The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-21
by THE REV. A. A. LlPscoMBl
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tives which prompted its commencement
continued to operate. Englandiwas putting
forth her mighty energies, in order to Sub
due her waywar,i offspring, and commit
The rising glory and diguity Of the colonies,
to a grave, over which the patriot might
weep and despolisin triumph. " ,*@~s
Soon after his marriage, Maybrook, ac-.
Icompanied by Virginia, left his home aud
repaired to the scene Of conflict. Through
lhls diligent attention and brave efforts, he
had been promoted to an honorable station,
ans, consequently, his immediate presence
was necessary
! Throughout the continuance Of the cam
paign, Mrs. Maybrook endured the trials,
and underwent the various hardships, con-
sequent upon her exposed condition. But
neither the horrors Of war, nor the safely
Of retirement could induce her to be sep
araled from him to whom she had given
her affections and her all. Did she not
reason correctly, when she said, that a life
Of toll and priyation, with those we love,
is preferable toan existence Of plenty and
ease in their ABSENCE
When preparations were making for tle
battle. of Camden, Mrs. Maybrook was in
duced, by the urgent solicitations of her
husband, TO remain at distance from the
scene of conflict The night before the
engagement was time of uneasiness 10
her. When the East was giving to the
world the first indications Of returning dav,
THE battle begun The place on which it
was fought was narrow and unpleasant,
chosen, not by design, but accident. The
result of that engagement is known to all
who are conversant with American history.
i High hopes had been formed, that decisive
blow would then be struck, and the South
3te-freed from the ravages ofinsolent, over
bearing enemies. But, alas the time for
the emancipation had not yet arrived and
Ito all her other losses was now TO be added
the defeat of her army. The skirmishes of
the preceding night had been unfavorable;
but when day light came and both parties fully
engaged. the consequences were disastrous.
Heavy was the loss on the side ofthe Anne.
tricaus. Long will that spot he remembered
with sadness, for it has been invested with
gloom by the fall of the brave Baron de
Kalb and others, who had exhibited the
greatest personal gallantry. Many were Ia
ken prisoners--some Of whom were ban
ished from The State and Others imprisoned.
Among the large number who were taken
captive. was the noble Navbrook. infor-
nation of this fact having been conveyed
% his wife, she Immediately determined to
Nadcpt some measures TO gain his presence
choosing captivity with him rather than Sc
paration.
But what expedlent could she resort to,
TO accomplish her end' Worn down by
constant exertion-losing rest by night and
travelling by day, in all unhealthy climate,
scheme. Unknown, however, 10 any one
but her attendant, she started IN pursuit Of
her lost husband. She thought not Of tie
danger--she reflected not the probability
Of 6ilure-but with soul nerved TO its st
most strength, she sought the British camp.
What spring Of powerful action IS love =
What but this, impes the blooming bride
to reinquish tie society Of friends--to give
up her father aud mother-to sacrifice all
the PLEASURES Of home, and become The com
pauion # man What else enables her to
bend night after night, and watch hour af-
tsr hour, over the couch of disease---to
excite expectations which she fears cannot
he realized, and inapart consolation in which
she has ne share he love Of woman!
Oh it's not an imperative, cold principle,
but an enIivening, acting, quality, thai
prompts her to give up her own enjoyment,
her own tranquility, for the happiness of
another. If, she have wealth, influence,
'b.aytv. and health, she will, without reluc-
laacs, law them all upon the altar Of devo-
tiah, and sacrifice themsto him whom she
his chosen as the object Other fervent at
tachment How do obstacles vanish dif-
6cu,tiys lessen, and mountains become hills,
before that a,l-subduing power Of love
Cuder The. Influence &C this stimulus,
Mrs. MaybrooE continued her Journey On
Ill shc came within sight Of the encamped
amy Overcome by weakness, she sank
unon the ground and rested her exhausted
frame. She cared not for her suffering.
Hor eye had seen the oft-deSired view, and
she gave vent to her emotions in an earnest
address to The Throne OF Grace. Sweeter
Gar than offerings Of the richest incense,
mr. PRAYER arose to Heaven, and ete her
voice had pronounced the closing words,
she felt invigorated from above Then did