Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-01-19
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Messed his, firsss .-S'ss'y .,,fS,AfS seelu-
Bsinbndge. he had live I'd a employed
ded frome the gay world. ala. -ss with
himself IN holding nightly intercoul, -.
The emigrants and foreigners in the ci.,
or IN writing letters, which he always con
yeyed 10 the coast and deposited none
knew where. ,as.i .,,Ast. nss.i ~
One dark and stormy evening. as he
was going as usual TO the bay, he behelda
far out upon the rough waters. several
pleasure boats tossed about by the furi-
GUS waves, and Hainly striving to reach
landg The morning had been fair and
promising. and the crews had sentured
far away upon the slnmbsriug lhillows
I but dark as the stormssof adversity, tho
clouds had gathered in the western hea-'
vens, and the thunder rolled along the
pitchy sky: while hollow gusts Of wind
and rain swept over the bay, causing the
dark waters to foam like a boiling caul>
dron. Vainly did the men in the boats
ply their oars-vainly did the females,
raise their trembling hands 10 implore suc-
cor from the shore. The loud voice of the
tempest seemed 10 mock their cries. and
as they sunk down upon their knees to-
pray to Him "that ruleth the storm, !" the
foremost boat trembled fora moment up-
on the surface of a giant wave. and then
disappeared in the abyss Of waters,
My God, it is AdeliEa r. said canoya.
as he plunged into the water and was lost
to sight. The spectators were struck with
astonishment at what they termeds his-
reckless death. But what was their sur
prise, when in few moments Afterwards,
they beheld him rise TO the surface only a
few yards from shore. and part the waves.
with 3 vigorous arm, while in the other
hand he firmly grasped q white object.
that even the waves had not power 10 mrest
from him. ta7ei.fE
The Irishman who had greeted him up.
on his first landing, now ran forward and
threw him small cable, which he instant
ly grasped, and in moment more he was
upon the shore with the almost lifeiess
form of AdeliEa in his arms.
Miss Bainbridge. AdeliEa % he whis-
ed as he chaffed her pale temples and de-
licate hands, speak, and say that you
still live TO bless the sight of your fond
parent" She did open her eyes. and as
the crimson blood fatally tinged herehesk.
he swept back the dripping hair from her
marble brow, and placed her in n carriage
which be had ordered for that purpose.
and giving " home" to the driver. he
struck into n cross street and disappeared
in the gathering darkness. - q!
The municipal authorities OF the city
had long chosen Mr., cambridge rs tho
| framer and dispenser of their laws and re
gulations, and without his approval they
would not proceed in the simplest mea-
sure lest in his wisdom, lle should consure
their conduct. Accordingly. on the NOR
ming following the above incidents. and
just as the pale dawn began to dispsl the
shades of night. delegation Of the citi-
zens entered the spacious ball at Balm
bridge mansion, and hRde the servants
arouse their master. us they had business
of vital importance TO transact with him.
The deep excitement OF AdeliEa's mind
had caused her to awaken much earlier
than usual, and hearing this singular vi
sit from tho city council, announced, she
arose, and quickly dressing herself. re-
paired TO room adjoining her father's H.
brary, and anxioutly listened TO hear the
motive of this untimely visit. A yaguc
presentiment of some approaching evil
| had gained possession Of her misd, and
how was her horror aud dread increased
as she heard one Of the visitors say
1--WE beg pardon for intcrrupting you
at this uniimely hour. but our business
admits of no delay You have no doubt
heard of the mysterious appearance Of =
stranger among US, and of his equally
mysterious visits to the coast, every eve
ming. Well, on last evening when he so
nobly rescued your daughter, IN the eI-
citcment Of the moment. he dropped
letters upon the ground, which were pick
IL. a, 81, fhat ha IL n heE-
lean Spy, sent here TO ascertain whether
this country is divided in its sentiments
with regard to war now waging between
US and Mexico. and to hold out induce
ments to the foreigners amongst Us, 20 de. .
sert our flag and join tnsm. when once ~
their country. The rascal has been very
successful. too, for / hold in my hand \
! list OF fifty men from this place, and bsas
ven knows how many from other cities
along the coast, for it appears he has Vi
sited several, and that the ship that brought
1 HIM here, lies out al sea 10 await his or
ders, and sends in her boats twice a week
I 70 get his letters and bis name is not
I Otho Canoyr, but Ohio Ia PRFAdes.f'
/ Mr.. Bainbridge started from his sseat ~
/ this intelligence, and with his hands clasp
ed upon his breast, leaned heavily against
the window. All the fond gratitude ot 9
father for. the preservation Of his child
was aroused in his heart. but the warm
zeal Of the. patriot. for his country, pre-
vailed, and he said, with forced eompo.
sure q By the laws Of our land. tie fate
Of q Spy Is death. Have him arrested
, Immediately"
Had q thunderboIt fallen at the feet Of
Adeliza, the effect could not have been
more withering. For moment She re-
Il NAMED rooted 70 the suot unable 90 move,