Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-02-15

In the which did, had been on account my
jealousy Of the captain and my fear Of rvaahP Now,
OF course had known him to be her brother ch fears
feelings could have existed You know the result Of my
last interview with Miss Ellen, and that left the South
Immediately after' ''...' .' '-~
sYes.'
sWe was actuated In such course by the conviction
that the Captain had been before and the heart Of
Miss Ellen. That what msddened me, that was what
made the hope Of In any after effort On my pa
utterly vain. The mere fact Of neutrality-suspicious. my
love was not cause Of my sudden removal from the
South the impression that thalove was given pnot
err and that the future would again open an ave-
Of hope New DOM you see Mis- Susan, that
had known that my imagined nyl wus'hef brother,
would not have gone North and II had done 90, why,
Of course would not have been captain in the United
States Army now.' Then aftsr pause, he added: MOT
that think ali necessary, Miss Susan, to seek some
excuse the have taken, for consider my posi-
ton of honor and Of which have reason to be Poud
but does all alter the case for II b Just as true
as ever Miss Eens conduct drove Into the army
sAnd made both OF you unhappy 50 unnecessarily sad
Susan for Ellen did love you, after all, although she would
acknowledge 1t for many long month after you had
gone.' ........ ..-...,.. -. ~ .-.
tDid love, Miss Susanp p asked Williams, sadly.
sAye and does love, Captain Williams said Susan
The sword ferfrom his hnnd-he sword ihaihehaa held
firmly through the smoke and din, the rush and roar OF
many batIe-and the brave soldier felt within him the
genteness OF little child. Starting up hom his seat with
the older hope all bright and beautiful within his bosom,
and the peace-be-sts gliding whispeney about heart,
that he had deemed insensibe Steel he asped the band
Of the beautiful woman, who had ever been his friend
through woe and veal In peace and war, and sald with
voice choksd-and almost inandble with emotion you
are too kind Miss Susan TO- deceive me with false hope
TOO good to LIT my heart into this blaze Of Light and In
eablc Joy only plunge Into darkness and sorrow again.
No. no. you would not thus deceive und tAe win heart
whose experiences have been sad, and besetwithn
bessedness which parook only of the bs Of pleasant
dream from which the sleeper mnst be zdey awakened.
can trust you, Miss Susan, my dear, faithful end ana
may God bless you for the sweetness Of the hope nave
impared-he unspeakabe Joy you have caused to sprs
up In my heart i's .a .'. .'.f = '.
CONCLUSION. .'.""s'-''
81 have seen Captain Rogers this morning, MiD susan
said Williams as he stood upon the piazza win he tami
y sand am happy inform you that since tne amPeA
ton oil his arm lie seems be doing remarkably we'll Inc
wound In his back not serious As at rst supposed
The General has paroed him, and promised mo a"ne
ago that before the hospital tents are taken down. nc VIII
remove him Just IL, bed and all, over nee Inen'
turning to Mr. Rogers, he added. THE captain no0ie
fellow, sir and our boys delighted whhm Men can
appreciate true courage and bravery under grey coat
well a blue, though does seem pity tha so sananl
fellow should not fight under the old fag And now MI
Rooers mus, bid YOU good bye SIR for my tims b up.
am your fiend sir and respect your devotion 70 he
cause you have espoused even though cannot advocate
your principles When this unhappy state Of things Is
IfI,l ha
q welcome visitor, II come in neither blue or psyr
scaptan Williams, am plain man, sr, and use plain
language, said Mr. Rogers, gaspIng the prosred hand In
bapoer day, was made your debtor for the preservation
Of my dear chids e now amidst all the ruin dis
ess and desoiaton behold around ind my properly
safe and the lives of my entire family preserved through
your exertIons and kind interference. we dreaoea s
hour sir looked forward 10 It with sad and
evil presentlmens bu under your protection, have yer
to learn Of the slightest Inconvenience occasioned oy tne
the invading army, either to the ladies' or my
SELF Such could not been the case, Providence
had not directed make application to you for the pro-
lection we so much needed, from outrage, insult and plum
der Under these circumstances beg you TO accept my
hanks-the thanks of old man-in behalf OF his famny,
for your great kindness and invaluable services AZ soon
as this unnatua conflict over come among us ano
YOU shall always receive hearty welcome from old Dun
can Rogers and his family '"'
sAnd what does Miss Ellen say asked the captain, u
king her hand gently within his own, while she blpshed and
hung down her head. sshnllI return after the war"
A slight pressure OF the hand was the response
sBut will you make It worth my while to return'
will she replied looking up into his face with the
same sweet fascinating smile that used to thrill Ms nea
In DAYS of yore Pressing the little hand 10 his lips ana
ut,ering erven God bless you Ellen" he threw himseh
Into bis saddle and gone.
Ellen looked after him until his tall form was lost ana
mingled the Of In the distance; men'
turning with sigh she looked and beheld the den iaes
of Susan, beamng with satisfaction and quet
Rushing into her arms and buyng her head on her 'anu'
bosom she wept though her heart would oreak In inc
very excess Of Joy and happiness.
After awhile four soldiers bore the precious burden Oh
poor Captain Rogers into the house. The bearers OF ne
detected sad and dsped Confederate ocer rough
looking menenough judging from the exterior bun he nd
plying look bestowed upon the gallant sufferer, as they
gently eased down his pallet and carefully adjusted the Pill
low, and the unnistakeabe sincerity Of the old
fell God bless youp them away ladened win the
benedctions of loving and grateful hearts.
There were many long months of acute physical pain In
for the gallant captain, many long months OF
depression of mind and DISAPPOINTMENT of heart; but the
poor leloW DOre nelocaly peuSeIn Ian,
Tie ministrations Of the devoted Susan. ..-. :.s.
Edwin Williams returned some months after the sunen-
der Of Gen. Lees amy, and Mr. Rogers after some very
natural objections which were finally overcome consented
to his union with Ellen Her brother with noble gener-
osy, which Williams could not but admire, pleaded bis
case so successfully that the old man ceased to rebel
against Love universal government and In this respee
least, became q stnunch union man.
Arthur Mansfield before returning to Providence to claim
the hand of the gentle Alice Williams visited the family Of
Mr.. Rogers and cordially consented to the marriage oi
Susan and Julius Rogers better known to our readers as
Captain Paulkener. Taking the wounded man BY inc nano
he about to leave, he said eWe are both Engan
men, JULIUS and neither Of responsible for the 'e
bic Of the past four years. Finding ourselves amios
rebellion, the Issues Of which were 10 affect tne oesuny
of the whole world became men to fail n1o Inc
and do battle for principle, not sectional but universal
Its application and influence believe sr that you "so
perfectly honest and conscientious In the part you hn'e
taken and in the adoption the Confederate cause
honor your gallant and heroic conduct; your sen
sacrificing devotion to principle and would give some un-
msakeable evidence of the good will and friendship ieei
towards you and every other soldier, like YOURSELF VINO
wore n sui, of grey In the late rebellion. confess that
think that you have all erred In opinion and acted under
the influence Of dangerous and fatal mistake, and am
rejoced much for your sake my own, that this gg
tic rebellion has come end but that does not make
think the less of you brave valiant and gallant men,
whose deeds Of vaor In the field has gofed the rebellion
with impershabe renown and made the whole nation Of
soldiers least proud to welcome you back again under
the tapping of the stars and stripes of dear old flag
Shoulder shoulder may henceorth stand united,
happy and prosperous undivided people. Let the
he hured lin ind thefn fpd