The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-23

things, aud threw myself down upon the
bed to sleep. t
But i,was impossible. Heavy thoughts
we're crowding through my mind with
lightning speed, and resolved to de,
part next day, without bidding adieu to
father or mot.er, sister or brother; but
fearing the deep respect whichl held for
my fathers advice would prevail, and |
should be Induced to remain at home, !
made the resolve and carried it out.
The next morning was at the Office
by O'Clock, W as furnished with suit of
Iegimentals, aud departed for the rail
road depot, to start for Wheeling. As !
hurried along the street, who should turn
the corner but Evelile, and we met for
the last time on earth. / informed her of
my intentiou, and without manifestiog any
disposition of regret al my departure, she
gaily said: s
Good bye, and may good luck attend
yoa.
new fuel was added to my desire to
hasten from such scenes, and soon left
the town for Ohio. Twill not weary you
with further details, as my breath is fail-
ing fast. Sufficient to say arrived in
Mexico, and here lam dying by inches
upon the battle field
Here he continued, lis a ring, taking
n his nd IL a.
me, which was gwen me by Eveline, as
bond OF our marriage contract have
worn it ever since, aud, as | gaily told
her then, il shall leave me but by my
death. Take it TO her W hen you get back
aud II she is unmarried, give il TO her,
and tell her he who sent il, never forgot
her for moment, even in his d ing hour,
and is lying beneath the ciods of for
oign soIi' .sr.,.
This bible give back to my father, and
tell him have studied well lis precepts
To mother aud sisters, say that have
sent them sons dying love. To my
brothers, bewa are OF human strife
He fallered ia his speech. and then
murmufed Il am going pressed my hand
feebly, and expired. | dug deep grave
and lie It him to sleep his LAST sleep, until
that day when all shalt be summoned 10
Gual aceonnt.
Que year rolled on, and how chequeled
by passing evants. Chspultepec has fall
en-, the city Of Mexico was taken, and
peace thrice glorious peace, had waved
her pinions over the land of war. Tne
volunteers were joyfully returning home,
and among the rest, I.once more trod my
A spell of sickness at first confined me for
several weeks but at length arose wea.
ried and feeble from the bed. and my p hy-
slcian recommended change OF air. |
travelled into Virginia, and one evening
entered the town G--ch. | inquired
for the family of my friend, and was di.
rected 10 large 6ne looking building
upon the principal street. | advanced
and ruDg the bell, and apxiously waited
for an answer. AT length the door open
ed and an old grey. head ed man stood be-
fore me, the lines Of his furrowei face
marked by care. ane his whole appear-
ance betokened one who had secret
grief at heart.
Mr.; -, presumed said |, bowng.
THE same, sir, won't you walk ih9' re
Piled the old man politely.
entered the house, aud was soon seats
ed IN the parlor, when the old man started
10 leave the roo
Il have something of Importance for
your private ear, said j.
He turned towards me, and taking The
bible from my pocket, held 1t up to
prang forward, caught the book iu his
iaud, and murmured, as the tears fell fast
,ver his aged cheeks:
My son, my son, you bring news Of
lim!'
|
ny voice trent bling as spoke, and res
old to him the scene upon the battle
Ield. ts
When | had finished the old man clasp
ID his hands IN silent agony aud raising
Is eyes up TO the ceiling. exclaimed in
eep and fefyent tones, Gods win be
oue'
At this moment young lady Of pale
nd care,worn .conntenance, entered The
arlor, and rising, said
Miss Eveiiue, behese!'
The same, SIR she quite calmly res 4
lied. q
presented the ring, and, as her eyes S
III upon il, she ST. etched forth her hands '
D grasp it, and barely did so. then sunk {
owly back npon the floor. sprsng to c
er assisiance. but as / raised her head a
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