Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-07-28

sent, and | was more calm and collected
than | might otherwise have been. Al
soon as realized that must go oveI
the falls turned every thought to saving
the child, for even in those few short
moments, the little darling had wor
strangely and deeply upon my love.
Nearer and nearer !-swifter and swift.
er the roar of the mad waters growing
louder aud louder! until at length the
edge was reached. Close to my bosom |
bore the child, shielding it as we'll as
could, and in moment more my
eyes were closed beneath the boil
ing flood Down--down-- downtown
around like top--then away over bed
of smooth rocks; and when finally
opened my eyes | saw the shore not far
off, and quickly discovered that l could
stand upon my feet, with my head out Of
water.
reached the shore just as three or
four soldiers came down the mule path,
and they helped me to a bed Of moss,
and took the child from my arms.
Was the child safe?
They told me yes. l looked up and
saw the chcrub smile, and then my brain
whirlcd, as it had whirled in the flood,
and | sank into the strong arms of one
Of my men, quite dizzy and faint.
When | came to myself | was upon
my own bed, and Walker and my orderly
were by my side. l started up and look
ed around. and was not long remember
ing what had happened. My very first
inquiry was for the child had saved.
The nurse took it away" replied my
orderly, "and it is alive and WE'LL"
"Whose child was it?'
But neither knew. The woman who
had it in charge was stranger and
anxiety on my account had prevented
their asking any questions.
1t was not eight o'clock, and | had
been iu my quarters an hour. arose,
feeling quite sore, and my left arm was
SO lame thut | could not lift it, l took
a little warm wine, and cat a lis ght supper,
and by ten O'Clock | felt quite strong.
In the morning | felt sore and stiff, and
was forced to hang my left arm ina sling.
Walker when he came, suggested that the
duel be put off but | would listen to no
such propositions.
A few glasses of wine made nc feel
better, aud believed my right hand
would be steady enough.
At half-rast six we took our pistols
ana started for the scene of action, which
was in secluded spot on the river, about
a half mile below the falls. | felt some-
what iatigrcd when | reached the place,
and was forced to call on my second for
his whiskey flask. la little while the
major and the adjutant made their ap-
pearancc, and | suggested to Walker that
would like to have the affair over as
quickly as possible. was growing weak
and shaky, though did not tell him so,
He had opened the pistol-case, and was
taking out the weapons when Mr.. Bowker
approached us
Gentlemen, he said, major Far
well wishes to speak, before VIC proceed
any further"
IL am ready to lstcn," l replied, son.
ly let him be as brief as possible"
Presently the major came towards me
i" Captain" he said, with a perceptible
tremuiousness in his tone, " nave chal.
lenged you, and the arrangements are all
made. l will stand where l am, aud YOU
may fire at me-"
" You mean that VIC will exchange
Shots" said |.
No" he returned, shaking his head,
II cannot fire at you.
But, sir, what means this ?" l cried
in amazcment.
"Do you not know ?" he asked, seem
ing equally amazed.
| assured him that did not.
You saved a human life last night"
Yes, l saved cheiub.
Do you know whose cherub 1t was =
l told him that | had not the least idea
With quick movement, he advanced
and caught my hand.
"Captain Willcl," he exclaimed, with
strong emotion, that child was mine -
You may have your shot, but | would
rather die thousand deaths than lilt my
hand against the prescrycr Of my precious
darling
| tried to make some reply, but could
not speak cohcrcn,ly. had been grow
ing weaker and weaker, and my head was
whirling, and the sound Of rushing, hiss
ing water rung in my ears.
All, the ordeal at the falls was too
much for him ~ | heard Walker say, as
he caught me in his arms.
Captain-Captain-lorsive me =
Pardon me | was all to blame :"
SO l heard the Major speak. l press
ed his hand and tried to smile.
Il
| was sick for long time, but had
the best and tendercst of nursing. Mrs.
Farwell was like mother, or like low
ing sister to me, and the major was not
jealous, And when | grew stronger, the
bright-cycd chcrub was my companion.--
And as she wound her tiny arms around
my neck, and pressed her warm lips to my
bearded check, she said that she loved me
very much, and that | must be her " 9TH
er papa"
Music tends to Improvement in
manners, and kind disposition of heart.
= Bath Times.
That's SO. Who ever heard of a
choir's falling out? Don't they agree
like children Of one family, only more
so And then, such models of propriety