The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-08-17

r Eve have received such information on the
subject, as lays you cul pable in the affair. Z"
"0dds, blood" shouted Irvine, al will
: stand no such insclenceP'
"But my FRIEND" said Grayson who vas
standing by, ''if such charge be against
you, it were as well TO so and frustrate
; it,"
"True-hue," said Irvine thoughtfully,
"but when am not guilty why should l
trouble about it?"
alt were best TO appear suggested Gray
son in low tone of voice, 'ior probably
were you to fail to attend, the suspicion, if
any exists, would be strengthened there
by"
"Zounds why dare they bring such a
charge against me p exclaimed Irvine ez-
cited.
ave have strong evidence on which to
ground such charge, Mr.. Irvine, but if you
are inocent, most certainly you can prove
it,"
"Proye it-prove--I swear it's proven
already sir am innocent Of the accusa-
saton, and ignorant of the cause"
"For yonr own interest you must accom-
pany US to the place, that you may answer
the charges preferred against you, better
both to your satisfaction and the peoples :"
"Mu t! Am | dog that l should thus
be hunted and insulted?" cried Irvine boil
ing with rage and wounded pride.
eff you are not guilty, you will Most un
doubingIv establish your innocence, sir !,
but unless you appear it will hardly be at
tested p shrewdIy, and provokingly said
Morton.
Further" added the first speaker, "the
circumstances brought 10 light; unless an
swered, and satisfactorily explained away
by you or your witneSses-are such as will
undoubtedly criminate you"
"To horse p' exclaimed Irvine. in a par
oxyism Of excitement. ''Truth will tri-
umpn p he continued, concous of his in
nocence, and conhdenCthat he could estab
li$l it. Grayson insis ed on accompanying
him, but in his frenzy he objected, an
dashed of at a fearful speed followed by
the men, who though caught up to him
while Grayson, yet gaLed anxiously after
them. Having watched them till they
lost to sight, he repaired to the house, to
inform the family of the sad misfortune,
which had befel their protectors; and to con,
dole with them in their bercavment. like
a thunder-b 1t, the startling intelligence fell
upon the ears of the mother and daughter,
and like the stricken object, they bent be-
meath its cruel power. The mirthful diSpo
sition of The old lady gave way to mcan-
choly AMI mourning, while the rose-tiped
LAVA Of Iva IL Il
white and pale with tie beeching tears of
anguish and distress. But after the first
bursts of grief had subsided, they were
greatly relieved and buoycd, by the sooth-
ing coincidence and cheering words of Gray
son, who indeed done well his part in les
sening their sorrows and migtating their
fears. 70 the bereft mother and daughter,
he really proved himself friend indeed
and as such was doubly prizsd by them
while he consoled them with cheering &hope
full words in these their trying moments In
truth he acted well the part Of a brother and
; father. He assuaged their rising fears and
taught them to hope for the best---he light
ed their sorrows by entering with them in
the bereavement they had sustained--he
frightened their prospects by ympathizing
; with, and teaching them TO drown their ap
prehensions, and he strengthened their
hopes by pointing to the yagueness Of the
accusation, and the certainty that he would
be most honourably and speedily accquit-
ed. -
The next day while they were at dinner
a gentle rap at the door was heard, which
on being opened, presented Albion Wool
ward, accompanied by the young Indian
SquaaO whom he had rescued from the mas
sacred. They ali arose, and with one ac-
,, cord welcome him, whom of all they least
expected to see. Many were the words and
excIamations of welcome from that hospitaba
= family, that sweled his bosom with graft
tude. HeintrodaceG his young companion
by the name Of PERI RosELLI; after which,
and the numberless expressions of surprise
and happiness at his return, they sat dowr
with the family and pratooK of the plentious
and we'll favored viands, with which the ia
,, Bile was laded. After dinner they were
seated in the comfortable little parlor, listen.
ing to Albion's relation of his adventure
while ever and anon, each would cast a
glance atthe more than beautiful and grace.
ful PerRosell Her expression was truly
one angelic and love-inspiring-so pure, SC
deep and expressive were its lineaments.
"But where is, Mr.. Irvine?' inquired Al
bion.
> "Alas, Albion" said Flora, "a sad ca
lamity has betallen us since you left cul
: roof"
"What! the Indians didn'n attack he
house," he asked surprised.
"Nn, no. we were unmoIesed," replied
the old lady, "but yesterday my husband
: was taken off, on a charge Of murder, and
: oh God; | know he is Innocent" she ex
4 claimed rs the word sent thrill of horror tt
her heart.
"Most--that is, most certainly he is no
guilty of the crime" returned Albion.
II know it-L know he is innocent.
i 'Who were the miscreants that accused
S him?''
Gone Morton, Booth, and Hixon,', an
swered Grayson while faint fash was Wis
u able upon his cheeks.
u "On whatevidence?" inquired the young
y hunter, with some apparent disturbance.
"The evidence was not mentioned"
), "Then why did he go?"
"To overturn suspicion, and establish his
> innocence" answered Grayson. ''
: "But was the slightest clue given toward:
: informaton?,
: "Not the slightest"
"IS there the least foundation withir