The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-09-23
WASHINGTON, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER %, 1852

a thousand men, they say | heard Colonel
Sheldon saying that some foreign Count-Pu-
lawsky, or some such name-was killed in the
first assault"
"More blood-more blood" groaned the old
man. ooh, when shall the land cease to groan
beneath the hand of the oppressor Surely He
hath given to the enemy strong hands and I'M
scrupuous hearts. He hath hardened their
hearts like unto Pharaoh's, that He may vim
dictate the cause of His people with an out
stretched hand, and scatter their enemies like
chat before the wind Harry" he added, az
ter moments silence, seeing the young man
arise to 60, eve are about 10 read A word
or two from the Book of Truth, of which | am
afraid you hear but little in the camp, will not
harm you. Stay until after prayers"
The young guest again seated himself; but
scarce had the old man commenced one Of
those sublime strains,
THAT erst did sweet in Zion glide"
when the sound of horses steps, coming rap
idly down the stony road, disturbed the atten-
ton of the young people. Yet Difference kept
them still, until they stopped beneath the win
dows--and the next moment Molly Graham,
her face pale from anxiety, and her long hair
hanging in disorder about her neck, stumbled
into the door. The young soldier was the first
TO recover from the surprise occasoned by her
unexpected appearance, and, springing forward,
supported her in his arms to seat, as he said
"Why, Molly Graham What upon earth
sent you out in the night in time like this!
And alone, too"
81 was driven to it, Harry" she replied, lift
ing glance to his face that sufficiently indi-
Gated the relations between them Then turn
ing to her relatives, who had gathered around
| her with expressions of surprise and delight,
she said, as she returned their caresses--
ooh! Pm so glad to see you ALTO get home
once more; and so tired, too" she continued,
tired and frightened half to DEATH"
" But what scared you, childa Why, you
are pale as a ghost, now! What could make
you set off alone!" asked Aunt Sara, as she
united the strings of her hat, and smoothed
down her tangled hair.
Because there was nobody there that dare
trust but poor Johnny, and was afraid you
wouldn't believe him if sent him. Pm sure
shouldn't. But it's so lucky you are here,
Harry for you must go right to the camp, and
grandfather must 60 with you, and -
Go to the camp! Your gran 'ther go to the
camp at this time of night Why, Molly,
child, believe you are going crazy" cried
Aunt Sara, bewidered at the girls sudden APP
pearance and strange words
"Not crazy grannie, dear. but | was most
afeard | should be, once tonight But they
must 60 as | said granther and Harry, or else
Lieutenant Stanforth and his party will all be
murdered or made prisoners before tomorrow
morning"
"Lieutenant Stanforth!n cried the young
trooper, starting to his feet, while Aunt Sara's
and Andes CALCULATIONS of horror and ques-
tons of "Howin and "Whenln completely
filled the room
Laying his hand on the old ladys shoulder,
with his calm, Let the child take breath,
mother, and tell her own story Andrew Gra-
ham restored quiet to the ROOM and they list
ened in silence while the girl related the details
Of the intended treachery.
Something very like curse broke from the
| lips of the indignant young soldier, as she
closed, but it was instantly checked by the
grum glance of the old man, and his sorrowful
| tone, as he said
Course not boy, but rather have pity ON
those whom God has given over to the devices
and desires of their own hearts Give me my
thick coat mother; and, Andie hand me my
oaken stick. 1t does not become us to hold
back, Sara" he said, in reply to his wifes anx-
ious glance "when He calls us to act, and sets
us the example, as He has tonight, in the con-
duct of poor witess Johnny and that child
there
"Ye're right, man-ye're always right" said
the old dame, brushing away the coming tears; ;
"but Molly -
Must go with US" interrupted young Law
ton, turning from the side of the maiden, with
whom he had been in close conversation for
the few last moments General Putnam had
better have the story from her own lips"
care you willing to go, child 2" asked the
old man, anxiously.
ayes, gran'ther, with you and Harry, any
where" was the reply.
"That's right sister; and speak up straight
and bold, like Queen Vashti before King Alias
uerusn cried young Andie. IL wish could
| go. Don't you think, gran'ther, I'd better
throw the old Queens arm over my shoulder,
and 20 along as the moon will be quite gone
before you come home and Harry; take it,
will have something else to do besides escort
ing you back"
The young soldier laughed, and quiet smile
| fingered round the sunken mouth Of the old
man. as he laid his hand on the boys head,
and said
"No no. lad Thank God, Andie Graham
don't need guns nor bayonets to guard him on
a half miles walk from his own home. You
stay at home and guard your grandmother;
and remember, boy, you could not have no
bier task
To BE CONTINUED.