Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-08-25
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lamp filed the place with half gIirnmer Wretch
cs scarcely halfcovcred lag all around on scahty
straw pallets; some with dcepand frightful wounds,
others dreadfully disme llbcred, and SO disfsurcd
by wrctchedness and filth that they were hardly re-
lcognizabc. Their heavy breathings and hollow
groans were the only sounds one could hear. An
icy chill prevailed through the vault, for the win
dows were partly broken and gone; 50 that the
snow driftcd in, and the ice, like cvcrincreasing
glaciers, protrudcd through the empty window
frames, and almost touched the wrctched inmates
Micrtcl held the lantern to the faces of some of
the sick. They stared at him with eyes wide open
] and gl,astly, without moving muscle .f-'.A
"Thcse are gone. friend.' said Larush slludder
ing; "they are frozen to dcath.'' ..ft,.....
We were obliged to proceed between the rows of
recumbent beings-this dread conjunction Of the
dead and dying--our feet often coming in contact
with their bodies Michael now held up the Ian
tern towards dark corner, not reached by sin
gle ray of light, from large pillar throwing its
shadow in that direction. "Thcrc lies yet one Of
the sick, he said, pointing to the spot with his n
} "Thatis Bolcs! said Larush sliuddcring. d
i We had to remove some dead 5sdies before We
could reach the straw heap Which he was lying.
He lay closely wrapped up in cloak; the light
fell upon his eyes. he raised himself upright
| With vacant, insane stare he fixed his gaze upon
il; feveri>h glow spread his cmanciPtcd fca-
| lures, and hetricd to clutch the flame with his
hand. 20 s. $50. a'afc .ll lo aos--if'lf Il
? "what do you want - said he slowly, and in
hollow tone. "Why you come down here into
my tomb1 Away with the torcllv' f7oi.7ri
f"Bolesr' collect thyself, and be a man Look
at us, and know who are with thce." said Larush,
laying his warm hand on the unfortunate young
brow. - i ,hail'
1t was apparent to all Of US, how his wandering
mind struggled with the dimly rising consciousness
called forth by the appearance Of Larush.
; "Boles, dost thou not know me more!" Twice
the maniac passed his hand across his forehead
ifhc wished to remove some pain or oppression; a
sudden and cvancscent ray shot from his dull eye.
'arush." he cried, and tried to raise his arms;
: but twas in vain; he drew deep breath from his
nncrmost heart. then his frame collapsed, the eyes
close, and he sank motionless back on the straw.
'sMcrcv on him." said Roscn she is DYING
May God help him.''
..No, no. he is only ovcrpowered.' said Larush
l 'Lct US take advantage ofthis swoon. to remove
him from this horrible place. Will you help us to
carry this unfortunate youth to your housel" con-
t tinued he. addressing Michael "Hcre he must be
come deaths prcy.''
"Willingly, willingly" said Michael, "and il
can easily be done. There littcrs out the
; passage, and there is room for one more in my
house."
We Immediately set about the work and Carried
out the lunatie. We soon reached Michacls house,
where We deposited the young man and the litter.
We seated ourselves around the litter. He lay in
pcrturbcd half sumber. talking frequently in his
fevcrish delirium. The names Of Lucetta, Lc-
grand and Larush were frequently on his lips. At
last he bccime sen.. The purple tint Of the rising
sun gmmeredon the eastern horizon, giving a
roseate lne to the Hcecy clouds, and illuminating
the window with the first rays, which fell gently
upon the pale check Of Boles, who now slept calm
Iy, and breathed quietly; even a smite hovercd on
his lips. + sLnAI esn1d owi .apieA 70
1t was no longer the stupefaction Of insanity in
which the Young man lay fettcred, but refreshing
sleep, which had followed exhaustion. The APP
proach of the rising sun, dispcllcd much Of the
rooms inournful aspect The face Of the sleeper
p.rtook Of the CHANGE Suddenly he opened hi.
eyes and said fnty: "Its over now!' His lool
was longer wild and wandering an indispensable
bcaming was impressed on his features.
o. Art thou bettcr," asked Lsrush, in soft wills
per. hfosaL sfr7si nNo sia iloih a'''
He folded his hands on his breast, raised his hea
little, ami in a trembling tone uttered: ..0ls,
know thee, thou art blessed spirit and the gates
Peace unfold themsclyc cs to me also. Oh reach m
. thy hands" h"''i
The sufferer, il sas plain, still dwclt in the re
gion of vision. Larush extended his hand 10 hin
and in gentle hut tzembliRs tone said: "Dost tho
a, last know, me again? Thou hast had, a Ion
dream., 1t is L." ffrf ..f. -,a
"Holy Father" he stammercd, "where am
:. then !4where was I-No, no. Sc fearful spectre
of the night: do not come back out Of that horri
darkncss!' - ss-~--------
y lie made fepcllig motion Of the hand, shrink
iag to one side Larusi, as n to hide him fror
these terrifying visions, wound his arms around y
= neck and drew him towaris. his breast. The m:
MAC pressed his face 70 the bosom Of Larush, an
> rested there for few moments At last he awok
~ to sense of truth and rcaiity;-thc veil whic
shrsuded his soul in dulSness was feut--but til
4. last link of life was severed by tbc effort. He fel
re with a long drawn sigh, and expircd! -.,.
Of The stiffness Of the clear and cloudless mornn
,r was now made 10 resoand With the hollow crus
IN ing thunder ofcannon slot, which caused the vii
ID kdows of the houses 10 rattic. zezd II = z
d "What is that7'' cried Rosep. seriRsingu up read
E for battle. Bat before the words had passed 4,
st lips, the whole tier of heavy battery was hear
ID shaking the earth under our feet. Tic drums IA
tied With deafe,sing noise in the narrow Streets
re Wild outcries, the firing of cannon, andtho clangt
G. of trumpcts mingliag tsgetasn,-sseated a terrib
Or din, while soldiers and people clustered tose&hc
al Wcat once m,dc ready 70 entcrntc the confle
e al will go with you." said Michael, springing y
ir and scizng pair of pistols and sword, "and fgl
ne IN .your r,nksso slii TO aOiinltdoTq l'9i oi
e mo usttyan means - SAID Earsish cYoahss
81 nothing to fight form this contest stay aul pr
= tcct those who dearest to you, and the dead
With this we fuiis ourselves out of doors into Il
r. street s'eA''" az
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