The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1854-02-08

! Tie men answered by q look. They
were Of, thai class who are of deeds, moi
yords,T They buried below, 10 make
\ their preparations, while some Of The crew
4 proceeded 10 mufile the oars, arrange khp
sails &c. ., One half hour later The sky
was covered with clouds, and darkness
had SET in. =, ..;,.,J.,.1., ~
| Bennett had been careful when III: last
light Of the day gave opportunity 10 take
the exact position of The enemy's ship,
which was lying off The shore, and By this
alone he hoped to find her. During this
| time The lady was on the deck, regarding
the arrangements Of The lille parry who
were about TO push of, At the moment
when The boats crew cried oul that oil
was ready fora start, their young leader
approached the sonora, and taking from
his neck a miniature, be handed il TO her
with a letter, saying sto..g.
"li | am not on board By sunrise, lady,
you will fulfill sailors dying wish if
you transmit these 10 the direction Of the
letter." ii tHs o..ia,...ll .
The lady looked at The picture i was
the likeness OF young and beautiful girl.
a tear started 10 her eye. s. g uJ
"Ah, forgive me, she exclaimed, "who
would, in a-momenl OF passion, have per-
illed the life OF one who has other duties
and ties which bid him live: Your life is
precious VIII not expose IL,
:" ms lsmy only sister, whom almost
adore" Interrupted The youth, but one
who would blush Tor me II played The
coward and dishonored the name OF my
brave iather. Send me leller, senora, and
The likeness 10 her, ii fall, Farewell, till
Tomorrow, or for ever + aea.ru u,.I..
The lady was about to answer, and
again entreaI him to stay, but in an instant
he was over the side, and the boat pushed
of. .I1. ..u.g s.l. I,. a.m..
The night was plIchy dark. A calm
was on The sea and IN The. air but II
was porlenlious Of storm. A small Light
and compass had been placed in the boat,
andby these the young sailor shaped his
course. .Hr . 1870 ra. y- as.
"lGlVe way, my lads long, strong, and
steady pull," said he, in low tone, as he
left the ships side, and he soon fell BY
the trembling oi The Trail boat, that his di.
recllons were obeyed. They pulled
straight in the direction OF the ship and
out TO sea- regardless oi lhe approaching
storm, The young oiilcer keeping his eye
steadily fixed on ihe compass, until he
knew II The vessel remained in the eposi-
ton she was 70 at sunset that he must be
very near her Bul he looked in vain TO
see per dark hgure looming up IN the
gloom A. MS moment, whep ewas
completely AZ a loss winch way 10 STEER,
The dark clouds which had been gathering
round 'hem onrsl w''h long NiVld nash
olIgn,n'hg' ana peal OF uea'en'ng mum
der. lie nearO mol 'le ilunder--he need
ed not ihe rlsihg Storm. ihai ilash oil
llgh'ning hau showed MN glhe vessel al
short distance from h'm'
O'eauy' my men, Steady nc %h'S,,
PeFed; when lhe 'Nunuer ceased, 81
shall pull directly under her stern.
AT lhls instant anoiher Hash oi lightning
Illuminated SKY and wafer and ihen' as he
glanced up where The liag had been hols-
ted during The day. ne saw mat II was no
longer there II had been removed. lie
paused Tor moment 10 think what was
to be doHs, and then formed bis resolu.
lion. .y 7ay ua. #.H
81 shall go on board alone, men" said
he. keep the boat where she is, ex.
actly. If the flag is where think it is,
in the captains cabin ! will have i. If
am mol back IN hve minutes, and u you
should hear any alarm, make the best of
your way 10 the ship and tell the Sonora
and my males that died like a mani
You must be cautious. Take in the sail,
for The storm will be upon us in few min
uIes." ".a'- o.. .aH ..... ..s .,.i
These hasly commands were whisper
ed 10 the men, who leanl forward in the
boat 10 catch The orders they dared not
disobey, much as they wished TO share
their leder's peril .. .s..a ....
Springing lightly from the boat, the
young man caught the MEETINGS, which
were within reach, and noiselessly ascen-
ded 10 the bulwarks. lie could hear the
regular tramp Of the Officer on deck. who,
having everything arranged for the com.
ing storm, had bu' lll'le active business 10
occupy him. See him he could pot, on
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