Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-03-30

III up III Tue pain Ol uuty, anu III tue hu'
ture and admonition of the Lord. Order
ing, that the last tribute of respect be pai
to the remains, according to the rites OF tn
Greek Church, be took charge of its effects
for the benefit of his youthful protege.
Years passed away, and under the affec
tionate care and protection of the good pas
tor and his benevolent companion, Kdtha
rne (for such she was named by her foste
parents) increased not only in persona
beauty and loveliness, but, as she grew il
years, developed those peculiar graces ant
dispositions which become an amiable an,
grateful daughter. And soon she was ena
bled, by assduous attention to the wants o
their declining years, TO testify her appre
citation OF their self-sacriiicing devotion t.
her youthful days.
The Gar of Russia, not content with hi
widely extended dominions, and desirou
of the conquest and annexation of the pro
vince OF Livonia, had already marched hi
forces upon its chief city. Katharine ha,
attained her thirteenth year when his for
midable cannon announced to the inoffen
sive Inhabitants the bombafdment of thei
quiet town. With view to her safety
she was separated from the aged pastor anc
sent to his sister, Alexia. The patriot,
Skovrouski remained to assist IN the defenc,
of his native city. But the efforts of tht
besleged proved fruitless, and they were
compelled to surrender captves of war anC
subjects of the Emperor of Russia
The humiliating news spread like light
ming, and no sooner did it reach the eagf
ears of Katharine, than she determinedo
return and share the fate of her benefac1r.
The dusky shades of evening lust
closing in as horse, reeking with fam,
and almost ready to sink from exhaJion,
reached the border of the wood nearst the
gates OF Marienburg. Emerging fSm the
shade OF the trees, its progress wasudden-
ly arrested by soldier selzing tI' bride,
and rudely demanding
"Where are you going 2"
"What is that TO you 2" was lie peremp-
tory reply. 81 am in haste, an pray you
allow me to pass unmolested"
"lmposslbrl" replied the sntinel, "thou
art Livonian, and now Lionia belongs
this Gay TO Peter I, of Rus'a. You are,
therefore, my prisoner and nust be conduct
ed before our general"
Arrived at the generalitent, she threw
herself at his feet, and demanded the privi-
lege Of seeking her proctor among the
slain. Moved at the sght of her youth,
and astonished at her 'ourage, the general
granted her request oncondition Of her re-
turning to him when Ae had completed her
march.
The night was dismal, and the under
taking a fearful ore, but the difficulties
daunted not the psolute Katharine she
soon came upon field cove'ed win 'he
unequal contest, shile the groanS and cries
Of anguish told tlat many still survived the
slaughter.
Intent alone Upon discovering her more
than father, sht did not discover the pre-
sence of a Young Cossack officer, who,
struck with Epr charms, and admirlng her
boldness, hal accompanied her to the CORY
| field.
"The ewning air is chilling, and this is
no place for woman pray return, and
leave meto seek your wounded klnsman.'
Astomshed at the sound OF human
voice, she turned and recognized in the
stranger the sentinel who had impeded hel
nraUrnss without the city walls. Refusni
his generous offer, sne prr,n;ttod him to aiC
in her errand OF mercy and love.
Long and tedious was the search, bu
unayailing, aud at early dawn they returned
TO the city, having failed to find the re
mains of the good old minister.
Katharine rrigiously kept her word, an
surrendrring herself a prisoner of war, de
manded the protection OF the noble genera
Bprelt of her preserver and beneiacto
she was now alone in the world, and younf
with promise of long life, there were n
ties to bind her to earth, and she longed
Join her plous and devoted guardian.
prisoner, she was treated with marked cou
tesy and respect by the general-in-ch;t
} who ordered her we'll furnished apartment
and every attention to her comfort al
: pleasure. She also received many kin
, nesses from the youthful Cossack, who
? length became enamored with her charm
: and proved the strength of his attachme
: by procuring her release from con6nemel
upon parole of honor, and personal securi
: for her safety. His assiduous attention
$ her wants, and earnest in her behalf, we
s not without reward; for she soon came
# regard him as her hope, her refuge, a
G lord of her affections.
e The General and the young officer, W
t appeared from his dress to be but ''slm
# lieutenant" were the only occupants OF
d tent, and Katharine was employed in sup
Of intending their domestic affairs.
ir One day as she was engaged in servi
t, their customary meal, their conversat
as turned upon the merits of their fair m'
;" and the young officer, adlre sing the iorr
" 10 tones laudatory Of her courage and be
is ty, concluded with the inquiry
k, "General, will you sell your prlsone
at sand what will you do with her :"
rit "What say you, Katharine 2" added
i'm turning to the blushing damsel.
r. Her hesitating response was, 81 VIC
nis -ather be the wife of soldier than the
rt- want of great general"
in 'Bravely spoken from this mon
ce. you are mine," he rejoined shut we
m obtain the permission of the Car. .ala
ne 90 Immediately to the Emperor'slensA
raca;v, h,e e,nctinn IN our tIniQfl RHf