Smyrna times., 1860-03-22
THE smUGGLER.

Among the mountains on the frontiers of
B., in Germany, is situated lonely village,
once inhabited by poor, but industrious and vir-
luous people |; now, since il has been thrown
iato the corner of a kingdom, a nest of snug
glers and thieves, where all the ee hSvs Ia
Ken up their abode, and where they are fos-
tered BY The lucrative though dangerous pro-
fession that 10 there pursued. Here, with all
the pride of bahdlttr boasti6g Of their achieve
menis. they related to tourist circumstance,
The thought Of which made their hearer shud-
der. l..,5i ..ssf ..,ee-s.l
| "Come slong," said father one evening to
his daughter, girl Of thirteen, who had just
returned from tue pastor Of the village, who
was giving her instructions. preparatory TO
confirmation, /" put on your great coat; we
have something TO get to night Bid your mo-
lher good bye, aud beg her to lay her hand
upon your head !; tor we cannot tell whether
the Almighty will bring US safe through the
business or not" They set out The wind
blew Intensely cold over the hills, aud howled
among the trees; while low clouds, heavily la.
den with snow, sailed slowly over the grey
heads OF the naked rocks. They proceeded 10
silence along an unfrequented mountain path,
clambered like chamois along yawning abyss,
where foaming torrent was struggling against
the overpowering voice of winter !" Lay hold
of my belt" whispered the father, as though
appreheusvs lest the very air should overhear
him, and hold fast-'Iis nos the most pleasant
walking here" The grllirenlbled with cold
and fear, aad silently followed her rough con-
ductor. .sStop!" he cried, ali at once, do
you hear nothing We're not those mems
voIces1" st ~ %I1sF1k5
"NO, falhers il is the wind bowling through
fthe pines" -s.a.. ,..r
Stand still. then. and Iisten--that must be
the sound OF footsteps. hear them quite
plain" p qt5Att
.s'Nos father. it is the ice That is bursting in
the abyss, aud the water dashlng against the
] roc ks" ww -
The old man, wrapped in a gray surtout,
clipped his ear 10 The side of the rock 10 listen,
and presently cried, sCome or The path
became more difficult, and the rocks more abb
rupi.
"Shoud any misfortune befsil me tonight,
my dear GIRL said be, tell your mother she
must not give up the business. have made a
profitable concern of il, and should not die
content if believed il would drop with my
life. You are now old enough 10 lend a hand,
andiwheu you have once taken the sacrament.
4 you will be able. 4 should think, to carry on
the thing well enough"
He then directed her to conceal herself in a
small cavern in the rocks. I. You may eat your
supper there's" he observed, " for we are now
upon the frontier. and up yoncer you would
only be 10 my way. 4 will whistle when 4
come back. When you hear that sign, look
: about you and besiir yourself"
} Wnh these words he continued bis ascent, and
The hali-irozen girl crept sobbipg into the
, snowy retreat 10 say a psleruosser. AT dizzy
depah below her, the torrent roared monoton'
ously-and before her, the wind whirled the
snow in furious eddes from tho rocks. She
I was alone in this dreary spot. n
= After while the appointed signal was given
and she heard footsteps. Her father came
with pack, which he dragged aIier him. y.
' "Here," said he, pull il In il is but light
9 you will have no d fficuity. Ellsworth goo,
round SUN, lhough.n ses
The pack was deposited 10 the cavern, AM
the smuggIer went back agaiq. The CIR
meanwhile crouched behind the pack, and rub
bed her frozen limbs 10 waria and keep hersel
I awake. Some time again whistle was give
as before. aud the father returned with Anothe
= load. He bade her take up the first and GOO
q before him. a.iss
J. .Fa,her. hear dogs barking !--don..t you,
"No, no, child, il soely The wheezIng ofrm
I old lungs" sJseIiaai s ssilg.
n !. There again fancy I hear somethin
Fl Z
Al "Go along, girl. and hold your tongue."
y. There 10 something moving behind Us. Il
I iher, down yonder-don't you sed.!''a re 8.
le !. Good God The sharp shoolsrsl We al
o. lost il we cannot reach The ravinel"
A. A dog came up and threatened 20 seize n
: man, when, ciingIng without other hope
~ safety, to the rock. he hurled his pack at u
ng animal, which inmbled, howliog. together wi
en- mass Of snow, down the precipice. GU
Il me- be cried, taking the light load from Il
- girl. graspng her hand firmly, aud drawing b
s' with accelerated steps down the rocky path.
Ta Fright deprived her of the use OF her limbs, a.
lie he dragged her along like dead thing ID
ire s.ruction pressed closer upon their heels
,;a Voices repeatedly cried \ Halt" No snsw
was returned, and The report Of piece WAS
'er yerbersted hundred fold by the echoes Of /
90; mountains. The ball struck the rock q
of dropped At their feet.
,bs .MerclfuI God {" ejaculated the girl, q I ca
q. not 60 any farther. Leave me here, fsth,
w they viii not murder me. No. no, no lea
me here here, and make your escape"
lad You will beiray me, and bring your faith
to the gallows. Come, come along"
eat. Filled with despair, be raised her from
.ad. ground, and wound with his two.fold burt
around ledge Of rocks. II was 10 no purpo
/, The shsr p-shootefs appeared above and bel,
and the anxiety OF The smugger .increa
every instant The gill had sunk down az
:, Iinanimale. and all the eifofss of the aiIrigh
s,,. father 20 arouse her were unasaliing. AZ
was heard the cry OF " Haiti" Again the b
whizzed past. and the minister's Of the law
. lIapproachlng nearer and nearer. Life or os
ldepsnded on single momenr. He bent q
.. his chid and caught her in bis srms. :
help me God 10 my utmost need ? he ejac
.sea ted aloud. and threw her down the abyss.
,ssy. body dashed sgsiust the projecting csag
w,,b tho descent. and rolled into the torrent
eter- nesuh-
esi- re Possuees s'oou ss"ess ..s ~ :, '"9 @',oc
con- aeeo ano, ovs'Psms'su .wan "''sss, u'ol
II his pack, snd hss sines oftsa visted the I
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