The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-01-18

ly illumined the scene for moment, and
again disappeared leaving still more gloom
than before. But, by that light was seen
the stranger, followed closely by twenty
stalwart and daring rifemen. They en-
tered the cottage and all was again still.
When Jack entered, he sought the
room of the mother, and quickly informed
her of the coming danger, and the meas
ures he had taken to thwart the evil pur-
poses of the enemy. He left her to break
the news as best she might to her daught-
er, and hurried back to his comrades to
direct them how to prepare for the attack.
All was prepared, and they awaited in
silence for the enemy.
One O'Clock came, and dark forms
might be seen leaving the gloom of the
forest, and advancing towards the cottage.
1t was surrounded; loud knock at the
door resounded through the house. A
loud and authoritative voice ordered the
inmates to open. No answer was return
ed. The same voice was again heard or
dering the troop without to force the
door, the crash of the splintered door was
the response, as they crowded in, conf
dent of bloodless victory. Suddenly,
from out the darkness, dozen iron tubes
belched forth their murderous contents,
and the startling battle cry, Remember
the Alamo" echoed through the stiffness
of the night air, with thrilling effect.
The assailants, affrighted at the repeat
ed discharge, confused by the unexpected
resistance, aad the fall of their comrades,
had not time to form before the Texans
were upon them.
death to the invaders" and 'Remem-
ber the Alamo cheered the hearts and
nerved the arms of the Texans and Ameri-
cans. One by one, two by two the foes fell
before the arm of freedoms soldiers
They were sacrificed to appease the names
of those that were slaughtered at the
Alamo. AT length the survivors retreat
ed in wild melee for their very lives.
'Hurrah for our gallant Colonel Hur-
rah for the brave Lincoln" cried the Tex
ans in tones which rang in pride.
Col. Lincoln, said Mrs. Vernon lin
tones of surprise, to our hero; which is
hep
Madam said Jack with pride, when
you succored me in my distress, l was a
stranger; now Col. Lincoln thanks you.
Col. Lincoln,' murmured Isabella, then
my dream of bliss is over
Yes, madam continued Jack, lin me
you behold Col. Lincoln, and you would
still more enhance my happiness and graf
itude, would you give me leave to call this
girl mine.'
AS Lincoln spoke he moved to the
side Of Isabella, and took her willing ye'
trembling hand.
isabella, is this your wish?' said Mrs
Vernon
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| Then take her, Colonel, and ma.
, heaven bless your union, as l do.'
'Hrrrah for our Colonel and his prett,
BRIDE rang in stentorian cheers from th'
gallant rihemen.
Lincoln returned to the army. and tool
noble and prominent part in the liberia
tion of his country from the inhuman op
preston and bondage of Mexico. WheI
: the struggle was over, and she took he
e place among her sister States, he returned
to his home, and made the pretty Isabel
7 la his wife. Then he was happy, and
sometimes he thought of the Alamo b,
blessed the hour he was wounded ant
found his way to the rural cot, where frs
$ he saw his beauteous bride
One more scene, and we are done
I The villain who led the party of foemel
to the cottage, to accomplish his reveng
on a defenceless woman, escaped the dis
8 asters of that night, and fed to the CAM
of the enemy. There in consequence o
the defeat, he was looked upon as spy
7 who had lured the party to their destruc
tion, and as such he was court-martialed
:, the sentence was death, and he was exc
: cuted accordingly.