The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-06-29
RAyENNA, WEDNESDAY JUNE 90. 1858

never SnouiQ nave known tnat cursed ambition to
own more flesh and blood than my neghbors =
Now they come and mock my poverty and help
lessness. Parents aud children that have part
ed. Husbands and wives, brothers and sisters
that have torn asunder.' Oh Elinor is we'll aseng-
ed She warned me- but laughed at her warn
ing beside her death bed
In this manner for many miserable days and
nights the narrowed conscience voiced forth its
wretchedness and remorse. But after Constance
had fully decided with his appreciation to set all
the slaves at liberty. his mind became in meas
ure diverted as childs might with the project
an1 he grew more calm, and even busted him.
self to some extent in the matter, and in prepar-
ations for their removal.
By the sale of useless articles of furniture and
ewelry, with the assistance of Col. Marston, Con-
stance found that she would be able to purchase
land in the West sufficient to establish such of the
negroes inclined to emigrate ; and the
remainder Colonel Marston was willing to hire, in
place of few of his own who about remov-
ing also. and to the same place as the others.
At length the free papers were in readiness,
and Philip Marston, now arrived at mans estate,
and who entered into the spirit of the enterprise
to their new place of settlement. Constance saw
them depart with strangely mingled emotions of
pain and pleasure. oh my mother = she
INJURED while binding tears filled her eyes, by
strange and fearful provdences has thy dying wish
been fulfilled. She whom thou love DIST best was
the sacrifice. yet it is WE'LL Now may heaven smile
upon us, for We have washed our hands of the guilt
of slavery
But Ralph Herbert said truly he nearly
done with earth. Toward the close of summer,
violent dsease attacked him which medical men
pronounced of the heart, and predicted speedy
fatal termination. Again change, slightbut more
hopeful was visiblein his feelings, and his swords.
He was less restless, and loved to talk with Con-
stance of her mother, and when the messenger
came suddenly, it found him with the Bibe-E-,
inor's Bible open before him.
Again Constance bowed her orphaned head TO
the storm but this time it less desolating in its
fury. She had been prepared for the stroke, and
though she mourned, it not without hope iu
Him who even at the eleventh hour interceedeth
for souls.
Many friends came forward with urgent offers
of home for the sorrow stricken girl. but she
endure the thought of dependence upon the benev-
oence of former acquaintance. About this time
letter reached her from Mr.. Ephraim Parkinson,
which did not require the mention of Debbie > TO
recall to her mind that worthy and respected per-
sonage. He had heard of her troubles by the
papers, he said, and wrote invite her to make
her home with them, if she didn't feel as if it
would be too lonesome, living with two plain home
spun old folks on farm s
After little reflection Constance decided to
| accept this Invitation. In that remote valley, far
from the Of her past rank and affluence, of
her trials and bereavements, she would forget all,
she would seek rest and quiet, she would strive
do good, and perhaps the dove of Peace might
once more fold its white wings above her head
Emily Marston wept on hearing of her conclu-
sion; Phil. scolded, the good Colonel remonstra-
ted, and shivering reminded her that it was now
October, and that there vast difference be-
tween the climate of Mississippi and Ohio Con-
stances heart was touched by the kindness of her
sympaihsing friends, and tears flowed freely at
the thought of parting, yet she remained firm to
the resolve which had rot been lightly r.ude, and
after few days spent in preparations, and des-
patching letter of acceptance to the Parkinsons,
she one Saturday evening informed the family
that everything was 10 readiness for her depart
ure on Monday.
Concluded nert crfk.