The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1863-10-21
rHe Observation-Disclosures MARIA
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TIVE.
The following narrative was found among
Abe naners Of MI. Mason, Secretary to the
DIXIE Of Cumberland:
There was in the regiment two young
ssldiers above the common level, both from
the same place, town in Lancaster; and
esch had much friendship for the other.
Thev had enlisted together, and were IN.
Aab;,ants OF the same tent. One, whom |
shall call the lover. had enrolled his name
through an uneasiness from being disap-
o.inted in what he thought all his happiness
was centeredi the marrying OF sweet
Girl Of his owe town. BY whom he was much
Seloyed. Her relations were inexoraole
and his hopes in vain. The other. 2 lad OF
spirit, believing the soldiers life as hne as
the recruiting officer had described ~
willing to see was, accompany ms irlehu,
and serve his country. likewise, accepted
the KINGS pictures, and was called the
volunteer. He was the only son OF ms
-msther, and she widow; she was much
erieyed at this step which he. had taken
Without her privity or consent; but being
IN an easy situation, and not wanting MS
assistance for her support. she lamentec
enlx through affection for him. he WIDOW
sart forth her son with tears and blessings;
tbs maid eyed her loyer from distant
window, "a nearer approach not being per-
mitted. y and beat time to his steps with
her heart. till he was out Of sight; and then
shs sent her soul after him in deep sigh.
Tbsy had no. been long in the camp before
the volunteer had woful proof OF the wide
difference between the ideal gentleman and
calder. which he had dressed up IN hrs
Fascination, and The miserable, half starv-
ed food for powder. Az tor the lever, ne
was insenslbIe to hardships Of the body I;
the aeitations of his mind absorbed his
whole at,en,isu. In vain he had endeavor-
ed to fly from the object Of his love; he
brought his person only. leaving his thoughts
and his heart behind him, and was absent
from himself in the noise and hustle OF the
dsy. as silent midnight watch, or when
stretched upon his bed at night. They
communicated their situation to each other
md took the fatal resolution to desert.
Thus winged by love and urged BY fear,
The hills Of Scotland flew from their heels;
and they had arrived al village within :
mile Of their own town, when they were
avertaken BY horse pursuit, and recon
Quoted to their camp. A courtmartial wa'
held and thew we're condemned 10 die. bul
fae General ordered, asisusual 10 such cases
that thew should cast lots, and only one o.
tkem suffer. At the appointed time ths
ring was formed, the drum placed 10 the
centre. with the boz and dice upon u
head, and the delinquents made 10 enter
The horrors which at brcoding on thel'
souls the preceding night, aud we're nov
overwhelming them at the awful crisis
we're strongly painted 10 their wan an,
paIid countenances. Their friendship va
real and sincere. but not Of that fabulsu
and heroic kind as to wish to die Tor eacl
other: each wished TO live, and each wa
disouieted At the thought that his safet
must be built on the welfare Of his friend
They alternately requested each other
begin. The lever looked earnestly al u
little instruments Of death, took them
his trembling hand, and quickly laid thei
down. The officer was obliged 70 intel
EaSe. anu liz
threw he lifted the box in the right hans
then shifted il into the left, and gave u
his right again and a. il ashamed Of weak
ness or superstition, cast his eyes up Tor
moment, and was in the act 70 throw. whe
the shrieks II female sorrow struck his ca
Ii burst from The opposite part 81 the q
Gle. the widow and the maid,-their hal
disheseled. aud their garments By trase
ling. soiled ard torn.
What sight was this the mother a.
-son on one aide Of the drum. and the ma
and lover Or the other! The first tran
ports ol TIER frantic JOY, at finding the
alive, u.,e .oon sbated by the breads
anceraili, u what must follow. The !
flcer vi. ! nan who did not hurry I
soIunte.r u throw. He put his hand
I'll. box Il Ill. own accord, his mother I
PROSTATE lpan the earth. as did also
spald al 10Th with equal consistency a
iervor, u forth their different praye