The Northern galaxy, and Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1843-1844, 1843-11-22

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He was examining a leaf of the woodbine
as intently and seemingly with as much devo-
| ton, as a professor of Botany would bestow
on new plant whose genus was yet undecid-
ed, and did not notice her appeal.
81 shall now have my fathers consent to
join the troops" continued George, kindling
( with new ardor as he gaZed on the animated
/ face before him. Il have often heard him
say that, if the British invaded us, every means
he could command should be at the service of
his country. He did not think that the declar-
alton OF war, at the time, very wise, and he has
thought the management of the war very
p weak; but he will never sit tamely down while
the flag OF our enemy is waving over our ter
ritory."
''Hush bark the drum l''-said Julia lay
ing her finger on her parted lips.
''They are beating up for volunteers" cried
George, his eyes flashing. Edward, are you
going u
"Call me Ned if you please, sir Edward
sounds too countriied," returned the other, still
turning over the woodbine leaf. a shall be
up at the village soOn there is no time lost
yet, and have no idea that my parents will
consent should 90 at any rate
Another roll of the drum was borne by on
the wind.
q leave you with agreeable company, Miss
Ware" said George, with tone and manner
in which love, tenderness and sorrow seemed
struggling with anger, reprOach and contempt,
Farewell" And he stepped on the ground
with firm tread.
George, George Hopkins she cried in
quick aSitated voice. lie paused and again
turned towards her. But if she had really in
tended saying aught to dissuade him from his
of L..
her heart whispered was just resentment, his
mild, collected air at once, by awakening her
pride, restored her self-possession, and she
merely enquired when he thought the volun-
teers would have to march.
Immediately was his reply. "TO-nisht
or Tomorrow morning, | presume" And
bowling he walked, or rather ran towards the
village, at speed that soon carried him be-
yond the sound of her voice. She gazed after
him till he had assembled the hill, and then,
while busylng herself in arranging beautiful
Seranlum she was cultivating, and which
George, i'll the hurry of his departure had near
ly overturned, she found opportunity to wipe
away the tears which, i'll spite of all her efforts,
would gush when she thought of that youth and
the manner in which they had separated, never
perhaps TO meet again.
"1ou are nightly concerned about your
geranium, Miss Julia" said the knight Of the
leaf. - Now don't see the need of young la
dies who reside i'll the country, troubling them
selves about raising shrubs and flowers when
they Will spring up and bloom every where
around them without care or trouble. In the
city to be sure they must have them artfcially
or not at all but hang me, if | ever liked to
see the windows filed with pots and boxes
and all them sort of things. 1t was quite too
cOuntrfed''
Il should think the sight of those objects
that reminds US of home and its associations
would always he pleasant;" replied the young
lady, regarding him with a very grave air.
40 yes, to be sure, whatever brings to our
recollection the pretty girls we have left in the
country is tranccndantly beautiful and when
looked on those city gcraniums and thought of
yours could have wished every window n
/ fower-pOt. But sometimes they reminded me
of farm, and then George Hopkins always
crossed my mind, and you must feel couldnOt
be happy"
George is an excellent young man, and
the idol of his friends;" remarked Julia, ap-
parently unconscious Of the manner in which
she was changing the conversation, ''do you
think there will be much danger in the defence
of Plattsburgh o.
g ] don't think it will have to be defended
at all, for have no idea the British will attack
It, They have only entered Champlain vii
lage to make a flourish and show themselves.
The next thing we shall hear they will be off,
safe and snug in Canada. No, no, they new
er will try the metal of our Green Mountain
boys" continued he rising and stepping loftily
across the porch. "Why | could beat two
red coats myself
lyon intend joining the troops under Ma
4 .L.l IL Il.
smile.
There will be no need of me if George
goes" replied he with sheer. He is such
an excellent young man he will doubtless make
an excellent SOLDIER
Julia bit her pretty lip, and her cheek was
again crimson; but she spoke calmly and with
dignity. Yes, George | am sure will go,
though he has never expressed so much anxi-
ty TO be soldier as many Others"
''As have you mean, Miss Ware" replied
the other, with quickness that appeared pet
uent. Eyes, have been very anxious to
join the army, but my father positively forbade
it, and my mother cried over me till promis-
ed never to go without her consent. If can
obtain that-"
You will go, presume" said Julia, after
waiting in vain for him to finish the sentence
Il cannot believe she will now refuse. Hark
the drum again How can you liuger here
| can hardly stay myself"
First promise that this hand shall be mine
at nv return" cried he seizing her white hand,
and pressing it to his lips.
"No, no, shall make no promises" repli-
ed Julia. desert not fancy, shall lead me,
as much as it did the Indian princess in the
Conquest of Mexico And you have often
repeated that
None but the brare deserve the fair
and with laugh, blush and sigh she broke
from him and vanished into the house.
Now if Geoge goes. / shall have to march
to Plattsburgh, or never hear the last of it, B."
said Edward Barring, mentally, as he slowly
wendell his way towards the village. ''What
a devilish unlucky thing for me that the news
of this invasion should find me at old Wares.
Had been at home would have managed
well enougb,-been i'll, or my mother might
| have tainted. Bnt now, Julia knows am IN
! ona1 haalt, rr-l } faar my mother WOulQ not