The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-07-27

About this time, young man from The
East Of The Alleghanies arrived at Whee;
ling settlements. lie had performed the
entire journey across the mountains. on
horseback, al an inclement season of the
year, and was nearly exhausted with IA
tigue and exposure TO the elements. He
was destined TO Kentucky, but gladly &C.
cepted an invitation 10 pass few days
with Colonel Zlne one Of the earliest set
tiers at Wheeling, 10 whom he bore a let.
Ter Of introduction. 81.
Elliot Frazier had scarcely passed a day
in The hospitable dwelling of Collonel
Zane, before he was seized with disease,
the effects Of his recent exposure, which
confined him 10 his bed. His malady as.
sumed serions character, drpriving bin
at times Of his resson. He laid for many
days unconscious Of his condition. and
insensible of what was passing around
him. When al length his disease took
favorable turn, and his mind regained its
suspended powers, he discovered that
beautiful being was lowering over his
couch--tenderlv administering To bis wants
and manifesIing BY sweet smile that
played upon her counlenance, pleasure
BILE feeling at Witnessing The improvement
Of hisAcoDdilion.
The good Samaritan who Watched over
the stranger youth, was Rose Mason. the
(airest flower that bloomed ON lbe banks Of
the Ohio. She was the adopted daughter
Of Colonel Zane. the intimate friend of
her gallant father, who had lost his life in
a desperate conflict with the indians, du.
ring the early stages of the war. Rose
had received her education at one Of the
best seminaries the old settlements could
afford in those days; but she had ipbibed
no sentiment that destroyed the native
simplicity. of her manners. She was a
young lady Of fine intellect; and her heart
was filed with affection and gentle sym
palhies, 10 The exclusion of every unwor-
Thy passion. Although she was delicate.
ly sensible to everything unbecoming her
sex, she saw no impropriety in contribu-
ting all in her power towards allevialing
the sufferlngs Of fellow moria!. She
volunteered her services cheerfuly TO act
The part of nurse 10 the patient. She felt
rational pleasure in supplying the inva-
id with every little comfort which his sit.
uatiOn required. Under her soothing
minisiration, Elliot soon regained his
health.
Tne youth now often spoke of cOntinu.
ing his journey 10 Kentucky. Day after
day, however, passed by, and he still re-
mained at Wheeling. In scarcely popu.
lated regions, strong personal attachments
are easily formed. The manly bearing
Of Eliio, had rendered him a favorie
among all the settlers, and they strongly
urged him 10 abandon his original inlen
lion, and remain where he was. TO this
proposition he declared directly he could
not excede; but when the image of Rose
Mason, presented itself to his minds eve,
he was nearly tempted to recall his words.
Since the arrival OF young Frazier, a
new feeling had found its way into Roses s
heart--a feeling which she was unable Ia
explain. When he spoke to her about
his expected departure, a shade of melan.
choly. would overcome her counlenance
and bauiSil completely the bright smile
that usually dwelI upon ii, There was
no dissimnlation''in the lnaiIen. she lelI
that his absence would cause her 10 be
unhappy, and she took pains to conceal
The sorrow with which she contemplated
the event. a. '
"EIliol," said she, one day, "yoaa" mrs
agree to remain with US. We cannot
spare ydu.." -.
alt will never do" exclaimed lhe youth
III have been idIing my time here loo
long already, and I'll Jump aboard the
first boat that passes down the river"
"We'll all feelvery unhappy when you
are gone"
"Nol more so than will, Rose" "repli
ed Elliot. ""The, haPpiesl days of ny
lire," he continued, "were those of my
recent sickness, II it were not wicked, !
could almost pray for another opportunity
TO have you tor my minisIering angel"
"Elliut!"
"Forgve me, Rose. | feel a deep sense
of gratitude Tor your kind attention, and |
knew NOT how TO express it"
al am going 10 Short creek to morrow,
10 visit rrieud," said Rose, "and you
must go with me-"
"ltis hard to refuse you," replied Eli
ol;' "bul | may miss an opportunity Of
descending the river i( go with you.-
'fhe w1,er is'up now, and boats may be
expected tomorrow"
81 will not excuse" said Rose. "A day
or a week is of no consequence 10 you.
il you miss the first boat, you can wait for
anulhet-"
"'True; but" ""
81 will listen 10 no more objections"
interrupted The maiden; "yop must b. my
companion 10 Short creek 10 morrow"
"And why not for lfel" asked Elliot.
No reply was made 10 this question:
Rose had not anticipated such an inter
rogatOry; nor did its full meaning, at FIRST,
flash upon her mind. Bit When its true
sense became apparent to her, thrill
went to her heart, and deep blush sur.
fused her cheek For The first time, she
now found she was in love, She spoke
in an altered tone, without raising her head,
which she had unwillinglv cast down.
"You will 20 with mel" she said.
" "MOsts surely, dear Rose" replied Eli.
OF, who was delighted to find that he had
Tot offended her by the abruplness ol his
words. al can refuse you nothing" he
added; sand the bnals may come and 90