The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-17
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Henry, Mary's feelings were vague and un-
satisfactory An ominous sensation seemed
to brood over her mind, like the deep hush
preceding thunder storm. AT length she
resumed her avocations with her usual
smile, but her step was more measured and
her look more pensiye She thought con-
stantly of her ardent lover; she knew he
would always be where there was danger,
and fervently she prayed for his safety and
success. In the matters of ambition wo-
men have much pride, and were it not for
their smiles, admiration, and love there
would be few aspirants for Fame.
Our Hero appeared in Texas with the
Regular Army. He was eminently qnali-
fed by his bravery and gentemanly deport-
ment to make him popular, and soon become
the idol of the soldiers, and was regarded
by the officers as one of the most promising
young men in the army. By his activity
he soon rose to the rank Of Captain of In
fantry. Aa sa't a7 ha1
On the evening preceding the ever-mem-
orable eight of June, he was summoned to
the presence of Gen. Taylor, who took him
warmly by the hand, ''my brave young
friend, - said the old veteran, ,''we are going
to fight; every man is expected to do his
duty your company will occupy distin-
gushed position in the army, and yon at its
head must fight! Do your duty The
young officer bowed and retired As he
walked tohis post mournful thoughts pass
ed his mind; his boyhood's home, his mo-
ther's prayer, his Mary's love passed in ra-
pid review, and for moment he was sad.
But remembering the confidence that his
commander had reposed in him, he quick
ened his step and was soon at his post.
] need not describe the battle Of the 9th.
III that contest Capt. Thornton was conspi-
cuous. He seemed to be present every
where his voice animated his men, and
his skillful blade sent many hireling Mex
lean and mongrel Spaniard to his long ac-
count. After the battle had subsided his
men were engaged in binding some prison
ers they had taken. Capt, Thornton hav-
ing laid aside his cap, and opened his collar
for little rest, stood by charging his men
to be kind to those whom the fortunes Of war
had thrown in their power, when Spani-
ard seized the sword of Capt Thornton
from the scabbard at his side, and run him
through the heart But in an instant he lay
beside his victim with his skull cleft in
twain. alaae t Ha.asa.s
Late at nighta small funeral procession
issued from the battle ground. Capt. Thorn
toms comrades bore him to his resting place
on the banks Of the Rio Grande.
tsNo useless coffin confined his breast,
Nor in sheet nor in shroud they wound him,
But he lay like warrior taking his rest,
With his martial cloak aronnd him."
The noble-hearted Taylor dropped tear
upon his grave, and blessed his memory.
When Mary received the intelligence of
her lovers death, the faith and hope which
had sustained her gave way, and for many
days her life was despaired of; but she is
gradually recovering, and heavenly calm
seems to give peace in her affection. But
she will be gay no more.
saw letter from her to Henry's bro
ther. ! wept as read it. "
% =" Beassured, my dear friend, that
the image of the departed one shall ever
live in my hearts richest affections 'Twould
have been some consolation in my deep af-
Fiction to have him buried near nay home
that might surround his grave with flow
ers and bedew it with tears, but t
Friendless and alone on Texas distant shore,
In dreamless sleep beneath the forest vine;
Lie the cold relics that my tears deplore
The tender heart that did my heart entwine.