, 1859-05-27
sTE1LAcooM WASHINGTON TERRITORY, FRIDAY, MAY a. Il

did not hesitate moment Ny father ap-
proved my decision, but il was with reluctance
that he consented TO my prccpitate departure
He held me long time in his embrace, and the
tenderest solieitude was depicted in his face as
he mOurnfully bade me farewell Pulaski, who
was present at that moving scene, stoically re-
preached us with what he called our weakness.
"Dry your tears" he said To me, "or keep
them for LodOiska. II is fitting only for lovers
to weep over brief separation"
Heiniormed his daughter, in my presence, both
Of my departure and the motives which influenced
me. Lodoiska turned pale, sighed, glanced blush
bling voice that her prayers should hasten my
return, and that her happiness was in my hands.
Thus encouraged, what danger could appal inc /!
departed, but nothing occurred in the course of
that campaign worthy to be recorded. The en-
emy, as careful as ourselves TO avoid an action
which might produce an open war between the
two nations, contented himself by iatiguing US
witt frequent marches; while, on our part, we
sought only to follow and watch his movements,
and to meet him wherever the open country
would have offered an easy access. At the ap.
proach of winter they departed, and our little
army, composed almost entirely Of gentlemen,
separated. '
Ireturned to Warsaw, full Of impatience and
Of Joy, not doubling that might Immediately
claim the hand Of Lodoiska. Aiasi ] had no
longer father. learned, on entering the capi-
tai, that Lovzinski had died Of an apoplcxy. Thus
had not even the sad consolation Of receiving
the last blessing Of the most tender Of parents.
] could only drag myself to his tomb, which l
watered with my tears. @
I" Il is not, said Pulaski to me, but little moved
by my profound grief, "it is not with useless
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be honored Poland mourns in him hero-citizen,
who would have usefully served her in the ap.
preaching c'iSis. Worn out by protracted
malady, our monarch has not fortnight to live,
and on the choice Of his successor depends the
happiness or misery Of our fellow-citizens. OF
all the rights which thy fathers death has trans
mitted TO thee, that Of representing him in the
Assembly Of the States is, without doubt, the
most important. It's there he ought 10 live again
in thee; there thou wilt have to exhibit courage
far greater than that which consists only In braY.
ing death upon the battlefield The valor Of the
soldier is only common virtue but they are no
ordinary men who, preserving tranquil courage
in the greatest emergencies Of State, discover the
projects Of powerful conspirators, defeat danger
Gus plots, affront hardy factions; who, always
firm, ineOrruptible and just, give their suifFages
TO him only whom they deem most worthy; who
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whom neither gold or golden promises can scducc;
whom prayers cannot move nor menaces alarm.
These are the virtues which distinguished thy
father; this is the truly precious heritage which
thou oughtest to receive from him.
"Fhe day when our States assemble for the
election Of q king will be the certain epoch in
which will be manifested the pretensiOns Of sew
eral citizens, who are more occupied with their
personal interests than watchful Of the prosperity
Of their country, and Of the pernicious designs
Of our powerful neighbors whose cruel policy
would destroy our strength by dividing il.
"My friend, deceive myself or tho fatal mo-
ment is ut hand which will fix forever the des
TIMES Of my threatened country. Her enemies
eonspire her ruin. They have prepared in secret
revolution which they shall never consummate
while my arm is able 10 bear sword. May God,
the protector Of our land save it from the horrors
Of civil warl Butthat extremity, however fright
ful, may become necessary; yet indulge the
hope that Il would BE- only one violent crisis after
which the regenerated State would regain al its
ancient splcndor.
"Thol wilt second my efforts, Lovzinski3 I
cannot give thee my daughter in these moments
Of grief when the country is in danger; but
promise thee that the 6rst days Of pea shall
be marked by thy marriage with Lodoiska."
Pulaski did not speak in vain. knew well
what more itnno,tant Duties I should have thera.
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