Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-04-10

Mrs. Fontaine's health was soon fortu-
na,ely re- established, and then her husband
left her for few days to 60 to New Or
leans. During his absence, Bassett secret
ly prowIed about the neighbourhood, and
at length ven.ured to approach the house al
night, when he was discovered by the do
nestle and pronounced "a speri,.' This was
exactly the impression he wished 10 convey
10 the minds o. the negroes, and he encour-
aged the belief Of the old woman. But En-
ma, wakeful and nervous, Instantly recog-
nized his voice, and appeared o. her window
in time to catch the letter he flung her,
This con.sined instruction for the next night,
to wrap sheet around her form, glide
down stairs, gain the lane, and enter a car
riage stationed there, which he himself
would drive. They would then G" at a
furious rate to q house about five miles off,
where clergyman, and several of his friends
would be in attendance.
The delec,able plan was fully approved
by Emma, who secretly made every prepa-
ration for her flight. Blu. unfortunately, as
the hour approached, Mrs Fonlaine became
again i'll, and Emma was summoned 10 her
chamber. Old Ludy was jealous and at
tentve, but observing the nervous agitation
of her young lady, attributed il in great
degree to the influence Of the 'sper,,' and
her own mind being still filled with the re-
collections Of the last night, she secretly re-
solved TO keep sharp watch in the apart
meni Of her baby and see whether there
would be any return OF The supernatural
visitor. She could not resist the impress
sion ,ha, i. had something TO do with Emma,
unconscious Of its influence as she believed
the sbaby' to be. Partly closing the shutter
and ex,inguishins The lamp, she sa. down
to watch, with the charms in her hand, and
about the same moment she saw the dread
ful figure approach Coming close to the
window, i, whispered, Are you ready, EN-
ma ? If so, slip down and will meet you
in the lane. Don't forget TO wrap in a
white Sheet
The faithful negro started back, for she
now saw plainly that the visitor was man,
and her instantaneous thought was; 'what
could he want with Emma p Obeying the
first impulse, with courage worthy Of a
hero, she drew a sheet from the bed, envel-
oped her form completely in it, and descend
ing the stairs, passed ont the front door and
soon gained the lane. Near its end she es-
pied the man who had approached the win
dow, and he now impa,ien,ly beckoned to
urge her to quicker pace. Acceleraling
her speed, she soon reached the carriage,
when The man threw his arm around her
waist, lifted her almost into the vehicle,
and scarce waiting TO close the door sprang
TO the box with an oath and started of,
lashng al every step the inlurlated horses.
On they dashed, Tor Basselt discerned al
d distance the forms Of two horsemen ap-
paren,ly coming towards him at the top of
their speed, and he was anxious to leave
them behind. Blu, the fales were against
him. Just al the point where he struck the
public road, Sigh. bridge had been thrown
across di,ch In one Of The planks of
this bridge was hole, and down through
this went The fnrefoot of one of his horses.
The struggles Of the animal overturned the
carriage, and before Basse,t, who had sprung
off, could realize the condition of af,irs, the
two horsemen came up. and, dlsmount'ng,
rendered him every assistance. A glance al
the frs, showed BssseIl that it was the ia
ther of Emms, who returning to his house
with q friend, had observed the carriage
moving a! that rapid rate, and anxious to
know what i. meant, had exer,ed himself 10
come up with it.
is there any one in the vehicle ? he ex
claimed to The bewildered lover who stood
gazing in utter as,oniShment. Man are you
hurt why don'I you exer. yourself? You
came from my house-whom have you
here =
There is lady in the carriage SIAM
mered Bssse,, 'oh, what shall dog
DO: Why help her out Immediately.
Here, lift, let US try to right the carriage
Why, Basset, what on earth are you do
ing here under these circumstances ? ex-
claimed the friend of Mr.. Fon,ane, who
knew The backleg by sight. 'At the last
accounts you were at Orleans. What VIII
lany is this you are engaged IN, man =
Stealing slaves again, eh y
'Whom have you in the carrlage" de-
manded MIR. Fontaine, seizing him by the
collar.
Your daughter! gasped the choking
wretch, but she asked me to run off with
her. never wanted her, indeed didn't
sMy chiId,' exclaimed the father letting
him 60, and assisting his friend TO draw The
sheeled form from the carriage, Emma, my
child can this be you?
Emma was no, very small, but Mr.. Fon-
tame was no. prepared to receive such
weigh. as this in his arms, and laying her
down he tore the sheet from her head
There, to his establishment, was disclosed
The black face of old Ludy, who had faint
ed from The pain of severe injury she had
received.
Thief! villain you shall pay dearly for
,his,' exclaimed Fon.aine, shaking him like
a dog. Do you dare to come TO my very
farm and kidnap my slaves?'