Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-10-25
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Ionski 0lso was remarkable fe1 bis piety,
benerelenca and uu9earied eks4s Of doing
iso0d Ga returning 10 bis hulnsIs dwelling
ons evening his attention was rested by
The cries # child His horse slowed an
uaH;l;pgne to proceed be mounted,
aud short distance % shs snQr e discoE-.
cred The eIafeel o distress eFetlay q half
frozen eid Wrapping i IN is eloak, he
felnoenEed hiis horse, and Id acrs time
lie sa4ssss.sts. slss5's. = -
That cEild was beautIful liAaz girl, not
a year old It was at once adopted bg The
pastor. and placed in the care of bis faithful
servant, an old lady who had long resided
in the family. She was named Catharine,
from the circumstances that she vas found
on st. Catharine's day, the 25th Of Noyem-
Der. She was nursed with great care and
tenderness, and treated by the family as an
only child Her beauty, docility, and sweet
temper attracted the attention of all who saw
her. A more lovely little creature could
hardly be imagined
AS she grew up, she interested herself in
the management Of the household affairs,
and always ready to assist as soccasionrequired.
The venerable Skovronski was growing DID,
and, under his excessive labors, fof the good
of his flock, his naturally robust constitution
was evidently giving way. This deeply af-
fected Catharine, for she loved the good old
man as her best earthly friend. She respected
him as parent; but she could never forget
that it was he who saved her life. When
he became i'll, she would do all for him in
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hours by singing some beautiful hymns
She would often say, Ny dear father, what
can do for you9 Can not render you
some assistance. Can ! do too much for
one who saved my life %
On the Goth Of August, 1909, MaIienberg
was taken by the Russians, and many of its
inhabitants slain. 1t was asad day. Many
heart-rending scenes were witnessed. Cath
arine at this time was thirteen years of age,
and at the time of the battle was visiting
the sister Of Skovronski, few miles distant
She heard the cannon, but did not understand
the cause. This part of our story must be
described by another. Though a slight
thread of fiction may be seen in the descrip
ton, it will give life like air to the facts
presented.
| A horse suddenly stopped at tho door of
the cottage and Foung man hastily dis
mounted9 The Russians are at 1arien-
bergr exclaimed he. rushing into tie apart
: ment. 4 have escaped with difisulty to
bring this letter from your brother (addres-
sing the pastor sister,) who has given his
horse for my use.'
Do tell me what has occurred at Marien-
3 berg said Catharine.
Why, do you not hear the cannon p
e Gen. Scheremetief, with the army. is bonn
n harding Marienberg o, it is cruel sight
5 to behold!'
[ My father, my benafactor = cried Cath
e arine, sobbing.
o ly friend, that she Immediately started fol
) Marienherg but on reaching the town she
f was met by one of the guard, with, Where
J.. are you goingr
l. What is that to you?' replied the young
II girl am in haste, and pray you let me
:. pass.
i, You, ofcourse, are not aware, then, tha
2 the town is in the hands of the Russians,
If said the man.
y Well, what then 2 interrupted Catharine
E. That all the inhabitants are prisoners
c. and If you pursue your route, you will alsC
r, be taken prisoner YOURSELF
t. Thank you for your advice but my faith
r er and benefactor is in town, and am de
termined to share his fate, whatever it may
n be-
\. Go, then and God preserve your an
th swered the man.
ne She had not proceeded far before an off
ar Ger demanded her name
at Catharine,' she quickly replied; I an
On the adopted child of the pastor Skoyronski.
OF Thou art Livonian, replied the officer
Livonia belongs now to our Gar, Peter
et of Russia; you are, therefore, prisoner
or Touch me not said Catharine, her bear
n.g tiful dark eyes flashing. Il returned t
lis Marienberg to find my adeptnd, ,fsshar. Cor
nd duct me, then, to HMM bis house-in b
u dungeon--no matter where-so that ma
elr find him.
he As the officer did not seem disposed
're comply with her request, she inquired, WI
nd is your GeneralT
a a. General Scheremetief,' was the reply.
Wlcn3 GuoLls W speak 10 Tie O0n0fai.
In few moments, as the Cossack ofic
was inqplring where the General could
IN found, an old woman, perceiying her, utter,
tes cry of despair. 20, my dear child, "
to will see your protector no more! He di
the on the battle field by a Russian bullet, VIII
Wis in the act of building up the wounds of
nes poor soldier He is dead-my poor maste
.ta ol The old lady was theservant of Skovronsl
) % he Cathariue turned pale at this sad inteI
in gence, and required, Have you, then, ]
nly, him there without helpP
will The officer bade her follow him, and
up soon introduced her into the Generals te
s. She threw herself at Scheremetief's feet, al
yy ,s.y with her upHfted hands exclaimed. "A gra
Its ' general! for PHYS sake, a graceY
the What does the child want? inoai,
dem the General of the officer.
heir She wishes to speak to you.'
ster- 1t is true,' replied Catharine. Dear
new tor Skovronski! The favor / ask is, to
allowed to seek for his body, that it may
kes, properly buried
tate The tone of her voice was so peculiar. {
now her untenance so commanding, yet so
hree genious, that the General was moved at
sight of her youth and courage, and S