Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-04-12

: the one tall, and of commanding figure, the
, other petite, but very attractive. Had beer
determined to fall in love by sight alone, mos
: probably should have chosen the younger ant
, more splendid beauty; but an accident happen
J ed, which at the same time that it paved the
way for an introduction to the family, determine
J ed my preference of the elder and less daz-
zling.
"'One morning, as was passing the house
on the other side, perceived squad of men in
the middle of the street. and, at the moment,
the lady in question entered. She had scarce
ly taken her station at the parlor window, when
rufian, exclaiming, Here goes for the tory,
threw up his gun, and discharged bullet thro'
the glass, Immediately above her head. l was
astonished, and indignant, at this brutal act
and, forgetting prudential! considerations, re-
probated it in very strong terms, receiving a
volley of abuse for my pains: when the lady,
whose person had been so much endangered by
the outrage, walked deliberately into the midst
of us. The tumult instantly subsidized; and the
men were awed, and confunded. With calm
conntenance, she gazej in the face of the man
who had fired, and who, writing under her
glance, was in the act of reloading his gum
The scrutiny over, she exclaimed: 4 know you
now; and this time, you shall not escape Then
turning to me, she asked Did you, sir, witness
the deed of which This man was guilty.
bowed assent, and she continued May I then
| beg the favor of you to accompany me few
steps1 would not ask this if did not, in
some degree, think it necessary to your safety:
| YOU tco, require protection from language such
as l have heard addressed to you; and the mag
istrate, to whom | am about to apply, will un-
doubtedly afford it, The Invitation was too
fiattering to be declined ; and, offering my arm,
which was unhesitatingly accepted, we walked
up the street. Arriving at the house of the
chairman of the committee of public safety, we
found that most important parsonage at home,
and in his chair of state.
"'My companion was sauted with great re-
spect; and |, too, probably through her influ
ence, received more notice from that dignitary
than had ever before fallen to my share. 'To
what, Miss Helen,' he asked, sam indebted
for the honor Of this vsitr 81 am coma, Mr..
Gervase,' was the reply, to complain of one of
the militia men. Another ball has been fired
into our house, which catered the window in the
glass Immediately above my head. This was
done by the same man against whom we made
similar charge; but who upon that occasion,
we were unable to identify as the culprit. This
time, however, saw him in the act of firing /;
| and the gentleman who is with me. will con-
firm my testimony 1T is Dick Harding, then,'
said the chairman; and issuing warrant there
for. the offender was brought up. An oath was
rendered, and the lady interrogated 'Did you,
see this man discharge ball through the win
dow of your fathers houser Il did, she an
swered. Step forward, if you please, Mr.. "a
al forget your nameT 'Caton, sir; Thomas
Gallon, Lieutenant and Adiutant, in his Ma
jesty' s-regimento of foot, at your service, SIR
Administering the oath,the committee man con-
tinued: Well, Lieutenant Cation, you have
heard what Miss Helen has sworn to is her
declaration truer Perfectly true answered.
Enough, Miss Despard: Harding shall be pun
ished' Miss Helen rose, and turning to the
magistrate, she said 'One thing farther, Mr..
Gervase, to which / beg leave to call your at
tention. AS came into the street, to be the
better able to Identity the man who fired, heard
him and those around him, grossly villifying
Mr.. Cation, and threatening hun with i'll usage,
for what l understood to have been an interior
ence in our behalf. should, be sorry that
his humanity should work him prejudice, and
aggravate the discomforts' of his situation, al
ready sufficiently painful. You will confer a
great favor on our family, if you will see him
exempted from i'll treatment, in consequence of.
his Kindness The chairman bowed, promised
compliance with her request, and we took our
leave. Throughout this scene, was charmed
with the composure and self-possession of the
young lady; from which, and from the grave
respect paid to her by the official, conceived
a very favorable opinion of her general charac
ter.
"sOn our arrival at her fathers door, fiat
tered myself that should be invited to enter
ment. sMr. Cation she said, 4 forbear to ask
you in, we'll knowing that the acquaintance of
family so prescribed, may be attended with
injurious consequences to you. You will please
to pardon me for thus far involving you in our
difficulties: and accept my thanks, and those of
my parents, for the readiness with which you
yielded to my request repudiated all con-
siderations of that kind; and hoped that she
would not be so cruel as to forbid an acquain-
lance, which, had been long studious of form
ing: She paused moment, and resumed -
sWell then, sir, must be frank with you if
you disregard those personal consequences,
which you will permit me to say, more fully
understand than you do, | must urge those
which are most likely to accrue to US, for the
distinction you mediate. Prescribed for 10y
atty to the king, and outraged in the manner