The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-07-23
Again he trod the streets of the great

much wonder and astonishment ., mr.
tive OF the cline he had left woud have
done Old things had passed pway, AID
nearly everything had become new.
: The splendid mansion which ccntcined
the being whose image he s cherished
with deed and abiding lo~e, was row
converted into a large store, and she
where was she!--numbered with he dead!
or could he now so for conquer his ear
ly passion, as to meet her, wife and mo-
there
A pang, and wthering Blast of blight-
ed hopes came over him, and he turned
his steps hastily from spot which called
up such painful associations He deter.
mined 10 leave a city, the treadiog OF
whose streets presented nought but the
most painful evidences of his loneliness
and entire separation from the friend Of
his youth.
Turning slowly into Greenwich street,
his eye rested upon Trinity's spire, and
slrecalled in their early freshness, those
strong hopes, and that firm reliance upon
God for their consummati)n, the Ginning
of ber sweet bells had given in that Bit
ter hour of parting. They, also with
those venerated als, had passed away
by the changing hand of time, and it
seemed that he-he lone-God has spared
to mock at his desolarion!
Ellen returned again to her round of dn
ties, but the energy with which she had
fotmely pursued them, was gone. She
had now nothing to call it forth, but self,
and for IT'S qualification she had never toll
ed. Her eye and her thoughts were CON
stantly directed, with a longing desire,
to meet the souls of her departed mother
and sister. Life had become weary
pilgrimage to her.
!, Mrs. Amworthy their Pastors wife, OBJ
serving the pale, settled, uncomplalning
melancholy of her looks, insisted upon
her having change, aud persuaded her
to accompany herself and husband to the
city, to attend convention.
Like her lover, Ellen wandered throug h
the streets once more, and telt-how
change! size alone seemed left by the des-
olating hand of time.
Walking pensively through Greenwich
street, with heart oppressed by the re-
, collectioLssit brought to vira. and the
my sterious ways Of Gods providence her
ear suddenly caught the sound OF the
Ginning bells, Scarcely creditng the
evidence of her senses, she stood listening
with feelings of mingled JOY and grlet,
throwing back her veil to gaze upon that
lofty spme, the day of her youth seemed
10 have returned and with glowing coun'
tenance and tricking tear she continued
TO listen and gazed-not on that splre,
but on that countenance. She was sun
young-looking and handsome.-I Time had
wrought fewer changes IN her than h'm'
and the vivid feelings of youth shone too
brightly on that face 10 be mistaken. Her
deep mourning habiliments, and the sad
shade of sorrow over her whole appear
auce, showing heart acquainted with
grief, touched his soul with the deepest
solictude. 10 his joy, almost without
consciousness, he exclaimed Ellen! IN
voice which instantly attracted her atten'
tion g. zing at him with blush ofsurprise,
lie again repeat Ellen, does not the
chime of those bells bring back TO memo'
ry-
II ,ousoI
.Edwardr she exclaimed, holding out
her hand, with blushng cheek,
The same Edward!' he said emphati-
caly, taking the profered hand.
She burst into tears, aud exclaimed
Gods promises are sure-fogether
we shall stand and listen to the sound OF
those sweet bells!
And, Ellen, hast thou been thus mind |
fol Of thy promise!' he asked, with strong
emotion.
lie has G aciously preserved us TO each
other she answered family.
Here let us leave them, to the happy |
termination Of their trials, and the con-
summation of long protracted bliss, with
single query Whe ther Ellen's promise
holds her bound TO have the marriage GER
emony performed within the present walls
of Trinity Church,
EXPENSES OF DAILY DRINK.-Ihe
friends of the temperance cause lose no
opportunity Of showing even to the moder'
ate drinker, the economy mot to say health
aud character, secured by avoiding strong
drinks four lssses of liquor day, at five
cents each, expends annually, as estima-
ted by an exchange, $12, which will pur
chase four barrels of flour, S24
A pairs Of boots, 10
100 lbs. beef, 3
40 " butter, 10
A new hat,
A new satin vest, D