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

patches to the several commanding officers Of the
regiment and company to which ne was attached.
Jus, before the dawn, soft voice whispered In
the ca of Henry Elverton, as he lay Oh his mus
kct-.Courago, Henry, shall meet again.
Before Henry could recover from his surprise.
the mysterious speaker had isappeared; and tho
mex. monon: the drum beat loudly to
1t is unnecessary TO repeat the bloody scenes OF
that eventful day-that < orlous da y-tho pages OF
history record them in letters which will nevcr be
eiiaccd.
Immediately after tho battle. General Gates
first inquiry was for tho gallant youth whose
deeds OF da ring had contributed much TO tho
success Of the American arms. Bat he was not
to be found. 1t was however aacertained from
Elverton, by whose side WILDER fought, that no
had left tho field few minutes before tho close OF
tho action, in consequence Of having received a
severe b;yonct wound IN the right hand fis
last words El,crton. he left the ranks. were,
Courage, Henry, we may meet again. All
search for tho Young hero proved fruiiless.
On the evening of tho 18th Of October, woun-
ded soldier pre- scented himself at the farm house
of Isaac Wharton, and cravcd accommodations
for tho night. He bore the impress Of cAtrome
/ fatigue, and readily admitted. After having
partaken of a homely meal. with which he seem
! ed much refreshed he rocounted the principal IN.
cidents which. attended the battle of Saratoga and
spoke with almost supernatural cloquence OF It's
glorious termination
After a moments palse-''Stranger, inquired
!
soldier in the army by the namo of Evertou!'
Il did, said Wilbor, ''and bravcly did he acqult
himself. | received this wound in my hand,
while fighting by his side He escaped unln-
Jured-'
..rhank heaven for his safety" exclaimed tho
! patriot, .but no ttlo dreams what is In
! store for him. foar that no will never again
embrace his beautiful bride, or We an only daugh-
| lcr.'
Wilbor could no longer-
"Fathor mother forgive your doughtcr'"
/ md the next moment f.nenc Wharton was
| IN the arms Of her mother.
Let those who can imagine what cannot be de-
scribcd picture the sccno which followed tho rev.
citation,
On tho surrender of Burgoync, about five lays
after the general battle, Elvorton and his father
were discha rged and reached home tho worry
day following tho incident. After affection
ate welcome by his mother Hcnry's first ques-
ton was,
'.How is E'nelinc!"
"Alas! my son..
Sobs and toa rs deprived her of utterance. Hon
ry forgo. the laurels his bravery had won-evcn
patriotism itself forgotten, as he hung in pain
! full suspense his weeping and almost fuinting
mother. Though his mind on the rack to
know tho fate Of Ernoline TO refraincd from ask
ing any questions until she should become com
posed At this moment sweet voice from the
onter door fell upon his
''lIonrv. we have met again.
The ,oico was familiar; he had heard it in bat
tic; sprnging to the door to welcome tho brave
| WILDER, he encountered EMRLINE WHARTON! 1t
was long before he could be persuaded that the
gallant soldier who bravely fought by his side.
was the betro,hed Of his bosom!
/ About three years afterwards, genteel look
ing stranger, accompanied by single servant,
halted before neat little cottage in Berkshire
county, Massachusetts, in front of which sat
sturdy yeoman, Iuling to sleep by humming
yankee DOODLE restless little lad of some two
or three years of age.
.'My FRIEND" said tho stranger, "wlll you be SO
kind as to furnish me with glass of water! our
horses too need refreshment-you shall be re-
wa dcd."
The farmer cast scrutinizing glance at the
stranger
..Goneral! | am already rewarded. If you
will oegn to my humble cottage
Further uttcrancc was impossible; he thought
of former scenes; and rushing from the presence
of tho distinguished traveller, he sought his Young
vito, and whispered
IAN old friend wishes to see you''
Observing unusual flush in the countenance
of her husband, she anxiously inquIrcd-''Who
is IT,
Il will show you" said he, "come with me-
In the mean time the stranger dismounted, and
without ceremony, entered the cottage, anxious
to know by whom he could have been recognized
in section of the country. where he had never
before visited, and where he would least expect
to DO addressed by his military title.
He met tho door by Henry Elverton,
leading with arm the biushing Emene, and
bearing the other, their only pledge of youth
full love.
"Gen. Gates" said Henry, ''do you remember
Robert Wilber"
81 do" said the General, interrupting him,
.where is hot"
''SHE is here!'' returned Henry. pointing to EN-
cline.
'.Thanks be to heaven for the discovery" ex-
claimed the veteran hero, as he graspcd the hand
Of the soldiers bride, and kissed the little ono
which nesting uneasily in the of his
fa;her;-"Receive the blessings Of an old soldier.