The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1855-01-05

huos oH tht are pTlbOnGI3 unO
II you pursue your route, you will be taken
prisoner YOURSELF
Thank you for your advice; but my father
and bencfactor is in this town, and am de-
|termined to share his fate, whatever il msy
be.
Go, then, and God preserve you" answered
the man.
She had not proceeded far before an officer
demanded her name. "a.
'Catharine,' she quickly replied, I am tho
adop ID child of the pastor, Skovronski."
THE art Livonian," replied officer Lii
vonia bel> 'gs now 10 our Gar, Peter l., 81
Russia; you IRE, therefore, a prisoner
Touch me not said Catharne, her beau.
tiful dark eyes flashing. 4 returned 10 Mari.
enburg to f nd my adopted fathera Conduc,
me, then, to HMM his house--in dun.
geon-no matter where--so that may find
him. 4 ~ "A
As the officer did not seem disposed to com.
ply with her request, she inquired:
who is your Generar
General Scheremetef,' was the officers
reply.
Il wish, then, TO speak to your General
| In few moments, as the Cossask's officer
was iDqIiring where the General officer was
inquirng where the General could be found
an old woman, percevisg her, uttered a cry
OF despair.
! %, my dear child. you viii see your protec-
tor no more! He died on the battle field by
a Russian bullet, while in the &C, of binding
up the wounds Of poor, dear masterp
! This old lady was the servant of Shsvron.
ski.
Cstharine turned pale at this sad intelli-
gence, and inquired, Have you then, left him
there without help"
| The officer bade her follow him, and he
soon introduced her into the Geperal's tent
She threw herself al Scheremetiefs Get
and with her uplifted fands, exclaimed:
"A grace, General! for PHYS sake, grace! =
'What does the child want inquired the
General of the officer.
She wishes to speak to YOU
'It 10 true,' replied Catharine. 4 have
learned that my father and protector is among
the dead. Dear pastor Skovronski! The
favor ask, is, to be allowed to seek for his
body that it may be properly buried
The tone Of her voice was so peculiar, and
her eoun'enance so commanding, yet so inge-
nious, that the General was moved at the
sight Of her youth and courage. and said:
! 'The camp is situated outside OF the walls;
II grant your request, what guarantee shall
have that you will not try to eseape!"
! my word' replied Catharine innocently.
GO thcn,' said the General; but remember
your promise to return, fer you belong to me-
On leaving the tent, she soon met the pss-
tors old servant. Come said she taking
her hand, 'shew me the place where you saw
him fan.'
The night was dark, and it was with great
difficulty they could see their way. They
soon came upon field covered with the bod
! les Of the slain, while the cries that arose
told that many were still alive. 1t was in
deed a scene Of horror. 1t was dark, ant
how was she to distinguish her benefactor!-
Soon a soldier appeared with lantern
which he kindly offered her, but advising her
to discontinue her search till morning. This
she at once declined
But said the brave soldier, you are not
formed to be slave, though General may
be your master. You are now beyond the
camp; no person can see you. Fly! If you
want money, here it is.'
Ely! when have given my word not &c
do SOP
The word of girl without name, without
birth, isrof little consequence. Icsnjure you
to Ay.'
Catharine remained unmoved, and resolved
to fulfil her promise. The search contin.
ued, and in few moments he was found
nearly senseless and quite 81 eechless. AZ
ter several attempts he faint!y whispered
where am |!
with your friends replied Cstharine
with your little Catharine.'
A little cordial being administered, he re,
vived and was carried home on litter. Hi.
wounds were dressed, and all possible asss.
tance rendered to the wounded pastor.isCath.
arne was everjoyed to see her dearest friend
SO comfortable.
The old man had learned his dear child was
a prisoner, and this grieved him much.
1T is all right said Catharine. If had
not been taken prisoner, should not have
been carried before the General, and woulc
have missed seeing your servant, who TOLD
me of your death; and had not seen her,
should never have thought of seeking for you
on the battle field
Now said Catharine, my dear benefactor
bless ne, your poor child, for mist leave
YOU
go, my child, co. said the old man, in I
solemn voice, do your duty, and God will
bless yeu.'
Catharine kissed the lips Of the old man
and exclaimed, 'adieu, my father and left thu
house.
AS he entered the tent Of the General, sh'
met the young soldier who presented he
with the lantern in the Battle field, and he
now kindly presented her to the General.
'What, have you returned' said the Gen
eral on seeing her, Il feared should not SCI
you again.
gave you my word was her brief reply
What shall l do with herp inquired tn
General, addressing himselfto the soldier
SNAKE her my wife-the wife of soldier
She is born for il! What say you my child
he added, turning to Cathsrine.
Il say she replied, my choice is not diff