Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-05-17

war and subjects of the Emperor of Russia.
The Illuminating news spread like lightning
and sooner did it reach the eager ears of Kath.
arine, than she determined 10 return and share
the fate of her benefactor
The dusky shades OF evening were just clos
ing in as horse, reeking with foam, and almost
ready to sink from exhaustion, reached the bor-
der of the wood nearest the gates of Marienburg
Emerging from the shade OF the trees, its pro-
gress was suddenly arrested by soldier seizing
the bride, and rudely demanding
Where are yod gong?"
"What, is that TO you!'' was the peremptory
reply. 81 am in haste and pray you allow me
to pass unmoested."
"Impossibe!" replied the the sentinel, "thou
art Livonan, and now Livonia beon this
day to Peter |. of Russia. You are, therefore
my prisoner and must be conducted before the
general"
Arrived at the generals tent, she threw her.
self at his feet, and demanded the privilege OF
seeking her protector among the slain. Moved
at the sight OF her youth, and as tonished at her
courage, the general granted her. request on con-
dlton OF her returning to him when she had COM
peted her march
The night was dismal, and the undertaking a
! fearful one, but the difficulties daunted not the
resolute Katharine. She soon came upon a field
| covered with the unequal ontest, while the
| groans and cries of anguish told that ny still
survived the slaughter.
| Intent alone upon discovering her more than
! father, she did not discover the presence of a
| young Cossack officer, who, struck with her
charms, and admifing her bodness, had accom-
| panied her to the CORY field.
1.-The evening air is chilling, and this is no
! place for women; pray return, aud leave me to
| seek your wounded kinsman."
Astonshed at the sound of a human voice
she turned and recogniz ID in the stranger the
sentinel who had padeI her pro 5ress without
the city walls. Refusing his generous offtr
she armitt1d him to all in her erranI of mercy
AMI love.
Long and tedious was the search, bat una
vaing, and at early dawn they returned to the
CITY, having failed to lind the remains of the
| gooi Old minister.
Katharine rlli 1ionsly kept her word, and sur
rend ring hers II prisoner of war, demanded
tie prO;ecto OF the noble General
Brrett o. err prcserver and banefactor, she
was now alone in the world, and young, with
promise of long life, there were no ties TO bind
her TO earth, and she longed to join her pious
and ievot guardian. A prisoner, she was
treated with market courtesy ami respect by the
general-in-chief, who ordered her well furnished
apartments and every attention to her comfort
and pleasure. Sac also received many kind
ssgs from the youthful Cossack, who at length
| became enamCr, with her charms, proved the
strength OF his attachment by procuring her re-
! lease lrOn confinement, upon parole of honor,
and personal security for her sutety. His as
( slduous attention to her wants, and earnest eff
forts in her behalf, were not without reward;-
! for she soon came to regard him as her hope,
her refuge, and lord OF her affections.
The General and the young officer who APP
peared from his dress to be but simple lieulen-
ant, were the only occupants of the tent, and
katharine was employedin experimenting their
domestic affairs.
One day as she was engaged in serving their
! customary meal, their conversation turned upon
the merits of her fair maid, and the young Off
Ger addressing the former in terms Mandatory OF
! her courage and beauty, concluded with the in
quiry-
General, will you sell your prisoner ?"
"And what will you do with her p
! "What say you, Katharine p added he, turn
ing to the blushng damscl.
Her hesitatlng response was, q Wonld rather
be the wife of soldier than the servant of great
General.
"Bravely spoken from this moment you are
NINE" he rejoned: "bui we must obtain the
permission of The Gar. | will 90 Immediately
! to the EmperOrs tent and receive his sanction
to our union. Remain here, while seek an au-
dlence of our ma asty."
In few moments a young Lieut., advancing
| to the generals tent, said
"TAe Gar Peter commands the presence Of
Madame Katharine
With quick, though trembling step, she fol-
lowed, aud, on entering the magnificent tent, dis
covered throng of officers surrounding one
who was seated, and whom she recognized as
her atfinanced husband.
q" here is the Emperor ?" demanded katha-
rine of her conductor.
"THERE!' replied he, pointing TO the soldier
who was seated.
"That is my husband"
ole is thy husband, and Car of Russia like
WISE" broke out the Emperor, (for it was he J
and presenting her to his officers, babe them ack-
nowledge the humble Katharine as the future
Empress of Russia.