The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-05-30

ded. Through the long hours that inter
vened from the time the family retired unit
the hand Of Aurora gently raised the cur
tain of darkness from the east, she eithe
walked the floor Of her chamber or la,
wakeful upon the bed. tearly dawn, sh,
was to pass from beneath her fathers roo
and from under bis protection. committing
unto another her destiny. Well might he
heart tremble and grow faint as she tried t
look into the dark future; well might sht
shrink back, half repentant, and hesitate a
bout the step she had resolved to take. The
silent midnight gives to the wakeful solemn
thoughts. Such thoughts came to Jessie
and, as the winds sighed through the trees
or moaned beneath the caves, it seemed as
If spirit were addressing her in tones o
warning.
At last feeble line Of light was seen up,
on the horizon aud it gradually widenei un
til the dawn appeared. Hurriedly throwing
shawl around her, Jessie stood for some
minutes near the window, as if awaiting an
expectant signal. Presently hand was
laid upon the lock. Silently crossing the
room she opened the door. Philip stood
before her with his finger on his lip.
is all right?' asked Jessie in low, agi.
tated whisper.
AN is right returned the man. BE
quick he is waiting on you
Gliding through the door, Jesse went
noiselessl y down stairs AS she passsd in.
10 the open air, Levering received her
han~ing as he did SO, purse of money tc
the treacherous servant as his promised re-
ward.
Some few minutes prior to this, scene
more exciting took place short distance
from the mansion Of Mr.. Carlton, where q
carriage stood waiting for the fugitive. The
driver had left his box, and was standing
near his horses, when suddenly, man was
by his side, pistolin hand, uttering, in a
low, peremptory voice, Silent and you are
safe!'
The driver started back few PAGES in
alarm, while tie stranger who had present
ed his weapon, Kept i: directed towards
him.
Now leave these grounds as quickly as
you can CO. said the intruder.
The driver hesitated, when the sharp
lick Of the pistol lock was heard
go instantly! repeated the man. 'You'
horses and carriage are safe. You will
find them at the Stag and Hound an hour
from this. Now go, if you set the value o.
a hair upon your lfe.'
The driver by this time thoroughly a
larmed, fled. AS soon as he had left the
ground, the stranger mounted the box ana
grasped the reins. Hardly had he taken
his place, ere Levering and Jessie appear
ed, and hurridly entered the carriage.
Where did you say must drive? inquir-
ed the man, leaning over from the box.
TO Mr.. Lision's. And see Il at no grass
grows beneath your horses feet
The man spoke sharply to tue spirited
animals. and away they dashed at full
speed. Liston was minister engaged to
perform the marriage service for Leyering
and Jessie. He lived in the town which
lay short distance from the beautiful coun-
try residence Of Mr. Carlton. In q few
minutes the horses were reined up at the
dwelling of the minister, when Leyeirng
sprang from the carriage, and lifting Jessie
as she attempted to decend actually bore
her in his arms across the pavement into the
house Just as the fugitive disappeared
another vehicle drove up at rapid rate
The self constituted driver of Levering's
carriage left his own horses, and hurrying
to the door of the second carriage, spoke
rapidly few words 10 some one within; ;and
then turning away, en- cred the minister's
house and throwing off his rough hat and
coat, presented tie figure of well dressed
gentleman. Fox few moments, he stood,
as il iawaiting some one, while his ear was
bent toward the door Of room that opened
from the passage, to hear what was going
on within. Then be placed his hand on the
door, and gently pushing it open. entered.
The young couple were already on the floor;
and the minister in his robes stood before
them, ready 10 begin the ceremony, So
soitly had the stranger entered, that no one
perceived his presence but the minister, who
did not permi' the intrusion TO interfere wi b
what he was doing. He began, and pro.
gressed until be came to that part Of the
ceremony in which it is demanded Of those
present to show cause why the parties sho'd
not be joined in holy wedlock cannot law
fully enter that state, when the door OF the
room was thrown suddenly open, and wo.
man rushed in, excaiming--'I forbid the
Ihands!'
who are YOU, and by what right do you
forbid tnem?' enquirei the minister in an
agtated voice.
MISS Carlton. said lhe woman eoroi ne,