Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-09-10
*s BAVENNA OHIO WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER To- 1s45.

ma which he fancied was firmly fixed
upon him. There was no mercy to
be expected from his powerful foe. He
locked hlmself up in his chamber and
would be seen by no one. His young
friends called, but were refused an in
terview. Even the solicitations of bis
tutors, who had investigated his case
and ascertained his innocence beyond
a doubt, were navailing. and bis secll1.
sion coptipued unbrok9n. Finally he
disappeared. sgs sI 3 IS 81 g
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/ Seven years had elapsed md nojhin6
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ed to be a. living and voluntary tenant
Of a grave Of impenetfatle seclusion.
Jane brooded pensiveIy over her early
love, and was gradually feceding from
a world which promised now no con-
ISOLATION. In the conversations with her
distressed and affeCtionate parents, she
often alluded to Mrs. Brown in terms
Of much kindness, and expressed de-
sire 10 see her once more. Mr. Dinmore
conducted his child to the scene of her
school days. When Jane ana Mrs.
Brown met, in silent fervor they long
remained locked in each others en-
brace. That sad scene cannot be por.
trayed with pen. The parties pro-
tested that they would never again be
separated, and their sorrows seemed
to be in a measure relieved by their
companionship. Mr. Dinmore prevail
ed on them both to accompany him to
the seat of government, and promised
when the session was over 10 institute
an enquiry and strive by every means
to discover the abode of our hero, were
he still living. Both Jane and Mrs.
Brown now became gradually more
cheerful, and when they reached the
metropolis, much Of their gloom was
dispelled. .... .s-
CHAPTER LAST.
The session had been long, but was
now drawing to close. The summer
months had not yet crisped the foliage,
and the verdant grounds around the
capitol were thronged every evening
by the gay who displayed their richest
attire and most enchanting smiles to
their admirers; the aged reclining un>
der the trees, their dark green leaves
at regular distances illuminated by gilt
tering lamps, an;t there enjoyed the
present with indiscriba5le delight, re-
lecting on the past with honest prlde'
and glorying in the prospects OF the iu-
ture; and the stricken ones, who quaf>
ed the cup Of sorrow, were there, too,
and arm In arm threaded the serpentire
walks decorated with flowers, in si-
lence, their pangs temporarily soothed
by the lullipg influence OF the fairy
scene. '.A.Ett' s'st' 49,
1t was early eve, and the stars just
beginning to twinkle brightly in the
blue vault above, when Mr.. Dinmore,
Jane and her aged companion, were
seated in one Of those bowers near the
capitol, so thickley intertwined with
the honeysuckle. They had been con-
versing with degree of interest on the
ola subject then pending in
the house, the merits Of which were to
be discussed that night, when, the clock
Mr.. Dinmore rose and con-
Quoted the ladies towards the magnif-
cent structure. Crowds were around
them, and the hum Of many voices was
heard approaching from every avenue.
my dear colonel, am glad to see
you sufficiently recovered to be at your
post to night exclaimed Mr.. Dinmore,
as he passed tall pale gentleman, who
was leaning on the arm OF friend, and
slowly ascending the eastern steps lead
ing to the rotunda.
sWho was that?' inquired Jane. slight
ly pressing her fathers arm, after they
had advanced few PAGES.
That is the celebrated orator from
the south, Colonel Oscar; he has been
very i'll, and this is his first appearance
in the house this session. By the way,
forgot to mention that he is to accom-.
pany US on our return. He has relations
in our State, a temporary residence
with whom | have persuaded him will
be likely to benefit his constitution, so
much dehilita!ed in warm climate
Jane made no reply, and the party
entered the lighted hall, the member
his seat and the ladies' sta
toned in the gallery. !
Mr.. Dinmore spoke with ability and
effect that night. When he resumed
his seat, Colonel Oscar rose. and every
eye was rivited on his pailid but ami
mated features. AS he proceeded ev.
cry tone was caught by his enraptured
auditory. An intense silence prevailed
during the pauses Of the speaker. He
became gradually more excited and
eloquent as he progressed, and his final
i