The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1863-05-20

SenSCr, Wltn ulSpoLCneS 10 EnElNlu, ana
another officer takes my command here !;
then, my lovely'-----
"Stop, Sir Edgar Lee !" interrupted Flo
renee, who, pale as marble statue, had sat
listening to him. Stop can not hearkon
to language of this kind addressed to me
| by you. have already told you that nee
cr ,ciR be your wife. have appealed 20
your generosity, and told YOU also that |
was the aifianced wife of another have
begged of YOU, as nobleman and as n
gentleman to desist from this persecution,
| for so | consider it but all in vain. Now
hear me, Sir Edgar, when solemnly assure
you that no power on earth shall over com
pei me to give my hand to man consider
void of overy gentlemanly principle, and
and that never will he your wife"
Sir Edgar Lee had turned red and white
alternately, while Florence spoke. When
she had finished, he rose, saying, in rather
u sarcastic tone
you will excuse my differing from YOU,
Miss Seton, when solemniy assure yos
that, in less than fortnight, UoH ,riR be ny
rife" Then, bowling, he left the apart
ment,
When he was gone, Florence burst into
tears. which she indulged for some moments
then reproaching herself for.her weakness,
she entered her chamber and implored the
protection of Him who can deliver from dil
evil, and who is u sure refuge in distress,
pouring balm on tho agoni2ed heart when
It cries to Him for mercy; and Florence
felt It to be SO.
On the thirteenth of October, few days
after Sir Edgar had visited Florence, an
| alarm was given that the Americans were
in motion, preparing to cross the river and
attack the town and fort. All was hustle
and preparation. One thousand of our men
led on by Colonel Van Rensselaer,, crossed
the Niagarain open boats, The English pour
ing u heavy fire on them as they approached;
but on they came swiftly and tcarlessly,
and effected landing. Van Rensselaer,
led on his men to the attack, and, in tho on
set, was wounded. He was conveyed to
the boats. Colonel Scott, then with his
brave regiment, pressed forward to the as
saut of the fortress under calling fire.
They were rcpulsed, and driven back.
er, and breach was effected.
Captain Meredith said Colonel Scott
who had observed the daring and bravery
which he displayed e" carry that breach for
me. leave it to YOU" The Colonel had
directed his own attention to another point
of attack
"On, my brave fellows" cried Howell
"on! Think of the honor of your country
think of Detroit, and redeem that honor" "
The men replied with shout as ho led
to the breach, where tho conflict was fierce
and bloody. Hand to haud--for they fought
now with the bayonet-they encountered
the enemy, who were driven back with
great slaughter, and an entrance affected
At the same time Colonel Scott had made
and carried breach ina different part
The fort was taken, and the British surren
dered at discretion.
| During the conflict, Florence had remained
with Alice in her apartment. The cries OF
the assailants, the roar of artillery, and the
crash of falling walls, with the shouts OF
the victors, they heard distinctly. But
who were the victors that was the qucs
ton. Poor Florence heart beat tumultu
ously when sho heard a wel-known voice
a voice that seemed to proceed from one
possessed of the lungs of a Stentor-cry
Hurrah free trade and sailors rights
Down with the Britishers :" 1t was Got
lieb Pretz she could not be mistaken; and
she knew Howell must be there, or his
faithful follower would not
At this moment the door was thrown
open, and Sir Edgar Lee rushed in. See
ing large shawl Oh the sofa, he seized it
and. throwing it around Florence, he said
Come, Miss Seton ; this place is no
longer safe for you
Any place where my countrymcn are
is safe for me. | will not go !" she replied
You shall not choose p said he, catch
ing her up in his arms.
ms,5 Alice" AiSs!" cried Florence " save
Sir Edgar had reached the door; and as Al
ice flew after her mistress, whom he grasped
firmly with one arm, he put her back with
I the other, closed the door, and drawing the
bolt Oh the outside, flew with his fair bur-
den through an entry that led to n private
door in the rear of the fort, of which he had
the key, and through which he passed. and
as it shut with a spring lock, he was not
detained by having to tasten it, or appre-
hensive of pursuit from that side He took
his way along the Niagara, but at some dis
tance up from the stream, the fort itself
serving to shield him from being seen, as
the combat had ragged chiefly in the front
and northern side of the fortress. lie con-
tmued this path for about halfa mile, when
descending small hill, at the foot of which
the river took bend, nearly hidden from
the fort, he stopped, and two men leaped
from boat on its waters, and advanced to
to meet him,
ais all ready?" said Sir Edgar. .....
"All, your lordship," replied the shorter
of the two. "And I've got my trusty friend
Ashman to help me row."
"Very well, Mr.. Lazy O'Lear. In, in,
and row for your lives; there is no time to
lose" said he seating himself with the now
insensible girl, in the boat
Florence had continued to call for help
while they were in the fort; but, when
knew not whittier, and SO completely in the
power of Sir Edgar, her senses left her.
lCoNcLuDED NEXT WEEK.