Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-09-18
EBENSBURG. Pa. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. Is, 1861.

returned, bringing with him the son of an old
friend, to spend few weeks at the Farm The
joyous meeting between the young man and his
parents was soon over, and then Frederic turned
to greet their guest who was already conversing
| Familiarity with William. Ralph Graham was
apparently twenty FIVE years of age, and was
the son of a wealthy planter in Georgia. He was
elegant in person and manners, and had received
thorough collegiate education. Possessing
handsome fortune and generous disposition, the
| warm hearted SOutherner was general fayorite
among his acquaintances and was well calcula-
| ted to inspire confidence in all who knew him.
| 1t was no wonder, then, that he took Frederic's
heart willing captive in the first evening of
their intercourse. But, all at once, in the midst
of most interesting adventure that Ralph Ora
ham relating. Camerone glided into the room,
| and as Frederic glanced at her face he saw that
it was very pale, with traces of te lingering on
her checks. Excusng himself to William and
! Mr.. Graham, he arose and followed her into an
| other room.
Something is the matter, Camerone," said
he, as he threw his arm across her shoulder and
drew her face towards his 4" do not strive to
conceal it from me Is not my heart all yours d?
/
from your knowledge 2"
50 Frederic, oh, Fred!" the young girl exclaim-
ed, with burst of tears, as she leaned her face
against his shoulder, it is nothing only L am
foolishly nervous tonight" she said, after mo-
ment, in which she partially gained self posses
sion.
My dove few away last night or disappear
ed in some way, and half an hour ago it return
ed, bringing this paper.''
She unfolded it and took lamp from the wall
where it hung, SO that she might read it. A
huge, Shiny serpent was partially uncoed, with
projected head and forked tongue. His glittering
eyes were fixed upon little bird, and the poor
nesting was futtering down at his feet, with a
look of helpless agony in its eye. This picture
was portrayed with graphic skill, on paper and
beneath it was penclled in bold, dashing
hand.
The serpent is ready to strike James
Southwick, look well to your freside, for it will
soon be desolatep
That was all-there was nothing more, and
yet the blave hearted Camerone t-embled from
head to foot as she gazed at it and Frederic's
memory was carried back to the words Noyes
Willard had uttered concerning her, >he saw
her agitation. For the first time in his life he re-
solved to keep his alterations and sorrows from
her, hoping that it would spare her pain; and
soothing her well as he could with assurances
of safety. he bade her good night; and VIII
liam and Mr.. Graham had already retired he
followed their example.
! The following morning proved stormy one
but it passed off pleasantly at Beechnut Farm
| Frederic signifed lis intention of remaining at
home, and in the pleasant dining room devoted
himself to game of chess with Mr.. Graham,
while W llliam was in close conference with Cam
erone. What passed in that interview was not
known to any but those two and when it was
| through, William came from his sisters
with shade of anxiety on his brow, while her
( face retained the same thoughtful expression
that of late had often fingered there
The afternoon had passed away and the dus-
! ky shades of evening were settling down over the
/ house when there came rap on the front door,
that startled every inmate. Camerone answered
it and was confronted by the stern faces of the
sheriff and constable upon the threshold. They
were ushered into the dining room, where the
family were assembled, and without delay pro
ceeded to perform their errand, which was to
arrest Frederic Southwick for stealing the tavern
sign belonging to Noyes Willard. Poor little
Carrie, who was lying on the sofa, supported by
pillows and shawls, not understanding the scene
but apprehending some impending danger,
sprang up with almost superhuman effort, and
tottering towards Frederic, threw beth arms ar
ound his neck, and sank upon his breast.
..They shall never take y ou Fred" she whis
pered as she nestled closer to him and shuddered
convulsivey, :" We will stay together, and they
C annot harm US"
Remove that girl young man." said the sher-
iff, addressing William Southwick,
Never, never cried Carrie.
The man laid his rough hand upon her shoul-
der.
..Come, come, child, this is enough of fool
ing get up and leave your brother, shall
use force and make you do So"
A wild shrek echoed through the house, fol-
lowed by another, and another, and with the cry
of L" the shadow, the shadow ~ the girl fell back
) upon her brothers ann, insensible and white as
marble.
:. Heartless wretch ~ calculated Frederic, in a
tone of bitter indignation, as he darted look OF
, fiery determination towards the sheriff, =" you
, have nearly killedher with your harshness.-
| Have you no compassion than this ~ he deman-
ded as William took his sister from his arms and
carried her from the room, followed by Mrs.
| Southwick and Camerone.
l." You will please be quiet while read you
this warrant, said the sheriff touching the paper
that he held in his fore finger.
Certainly" said Frederic, as he unfolded the
document,
3 1t is useless to dwell upon the prelininaries