The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-12-01
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ANNETT, THE HElREss;
THE ORAGING PARTY
A Tale of the Late War.
Br J. II. 1SaRAHAM.

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mother was widow of comfortable estate, who
dwelt ina pleasant homestead facing the waters
Of the Boston Bay. Large Gins overshadowed
the roof; and broad fields interpersed with wood.
lands the property of Squire Harwood, man
OF substantial wealth. who had an only daught-
er ofeighteen, who was a belle and an heiress.
The road from the homestead OF the widow Ogil-
vie wound along the sea beech with hedge
and green fields bordering it one side, and the
white sparkling sand and the blue waves on the
other. The distance between the two noun
tains was little less than mile, and about hal
way between was bridge of stone, spanning a
small rivulet that had course Of half dozen
miles from the interior. 'r.s-
1t was about an hour before sunset, near the
close Of the war, in the month Of October, that
Edward 0gilvie was crossing the bridge to visit
Annette Hardwood, the beauty and heiress; for
the charms Of the rustic belle had taken captive
the young students heart, and every evening
for the last month he had directed his steps in
the direction of her abode. Edward was in his
twentieth year, Of good figure, ofa pleasing but
somewhat diffilent address, and with that calm
meditatve aspect peculiar to students-ior such
was this young man. Annette was not loved
without giving her heart in return to Edward;
but the Squire, although he had observed, with
apparent Indifference, this mutual attachment,
he had a mind of his own touching a matter SO
interesting to the lovers themselves.
Edward had got upon the bridge where he
used TO linger few minutes as he crossed, to
watch the flowing sea rush through the arch up
the creek and gaze upon its expanse Of waters;
or from the opposite side of the bridge, contem-
plate the dark inlet as it lost itself amid over
hanging trees in dell where stood mill be-
longing equally to the two fnanors. ...
Edward had paused moment on the bridge
to watch the effect of the purple light of the
western sky reflected upon its mottled bosom,
when his eyes were arrested by sail in the off
ing. lie continued to watch it for few mo-
ments, and then went on his way, from tim, to
time glancing seaward to admire the stately
and slow motion Of its trackless passage over
the ocean. As he came near the dwelling OF
Squire Hardwood, he discovered that her course
was towards the lands, but seeing Annette on
the piazza, lie forgot the vessel to hasten to her.
The meeting was more like that of brother and
sister than of lovers; that is it was affectonate,
frank, and free from restraint.
"We shall have lovely evening to walk, the
sunset will be so pleasant" said Annette, whom
we would stop to describe if our pen could do
justice to her beauty. We will howeyer,s say that
the color oil her eyes, was deep sea blue, and
they sparkled like waves glancing in the sun
light; her lips had once doubtless been pair
of cherries, stolen from Cupid, to make her
mouth the prettest mouth imaginable. Her
smile was sunshine, her form was sylph like and
blooming with youth, her voice full OF music
and every motion graceful as a fawn's She
was good humored, intelligent and suitably
grave,and was just the maiden to ensnare stu.
dent like Edward Ogilvie.
"Yes Annette; the air is rich with golden
tints and soft as June evening. Suppose We
ramble towards the village; and listen to the
martial music of the soldiers as they marcl
from the ground"' g..
II should like it of all things. My father
says our company the Blues made the fines
show ofany on parade, o.day."
"He was at the review then?'
ayes, and acted as colonel or major, be
leve. At any rate, he has just come home or
horseback, in full uniform, with sword by hi
side. and looks as brave, tell you as crusad
ing knight. He told me to hold my little tongue
and so have for full minute" ..0
"And the longest time you ever held it, Net
ty,'' said the Squire, coming out OF the house
with his chapeau in his hand, and his sword un
belted and beneath his arm "Ah, Edward
good evening, man. Fine day we have had 70
the general muster"
ayes, sir. Are the troops dismissed YETI"
mot ALL"
ave were going up the road to the hill TOP
to listen to the music, father" said Annette.
"No, no! stay at home child" said the Squir
gravely. suppose Master Edward has aske,
you to go?"
II did Mr.. Harwood; thought the wall
might be pleasant"
"Humph! look you, young man," said Squr
Harwood bluntly; military music is not mad
for the amusement Of studious youths alter id
ling the day over musty books, nor merely t
please alassie's car. 1t is the voice of the spii
it Of liberty, and calls the young men of the Ian
to fight her battles, and the maidens to max
them clothes to fight in, and colors to fight ur
der! You see, like my Annette, and so far Q
| can sec, she likes you back again. Now Ed
ward you are very correct young man; that
know, but you see haven't but one daughte
and don't mean that she shall marry man, wh
excellent as he may be, throughout all this wa
has never drawn blade nor pulled trigger i
defence Of his country. Your brothers are
brave fellowsand serving her with horor. Yo
stay at home to pour over dictionaries in III
day time, and come to make love to Annette
moonlight Now l have nothing against yous
I said before, but have made up my mind ths
Annette shan't marry man that hasn't had
hand in the war against the English. Fly
are of q mind to follow the example Of yor
brothers, and Let me hear ofsomething you ha,
idoue I can tell nv neighbors with pride th.