Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-05-25
CUMBERLAND, MD. THURSDAY, MAY TO- 1000


before am sentenced, aud by that time l
shall return; for you trust me, you do not
think that would leave you here to die in
my place 7"
"Not for an instant, brother, do doubt
your love, your truth or your devotion,
trust YOU, go-it is easy--this heavy shawl
had around me concealed my features as |
came. We are the same height! we will ex-
change our Dress and all will be we'll"
"Quick, quick, then y
Here the brothers began to make the ex-
change of the uniform for the plain clothes,
and when all was accomplished, it was almost
impossible to tell one brother from the other.
Now, Charley this cell is solitary but
that takes away all danger of recognition no
one will speak to you your food will be regu-
larly brought There is nothing to fear. l
shall certainly not be sentenced before two
weeks, and in FIVE days I shall be back. Good
by, Charley. good-by if had long life be-
fore me, what devotion could repay this sacri-
fee; but as my days are numbered, remember,
through all your future life, which may God
make long one, that my last prayer was for
you; my last thought on earth of the love
you have shown me. Good-by and rest in
peace, for you must be sure that If there were
danger, should not leave you here"
"Give me your hand again said Charley
striving to repress all emotion in his voice
Good-by, John, kiss mother for me, and may
Ellen live to--wcll, no matter God bless you
dear good John, my boyish companion, the
friend of my life"
Good bless and reward you, Charley, for
the happiness you are bringing to those who
soon will have but you on earth to console
| them"
And so John, utterly unconscious, of the
doom to which he was leaving his brother,
drew the shawl up about his face, and giving
the signal at the door of the cell, followed the
guard out.
Great as was Charley's devotion, when he
lost sight of Jon, he could not overcome the
natural feeling of awe at his own position, and
he sunk down on his mattress almost insen-
sible
Meantime, happily and safely, John pur-
sued his way: all day on foot he travelled,
then at night he reaches railway station; he
is speeding like lightning along on the train,
and as the bright day breaks forth, he Is
kueelne beside the bed where his Ellen lies
sleeping, bis mother leaning over him. his boy
rlasped in his arms 'Tis his voice wakes her
and as she clngs to him Und burics her head
in his bosom, John murmured, for all thi:
happiness, God bless you, Charley.'
At that same moment the drums were beat
ing far away, where Charley was, and the
heavy tramp of soldiers echoes with regular
tread along. Now he is brought FORTH thu
hour of his sacrifice is come, and with on'
deep sigh one sudden pang, for he was young
and life looked fair before him, Charley Nor
ris takes his place in the solemn procession
Now they come to plain, and all halt
His hands are bound, and before him stant
! twenty-four men with muskets all prcpare'
] behind him his coffin. He thinks of John
! happiness, closed his eyes, and remember
q the prayer his mother taught him.
The 6rst command is given, but the sec
p ond does not come, and he opens his eyes
q the sergeant is acknowledgements him.
"What is your name p said he.
n " Morris"
# "You are, then, John Morris p
r "My name is Morrison"
q "Thc sergeant returned to the captain,
"There's no mistake, captain" said hi
"it is John Morris. he acknowledged 1t hin
self; the men were mistaken"
"Fire !" said the captain, and without
struggle Charles Morris fell to the groun
D. dead.
Execution of a doserter. These we
RI the words that met the eyes of John on IL
,r next morning of his return home. A vag'
~ anxiety took possession of him, and with ey
= that seemed to burn as he proceeded, he rel
- on. Then, when he understood all what
shrek of agony echoed through that hom'
. John understood all--his brother had dl
=. for him-died willing victim, or thlnki'
no that he, John had like coward given h
" over to such fate.
Charley's sacrifice did not give happlnes
-, or John is in the county asylum, heariI
ever the fatal volley that killed his broth
:. and Ellen is dead The mother lives, mour
J. fully weeping for all.
be A RETIRED cheesemonger, who hated a
Ie. allusion to the business that had enriched h
w. said to Charles Lamb in the course OF d
or cussion on the power of laws: " You mi
for bear in mind, sir, that | have got rid OF t
nd sort of stuff which you poets call the milk
human Kindness"
on Lamb looked at him steadily, and gave
.ct auiesceace IN these pithy words: " Yes, l
nd aware of that you turned it into cheese
ON eral years ago"
'Ae A LITTLE boy at school, when called u
to recite his lesson. was asked, "Of wha
=" the German Diet composed T. The boy
= piled, -krout. schnapps, larger b.