Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-05-25
For The Iaquirer.

THIS night eight months ago, l seated myself
behind the sslron Horse" for the purpose of
payiag.a visit to one of my beloved schoolmates,
who resided 10 tue city of p.
'sNieht's sable Goddess had spread her
leadea sceptre Ger slumbering world" All
nafgas seelA 4 10 be hrehea IN oblivion.
As we ascended the lofty Alleghenies my
heart glowed with glorious aLticipations. For
she with whom | was anticipating to meet, was
Ole who had been participant iu all my past Joys
aud sorrows for near three years.
All how many have been the golden hours
We have spent together. | wonder if she has
changed How will she meet me Not as a
formal acquaintance L am sure. Thus solilo-
quized ], as these words fell upon nay ear, ''alI
passengers for P please step this way"
Be assured dear readers, that | was one
among the first. The conductor politely offered
to Escort me along the platform in search of my
sweet friend. We walked back and forth; saw
many pleasant faces. Bat alas the dear one
| SO much desired to gaza upon, was not pres
ent.
"How is this, that your friend is not here to
meet you ?'' Not knowing cannot say. ''Did
you not dispatch from Al" | did sir. ''It
seems strange, surely she must have received
it,"
''Do you wish carriaeel If so allow me to
order one. | replied III the affirmative, and
soon We were on eur way 10 my friends resi-
dence. We arrived there at one o'clock p. NJ,
Her kind mother appeared at the door. was
rejoiced to see the lady, fer on former oc-
eaSion, had made her acquaintance, and form
ed strong attachments for ber.
ba oraafa1 -,.I -
at the same time, giving expressions of deep
regret, in regard to the absence of her daughter.
Disappointed again, sighed /, but when will she
return : go will send for her Tomorrow"
When left alone IN my private chamber, wept!
Why is it, that | am constantly doomed to dis
appointmeuts9 Perhaps t'is for the best
With these thoughts in mind, closed my eyes
and was soon folded in the embrace of balmy
sleep.
Wien awoke, the skiing of days was send
ing forth his effulgent rays. Ali the earth was
teeming in loveliness. | fes very happy. /
made the acquaintance of my friends youngest
brother. He was noble youth of seventeen.
We enjoyed ramble Ger the beautiful hills, a
short distance from bis home.
De frequently would say, son! how glad /
am, that you have fulfilled your promise in re-
gard to visiting sister, she will be SO rejoiced
when she hears of your arrival"
felt truly convinced, that there was last
ing affection springing up within my heart for
the youth, such feelings as any sister would
cherish, for fond and loving brother. He
conversed with fuency on all subjects, his mind
was endowed with sll the noble attributes OF
his nature.
His sister and met, but | will not attempt
description of our meeting, suffice to say, that
IN every instance il was mutual.
had been there bat Few days, when the
youth who has already been introduced to our
readers, became ill; we thought it only slight
lndlsposition. But be grew worse, and worse.
OEe day his physician informed US, ''that be had
no more hope of bis recovery" 'sCan this be
true. must we part with our darling Wasbiem
These words fell from the lips of every mem
Der of bis beloved family. A few hours passed.
Then God sent His guardian angels to watt our
Washie's spirit to his Heavenly Home.
Such a scene, God grsnt may never again
witness, was a frequent visitor at the bed
side of the sufferer. His sufFerings, my pen
can ne'er portray. Bat be endured all his af
fictcns, with the fortitude of true child of
our blessed Lord and Master.
never heard more beautiful language fall