Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-12-26

object therefore was to retire as far as was con
sistent with safety into the woods
Eight years ago journeyed up this river, anc
reached this very spot. Francisco my negro
was devoted and faithful fellow and WORKED
hard because was good master to him. We e
rected hut upon the shore; it was laborious op
GRAFTON, but was at length finished. have said
was cabinet maker; so was my negro; we there
fore furnished the place elegantly for backwoodi
dwelling
Now to speak of my daughter. When we lef
New Orleans she was years old, aud up to thai
age had been most carefully educated her exis
tence being of course, that OF a town girl. You
know the lazy luxurious habits Of that pestelen-
,ial city, and how little they fit one for roughng
life, in the woods Well, Nelly transplated hither
persevering and increasing her accomplishments,
and yet she had become perfect prairie bird =
Her fingers ply the needle required to make these
coarse garments; she and Francisco prepare them
for use. We have female slave, Francisco's
wife, but hers is out door work. and Nelly makes
butter, cooks, aye, sir, and even cleans. And
she is quite happy, singing all the day long; and
if half an hour can be found for book she is in
Paradise
Singular as it may seem do mos. OF the hunt
ing, at all events, all the wild fowl shooting
With the dawn / am up and in my dug out,
which pull, while Nelly steers, land here, while
she returns TO prepare breakfast. With my loss
of sight | have gained an additional strength of
hearing can detect Immediately the approach
oc.loS Z of,e 4 IN pl
they come near enough, am sure not to waste my
powder and shot. After a couple ofhours she re-
turns for me. Her time is now nearly up; you
shall see her, and breakfast at New Edinburgh
At this instant diminutive sail caught my eye at
the distance OF hundred rods. Rising, per-
ceived small canoe gliding before slight breeze
which had risen, and rapidly approaching. The
foresail and mainsail concealed its occupant but
presently meodioas voice was carroling mer-
ry dtty.
There is my child said Champbel his voice
hushed to whisper, there is my child. never
hear her sing but see her mother before me-"
Well, father cried Nelly, taking in her little
sail, no ducks for me to pick up, not one. You
are unlucky this morning
A: this moment she caught sight of my naval
uniform and stopped short. This gentleman was
kind enough TO pick them up Cor me and you must
give him a seat in the boat
Nelly approached. Though tanned by the sun.
one could see the blue eyed Scotch girl in her
Light curls fell from beneath her vast straw hat,
over her shoulders, while simple fur pelisse, and
ouckskn mocasin, with red worsted stockins, was
al her visible ATTIRE
But never had seen anything more graceful or
more elegant. woman and yet a girl, she had
evidently the feelings of the 6rst and the joyous
artlessness of the second. We were friends d.
-ecty
In few minutes more We were sailing for the
'hore and in quarter of an hour were in sight Of
New Edinburgh. To my surprise discovered
log hut with several out houses Indi-
IN fields, while pumpkins, &C., fourished in
abundance. Two cows were grazing in the neigh
,orhood as many horses were near them; while
,igs and fowls were scattered in all drections.-
was amazed !; the blind Scott's industry was no
novel in Texas. | expressed my surprise. Eight
Tears of perseverance can do much, said Camp
,ell quietly; thank Heaven, am very happy, and
ny Nelly will not be left beggar.
But you must find her a steady hard working
,oung man for a husband, returned |, TO preserve
Ill this think said he, smiling, If you were
o ask Nelly, she would tell you that was done al
eady' The slightly heightened color of the moi
Ten was her only answer-and at that moment We
cached the landing, where the negro couple and
heir pickaninies were standing. The slaves were
leek and hearty, and showed their teeth merrly.
Campbell led the way TO the house, which was,
or Texas, superabundantly furnished. Comfort
md abundance was everywhere. The breakfast
vas, to hunter, delicious consisting of coffee,
lot corn cakes, venson steaks and wild honey,
Wild cold turkey graced the center of the board.
What enjoyed, however, better than the break
asst was the attention OF the daughter to her blind
ater. He seated himself at the board, and Nell
y after having first helped me, supplied all his
wishes with care and a watchfulness which
vas delightful to behold. She anticipated all his
Iesires, her whole soul being seemingly bent TO
i've him pleasure She was in fact more like a
mother with child than daughter with father in
he prime of life Breakfast concluded. we talk
ID again of his history, particularly since his ar
ival in Texas.
The routine of the day was simple enough as
hey explained to me. The negroes owned by the
ather and daughter worked in the fields from dawn
i'll six in the evening; the father fastened some
ural Implement az axe or plough handle, while
he daughter piled her needle. They breakfasied