Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-12

sion, slumber surprised me.

sion, slumber surprised me.
Day was just breaking as I awoke from
my short nap. had been dreaming. I
though, l had discovered the runaway
Delia-restored her to the arms OF the
distracted Archer, and was receiving his
grateful thanks, when, as I opened my
eyes, discovered a young lad shaking me
blythe shoulder.
Isprang to my feet and asked him what
he wanted. He was an effeminate looking
little fellow with curly brown hair, and the
prettiest blue eyes I ever saw. His smooth
forehead looked careworn, and there was
an expression of deep sorrow upon his
youthful face.
Where is Captain Archer!' he sail, in
answer to my tcrrogation.
'Yonder,' replied, pointing with my
sword towards the forlorn hope,' which
was forming for the attack.
Can I speak to him 2 he inquired.
Before / could answer, the word was
given to advance.
After the battle ! cried, as I hurried
forward to take my place in the advancing
column.
That will, be too late ? l. heard him
scream, as hurried away.
The assault was over. The remnant of
the 'forlorn hope was gathered around a
table in the castle Of the Bishop, which
was covered with TASKS of generous wine.
Archer and myself were the only officers
surviving. BY my side stood the boy, who
had scaled the walls after me, and passed
through the iron hail storm Of war unscsth-
ed. Archer and myself had fought side
by side, and the Courageous little fellow
had closely followed our footsteps.
The boy was gazing intently upon Ar
cher's face, as if desirous oil attracting his
attention. Supposing he wished to be
praised for his bravery, turned to Archer
and said
Captain Archer, you have not yet no
ticed our young volunteer
NJ y words aroused him frem the revery
into which he had fallen; he raised his eyes
and looked towards the lad. The moment
their eyes met, lie sprang wildly to his feet
exclaiming-
'Delia!'
Edward y was the reply, and they were
licked in each others arms, lie did no
pause to question her truth--he asked fo,
no explanations. All was forgotten in the
joy of the reuoion.
was m de acquainted with all after.
wards. The mystery was easily solved
The note had been forged by the relative
who had lost the lawsuit, and he had ab
na1i nd L.,
try house, to give color to the fabrication
He did his to revenge himself for the loss
Of the property.
Della succeeded in maxim! her escape,
and returned ho lie. Her guardian inform
ed h of the departure of Archer, and the
cause, She determined to follow him and
convince him of her truth. She made hel
preparations secretly, and left home il
male attire.
In New York she had discovered tha
Archer had joined the army in Mexico. -
Nothing daunted at the length of the jour
ney, she secured passage and sailed tn
next day. After many perils and hdrdships
her devotion was rewarded by fndin
Archer at Monterey.
@"iNhCt IA" PiOpicoieu lISHtIy WueH III
said his heart would be at rest that day
That face, which had so long been stran
ger to smile, became radiant with them
Determined not to be deprived of his brid
second time, as soon as his duty woult
permit, he summoned in priest, and
acting the part of a father, placed the han
Of Della within his own and gave him
jewel of wife.
She bore her husband company through
out the reminder of the campaign, an
when the war was over, returned with hil
to Boston.
The relative who had made himself s
busy in connecting villainy, had evade
punishment by fight.
The last time l had the pleasure of SCI
ing Archer and his wife, they were enjoy
ing the happiness they so richly deserve
May it never know abatement.