Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-02-10
ice at the bar. / had early seen and ad-


with Mexico had been in existence some
twelve months, and many were focking to
the standard of their country, Ii SO hap
pened that about this time recruiting Of
flee had been opened in the town, and sew
eral Of my young friends had enlisted to go
and try their fortunes upon the plains of
Mexico. One night there was grand
party in the place, in honor of those who
were about to depart for the seat OF war,
and both myself and Eveline were at the
ball. Among these who were assembled
that evening, was Augustus P., talented
young man, and accomplished scholar, gay
and lively in his manners, free and cheer
full in his disposition, and universal favor
ite with the fair sex. He had been for
some time paying his address to Eveline, as
/ deemed, in rather too pointed manner.
AS the party assembled in the long hall, and
the dance was about TO commence, asked
her for her hand for the first set." aH
"It Is engaged" she replied, thought
rather tartly. a Ha 4s'7 ~
"To whom, if may be so bold as 10 in
quire" demanded.
"To Augustus P.,'' wasthe immediate re-
ply. si -i4 l,F aoa
81 smothered my rising indignation as
best l could, and proudly returned the
glance of malignant joy, my rival gave
me-"
"Perhaps I can engage it for the second
SET" / calmly asked.
s'Mr p, has engaged it for the whole
evening"" she pettishly replied, and rising
and taking his hand, they took their station
upon the floor. F
81 remained thunderstruck, and rooted to
the spot, until saw the eye of my hated
rival fixed upon me, and throwing off the
spell that bound me, assumed a proud cold
look, and passed from the hall. AsI swept
by the dancers, Eveline paused moment
when just beside me, and bending close to
her ear, l whispered, tEveline farewell for
ever'" 'i lt - eft
"she turned slightly pale, and then an
swered, swhen.'" y 1rlta1H II Tt
"To-night, join the army for Mexico,"
I firmly replied. s.i 20 aa
GA deep flush passed haughtily across
erbrew, and then, waving her hand grace
fully, she replied, 'Go,' and again glided
through the mazes of the dance" -
q 81 rushed from, the spot, and never paus-
ed until I had entered the recruiting office,
and offered myself a candidate for the
army" h2. .' ''sips3 ar'ii
care you a good, moral man, of we'll
regulated habits" asked the serieant. faJ
81 can give hundred certificates, if me-
cessary," hastily replied. a9 1sF-
"I rather think you'll do,' said the Off
Ger with smile, and he enrolled me as a
soldier. sWhen do you wish to leave ."
"Now, night-to-morrow any time,"
eargerly answered.
"Promptness is a good quality, you'll
make a fine soldier. Get ready to start at
eight O'Clock in the morning, for Newport,
Kentucky" i i...f H ~
81 will be ready" and rushing from the
room, I fastened home, packed up my
things, and threw myself down upon the
bed to sleep. But it was impossible. Hea-
Wy thoughts were crowding through my
mind with lightning speed, and resolved
to depart the next day without bidding a
single soul farewell. / know you will
deem it strange for me to hurry off with
out bidding adieu to father or mother, sis
ter or brother, but feeling the deep respect
which 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 l was at the office
by seven O'Clock, was furnished with suit
of regimentals, and departed for the rail-
road depot, to start for Wheeling. As
hurried along the street, who should turn a
corner but Eveline,l and we met for the
last time on earth. / informed her of my
intention, and without mantesting any di;
position ofregret at my departure, she gaily
said, aa.olaeaIo .ss.5d1iI
Of "Good bye, and may good luck attend
you," and glided away. ,, fuad fariol q
GA new fuel was added to my desire to
hasten from such scenes, and l soon left the
town for the Ohio. will not weary you
with further details, as my breath is failing
fast. Sufficient TO say, / arrivedin Mexico,
and here ! am perishing by inches upon the
battle field. ,5arsosit Ba u. r,-,1
"Here," he continued, sis ring,", ta-
king one from his finger, and presenting it
to me, s'which was given me by Eveline
as a bond OF our marriage contract. ] have
worn it ever since, and, as gaily told her
then, 'it shall leave me but with my death.
toAS ~ W. IVA "ueu you SCI udCk, anu IL
! she be unmarried, give it to her, and tell
her be who sent it, never forgot her for a
moment, even in his dying hour, and is w.
ing beneath the clods Of foreign SOIL
This bible give back to my father, and tell
him l have studied its precepts; to my
mother and sisters, say that sent them a
sons and, brothers. dying love to my
brothers, beware of human strife.o
4 He faltered in his speech, and then mur-
muring II am going," pressed my hand
feebly, and expired. dug lone grave
upon the field, and laid him down to rest,
and left him to "slesp his last Sleep" until
that day when all shall be summoned to
final account. e,sr., ,,, q
One year rolled on, and how checkered
by passing events. Chapultepec had fal-
len, the city Of Mexico was taken, and
peace, thrice glorious peace had waved her
} pinions over the land Of war. The volun-
teers were joyf0lly Fastening home, and a.