The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-07-22
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THE POISONED ALMOND.

i"S NauhSiuS hOSto Vi LuSiuuu Hau
fled, smittsn and shattered from the
fatal rifles of the Americans, blazing
under the eagle eye Of the immortal
Jackson, aud the glad tidings had leap
ed from the red field of battle to the
anxious hearts of the oitizens of New
Orleans and as night came down upon
the rescued city, glare Of huge bon
fires, the flashing Of dancing torches,
and the glitter of innumerable lamps,
with jubilant shouts, cries aud eEultaut
laughter, that met the eye and ear at
every turn, betokoned the victor's tri-
umph. The humble home of the arti.
san, and the proud mansion of the rich,
shone alike with the light, and resounded
with shouts of joy. But no home was
so gay as that Of the wealthy and hos.
pitable Robert Dainemart, whose twin.
sons had that day, and ever since the
landing Of the foe, been foremost 10
battle, aud who were now fresh from.
battle, to see their only sister welded
to William Alvern, young and distin-
guished Captain Of the Tennessee
Rifles.
Long before Paoksnham gave his
soldiers the bandit watchword Of Booty
and Beauty" William Alyern and Clara
Daiuemart had pledged their VOWS; aud
their love having gained the conGent Of
Gen. Dainemart, the day that should
see them united had been fixed upon,
and that day was the Sth of January,
though when. the time was appointed
none dreamed that il would be field
Of battle, Honored and unscathed the
young Tennesseean had ridden from the
battle field, as the enemy turned in de-
feat and dismay, aud with the white
haired General and his warrior boys,
had hastened to bear the happy news to
mother, sister, aud betrothed.
"She shall be yours this night, my
dear William" said the old General, as
they drew rein in front of his house on
Tolouse street. "What happier date
for marriage anniversary than that
which shall be a nations pride. Ha!
tho good news is before u.s." he con.
tinued, as his wife aud daughter sprapg
from the house to meet them.
"Thank Heaven, you have all return.
ed safe in life and limb" was the ex.
clamation of the wife aud mother, as she
embraced her husband and sons.
"Thank the God of battles that has
given our couutry the victory" was the
response Of the stout old patriot, who
had seen the same foe flying from
muskets that ratified along Bunker Hill
many years before. The lovers spoke
not word, but the beaming Of their
eyes spoke volumes of mutual happiness.
But it the joy Of the lovers found no
tongue, the clamorous and hearty shouts
Of the ebon-yisaged servants, clustering
around with eager faces, that shone 10
the torchlight, made ample amends
Il have promise to fulfll," said the
General, land we must invite our friends
as fast as legs can carry messages
William is to wed Clara to night. Come,
wife, you are nimble with the pen--run,
write TO those who stand upon etiquette,
and hurry verbal Invitations to the rest.
Send for your bridemaids, Clara; my
so1s shall be your bridesmen, William,
| would that your father we're alive to
see this happy day-but he fell like
patriot at Lundy's Lane, as did your
grandfather at Monmouth. You spring
from a race of soldiers, my dear boy,
aud this campaign has proved you wor-
thy Of your descent"
This was spoken as the General led
the way into the parlor, and every word
was heard by a dark faced and naughty
young man, who rose from the sofa as
they entered.
" Well, nephew, we won the fight, and
Huron St. Maur was NOT there" said
the General with severe glance, as the
young man met his eye.
Huron st. Maur, when taken pris-
oner at Detroit, pledged his word not to
bear arms against England during this
war. But my heart was with yon, IN
cle," replied bis pephew.
"lf had been at Detroit" yetorted
the old patriot, sHpll had died by my
hand bsfore be should have disgraeed
the name he has won 10 the Revolution;
and if bad been Huron St. Maur, |
had remained captive rather than ac.
cept liberty with my swcrd and hand
10 limbo. But make ready, my boys,
for the Wedding. Be happy while you
you can, for the Rriton Il a tough dog,
aud may give US another bait before ths
week is out.