The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-06-25
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and said he felt prouder Of him than if he
were a prince. Physical activity and
strength were the old leaders true parents
ofnobility. r. ..,
Resuming his coat, the victor sought
with his eye the fair prize, he although
nameless and unknown, SO fairly won.-
She leaned on her father, pale and dis
tressed. '.'
Her lover stood aloof, gloomy and NOR.
titled, admitting the superiority Of the
stranger in an exercise in which he prided
himself as unrivalled, while he hated him
for his success. .-..t,
"Annette, my pretty price," said the
victor, taking her passive hand, ~ have
won you fairly" Annette's cheek became
paler than marble; she trembled like an
aspen leaf, clung closer to her father,
while the dropping eye sought the form Of
her lover. His brow grew dark at the
strangers language. -i
81 have won you, my pretty flower 10
make you bride!-tremble not too vio-
lenhy-I mean not for myself, however
proud might be-, added he with gallantry,
"to wear so fair gem next TO my heart.
Perhaps, land he cast his eyes around in.
quiringly, while the current of lie leaped
joyfully to her brow. and murmur Of sur.
prise ran through the crowd-"perhaps
there is some favored youth among the
competitors, who has higher claim to the
jewel. Young sir,' he continued, turning
to the surprised Henry, '.methinks you
were the victor in the list before me. |
strove not for the maiden-though one
could not well strive for fairer-but from
love for the manly sport in which sawyou
engaged. You are the victor. and as
such, with the permission Of this worthy
assembly, receive from my hand the prize
you have so we'll and honorably won."
The youth sprung forward and grasped
his hand with gratitude, and the next mo.
ment Annette was weeping from pure JOY
upon his shoulders. The welkin rung
with the acclamations Of the delighted vii.
layers, and amid the temporary excite
ment caused by this act, the stranger with
drew from the crowd, mounted his horse.
and spurred at brisk trot through the
village. SttIa f-i ,l'.
That night Henry and Annette were
married, and the health Of the mysterious
and noble-hearted stranger, was drank in
over-Aowing bumpers Of rustic beverage.
One evening, having just returned home,
after hard campaign, he was sitting with
his family on the gallery of his handsome
country house, when an advanced courier
rode up and annouced the approach Of
Gen. Washington and suite. informing
him that he should crave his hospitality
for the night. The necessary directions
were given in reference to the household
and Col. Carroll, ordering
his horse. rode forward TO meet and escort
to his house the distinguished guest, whom
he had never. yet seen although he was
serving in the same widely extended army.
That evening at the table, Annette, now
become the dignied, matronly and still
handsome Mrs. Carroll. could not keep
her eyes from the face OF her ilustrious
visitor. Every moment or SO she would
steal glance at his commanding features,
and half doubtingly. half assuredly, shake
her head and look again 10 be still more
puzzled. Her absence OF mind and en-
oarrassment at length became evident to
ner husband, who inquired of her affec-
if she were i'll. 's ra. .a
81 suspect, Colonel" said the General,
who had been sometime in quiet, mean
ng smile, observing the lsdy's curious and
ouzzling survey of his features, "that Mrs.
Carroll thinks she recognizes in me an
old acquaintance" And he smiled with
a mysterious air, as she gazed upon
hem. H'H
The Colonel stared, and faint memo
~ ofthe past seemed to be revived, as he
yazed. while the lady rose impulsively
rom her chair, and bending eagerly for
ward over the tea urn, with clasped hands,
and an eye Of intense, eager inquiry, fixed
full upon him, stood for moment with
her lips parted as if she would speak.
"Pardon me, my dear madam-pardon
me. Colonel, must put an end to this
scene. have become by dint of camp
ARE ana nara usage, 100 unwleldly 10 leap
again twenty-five feet and one inch, even
or so fair bride as one wot Of.
The recognition, with the surprise, de.
light and happiness that followed, are left
o the imagination Of the reader.
Gen. Washington was indeed the hand.
some young leaper. whose mysterious ap-
pearance and disappearance in the native |
village fthe lovers, is still traditionary-
and whose claim to a substantial body of
bona fide flesh and blood, was stoutly con.
.ested by the village story-tellers, until the
happy denouement which took place at
he hospitable mansion Of Col. Carroll.
The Daily Wisconsin Of the 18th, re-
ports the sudden death of a distinguished
awyer of that city. It says. "Mr. Holi-
lay was engaged this morning in an ar
yument before the Circuit Court, and had