Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-07-01

lhcy came on IN silence, until the range
of the batteries prepared 10 receive them
then terrific discharge, seeming to rend
heaven and Garth, scattered death among
their ranks still these veterans advanc-
ed the honor Of their nation wac in per.
IL i; they could die, but not turn before the
enemy another discharge and the Prus.
sian troops who had been rapidly nearing
the scene of action, then dashed amongst
them. The Guard imperial de Napoleon
was utterly annihilated. One exultant
shout was raised by the allied armies, as
this fearful or sis was decided in their "a
vor.
But where, in the moment of victory,
vas Henry! Stretched upon the field
his head supported by fellow officer,
Frederick Listen, and tie iifa. blood fow.
ing frors a wound 10 his breast.
Frederick he murmured, in q dying
voice, 'you will see Vannka =
If live answered his comrade, with
deep emotion
you give her this ring and cut some of
my hair of for her. Tell her my dying
thoughts were al of her Heaven bless
you, my comrade. F4rewel Z and his
bead fell heavily back.
Dead ? said Frederick, 'ard / mus,
cave him here
Frederick was mistaken Henry was not
dead, he had only tainted. Some hours
afterwards he was lying on a hospital bed
in ravins delirium. For weeks his life
hung upon thread then a young con-
,titution triumphed and he began to mend.
His physician positively forbade his re-
turning to Prussia and warning him that
his lungs were Euch affected, be recon-
mended a winter in Italy. Writing long
letter to Vauiuka, to explain his long alb
sencc, Henry made his preparations, and
after an illness Of over three months star.
ted, in the early par. of October, for Ma.
Piles. Ne remained there gaining health
and strength, until the next June, and
then started for home. During his resi-
dence in Italy, had written again and
again, ,c both Vaninka and Frederick,
and wondered WHY re had retoivcd no
letter in answer. His epistles never reach
ed them.
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We now turn to Vaninka. Contrary
20 the fears Of her friends, she had seem
ed to bear her loss with calmness, She
had been SO lone in state of agoniziDg
su pense, that any certainty, even this
direful one was relief. Still her step
did not retain its elasticity, and her grief,
if not loud, was deep She grew paler
aud thinner, and now frequently kept her
room for days together.
Her lover had been gone somo eight
months, when her hand was rgain sought
in marriage. George Weimar was a gen
tie mild old man Of about seventy year:
of age, wealthy, and of large influence il
his native town, He was an old friend o.
Vaninka's father, and had long thought o
seeing Vaninka for his bride. When
however, he had seen tho place he coveted
about to be worthiy filed, he had KEEP
silent on the subject of his desires, anc
cultivated the acquaintance of Ills lady
betro,hcd. Now, deceived ss others wert
by Vaninka's quiet demeanor be advanced
his suit. Her parents, knowing that h'
would spare no pains or expense to make
her happy, urged their child to make th'
offer, and she consented to see him.
MIR. Weimar,' she said, 4 wish to tel
you how grateful feel for your kind fat
:ering offer, ,and to place my situation fully
before you Since hea:d of my irrepar'
yble loss, / have felt uh,t should ere long
join him still have endeavored faith
lully 10 perform the duties left to me.
do not ,hink shall live long but if cal
by any means add to the happiness o
another, God has granted me the will tc
do So If you will accept my hand know
ing that nay heart Is 10 Hcnry's grave, i
is yours, and will eudeavor to fulfl m,
duties as a wife, trusting 10 your love ant
indulgence to forgive, if fail to make 20,
happy while am With you.'
I The good old man was too happy Il
have his offer accepted on any terms, an'
he thanked her warmly; A day was sc
for the wedding, and all things were max
ing ready.
| Mr.. Weimar hoped, by travelling an
other diversions OF the mind to raise hi
brides spirit and prolong her feeble life.
Again it was the night before Vaninka
wedding, and again she was seated, !o'
10 thought. in the same chair that he frs
saw her iu. Now alas, the rev cry was