The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-06-14
THE sToRM.

AntO tull bIoOmb dHU UShViiii5 IoA "i' 'iiN '
lings' of her buds and forets to welcome
the coming sesta Of summer. Everything
about the. vine-shaded cottage of the Pass
bore that pleasing impress of sweetness I'M
parted by the genial spirit Of Spring, anc
heightened by her fragrant and omnl-color
ed offspring holds the heart and at
fec.ions in such delightful frances Of enchant
nent, and entwines them SO closely with the
loveliness and pristine purity of their once
unfallen nature. The house-but one story
high, having all its rooms, (which were three
in number) on the first foor--was almost
hid beneath the clingng vines that crep'
from the foundation to the very apex OF the
roof, clustering luxuriantly about the arch
of each window, and over the little rustic
portico that gave reliefto the plain and only
door of entrance to the building. A little
yard and garden, stretched out in front al.
most to the base ofthe high hill that raised
abruptly end wildly on the opposite side
which was rife in the floral treasures of the
fair hand that presided over it, and ambro-
sial with their perfumes, as they were chased
from their parent cups by the sporting ca
prices of Zephyr, as he plafully and perhaps
mischievously danced and rummaged a
mongst their smiling circles. r."
Twilight was just gathering her last gray
ray from the scenes of earth, when young
lady and gentleman emerged from the little
bower.like villa, and strolled confdingly to-
gether down the graveled walk, towards a
gate, when they stopped for a moment. The
Young man took the hand of his fair CON-
panion in his own, and imprinting kiss
upon it said:- '4 E' t-5 "'s
"Adieu, till next we meet" ''.
"Good bye," she returned, "and Heaven
protect you Albert" ~ a
"Why are you so sad Viroqua?' he ask
ed gazing earnestly upon her.
Il know not why, but somehow or other
l feel as though danger pended over us
Though-pshaw, It's foolishncss, she quick
ly added while her countenance assumed a
brighter hue-"Il away with it AL; only
sadden you'' H.a
After few more words. the young man
sprang upon his horse which was standing
close BY, and was soon out Of the lady's
sight as he followed the windjngs of the lane
that led from the house to the public road.
IL fear something will happen him--ev-
thing seems so portentous that | an filled
with apprehension, she said. as she re-
,urned slowly to the door When she en-
tered the little hall, she met her brother
whose face she remarked, as he hurriedly
passed; was deeply traced with strange
and excited expression. She was well fa-
miiiariged with his forbidding features, and
often when his coldness and responsiveness
panied her, she would meet him with a smile
and some sisterly remark but now he
seemed too cruelty disposed: she was stag
gered, by his ferOcious appearance, and
would have sought retirement, but for the
forebodings that melted her feelings. She
stepped quietly to the portico, and saw her
brother walking swiftly in cross by-path
that led to the road. By this time the all
began to move in warm currents, and final
" into strong breeze from the South
west. In few minutes the horizon was
frownins with the Jagged crests OF ponder
GUS clouds, that rolled up incesantly until
the whole expanse Of heaven was hid be-
meath curtain Of gloom, BLACK as INK,
charged with angry omens stern enough to
frown all nature into horror. Never was
there a darker or more terrifying night
Not star had shown itself from lis celestial
home, for scarcely had twilight gathered
her silyery garb, to follow the sun, as he a.
gain sank down the western horrizon---then
the gray streaked canopy, was overspread
with deep, black, rolling clouds that broke
to and fro, as. 'hough contesting in their ap-
palling blackness for the ,ascendency. Ever
and amen while thus towering and plunging
in their maddened confusion amongst each
other, a faint fash Of lightning and then 6
distant roll Of thunder would escape as
though in their bitter clamors, a fiery dart
had been discharged from beneath their
frowning crests and a more terrible voice
had broken forth whose deep and hollow
groans had reached to the murky caverns
Of Earth. Tie trees and hills and valleys
we're biyouaced in one impenetrable obscuri'
ty, ready seemingly to meet and withstand
in body the fury that portended inevitably
to burst upon them. Again sharper flash
blazed forth and shot with vivid intensity
adown the sepulchral vacancy. while in a.
mother instant the stern Storm God hurled
MS tuunutttnb hhhuatC ih WIN "lANa. sSA'AANNN
omnipotence acl oss the heavens, echoing an
re.echoing through the yaulted space, I'll
the very rocks and hills trembled beneath
the reverberation. Big drops Of rain, theI
succeeded, descending slowly but heavily
from the over-charged sky; which appeared
loath almost, even thus to infiict, is, furious
threatenings. A deathly silence then en-
sued--forboding fury in Its very calmnessT7rr
though only to be followed by an outburs
ofths eontending elements, more desperate
than the deep stiffness was portentous. q
AT this untoward and dismal hour, a trav
,4ller on horseback was silently vending hi
way along the narrow road that lay amongs
those rough and craggy hills--silently in
deed, for what with the profound darkness
that sncompassed himand the heavy Sheet
OF rain, that by this time we're descending
with increasing impetuosity. his thoughts
were absorbed in q mood none the mos
enviable; but just such as the genius o
such night would conjare upon the spirits
For whatever may be the prerogatiye Of |
disposition as evinced in the province 0
~ ,,nyuffled Ielicity--- when thrown into