The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1851-05-17

their station upon the floor.
~ remained thunderstruck and rooted
to the spot, until | saw the eyes of my
hated rival fixed upon me, and throw.
ing off the spell that bound me, | as,
sumed proud cold look As swept
by the dancers, Eveliue paused for a
moment when just beside me, and bend
ing close TO her ear, whispered, Eve
line, farewell forever.'
" She turned Slightly pale, and then
asked when q
"'To-night join The army for Mex
ico,' firmly replied.
| "A deep flush passed haughtily across
her brow, AMI then waving her hand
gracefully, she repl.atl, Co. ssa... sl,,eyc.
through the mazes of the dance.
g / rushed from the spot, and never
paused until had entered the recruit
ing office, and offered myself a candi-
date for the army.
- Are you good moral man, of we'll
regulated habitsp q asked the sergeant
Can give hundred certificates, if
necessary | hastily replied.
rather think you'll do,' said the
officer with smile, and he enrolled
me as a soldier. When do you wish TO
leayep
:" Now-to-night- = tomorrow any
time eagerly answered.
Promptness is a good quality. YOU
will make fine soldier. Get ready to
start at eight o'clock in the morning.
for Newport, KY
~ Will be ready and rushing from
the room, | FASTENED home, packed up
my things, and threw myself down Oh
the bed to sleep But it was impossible.
Heavy thoughts were crowding my
mind with lightning speed, aud | re-
solved TO depart the next day without
bidding a single soul farewell. know
You will deem it strange far me 10 hurry
of without bidding adieu to father or
mother sister or brotl er: but feeling a
deep respect which | held for my fa-
Tiers advice, would prevail. and !
Sho&ld be induced to remain at home.
| made the resolve and carried it out
The next morning | was at the office
by seven oclock, was furnished with
suit Of regimentals, and departed. for
the railroad depot, to start for Wheeling
As hurried along, who should turn the
corner Of the street but Eveline, and we
met for the last time On earth | IN
formed her of my intentions, and with
opt manifesting auy disposition ofregret
al my departure. she gaily said
. Good bve and ma1 oaai= luck al
tend you, aud @lldea away.
"a new fuel was added to my desire
to hasten from such scenes. and had
soon left the town for the Ohio will
not weary you with further details, as
my breath IS failing fast. Suffice il to
say | arrived in Mexico, and here | am
perisiling by inches upon the battle
field
'.Here.a he continued. ;'is a ring"
taking one from his finger and present
ing ii to me, (which was given nae by
Eveline as bond of our marriage CON
tract. have worn ii ever since, and
as told her then it shall leave me
but with my death Take ii 10 her
when YOU get back, and if she be not
married, give il TO her. and Tell her he
who sent il never forgot her for IL single
moment, even in his dying hour. and is
lying beneath the clods Of foreign
Soil. The Bible give back to my father,
aud tell him have studied It's precepts; :;
to my mother and sisters say that sent
them a sons and brothers. dying love :;
tell my brothers to beware Of human
stfife.n
He faltered in his speech, and then
murmering, =" / am going" pressed my
hand feebiY. and expired dug lone
grave upon the field, and laid him to
sleep his last Sleep until that day
when all shall be summoned to final
account.
One year rolled on, and how chequer-
ed by passing events! Chapullepec
had fallen, the city of Mexico was
taken, and peace. thrice glorious peace,
had waved her pinions over the land of
war. The volunteers were Joyfully
Fastening home, and among the rest |
once more trod my native land, free
man again in heart and soul. A spell
Of sickness at first confined me several
weeks, but at length rose wearied and
feeble from my bed, and my physicians
recommended a change of air. | tra-
fCllCh 1ltO ~ : iIiot oIo o4iS ~ OhtA > !
entered the town Of G-h. inquir-
ed for the family of my friend, and was
directed TO fine looking building upon
the principal street. | advanced and
rang the bell, and anxiously waited an
answer At length the door opened,
and an old grey-headed man stood be-
fore me, the lines of his furrowed face
marked by care, and his whole appear
ance betokened one who had deep
grief at heart.
@Mr presume" I" said |, bow
ing.
The same, sir won't you walk in ?"
replied the old man politely.
| entered the house, and was soon
seated inathe parlor, when the old man
started to leave the room.
"I have something of Importance for
your private ear" said hastily.
He turned towards me, and taking
the Bible from my pocket, | held it up
to view. Quicker than thought the
father sprang forward, caught the book