! Young Dalton has been ma.
king serious complaints concerning the obduracy of
heart of an ungrateu niece of mine What has he done
TO provoke her dspleasureF and why won't she wed,'
Nay, dear uncle, you know my heart and hand have
long been pledged to The resorer ofmy miniature
And so my Emily stands pledged 10 nameless rob-
berl Would she like 1t to reach his ear through the
walls ola prison!
Most sincerely do hope he is free for he must h.
agente rutian, and having stolen naugh but nv pic
turc, can't find it in my heart to be very angry the
compliment, dear uncle, only think Of the compliment
Ay, ou'lhe compliment paid TO your father was
little more costly, was it noli'
With that have nothing to do, replied Emily
bushing; but would willingly forgive the robber
would he restore my mothers gh and the tears sprang
to her eyes, at the mention Of her loss. Mr. Archer
saw her emotion and said no more But Bradlev how,
did he hear the secrel How often was he tempted "a
he heard the beautiful and enthusiastic girl plead for
him so eloquenlly and regret the loss of what was an
dear to her, to throw himself on her mercy and confess
ALL but happily he restrained his emston and soon aC.
| ter left tho apartment.
Now, gentlemen while you are discussing vepr hot
rolls and coffee, wi read this delightful Retailer of
news and scandal, exclaimed Miss Archer on seatnq
herself at the breakfast table, the morning succeeding
the conversation already detailed. HERE'S latest for
elsn news homo affairs, politics and 'poetry;'
which will you haVs7 Ah! let me see; here is my.te-
rious affair:
THE Governor Of Louisiana offers FIVE hundred doll
| lars reward to any person persons, who will ini
mate any knowledge of the residence of ono Bradev
Spencer satisfactorily prove that the said Bradley *
living Eo having left New Orleans about three wears
since, in company with party Of gamblers and not
having since been heard Of it is feared by his friends
that he has fallen victim TO the Vaccinations of the
said men, as through confession lately made by one
| Of the party, who was stabbed in afiay Spencer
will be restored his property ofwhch he was most ne
faronsIy deprived. Should this meet his eve, he il
earnestly requested to return nndtake The
| same
| AZ Emily read this paragraph in clear. distinct
voice, Mr.. Archer fastened bis eye on the Young man
who sat at his table, No power on earth could hav.
controlled Bradeys emotions and utter the reader nan
sed Mr.. Archer arose, and taking his hand, said,
| "Be candid, Henryj whatever faults you have lbeen
| guilty Of these last three years have expiated-'
''You know nottho hafofmy rash acts, passionae>
ly interrupted the young man; "you would both looihe
and spurn me, TO tell all; but will perform ons
just act. Miss Archer taking the miniature from L,s
bosom, 'here is the deity that has preserved me Gom.
sin, and before you stands the-robberl'
| Both Mr.. Archer and Emily were mute with sur
prise and amazemen at this confession: but when thew
eagerly questioned him. and learned what he had 10 o
fer in exenuaon, i, is needless 10 say he was lreev
| forgiven. IVY
II is sufficient TO add that Bradley recovered the NM
Ior portion of his property, and he gazes upon the
generous and fogiying girl, who 10 now his bride he
invokes blessings on th beng who by the inter posi-