Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-07-18

pleased to find that her favorite has turned
out to be nothing more or less than a
British spy
The bravery and dicipline were excl
ted to the utmost against the impetuous
valor of the militia, but IN two hours
from the commencement of the battle the
regulars were forced to fly. They were
pursued by the Americans, who, scorning
the restraint of their commanders, sped
onward in hasty disorder, and were thus
near offering the enemy an opportunity
to retrieve their misfortune. since Col.
Breyman, with a large reinforcement
from Burgoyne's army, was rapidly ap-
the scene of action. The fu-
gitives gained fresh hope, and rallied
to renew the fight. But at this critical
moment, when victory seemed ready to
desert the mountain flag, the sound of fife
and drum approached from the eastward.
The first files of Warmers long expected
New Hampshire appear in the distance,
hurrying to share the efforts of their fell
low patriots. They march on to antici-
pate the enemy. The scattered soldiery
regain their ranks and hasten forward.
The battle commences again with re-
doubled violence; but at sunset all is
over. The fame of Bennington is sealed
afresh, and one more advantage gained
towards the assurance of American free
dom.
Years passed again before English foot
again touched the mountain soil. The
larum Of war ceased from the land, and
the soldier laid aside the destroying
sword for the peaceful scythe and plow.
Yet time and death remained at work.
A virulent epidemic. carried off the wor-
thy deacon and his wife in the midst of
a hale and well-spent life. The proper
ty passed to.the hands of Nathan with
out provision for the young niece. The
deacon had intended to make a will
which should ensure fit maintenance, but
had deferred the fulflment of his inten-
ton till he was struck down by sudden
death. Emma, left destitute, took refuge
IN the cottage of an aged relative, and,
by persevering toll, gained scanfy
maintenance. She was tfeyr 10 the en-
treaties OF Nathan TO be his wife. Her
steady discourage--4nt of his aa,ances
made him gloomy and morose; and EN-
ma, besides the griefs she had already
experienced, felt an added pain in en-
countering his vindictive glances. One
evening, on the anniversary of the Ben
nington battle, stranger aIghted from
his horse at the door of the village inn.
His dress was scrupulously plain, but
there was something in his appearance
that impressed the chance beholders with
the sense of a superior station. On en-
tering the public room and enquiring for
the host, Lewis, (for it was he) was H.
formed that the landlord was absent but
would soon wait on him.
Having given his horse in charge
Lewis was shown into private apart
ment. Soon steps approached, the door
opened, and Nathan Hawley stood before
his astonished guest. He hardly entered
the room ere he recoiled, and his counte.
nance, agitated by a hateful recognition
became oVerspread with ghastly pallor
Lewis instantly sprang forward with out
stretched hands to detain him.
"Stay, Nathan" he said, and listen II
me. 1 never harmed you knowingly.
have crossed your path in love, o
caused you suffering, know that /, toe
have suffered, have endured suspense
fear and doubling. OF what is past / no,
say nothing. Fortune has bufeted M
sorely since | was in arms against you
but at last she has looked on me with ia
vor. Ihave recently become Lord Marc
by the death of a previous heir. / hay
J seized the first opportunity to return to
! spot | have never forgotten, for the pul
! pose of putting to proof the hopes / neve
J ceased to entertain, whatever may be ii
J foundation on which / have rested then
Let us not be enemies, pray you. Sufft
5 me to claim you as a friend, brother
: For a moment Nathan did not answe
The veins in his forehead swelled, b
lips quivered with struggling emotion
e "You have conquered me" he said
J. last. "But it is through her that you co
e quer. She loves you still; but she is d
e ing by inches. 1, for one, had suppos'
o you but trifled with her affections. Pc
: haps she herself, began to fear the sam
d But win say no more. Go, bid her Ii
and be happy, even though it be at 4
J, expense of my own happiness"
i @You are noble fellow" said Lo
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