Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-09-01

iHfirntics OF extrcHac cid age, slowly read
ing letter which lay upon his knee. a vcner-
able mnrron al his side listening eagerly to
the words they fell from his lips, whilst ee-
gantIy dressed and beautiful lady with glowing
features and fearful eyes leaned affcctiona:ely
upon the old mans s!loslder.
80 he is coming home. a, last, Mary" said
the old lady, cheerfully. He has been absent a
long time; and Frank, too, poor fellow, he has
had weary time Of it. So he's married, he
says, and TO an angel whom he calls CorinEa.-I
Well, well, do wonder if she is a catholic.
am afraid she s," confined the orthodox old lady
81 am afraid of ts and shall make it my busi-
acss as IS my duty. 10 convince her of the error
of her way, and lead her into the right path"
"Let me see," said Mr.. Winfield for the old
couple wero the father and mother of Frank and
Harry Winfield, . Let mo scc,' said The old man
musing y, show long it will take them TO reach
homo. This letter is dated the 20Ih and :hey
were 10 leave Chihuahua on the 2Slh of March.
They have been three months on the road, which
am sure is sufficient time, in which TO make the
trip. Yes they ought to be home now but
month may oaPsc before they arrive. But come
my Gear we must retire, tho dows falling and
the air is too damp for remain out doors.''
They left Mary Hutchinson alone. Twilight
faded INTO night and the came out one by
one, sparkling brightly in the deep blue sky; tho
perfume of flowers noatcd upon each gentle 70
phyr. and The low sad noto of the whipoorwII
alone disturbed the silence of the night. AS the
moments flew swiftly by the silvcry moon appear
cd above tho horizon, and The dew drops that
trembling hung upon each leaf and flower gIisten-
cd like diamonds in her rays.
The heart of Mary Hutchinson was full, as
with lingering steps she trod the paths that wind
cd through the grounds around tho cottage
Memory with her mag ic wand, brought up in long
review, the scenes of other days-momens of Joy
aRd sorrow the alternate sunshine and shadows of
life. Again she beLeld the manly fern of Win
field; once the tones Of his loved voice vibra-
sed on her ear. awakening within her breast the
tenderness and passionate love of former days.
The tramp Of horses feet and the rattle of car
riage wheels aroused her from this pleasing reve-
lie. Re,roating within vine covered arbor. she
beheld carriage approach, and stop at the gate
in front of The cottage; colored servant dis
mounted from the seat beside the driver and threw
open the carriage door !; in few moments par
" of three gentlemen and one lady advanced to-
wards tho collage. The moonlight shone full
upon their features and Mary Instantly recognised
Frank Winfeld; the lady upon his arm she know
must be Corrina Rivas, now Mrs. Francis Win
field, and the old gentleman a, her side. she light
ly conjectured was Don Jose Rivas. But there
another upon whom With a rapidly beating
heart. her gaze rveied-one who despite the
change that time had wrought was still 10 her,
the same Henry Winfield of other days. The
lorg lcard and locks had disappeared, aud Win
field was once again aitired in Christian like garb.
Pauslng moment, he viewed with emotion each
familiar object that presented tsef not change
was visible and he could ha rdly realize the fact
that five years had elapsed since he had left the
home of his youth and became wanderer in the
far west. Leaving the broad path that led from
the gale 10 tho cottage door, Winfield sGun.ercd
along a narrow walk towards the old arbor, where
IN years past he had spent many happy hour in
gay dreams of the future. Casting aside the vines
which partly covered the door, he was about TO
eater. when he behed lady seated within
Turning hastily away, he had rctreated short
distance, when his footsteps arrested by the
SOUND oil voice. whose tones sent thrill through
his frame. In a moment he was at Mary's side
and-Teadcrs were you ever in love !
Don Jose RIvas returned TO Cnhuahua and after
some trouble found a purchaser for his land and
stock. With portion of the immense sum thus
realized. ho purchased plantation, adjoining
That OF Mr.. Winfield, where with the daughter
and son-In-aw he now resides. Harry Winfield |
recommended his studies Immediately upon his |
return, and he now enjoys an extensive and lu. |
craIIvc practice. The brothers live within short
distance of each ettor; they are constantly to.
Sether and the greatest corCiality and friendship
exists betweeu all the members of the Two Gmi. |
dies.
a3schcr and 10 Smith paid them short visit in |
ihe spring OF 1918, but they could not be prevail
cd upon TO remain any length of time they pre- |
ferred the rough fare. and adventurous life of
the trapper TO Ill the comforts and luxuries found
IN civilized society. Frank Winfield offered Cato
his freedom soon af:or their return home but the |
faithful servant would listen to the proposition
In imitation of his master he look to himself a |
better half and in the long winter evenings he re-
iates 10 the wondering negroes upon his masters
plantation, strange stories of Indians and Mexi- |
cans and recounts the marvellous adventures of
Alassa Frank" and the daring exploits perform
cd by himself whilst in Chihuahua.
DISSOLUTION OF TIE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. |
The Rennsylganan. repeating the declaration
of Mr. Van Burcn. that the national democratic |
party is dissolved, eKcIaims
.' The Democratic Party Dissoired! That party
which has saved the country from al oyershadow-
iaag Banil-from High TariiI-from Bankrupt
Law which has secured to US equal exchanges
cheap gooda plenty OF labor, aad trade with all
tho world, almost without parallel in history.
That party which has defended the honor of
The RePubc-which carried il safely through wo
wars, against the bitter hostility Of the in,ernal and
the external foe-and wtsc!, has added aew do.
lnnicns 10 our republican area, new rivers to our
wateTs, and new revenues 10 the national wealth.
IA Etaaf, ii.