The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-09-09

after, as the General said, many SAGE re-
marks, concluded by saying, She had done
all inner power 10 prevent her brothers leav-
ing his pleasant home, and lovely vile, TO
follow phantom-o will o. the wisp, which
he called glory. II had led him, where she
expected. to death That General Chafl-
ton had made him forget what he had been
taught at home, namely, that true patriotism
did not consist in running after liberty, but
doing our duty as fathers, husbands, and
children, in the station and in the country
where Providence has placed US. That she
declined taking the little girl, and thought
that ii he intended to forsake bis native cuun-
try, he had better take her with him and
make a savage of her at once ..
Vexed and troubled at this severe reprooG,
he determined to- quit the country forever,
and take lsidore with him.
He was soon quietly settled near Phiadel-
phia, where he waited patiently long time
but at last weary and disheartened, finding
his funds gone, and fearing that even his
friends were tired Of him, he took the little
girl, and retired quite back into the country,
TO hide himself and his sorrows from the
world.
One day, being in persuit ofgame, he met
an old Indian chief, whose life he had once
saved in skirmish, taken him to his tent
and kept him till he was able TO go back TO his
tribe. Sanaqua entreated The General TO go
with him.
My nation says he, ARE grateful; they
willlove the white warrior who saved their
chiefs life-they will make house and give
him connie can himself shoot The deer
come with u.s.
The old man went, and true 10 the word
OF the chief they supplied him with every
thing necessary to support life. The little
Isidore they almost worshipped, called her
by every tender cpither. and brought her ev-
cry dainty they could find but.as he cenclu-
dcd, he said, am not supported by charity
by the charity of savases. while my coun-
trymen refuse TO share with me The blessings
which have toiled and bled to obtain y
He trembled and turned pale, his limbs
seemed to loose their strength, and but for
the support of Fitzgerald be would have sunk
TO the floor. He tried to sooth and comfort
him by telling him that as soon as the wealth
err would permit he would provide vehicle.
and take him, with Isidore, TO his own paren-
tai mansion he should have bis fathers
study and his room, with all the comforts his
old age required.
Il shall leave you for few days, as have
a tract of land in the country that wish 10
see; then return with such a conveyance as
vii! make our journey agreeable
Some days passed ere he could procure a
guide to suit him. Wataqan, friend Of the
General, consented at last to 90 with him.
Ere he left, he took General Charlton by the
hand and begged he would lay all his cares
i n L.
company him back. The old man sighed,
looked tenderly at his daughter, and said,
God bless you my son; il anything hap
pens to me, know you will be a father TO
this innocent child
Albert's face was crimson; the word faith
err had embarrassed him so much that when
he took Isidore's hand Instead of speaking,
he only pressed it to his lips, and raised his
eyes to hers, She was pale as marble, and
trembled so much that Fitzgerald was sur
prised, and almost inclined to think lie was
in some way the cause. He said,
You are i'll, Isidore; come into the air,
and leading her to the door, stood by her, I'M
til the blood came rushing to her cheeks and
| temples then again pressing her hand to his
lips, he mounted his horse and gallopped
away, leaving her leaning against the door.
Isidore had never seen any one to love but
her grandfather she was grateful TO the In
dams for their goodness to her. but Fitzger-
aid was above any thing she had ever con-
ceived, and she looked up to him with such
devotion and reference, that he was WORSHIP
PED more than loved. She only thought of
him as a friend of her father. To be his
WIFE never entered her innocent thoughts.
A month passed, and no tidings Of Albert.
The old General had been quite i'll for sever
al DAYS. Isidore had made him bed OF
dried leaves and bear skins, near the fire, and
had exhausted all her little skill as nurse,
but his pale looks and fal;ering voice alarmed
her.-Oue evening, after restless day. she
knelt down beside him to baihe his temples
and began singing the evening hymn, but the
General threw her close to him, and putting
aside the glossy curls that hung over her pol
lshed forehead. said, as he gazed on her,
Il have made shipwreck OF the happpI-
ness of all that loved. As your aunt
said-I have followed a PHANTOM
fear something has happened 10 our friend
Albert, and my stay here is short.
Isidore shuddercd, trembed, and seemed
almost fainting.
.Grieve not for me- said he, i am an old
man, and can scarce expect TO remain much
longer with you. Should you see no more
of Fitzgerald, get the Indians to take you TO
the nearest seaport and 60 to Germany to
your Aunt Waiworf. She is able anc Will
educated, and cannot, when she sees you, re-
fuse you her protection. But you may trust
our young friend without fear
lie drew her head to his bosom,and raising
his eyes to heaven, seemed for while alb
sorbed in thought. The noise OF voices DIS,
turbed them, the door was thrown open, and
Fitzgerald entered with ajoy-beanins lace
exclaiming. Il have come for you, my dear
sir,'-but the pale cheek anduembllns hand
of Isidore checked his eagerness, and when
he took the old mans he was started at It's ie-
verish heat
you are ILL., said he, but you viii, 4 trust
soon be better, for have many comforts Tor
you in my snug warm vehicle
The General looked kindly on him. pre-
sented his hand and sighed deeply. The In
dams entered with his baggage, which they
assisted him to open. aud be produced many
little comforts that seemed TO revive his friend,
for he sat up and conversed quite cheerful.
Isidore resgnd her place for the night to Al
bert, and took some repose, of which she was
eso,-ar.I dayc' taScat in tho