Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1847-11-05
VOLUME 1l..-NUMBER 4.

which he held, aud the style in which he lived,
together with his superior knowledge, guye him
standing among the selllers superior 90 all. Ev.
er ready 10 assist the needy, and always lust in
his opinions and actions, he was looked TO for
counsel, rather than treated as an equal.
As We said before, Kate was his only child. and
had been the solace Of her parents for nineteen
years. She had now attained TO full blown wo.
manhood, and, from her beauty and intelligence,
her hand bad been often asked, by the hardy sons
OF the pioneers. Her heart was untouched, un.
I'll young Castor laid siege loh. To his eloquent
appeals she lent willing ear, and promised 10 be
his bride.
As Kate was the oveliest girl in the country,
so was Richard Castor the most TO be envied a.
mong the youths. OF fine, manly stature, supe.
rior intellect and unhaggng energy, he was The
best match in the settlement. He cultivated ill.,.
tic farm on The other side Of the river. and ahca
occasion offered, engaged in the practice Of law,
for which both education and nature fued him.
He had BEEN in the settlement about seven years.
and from his open and conciIiatory manners, his
bold and manly bearing he had become favor.
ie with all around him, He was always first to
take up his rife, and sally against the hostile In.
dans, when necessity required il, and from his
Iundoubled courage, was always chosen leader Of
the liule bands formed to repeI The savage foe
When the tolls Of the week had passed, Gaslon
might be seen, with his rife on his shoulder, mo-
wing toward the river where his canoe was Ias,en.
ed and springIng lightly into II, dashing through
the Ioaming waters, and among The rocks, as safe
y and cheerIully,a as II passing overa smooth and
CLASSY lake; and on the following evening" he
might be seen again, braying the rushing current,
with the same careless ease, but more thoughtful
brow; for who ever yet paired from The grl ol
his heart, with the same joyful aspect, which he
wore when going 10 meet herl Lei US now re.
turn TO The wedding day.
"Have you heard of The Indian that was found
murdered onlhe bank Of The creek this morningi'
said young man, aiIerIhe company had assem-.
bIed, 10 Mr.. Lee.
NO" answered Mr.. Lee, with surprise, 81 had
hoped from the long peace thai has reigned, we
should have no more such outruges against the
poor Indians. But how is it possible, sir, if they
are thus shot down, that we can except them IL
be quel!"
"The body" continued the first speaker "was
found by some of his tribe and they immed lately
threatened vengeance it the murderers were not
lgIVen up. Bul that is impossible; because we do
not know Them"
Al this moment loud crash of thunder echo.
ed through the woods, so suddenly as 10 make al
start from their seats.
"WeII, my friends" sail Mr.. Lee, as soon a,
all was again quiet, I'VE shall b. as likely 10 sui:
fer from this ra5hness as the offender. and mus
be prepared. ! am glad you have brought YOU
guns with you, for unless they come in TOO large
Il body we shall be able 10 hold out against them.
This was said with that camnesS which ire.
quent recurrence Of such circumstances will pro.
duce; aud US he rehung his rifle, after preparing
il for immediate use, the bride entered The room
in all the loneliness Of graceful beauty. Few
ornaments deckGd her person, because none could
add TO her natural grace and elegance. Her hair
Of let black, was simply parted in front, drawn
back and fastened behind displaying u forehead
OF marble whlteneSS; wreath, mingled the wild
rose with Other forest flowers, was the only urna.
menl on her head. Her skin was of Transparent
whilenesS. lcrlarge black eyes, peering through
their long lashes, spoke play ul mischief il
every glance. A perfect Grecan nose, cherry
lips; beautiful row Of pearIy teeth; dimpIC
displaying itself in each check, whenever a smile
suused ilSeIf over her features, and complex
ion richer than the soft red of The tulip, compile
gne Her neck and arms were perfectly bare
and seemed as it they, with her small fairy feet
and the FEST Of her figure, had been made in la
ture's most perfect mould.
The storm, which before had been but hear(
at Il distance, seemed now 10 have attained it
greatest violence, and 10 be concentrated over lht
house. Peal after peal Of thunder came ringing
through the hOllows, each SucCe ding one appa
ronty louder and more crashing than the former
Flash upon flash, OF the quick aud vivid light
. ming slreaned out, resting awhile upon the sur
II rounding scenery, and striking terror nlo th
5 hearts Of The more SuperSlillouS guests. Th
rain which at first fell in large drops that cou
h be distinctly heard, amid the awful silence say
|! when the hunderS echoed, now came down il
+ torrents, and the thunder peaIed out louder an
. louder, quicker and quicker, leaving scarcely IN
tcrmSSon enough, Tor The voice Of Richard Gas
ton 10 be heard by his beautiful bride. He ha
: lmpaienlly aWaed the invitation oI MI Lee Il
y meet his daughter, but no longer able, amid III
= war oil elements, 10 restrain himself, he advanc
: ed to, and seated himself by the side OF his beo
we'd Kate, and gently lakug her hand in his, in
CURED II she was aarmedby the storml To hi
ID inquiry she onl y smiled and shook her head.
g IL see not, then, why we may not proceed wit
l. the ceremony; the storm" here u keen AN
'r fearful crash Jared the house to its foundation
re eaving traces of fear on the counlenances c
* all, bul the lovers and the parson; 'GaSlon col
&c linued, however, "the storm may last an hou
e, and that is longer, ry Kate, than would like /
ID defer the consummnuon Of my hopes"
ii am ready" answered Kate, blushing an
y without raising her eyes.
ii They rose from their seats, and advanced I
'e The porson, who Immediately commenc I'd lhe cel
e emony. 1t is impossible 10 tell, whether plea,
ID ure or fear predominated on The guests, as the
e pressed forward, 10 witness the solemn ccralnop
lie of uniting Two beings for life. In the inrerva
l. of the thunder a faint smile would pIav upon he