Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-07-26


listen TO the martial music of the soldiers
as they march from the ground ~
81 should like it of all things. My ia
thcr says our company, the Blues, made
the finest show of any on the parade, to
day.
ole was at the review then ~
eyes, and acted as major or colonel, |
believe. At any rate, he has Just come
home, on horseback, in full uniform, with
a sword by his side, and looks as brave, I
tell him as a crusading knight. He told
me 10 bold my little tongue, and so have
for a full minute :"
"And the longest time you ever held it,
"Netty," said the Squire, coming out of
the house, his chapeau in bis hand and his
sword unbelted beneath his arm. "Ah,
Edward, good evening, man. Fine day
we have had for the general muster?
eyes SIR" Are the troops dismissed yet
"Not ALL"
awe are going up the road to the hill
top, 10 listen to the music, father" said
J Annette.
"No-no stay at home child" said the
Squire, gravely. 81 suppose master Ed
| NdTu mas asked YOU TO 90 ~
81 did, Mr.. Harwood thought the
walk might be pleasant"
"Numph Look you, young man." said
Squire Harwood bunty-'military music
Is not made for the amusement OF studious
youths after iding away the day over
musty books, nor merely to please lasse's
ear. 1t is the voice of the spirit of liberty,
| and TpllS tb, of tho Ia MI 10
fight her battles, aud the maidcns to make
them clothes TO fight in; and colorS to fight
under. you, see, like my Annette, and
50 far as ! can see, she likes you back
again. Now Edward, you are a very cor
rect, excellent young man, that ! know;
but you see havn't bot one daughter, and
don't mean she shall marry any man who
excellent As be may be, through all this
war has never drawn blade, nor pulled a
trigger for love Of his country. Your bro
theirs are all brave fellows, and serving her
with honor. You stay at home to pore
over dictionaries in the daytime, and come
to make love to my Annette by moonlight.
Now, | have nothing against You, as | said
before but ] have made up my mind An
nettr shan't marry a man that hasn't had
hand in the war against the English. II
YOU are amind to follow the example OF
your brothers, and let me hear something
that you have done, that | can tell my
'el2"oo'S o' WIN l'''"'' '"'I, you S"@"
nave my consent 10 marry Ahn'"'; lor
herS' care say Shr mas gwen you !ohG
ago. \ text, You know, is as good as a
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