The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-19
From the Iris and Odd Fellows Mirror.
THE ESTERN MANI c.;
OR,
MY LANDLORDS MANUSCRIPT.
BY WIN. R. CREERY.
Continued.
BY VIM. R. cREERY

well, then, the manuscript says, that af-
ter deciding that would 60 TO see Miss
Inore, rode on, oppressed with gloomy
thoughts; that although | believed that
was doing my duty, in acting as did, yet
reflections of home, Of my beloved wife and
child marred the peace that arose from
consciousness Of rsctitude Of motive. Ar
irving at my destination, was speedily
ushered to the bedside Of the afflicted. At
glance almost felt that it would be use
less to attempt the resuscitaiion Of the vital
powers. The nervous system was too
much prostraed TO be susceptible Of revival
for any length Of time. Determining to do
all in my power to relieve the sufferer,
administered stimulating drug, which ap-
parently reused the patient to conscious
ness II was, however, The returning sense
that almost all enjoy after delrium, the fl
tai precursor Of death. A knowledge that
seems to be the share of the dying, that
with consciousness they may say farewell,
dear friends, am going home.'
Miss Inore was attended by lovely
young girl, her niece, who informed me
that she had lived with her aunt from child
hood, was married woman, and the mo-
ther Of a babe, that lay sleeping in cor
ner Of the room, which had not perceived.
Her husband, Mr.. Morton, was absent, not
knowing the condition of her aunt; but
would shortly be home, as she had written
to him.
The tender feelings of my nature were
excited, and felt friendly interest in the
| M 10 Lrl II.
and confidently impaired her history to
me.
doctor my aunt looks very deathly,
tell me truly said she, 'is she dying?'
NV knowledge pf her situation convinc-
ing me that she could not live, aud that it
would be base to deceive the young woman,
| replied, 'as WILL as can judge, she may
survive few hours, but the sand in her
glass is nearly out; without great change,
she will not see to-tmorrow's light
This announcement she received with
greater fortitude than had expected to see
in one SO young; so unaccustomed to blight
ed hopes, and sad intelligence.
Silently we stood gazing upon the COM
posed countenance OF the dying. No pa n;
no anguish portrayed themselves in distort-
ed features OF in restless tossngs. Thoughts
of my wife and child recurring to me as
stood at the bedside, and being anxious,
(as could do no good to the afflicted, to
take my departure, so expressed myselflo
Mrs. Morton. Looking imploringIy upon
me, she said, IF you can possibly remain
with me until change takes place, eternal
gratitude shall be yours. am particularly
lonesome at this time /; there being none
but domestics in the house, and should aunt
die, before Mr.. Morton comes, would be
unable to do what might be necessary for
her.
Being thus entreated, what could do.
could not refuse, even at the ex pense of
suffering from anxiety on my own family's
account. ] consented to remain, and a
shower of tears, warm from the heart, ex-
pressed her sense of my XII dness
Midnight came, and sadly sill we gazed
upon the living. About three O'Clock the
painful silence that had for hours hung over
us, was broken by the groans of the dying.
The crisis had come. The terrible struggle
was being made The Unsuitable archer
had stricken shining mark and reso-
lutely commended for his victim. He was
triumphant The conflict was short and
easy, and tie light of life went out as gent
ly as soft whisper. shall not attempt
to give expression to the sorro OF the be-
reaved niece. 1t is holy passion, for
Jesus wept ; and pen like mine cannot
do it justice.
| sNo words suffice the secret soul to show;
! For truth denies all eloquence to wo.'
Yes the grief that we feel for departed
relatives, who can truly tell it 7 In some
it is like violent paroxysm, an uncon-
troled gush Of wo; in others, a camness
that deies mockery, a very iceberg, cold,
desolae and drear. Each exhibition is
genuine grief; therefore, wording, when
thou wouldest find fault, be silent, con-
lure thee and let no harsh word escape
thy lips, lest when thine own heart is toin,
words like these may fall upon thine ear,
he sorrows not ~
AS soon as in propriety could leave the
house, mounted my horse and rode home
wards in all speed. Soon Arlington Ma
nor was in view and passed; and, as no
appearances Of an attack by the Indians
made themselves apparent, ! hurred on,
indulging the hope that my family had not
been disturbed. The spot endeared by so