The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-06-21

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"Oh why did you not let us pass from
our misery" l exclaimed almost reproach-
fully as the whole scene Of the past crossed
my mind. Ha .uHaHEH.! -l Fa.H. "-|'
"Have you been unhappy" she tenderly
inquired. 7-'r..r. -r l.rs 'rrsry at
"Oh most wretchedp'I answered, and
then related to her the circumstances of my
msfortunes as have told you. f-.al gsI.
"You shall be unhappy no longer" she
answered while her mild face lighted up
with akindly expression, "my husband and
are going to the States, the land of the
noble and free--and know that amidst chat
atmosphere you can no longer be unhap'
.py." "-1asE ~ .. t.... t0smasg m
"You are too kind" l ventured to re-
turn, for my heart was well nigh breaking
with joy. #H 10 .s.ga ,., .g .
"Not so, It's but the duty of one mortal
to another" she freely answered, "now you
must rest, you are weak aaa. au-s .
"But let me see my boy" forgetting all
else for the moment, "and then can rest"
He was then brought to me, and oh what
frightful change! scarcely knew him
he was emaciated i'll form and his complex,
ion so sallowl [ clasped him in my arms,
and thanked God for his mercy, for now |
repented the attempt, / had SO wicked y
made TO deprive him ofhis young life, mere
Y to end my own sorrow and wretchedness.
Exhausted then, soon fell asleep and after
some time walked up much refreshed both
in body and mind. In few weeks we ar
rived on this WesterR shore end my kind
benefactors selected this retired spot and
built this house. Here we lived together
in contentment and comparative happiness
four years, when he sickened and died
This unfortunate event cast another shade
Of sorrow upon our household. 1t set deep
y in his wife's heart and ere another year
had passed she too left this world of sorrow,
leaving avoung child that we born to her
few weeks after her husbands death
This child she gave to- my adoption, and
an invaluable gilt it has proven to me-my
dear Viroqua; you are that child OF adop-
tion" exclaimed the old lady with increas-
ed emotion as she threw her arms around
Viroqua's neck and imprinted a maternal
kiss upon her pnre forehead. Esq.,. alLal.
"hnd is this my tradltion?" she asked ap-
parently much affected by the narrative she
had just heard. .a. sa.9 sats a....
"Such is your history Dear a .r .
m"And yours .a# SCENT .
o."Ah: yes, such is my sorrowful tale"
"And why have you kept it back SO
long?" 40. s. a.- I.a.s E
sit always caused mo too much pain to
reflect upon the circumstances which atten-
ded it. Do you reproach me my Dcar?"
"No, heaven forbdR' exclaimed the girl
clasping her mother again in her trembling
arms, 81 love you too well--you have been
80 good and kind to me and-----''l aa
At this moment the door was opened anC
Thomas Leroy advanced towards the moth
er and Viroqua. At his approach The
Younger looked around and almost shrieked
with terror, clngng closer to the mother
"Oh Thomas!' she cried. s ...t ''w
"What the dis the matter now?" he
hundred, discounted at the affecting scene
and yet desperate from the effects OF the e
vents he had just passed through. .' .
"My son" shrieked the mother as sh'
saw blood upon his arm. aaa sa. a
"What?" he gruffiy said. . al,l
"Wherefore that blood upon your arm?'
"Fool tits no blood" he spoke with ;
terrible gesticulation. sia.
"Oh Thomas my son How long ye
shall | have to endure such harsh treat
ment?" .aH9 na. .s. ..s..a a
Harsh treatment? 'Tis well, old wo
man as it isl" he cried ominously, while
darker frown rested upon his brows.
"Oh Thomas; spare me such grief" .
Enough of whining!" he Numbered a
gain 81 do as please and before anothe
fortnight too would inform you we leav
this place for the city," a.# H ..
5"Oh no." again answered the old lady
af"Silence! tits as say" .. r.
"Leave me here then," still spoke she i
a supplicating tone. h,la .s
"rhomas Leroy" interrupted Viroqua r
sing to her full and lovely heighth, "sta
those cruel words, remember youl mother
this woman, who so kind y nurtured you
the days Of your helplessness--oh save he
the torture you breathe so cruelty upon he
! sorrowed soul--rather make glad her de
spending and broken heart, than still to ad
+. more grief.stricken hairs to the number th'
: already grays her head" ,..5 .4aa
: "D---n," he said, and muttering somt
, thing left the room for his own apar
: mcnt. '#y t H' .n Hg t-.
! 40 Viroqual my loving child-ali Ii,
for! all l have to cheer me to my grave!
? mourned the old lady straining Viroqua
heart After mingGng their tears in cond
: lenee with each other, the mother and Il
r orphan also retired to refresh their trouble
: minds in the balmy repose of slGmber.
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