Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-02-12
BY p. sTURTEvANr.

dod the opturc OF Burgovnc on tue PaiuS Vi oar
tom. among the many who thought moro of lib
.,tv than lifo, was Hozekiah Elverton, one OF the
,oneors Of western Massachusetts. He was
oonp tho first to raiso the standard of liberty IN
New England and embraced every opportunity
Of intoxicating into the minds OF his wife and sor.
lwho composed his whole family tho same spirit
by which no was animated.
On beautiful evening in October, l777, Mr..
Elycrton appeared more than usually agitated.-
lie p.ccd tho room to and fro, a considerable time
IS il iE deep thou yht and then requested his son
70 bring his horn inks.and, pen and sheet OF
paper
which time not word was whispered by any
member of tho little family, he carefully folded
tho shcet-and still holding it in his and, placed
himself between his wife and son.
.'fIcnry, u re Both our guns ordcr!''
.Ycs sir cleaned thom yesterday, and put
10 new fints, for tho purpose OF pursuing tho
wolf that has lately mado such havoc among our
sheep. | was about to ask you to let me join a
small party of our neighbors for the purpose to-
morrow. The rogue cannot DO far OFT, and |
think he might easily be captured"
Henry did ever dony you reasonable request!
.'No, fathor-on tho contrary, you havo grant
cd mo many an unreasonable one. But this IS
certainly for interest, and almost becomes our
duty Tho whole party would reJoico also to see
Won anrung the number. They know TINT your
=
US both co.
..Henry,'' replied tho patriot, his eyes spark
ling with youthful animal ton. 'why should VIC
hunt the wolf, whom lion is in tho ncighbor-
hoCd!"
"A !ion!" exclaimed the old lady, show did he
get among us!
mo matter how, Hannah, no is among and
mus. be conquered. Henry hayo you any bullets
cas.!'
..Only f,w--wo arc out Of lead
..Out of lcad Go to tho closet and get the
two heaviest powtcr plates and melt them into
bullets before YOU 90 10 bcd The lion must be
conquered, and both of JOIN tho party
.'But where is he, fnther!''
~ will explain, my son. A division of tho
British army is near ia, ANXIOUS for plundor and
,hirs,ing for blood. General Stark has ordered
out his militia, and calls earnestly every pa
triot TO Join him. At dawn in the morning we
must start for Bennington. Hannah,
put a loaf of bread, pleco Of cheese, and a few
slices of vonison, into hunting pouches
And should mover rottIrn for the first tlmo
tear glistcncd in the cyo of tho patriot, but he
dashed it from him and continucd-''shoud
mover return, this (reaching the manuscript he
hold in his HANDY contains some instructions rcla
tive to tho management of our worldly affairs.
which will probably DO Of much service to vou.'
She took tho paper and deposited it in her bosom.
Henry promptly oboycd the instructions of his
father relative to the converting of plates into bull
lets and had scarcely finished them when his mo-
thor brought him large pewter mug-'Mct this
also, my son, it cannot be put 10 a better use, and
whom YOU meet tho enemy lot every shot count!
But before you go, bid farewell to Emolno--for
It may, my son, be last farewell!'
Toll her that your bridal day must be post
poned--tell her to pray for tho success OF our
arms, for the speedy emancipation Of our below
ed country from the thradom of despo,ism, and
for your safe return to our home and happiness
Henry Elverton aud Emclinc Wharton had
boon intimate from childhood They had recent
ly exchanged vows of eternal fdrlity-and tho
day was appointed when these VOWS already re-
corded in heaven, were to be ratified at an earth
ly altar.
The present unlocked for emergency was like
death blow to the youthful hopes of Horny
but he braced his nerves to meet it, he rushed
from his fathers house to reveal it to Emelne.
In ten minutes he was by her side. Tho dcepcs,
anxiety was depicted Oh his countonance as he
spoke.
"Encline."
Overcome BY his emotions, he could say no
more.
~'Henryv'
Another pause ensucd.
"Honry. explain, and relieve my suspense"
''Emclinc. we must part, perhaps forever
Tho blood left her checks-she in vain attcmpt-
cd TO risc--when Henry, forge,ful of every thing
but her safety and welfare caught her his arms.
The embrace was mutual. and restored to Emo
hne that confidence in Henry's fidelity, which
his last words rendered questionable.
"Emelinc. the British are near. Tomorrow
dawn will find my father and mo on our way to
JOIN the American army. Should fall
mo moro, Henry said she. as she grasped
his neck more closely, proof of pure affec,ion,-
no more--obey your country's call; should you
lail' 1t would DO in righteous cause; but,' said
she, after moments hesitation, "but, Henry, we
in
orace closed tho scene, and Henry left the pres
ence OF his earthly love with a much lighter
heart than he entered it.
Inc parting of Mrs. Elverson with her husband
ana son. was brief and affectiona,e, her heart
was luil, but not tear bcdewed her aged check,
Thorn to depart.
On their arrival at Ronnina.on tho hioodu