Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1847-10-01
WHOLE NUMBER 6lj.

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$50 quick, 50 light.
That the gentle flower which seps al night,
" ouid raise again iis drOOping head,
To greet the iOot-step, which had fed"
She seemed like an angel Of light IN the disguise
Of human grace and loyeliness, ,--sent 10 minister
10 that noble soul.
It was the eighth day from the departure Of
Pushmalaha; and no intelligence Of his success
had as yet been received. All was uncertainty
and suspense On that morn a light form Was
seen bounding from that wing Of the armory IN
which the Hostage was confined. il was NaIh-
ceoIa. With the ROSY dawn she had sprung from
her couch and was the first 10 minge her wild
sad notes with bursting anthem Of NaIure's Choir
slers, and 10 brush the dew drops from the flow
er-enameled swaid ere they had vanished before
the suns warm beams. She had shaken the
liquid gems from the pendent boughs as she Gull .
ed from earh's eeming lap each choicest tribute
to grace her mornings offering. The visit 10 the
captIves room had been pad..her wreaths had
been woven with lairy's skill---her bOquets ar
ranged with the most delicate taste; the air Was
waiting their fragrance and perfume, whilst al
The warriors feet was deposited rsh gin OF lus-
Gious fruits,
As she finished her grateful ministerngs and
lifted her eyes 10 HOate' face, she was startled
by his ardent gaze and the glow which lit his
hitherto passionless fealurcs il bewdered her,
her jet ashes fell like a veil over her yisIon the
color mounted 10 her transparent brow: aud be.
fore his moving lips had uttered the rushing pa
thos, she had vanished aud her light feet wers
just kissing the elastic sward, as she passed be-
fore the sight, like some romantic creation OF the
imognalion--.or one Of The ancient dIvinllles Of
the wood. Her mien was airy yet majestic; and
her slight proportions seemed the very shadow
ing forth Of perfect grace and symmetry. Her
costume was simply natural and unique. The
upper part Of her person was not velIcd by art---
exhibiting the light and shade--.tha rich mould
ing and loveliness Of Nature. Extending from
her waist 10 a little below her knees, hung grace
fully huk. .ka.syke, or skin Of the sohest tawn-
skin, ornamenied with strips Of ermne and gor-
geousy tinted feathers, and exquisteIy wrought
with Iiny sea shells and fairy pearls OF unusual
brIiancy. Her perfect formed limbs, though
concealed in uphitaikas, formed also of chassee
and decked with tracery Of beads--still betrayed
their elegant proportions, whilst her small feet
were encased in Prettily worked moccasins----
bearing the same evidences Of taste as the rest
oil neT dAllTEs IleE ltuTuIGo VI CldSSlC IlloSGll-
/ ing, and her dark speaking eye too truly proved
the poverty of language and description. Her
hair foaled unconhned in the breeze--'lts raven
resses wooing her symmetrical bust and shoul-
ders---saye when the zephyrs, as if in the very
wanlonncSs essayed 10 bear away the prize, or
wantoned with its exceeding loveIlness. In per-
feet keeping with her graceful movements, and
in striking contrast with the rick bIackness OF her
hair, ---surmounting all -sweetIy foated the tuit
Of deep crimsoned Flamingo feathers mingled
with snow-while plumes Of The virgin crane.-.--
Like vision she passed---as bright as fleet; and
was soon hidden by The outrageous foliage which
spread in luxurant wiIdness along the iar.strech-
ing savannah. Whittier does the young tawn
HE al this early hour! What gives wings TO her
bounding feet! She has gone 10 meet her re-
turning parent and 10 bring the glad news of re.
lease 10 The magnanimous Hostage. May the
Good Spirit iIlume her pathway through the
forest.
Noon came and went; but brought no inteIIi-
gence. The afternoon wore away; evening toI-
lowed in its train. The heavens were hungwlth
a gorgeous drapery, over which the sun poured
his dazzling efugence as he sank amidst retl'
nue. of gold and blue crimson clouds, 10 his ocean
bed. 1t was glorious eve---such as is seen on
" in that southern cline. The whole frma-
ment was lit with an almost unearlhIy spIendoI
and the landscape reflected back the magnificent
hues of the sky; whilst the western horizon was
Illuminated with an intense glory, that seemed an
} opening iplo the pure empyrean heaven. twas
fit occasion for the sublime triumph of hero!
The quarters of the commanding general pre-
sented scene Of interest and excitement. The
garrison were all in motion, as if in preparation
for some eventof unusual importance. At lenglf
the soldiers were marshaed with military pre-
cision. A guard was despatched to the eas
) wing Of the armory, and the Hostage was brough
: forth TO be led to execution. Hisstep was firm-'
, his port was noble; and his dark powerful eyes
7 were turned upon the heavens; whilst not mus
: Gle betrayed aught but the deaIhless iorttude o
the soul. The file of soldiers seemed 10 regarC
him with intuite awe, as they marched with Ihe
r charge in advance Of the armory. Turningto the
} right an object was abruptly brought into view--.
E that ll-accorded with the grandeur of the scene
1.-the gloomy galIows with the long rope danglin!
4 from the cross beam. The squadrons wheeled
e so as 10 enclose in hallow-square the gaunI III
S strument of death and their gorgeous uniforms
d and dazzling bayonets presented the appearance
of a holyday fete. The commander with hi
5 staff. officers stood nearthe gallows. As the guar
y paused and the captive ascended the scattold,
d last beam Of dazzling sunlight fell upon nj
g broad high brow, gliding as with Frightening
e halo, the smile of triumph which spread owe
d his calm features as he gazed upon the deparun
- luminarv. 1t came as a bright harblnger oil tn
a happy hunting grounds which he was soon
n visit. 1t YVES transent---yet lis effect was elet
l. ric; it touched the chord of generous sympa'h,
Al and thrill ran through every heart, as all eye
IS caught that radiant glimpse of glory!
y Suddenly the prisoner castan earnest inquirin
S look to the ground before him, and his gaz
d seemed riveted by some power more potent 'ha
$ The syren's charm. There lay the prostra1
figure of the lovely Nalbceola! The buoyar