The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-07-14

Fort. I was a fool not to tell my suspic-
ion."
Il am indebted 10 your politeness. said Jo-
seph, bowling sarcaslically, land will endea-
vrr 10 return the obligation"
I'll once get back to the Fort, I'll have
your hypocrilcal brother hanged for an &C.
complete"
"Si.ence. wretch! or you may never return
or never again have occasion 10 repeat your
cowardIy threat"
And at the meaning glance Of those fiery
eyes the man quailed and was silent.
Mabel. Arthur, and Marion, were gather
| ed together full of wonder and gratitude. A
deep groan from the wounded man at once
drew Mabel 10 his side, the shuddering at
the CHASTITY spectacle OF the dead and dying
laying side by side on the green sward, over
whose smoOIhe velvet flowed the crimson
| lie blood.
"Water-waierm family murmered the
dying soldier.
| Mabel poured few drops into his parch-
ing his mouth, he revived little, opened his
fast glazing eyes, and gl.red wildly round
"My Mary! mother" groan, a struggle,
and all was over.
Mabel, weeping, threw herself into the
arms other husband.
Let us 60 away from this place, papa"
said Arthur sobbing.
'N hat shall we do with these poor fellows
sir? said Jacob, after few moments.
at would be dangerous 10 stay long G.
nOugh 10 bury them if we had proper ;nstru-
mentS.' said Arundel thoughtfullv. alt were
unclIrsiiah To leave them here as they are.
Sir said Joseph. "there is hollow tree
not far from here, which will hold both, and
there are boughs and brush enough here 10
fill it up"
"Thc plan is good my friend. You are
our delivcrer. We act under you orders.
How shall we proceed?
"My duty was done. when rescued you
and your ladies trOm ignominious bonds"
said Joseph, a resign my command 10 ADLER
hands"
| Arundel gracefully accepted the command
and then it was agreed that he and Jacob
should mount guard. while Joseph placed the
soldiers in their sylvan grave. In half an
hour all was ready 10 proceed, the place Of
destination being now the American camp.
Six ofthe muskeis they hid near the spring.
Marion, brave girl. carried one by her own
request. Mabel led poor Arthur by the
hand, and with Joseph leading The way The
prisoners in the centre, guarded also by ia
cob and the ladies and Arundel, in The rear,
they marched steadily on their way, for they
were anxious 10 reach the ca-lp before night
fall
Fortunately about mile from the camp,
they were met by party of Americani SOL
diers who escorted them in much triumph TO
The head quarters Of the General, who recei-
we'd them with every attention which could
be paid in n camp, and assigned them COM
Portable quarters, for rest and refreshments
they needed greatly.
Joseph, through the influence Of Aru ndel,
was raised 10 The rank lieutenant, after reg.
urarly joining the anywhere he had served
rs volunteer
BoIh brothers survived the war, and when
il was ended and peace was restored, Thorn
as came and dwell in happy home made
cheerful and pleasant by Joseph and Mar
rion.
1T was favorite remark o. Jacobs Mar.
ion used 10 say, looking affeclionaieIy al her
happy husband, THAT the blacklist cloud has
n bright spot near il land Pm sure thought
The cloud black enough when we fell into the
hands Of the cruel British sergeant, but liz
lie thought how brighta light would come
from that cloud TO me.''