Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-05-19

were spent in making the necessary arrange
ments and, accompanied by her father and
brother, they started on the voyage across the
ocean. Before going, however, she managed
to leave a letter which fell into his possession.
Her last words breathed prayer for her low
er, and implorcd him to follow her, in the
hope of meeting again on earth. He took
passage the next opportunity and landed two
weeks later than the boat which bore the only
treasure he valued on earth. He learned no
tidngs OF, them however, and after a years
long and painful search, got news from some
one who had made their acquaintance, that
they had sailed for some port in America.
With heavy heart he again dared the raging
pillows of the ocean, and after perilous trip,
landed again in New York. After another
years search, in ihe Southern and Western
cities, he returned, nearly discouraged and
heartbroken, and resolved to take trip up
the Hudson, with view of selecting some
favorable retreat and to rest his weary limbs.
His story was mournful and told in depth of
feeling l cannot describe. And now some
unknown fate had thrown them together when
least expected. He recognized in her atten-
dant the stern features Of her cruel father,
yet neither saw him. He talked long and
earnestly, till away past the hour of dinner,
and finally began to be restored to his former
self-possession. He again sauntered forth,
thinking TO get some opportunity of speak
ing word, or making some gesture which
would avert her attention. But presently the
summons was given for supper. We seated
ourselves at the table opposite 4 couple of re-
served seats, and presently the old man and
his daughter came forward and seated them
selves in them. My friend, unlike himself a
few moments before, was cool and Self-colicc-
ted. Presently, he asked the lady if she
would have some delicacy which had been
served for dainty appetite. She reached her
| plate, and at the same time caught glance of
| his features. Her hand trembled so violently,
| she came near dropping her plate. Another
| glance fully assured her of the parsonage be-
fore her. She tasted once or twice, and ex-
| pressed herself unwcll. She arose with the
| help of her father, who little mistrustcd the
cause Of her illness. She requested to be ta-
| ken on deck, where she could inhale the fresh
air. 4 cushioned sofa was placed at the bow
of the boat, and the poor girl fell weeping up
| IL.
her sudden illness, and inquired for physi-
clan, and as that happened to be my vocation,
| offered my services which were thankfully
received. Being informed that nothing more
| than a nervous sensation had affected the girl,
he seemed to rest at ease, and leaving her in
my charge, went back to finish his supper.
| The opportunity had come l beckOned to my
! friend, who had followed US, and he quickly
came forward. l arose to leave them alone,
but she unconscious of my presence, flew to
| meet him, and fell fainting in his arms. Ii
was too holy meeting to witness, and left
| them alone and went below, hoping to engage
the old mans attention, and thus give the
| lovers a few moments of uninterrupted ENJOY
ment. L succeeded in keeping him quiet
| half an hour more, but he finally became
uneasy, and started for the deck. He came
| in sight of them before had time to go for
ward and warn them of his approach. The
moor girl heard his hurried footstep, but did
not take her head from her lovers bosom, be-
fore the old man had seen their position. lie
comprehended the whole in an instant, rccog
nizing the stranger who sat opposite him a
the table, as her former lover. He became
fearfulIy enraged. The pale and weeping
girl, half dead with alright, flew from her lov
er's arms and ere he conceived her intentions
gave a fearful scream and plunged into the
mad, boiling waters. Quick as thought he
constant lover sprang over the railing, and wa
, lost to view. The alarm was given and th'
. boat stopped, but no earthly effort was an.
avail. One momentary glimpse of two strug
, Cling forms, and two pure spirits went In mol.
communion to the God who gave them.
The old man fell overheard about an hou
after yards, and his fate was never known
a only to those who saw him go down, the.
thinking his punishment retributlon sen
from heaven.
a In looking over the list of members OF Con
f gress thirty years ago, as published in Nile
t Register of December, 1925, we notice curl
c Gus circumstance-the list contains the fu