The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1868-11-26

ter completing his apprenticeship he
came to New York, where | became
acquainted with, aud introduced him
to the club. Aud since that time our
acquaintance had ripeued into the
closest friendship. Hence it was,
that to me only he revealed his pres
cnt sorrow.
1t was the same old story. A fair,
rosy-lipped, dark-oyed aud bewitch.
ing daughter of mother Eve, whom
chance and a runaway horse had
thrown in his way during brief So
journ in the cold North State" had
completely captiyated his heart
And as the attachment was recipro.
Gated, the lovers had pictured to
themselves asecond paradise on earth,
with no other inmates but their own
dear selves.
But alasl for human calculations,
more especially those of lovers.
The return Of the young lady's
father from Charleston. where he had
been to attend the convention held
there for the nomination of candi-
date for the Presidoncy-put an abb
rupt end 10 the dreams of our lovers
Mr.. Rodman-"Judge" Rodman
as he was styled by his neighbors-
tb c father of our heroine, was man
of wealth and influence, an ardent
politician, and warm advocate Of
the secession doctrines that so agita.
ted the South at this time. He was
generally conceded to be an honor
able man, honest and upright in all
his dealings. There were a few,
however, who limited at one page in
his history which he carefully
concealed from public view. They
claimed that the greater portion of
his immense wealth was the fruits of
t eachery to, and the ruin of, man
with whom he had been connected in
some large business transactions. -
But such storic5 were looked upon as
mere political falsehoods, invented by
his enemies to impair his influence.
On his arrival at Newbern, Harry
was introduced to him by the happy
Florence, who recounted in glowing
terms the bravery displayed by the
young man in rescuing her from al.
most certain death when naughty
Selim ran away with her.
The old gentleman received Harry
with great GOODNESS, and when his
daughter had left tie room, he turned
to the young man and said
"Although you have rendered me
your debtor by saving my daughters
life, still l do not feel obliged to give
her to you in order to cancel that in.
debtedness. have other views in
regard to her. The time is fast ap.
preaching when the South will sever
the tie which binds her to tho North,
and intend to bestow her hand on
one whose interests are identified
with those of the South-her old in
stistutions, and her new destiny"
VaiDly did Harry plead the strength
of his love for the beautiful girl, and
hers for him. The old man closed
the interview by stornly dismissing
the young lover, forbidding his enter
ing the house again, even denying
him the privilege of bidding adieu to
his love.
Harry remained about n month
longer in Newbern, striving to obtain
an Interview with Florence, but with
out success. And finally, upon hearing
that Mr.. Rodman had left the place,
taking his daughter with him, he
gave up his fruitless endeavors, a nd
came north, arriving in time to be
with us at our last meeting, as before
described.
The harsh cries of the milkmen,
and fish peddlers, together with the
low, but gradually increasing, rumb-
ling sound of many wheels on the
stone pavements, warned us that the
great city was throwing off its brief
lethargy, and was again commencing
the hurry aud hustle Of another day,
ere Harry had finished his story, the
interest we both felt causing us to
forget how quickly time sped. After
breakfast, Harry bade me good by,
as he intended visiting his native
city, Since that time l had heard
nothing Of him, except that he had
enlisted,
My thoughts were thus busy, when
the messenger boys words; "Mr.
c., the Captain wishes you to
step into the cabin for a moment be-
fore you retire" put an end to my
recollections of the past, recalling
me to the present. Throwing away
my cigar, descended to the cabin,
where | found the Captain seated at
his table, upon which was strewu
number of papers, charts and draw
ings. Turning toward me as | en-
tered, he placed a chair near his own
saying:
"GOod evening, Mr.. c., 1 heard
you pacing The deck, and knew you
had not turned in. Take this chair,
l have received an official document
from the commodore, upon which l
want your advice and assistance
Here it is; read it. But first, light
a cigar; they are some just opened,
and are better than the last, l
think"
And showing his cigar case toward
me, he leaned back in his chair, while
l read the letter he had put in my
hand. 1t was simply statement
that active operations were under
contemplation in our direction, and
the department. wished to obtain in
formation as to the force and positions
Of the enemy in and about the Sounds
Of North Carolina. A postscript in
the commodore's own handwriting,
was added as follows: GAS correct
, an1 ralfabla fnforu, t;ou on1 not tko