Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-22

Disappointed, aaos5icS at heart, Frederick
wait d only to obtain clothes and means to
pursue Lis journey, and then took his way to
Marbletown, the residence of his father feel
ing angry with himself at not experiencing the
joy he should, at knowing that his family were
alive and well. The young soldier who had
shared with him so many dangers, and from
whom he had now become inseparablc, accom-
panied him, and together they approached the
home of his carly childhood. 1t Was quite
dark when they arrived at the village, and they
enquired their way to the house of old MIR.
Summons, which they found without any difl-
Guilty
1t was an old-fashionod frame building, with
low roof, and gable windows, enclosed in IL sort
of meadow, which stretched down in front of tho
cottage, and was shaded with magnificent elms :;
at the side was a large garden, then in its ear
ly bloom and beauty, and back, the stables,
barns, and out buildings, while behind these
was a fine orchard, the trees of which were in
full blossom.
The whole aspect of the place was one of
peaceful loveliness, and afforded such con-
trast to their late contemplations and frlghtful
experience, that they invountarily paused to
drink in the grateful influence of the scene.
poor Frederick was nearly overcome with the
weight of his emotion he leaned against "a
tree, while his companion stood at a little dis
tanco unwilling to intrudc upon his thoughts.
At last he opened the gate, and they proceeded
up the graveled walk to the door of the cot
tage, They saw then, for the first time, that
lights were dancing to and fro, and some Of
the windows were open, and ever and anon a
gay laugh would break upon the stiffness of the
evening.
1t was not grief at any rate which caused
these demonstrations, and Frederick s heart
beat quick as he tapped at the low door.
1t was answered by u domestic of whom
he inquired if MIR. Sammons was at home.
" Which one? ~ said the man. " Mr.. Ja-
cob was at home, and the old gentleman, but
Mr. Frederick, Lord love him, had not been
heard from sahis many month";
Frederick said the old gentleman would do,
at which the man hesitated and finally
thought his master would not like to be inter-
ruptod, as his youngest son, the major, had az
rived that day with his new wife, and they
were having joliiication like.
His wife What wife? Frederick could
think of only one person in the world to marry
that was his Mary, and his agitation became SC
great that his friend took it upon himself to in
form the man that they wanted to see Mr. Sam
mons upon important business Immediately
The man disappeared, and Frederic unconscious
ly leaned anainst the side of the door, the ray
Of the moon falling upon bis face, and givin,
the careworn lines pale, spiritual beauty. A
this moment his father came into the hall, an,
instantly recognizing the features of his lon
lost son, called to him by the name, and fathe
and son wept in each others arms. Soon tn
news spread, Jacob reunited to his prett
wife, and with two babies instead of one, ha,
settled down at the old homestead, and no,
pressed his brother over and over again to hi
heart Our old friend Thomas, now Maio
Thomas, and splendid fellow in dashing regi
mentals, cleared way for himself and Lowell
young wife, whom he as we'll as Frederic rarel