American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-04-30

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spirltuallzed and heavenly for this earth. 1t
appeared to Emily, at that moment, as if she
could be supremely happy, could she but die
with her betrothed. Suddenly knock was
heard at the door.
cit is the signal for your departure-we
must now part, =" said the prisoner, and then in
a solemn but atfectonote tone, he added, "our
next meeting will be in heaven"
Emly's tears again flowed; nor could she
speak for choking. The door opened, and the
soldier entered to lead her out. She turned
to take last look on her betrothed. By an
uncomfortable impulse she flung her arms a
round his neck, forgetting the presence Of the
soldier, and thinking only that she should new
er behold that dear form again. Then con-
sciousness passed from her.
away" said the prisoner, as the soldier
advancing, would have taken the insensibe
form from the prisoner. 81 will bear her my
self to the door, and commit her to her ser
wants care. Oh! Emily, do we part forever?
Ha! what is that?" he suddenly exclaimed,
stopping quickly.
The soldier too stopped. A shout rung a.
cross the night, then another, then third, and
in rapid succession followed shouts, the clash
Of sabres, wild hu2zas, and all the tumult Of a
life and death struggle. The conflict, what
!
'Huzza-we have them-down with the
British liberty or DEATH"
These were the words that, pronounced with
in few feet of the prisoner, apparently by a
voice outside of the inn, thrilled through the
heart OF Captain Elwyn and made the nanmate
burden on his bosom family open her eyes,
The soldier darted into the passage, forgetting
to close the door, while sounds of hurrying foot
steps were heard from the upper rooms. Could
the post have been surprised Captain Elwyn
would have laid down his precious burden and
awaited himself Of the open door to inquire, but
his still half inanimate charge cung to him,
and he shrank from exposing her to a chance
shot by rushing ont into the melee. He did
not have long to wait, however; the uproar
deepened every minute and grew nearer, At
length there was a sound like the crashing ola
door, and rush was made into the passage lea
ding to his cell.
"Huzza!-the days our own!" shouted
manly voice in great excitement, and Captain
Elwyn recognized the tones of the faithful troo-
per who had apprized Miss Newton of his cap
ture. "Marion torever-the swamp fox against
the British lion any day. Huzza! How are
you, captain? You're all safe, and the nnimy
crying for quarter" and scizing his leaders,
hand, the honest fellow shook it with frenzy
of delight, at the same time, jerking his hat
from his head, he whirled it to the ceiling.
The uproar without now suddenly ceased
but was suddenly transferred to the prisoners
cell. dozen sturdy yeomanry rushed in and
seized Captain Ewyn's hand; some of those he
seemed to know, others were strangers to him,
though he recognized their uniform, which was
that of Manon's men. The whole passed so
quickly that the intruders had not time
to perceive Emily, whom Captain Elwyn
still partially supported, though now, fully re-
stored to consciousness, she shrunk bushing
behind him. AT length small, swarthy man
appeared, for whom all made way. He eager
ly seized the prisoners hand.
Good bless you, General Marion" said Cap
tain Elwyn, in deep emotion. 81 owe YOU my
life"
"Say nothing of it. We happened to meet
your brave fellow there, and came hitler as
fast as spurs could bring us. The post was sur
prsed beautifully. though Col. Thorne made
desperate resistance and died sword in hand
But, ah Miss Nowton!" said he, suddenly re-
cognising our heroine, and comprehending the
situation of affairs at u glance, he said, turning
to his followers, "But come, my brave boys, let
us, now that we have freed Captain Elwyn, see
that our victory is secure, and then prepare to
be of-for the news of this surprise will bring
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we stay here till day-break."
His men hastily obeyed their beloved leaders,
order, when Gen. Marion whispering to Cap
tain Elwyn to lead Miss Newton to more
private room followed them.
Shall we attempt to paint the emotions that
swelled in Emily's bosom, when she found her.
self again alone with her betrothed, no longer
under sentence of death, but free? The first
movement Of the lovers when they had closed
the door of the little parlor whittier Captain
Elwyn led Emily, was to kneel down and re-
turn thanks for his deliverance. Not till that
moment did Emily understand the mingling Of
hope andSresignation which had followed the
prayer in the prison; but now she knew that it
was a prophetic CLEAN of her present happi-
ness, mercifully sent to cheer her soul.
1t was many months after that eventful
| night when hotseman covered with dust, ar
/, rived at Mr.. Newton door, Dsmounting, he
hurried to the parlor, without waiting to be an
nounced. Emily was the first to see him.
"Henry," she exclaimed, spriaging toward
him. "Father, mother, here is Captain Ell
wynn"
Returned to claim his bride, ;" he said, con-
tinuing her sentence and extending his hand to
Mr.. Newton, "Cornwallis has surrendered to
Washington at Yorktown, and peace isnow Sc
cure My country no longer needs my aid, and
hereafter | shall turn my sword into reaping
hook-shall now claim your daughter, MIR.
Newton?"
Good bless you'll" said the old man, joining
their hands. This day | have long prayed for
when the country should be free, and Emily
have protector. | can say with Simeon,
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in
peace"
And Emily and Captain Elwyn were married,
and lived long and happily. After the close of
the war, Gen. Marion visited them and many
pleasant day was spent by the General and
Captain Ewyn in fighting their battles DER a
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