The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1861-12-20
Written for the Tifin Tribune
FANNY EL N 0 R D;
LOVE HN VIRGINIA.

AInong the hills of Western Virginia,
stands, half hid in the foliage that sways
gently TO the brcze, the residence os Mr.
Ellnore. After successful commercial
career, he has returned to this beautiful
spot, to enjoy the comforts and luxurics Of
wealth. Mr.. Elmorc Is what the world
calls business man." an Contemplating
citizen" Although he has never put his
hand into any ones pocket, committed a
forgery, or tic like, in the course Of his
career, yet he has often, by misrcpreser-
t.tions succeeded in disposipg of goods
far beyond their real valuc--an act, how
ever, which does not seem to have affected
his character in the least, but. rogardc d
merely as cuisines transaction" he is
considered one of the leading men ofthe
county.
His compapion is woman of refined
and cultivated into rlectual powers; who's
mind is stored with clussiS lorc; and
whose heart is ever ready 10 vibrate to hu-
monsufTtring. - = 3" ="
Their four brave sons had started but a
few months before, for the field of their
county's battle.
While the mother realized that some,
perhaps all of her treasures would be
plucked forever from her, by the ruthless
hand Of war, her check remained un.
blanchcd and holy hope sat on her beau
tiful features. Ali! patriotism finds an
endearing home in many such gentle
breastl
Their only daughter, Fanny,a a gay and
thoughtless girl of eighteen, with her
azure blue eyes, her rosy checks and dim
piles that played about them like dew-droIs
trembling in the heut Of a rose-there
was but little hope for Fanny--poor thing!
The good old minister would shake his
head when her name was mentioncd.-
Still, though Fanny was romp and arcp-
rebate in the minds of some, yet there
was nobleness, and kindness of heart
that would shine through. She had a
winning way that few could resist, a ready
wit, anG laugh, (I wish you could hear
her luugh) that rang through the heart Ike
the tones Of silyery bell.
Fanny being the only daughter was a
pet, especially with her Father, who com-
ing in one day, said, Fanny, I'm going
to Grafton To day ON busnessj w'S dyou
like to go with melp sa-if
"Gol to be sure would. Pll be ready
in a moment" Mr.. Eimore cracked his
whip and Owpy theytwent, almost at rail-
road speed. When they arrived at the
place of destination, they learned thai
quite number of sick and wounded sol
diers were in the hospital. Fanny said;
: Father 60 where you ike; when yeu
want me, call at the hospital"
"Well, but Fanny, what can you do
there, pray tell" -rssrf s
-a'''If Gun no more than give one poor
fellow drink OF water, shall ieel well
paid for the trouble" h. Ftita b & rtps
OF she started---on her arrival sh,
found there was much to do as the nurses
were well nigl tired out, and she, like a
ministering angel passed from one to an
other, smoothing their brows, wetting
their parched lips, or comforting them
with cheering words ofhopc. She thought
Of her brothers; she knew not how soon
they might need u sisters care. ~
Not many days elapsed ere Fanny
with her cousin Laura, were at The depot
awaiting, with many young, old and mid
dle-aged persons, the arrival Of the train.
"Oh D ar" SAID Fanny, ~ am nearly
dead i,i,something to happen; ] am