Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-10-13

and bottles Of wine, as they must speed their way
in search of an avenue that might lead them back
to the world above them. The stream flowed
through one corner Of the room which they named
the hall of refreshments. They left it a little rich
er than they zane, for they had found what would
sustain Their lives a little longer.
By wading the stream in the same way in which
they crossed, and kept down the main branch
which gradually descended and bore to the right.
Sometimes they followed the meanderings Of the
branching streams q distance and then returned
fearing to loose themselves in these labyrinths too
far, then in their desperation follow on the main
stream, thinking it might find its outlet at length
in q way that would lead again to the world. Her
voy's state of mind was anything put easy, but
Zilpa was cheerful and did not comprehend the
extent Of their danger. In the continued hope of
finding their way back they kept watch Of the
opposite bank, but no opening could they see.
One day or night, it matters not which, they
saw an archway over the stream, as they approach
ed it, they thought it a perfect bridge and with
Joy began to cross, but in The middle was a large
opening, over which Hervey leaped with great
energy, then in alarm for Zilpa he begged her to
wait till he could render her aid, but while he
was speaking she leaped over with the agility of
n cricket, than which she had no more fear. They
soon discovered a small defle through which they
passed down a short descent and came into a lofty
and most beautiful room. The brilliant spar shone
like millions ST sparkling diamonds, had they but
sufficient means to illuminate it, no language could
describe its richness and beauty. The stalagmites
at the bottom, had increased by the droppings
from above until they united with their parent
spires which were continually pushing out from
the high ceiling above. The various forms of
beauty here were indescribable. A forest of tall
trees, their branches interlacing with fruits and
flowers of varieties of forms, festooned with vines
and grapes all Of the purest whiteness, made of
this chrystaline material. They named this place
of nameless beauty, the forest hall. They had no
alternative but to follow down the stream. AT
length they found a chain of apartments commu-
n%icating with each other. They passed through
narrow passages and gloomy abodes of dust and
silence, no star of hope yet appearing to guide them
home. Home was becoming a dim and indistinct
thought to Hervey. The thought of his mothers
grief came over his heart like the pail of death.
AS they came to the end of this chain of caverns
some solid pillars Of spar, of g sombre color stood
as everlasting monuments of horror, for the floor
was covered with human bones, mouldy, and moul-
dering to dust. Zilpa took but an indistinct view
of the place. Hervey was forced to the conclusion
that there was mercy in the, to him, mournful
stroke that partially deprived her of reason. SINH
lar had been his thoughts when she leaped the
opening on the bridge. She was Indifferent to all
the danger and fatigues, cheerful and happy, say
ing often, how delightful it is to be with you Her
yey but l fear Mrs. Graham Will wait.
Soon after they returned to the main stream it
widened and roared in its descent, they came to a
kind of embankment. The stream fell down and
was lost to their view. They went down a steep
descent, and Travelled on a mile or two. Hervey
wondered where he could procure another draught
of water for Zilpa. They found q kind of road
but they could not tell where it commenced its
bearing was so at right angles with their gen
eral course, that they feared to take their back
track, they heard q r~umbling noise which gave
IIervey great alarm and the further they went on
to the right the louder the sound was until q jar
was perceptible under their feet. Poor Hervey
was an object Of compassion worn with fatigue Of
carrying the load of shawls and their food and
drink, which was now nearly exhausted, with
watching and fasting. Seeing Zilpa unmoved
Thank Heaven that she knows not the horrors thai
surround her.
The sound Of his voice echoed and rc-echoed
along the vaults. Then came back a sound rs i
in answer Holloa. lie listened, it was repeated
IIolloa. 1t was a human voice. They went on
The r~umbiing and trembling of the earth increas
ing. They heard singing. 1t was loud as thun
der. But still it was singing, although it surpris
cd Hervey, he felt a secret joy. 1t was a familia
tune that he had heard in dear Kentucky. TIL
way narrowed just there, and they came up te
something, applying the lantern, they saw it wa
q man. lie started to run, then suddenly stop
plug, he cried "who dar who dar ?" Said Hervey
Heavens, it is Toms voice. Tom, in the name @
thunder how came you here under grounds Goo
massa, Master Heryey is it your Den | fore y
here, Miss Zilpa too, falling down and seizing Hei
vey by the feet. II neber thought you come here
on de underground railroad. What do you mea
Tom, how came you here? Why | was comen O.
= de underground railroad sartin. / was walkin
back from de station out dar, and calling for d
oder train for to come up. Sure enough tie trai
did come up, and a queer looking train it was.
was not very long for seldom had they many pa
sengers. Ii was very narrow, the passengers SO
one behind the other, the reason of this may /
imagined, and will be explained hereafter. Th
first question Hervey asked tine conductor wa
what was the noise they heard, and what cause
{ the trembling of the ground? at is the roar
} the Niagara sir. We are near it now. w wi
soon be past it. There is no danger. viii 70
. and the lady take a seatH