The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-07-15

journment but it will merely be for time. as
no quorum will be present. Large numbers
OF members have left already for their homes.
The President remained at the Capitol nearly
all night, and signed all bills.
ALLEN ELLSWORTH'S HOME.
| 1t was clustering night in March u; cold
without. but within were light and warmth.
The fire glOwed brightly in the crate and |
sat with folded hands, and the last number OF
the Ahutic open on my lap. had been read.
| irg but dropped the book to listen to the
wind as it surged its fitful gusts around the
house.
Two years before, on just such night as
this. there fell on me the heaviest grief that
has ever darkened my life ..a - :
| My husband in the pride and strength OF
his manhood, was taken from me, and in nv
desolate home was left to wall over sundered
ties and to face alone the dreary, dreary future
which doomed up mOckingly before me.
! And on this night of which am writing, nv
heart was aching with its burden of Loneliness.
and longing for pressure of the hand that
| would never clasp mine again, and the light
| of fond eyes that never looked coldly into
| mine.
| In these sad thoughts was losing self-con
troll. and with mighty effort turned the cur.
rent OF my thoughts into the channel of every
day affairs.
| II think must call on our new neirhbors.
Mrs. Ellsworth, Tomorrow I said aloud.
''What If we should find Mr.. Ellsworth to be
our old schOolmate and friend Mrs. Went
worth tells me they are from the Empire
| State"
What were you saying, MIly?n and nv
brother glanced up from the paper which had
SO engrossed his intention he had not heard
my remark repeated it. "Ah! was not
aware we had neighbors. am sure you have
not mentioned the fact, Mily"
II know have not, Will but have had
so many things to say to you since your return
that have not even thought of them, and l
did not learn their names till yes erday."
| We'll, Ill Iake some inquiries to morrow.
and If it is Allen Ellsworth will make myself
known to him; we can't afford to be strangers
in this country" said Will and resumed his
reading, while sat idly gazing into the fire.
| The name aroused q host of delightful recoI-
lections. How wildly it brought to mind my
| childhood's homc-the low brown house half
| hidden by the luxuriant grape vine, whose
fruit was such temptation to Juvenile fingers
from the time 1t first took on ripen;ng tlnge
till it hung in rich and glowing purple clusters
| amid the dark green leaves
And the two locust trees the delight of nv
young eyes, tossing up their sprays of creamy
blossoms to the truant breeze. And, pl asant.
er than all. the family gathering on the long.
low porch, when the cares of day were over.
sunset. Closely interviewer with these asso-
Citations was the memory of our friend Ellis
worth" al, we always called him-who SO
often made one of our number.
The next morning l equipped myself for a
walk down town. 1t was beautiful morning,
sunny. the air clear and bracing walked
rapidly, the exercise sending the blood bound
| 110Dn n % in a fol
rent. As l approached a small, white house
with an ample yard in front, saw gentle
man standing at the gate. second glance
told me who it was. / should have known
him anywhere. l wondered if lie would re-
cognize me. thought not; for had chang
cd much since we parted years before. stop
ped as came opposite the gate
GOOD morning, AL" l said, lightly. as if
we had parted but yesterday, and held out my
fand. He appeared surprised and bewildered
for an instant. then bright smile broke over
his face--the old time smile which used to
make him go handsome, and he grasped my
hand and shook it cordially. ':Milly Carlton!
is it you, or am dreaming?" he exclaimed.
1t is Milly, and you are not dreaming" |
answered.
am glad-very glad to see you" he said, as
he opened the gate and passed out, II was
just about starting to 20 down the street. SO I
will walk with you. have thousand things
to say to you, Mily-you must come and see
u.s." -. oul1e n
interrupted him here.
SO you are married at last / thought You
were determined to live and die a bachelor;
however, am glad you changed your mind.
Whom did yOa marry; any one I knew ?"
=" No. Mily married Cora Brand, a Sfichi
gan girl. She will be delighted to see friend
of mine she has been very lonely since we
came to this place." .GrfJt .-
nd
tons until our paths diverged
II will certainly call on your wife soon,n
said at parting, and babe him good morning
Very pleasant was the little sitting room into
which was, ushered that bright afternoon,
with its crimson curtains crimson covered
lounges and ottomans, and the sunlight falling
10 Pickering brightness on the warm-tinted
carpet. And fair sweet face had it's mistress.
Cora Ellsworth. shaded by curls the color of a
ripe hazel-nut and eyes of the same hue. in
itroduced myself and received q warm wei
come. W.
s. Allen has been telling me of you," she said.
am very glad to zee you. We have been
here some time, but have made no acquaint-
ance yet. Is 1t not strange you and Allen have
not met before 2"
"Iti is" replied, Though have not been
out as much as usual this winter. You must
have been very lonely here" e...,s.
have been indeed. have been quite
nome-slck," ana slight shadow fitted over
the fair face and hid itself for moment in the
depths of the clear, brown eyes,--only for
moment, however.
was SO much pleased with the little lady
that my call was much longer than intended,
and rose to 90. ,aea
10 = You will come and see me now ~ said.
" Come at any time. without ceremony. We
are going to be the best of friends, you
know" i@
Yes, indeed; think we WILL" she an
swered> taking both hands In hers, while tears
stood IN her bean iful eyes. Involuntarily
bent down and pressed . kiss on the white
brow. and vowed IN my Utmost heart to be
sister to her. 4.g asi.
Time rolled on. April came with her CO
quettish smiles and tears, and frequent bursts
Of petulencc- passed. s a@g88
(. Then May-with her timid offering of violets
and anemones, with her soft breexes and genial
sunshine, wooing the bright blossoms forth
then, with frowns and chilling glance keeping