The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-09-04

then | am proud Of it. | have been
for the Union, and viii be for the
Union as long as life lasts"
Atthese words the chairman clutch
ed S pistol that lay on the table be-
fore him and the bright blade Of Simp-
sons bowie knife gliitered near Brad
Ilev's breast; but before it could make
the fatal plunge a swift winged mes
senrer Of death, laid him at the feet
OF tho intended victim, while CT the
same instant, another plunged into
the heart Of the chairman, and be fell
forward over the table, extinguisbing
the light and leaving ell in the dark
ness.
Confusion reigned. The inmates
Of The room were panic stricken.
In the midst Of the CONSERVATION q
firm hand rested upon Bradley's
shoulder; his bonds were severed, and
be was hurried out Of an open win
dow. lie was again 4 fee man, but
was FASTENED forward into the woods
at the back Of the tavern, and through
them TO & read : quarter of q mile
distant. then into o wagon, and then
driven rapidly Of. Ia half an hour
the smith net n Of the party at the
rendezvous shat was to start ct mid
night across the mountains.
John said the smith, as he grasp
ed the hand Of his rescaer, while bis
ewes glistened ard a tear coursed
down bis furroBed cheek, Il should
ike to see Matte before | GO
you shsll,n was the reply.
IL another hour the blacksmith
hsd elasped bis daughter to his be.
som.
Ii was az affecting scene-theFe ID
that Lore house ia The wilderness
surrounded by men who have beer
driven from their homes for their ct
tachment to tie principles for which
their patriotic fathers fought and bleG
the sturdy old smith, type Of the
heroes of other days, pressing hii
daughter TO bis breast. while thC
tears eoussed down bis furroweC
cheek
He eel. shat perhaps 1t was to be
his Jas. embrace; for mis- ~resolute
heart had resolved to sacrifice his al
upon the sltar Of his country, and b
could no longer watch over the safety
OF his own child. She was to be lief
to the mercy Of the psrricidsl wretch
es who were attempting 10 destroy
the country that had given then
birth, narsed their Infancy, and open
ed a wide Geld for them to display tht
abilities with which nature had en-
dowed them.
"Mr. Bradley said his rescaer
after q short pause, 'as you bave 4
leave the State, it viii be necessary
and | have thought that III mar
.riage would better take place to
night"
well, John" be said, as he relin
quisbed bis embrace and gszed will
q ford look at her who was SO dear t
him. Il shall not object if Matte j
willing"
"0h, We arranged all that as VI
went along" replied the young man
Matte blushed, bat said nothing.
In q short time the hunted dOwi
minister was called upon to perform
4 marriage service in that lone house
Il was az impressive cen Yet n.
diamonds glittered upon the neck Q
the bride; DO pearls Topped up th'
tresses; but a pure love glOwed with
in her heart as she gave utterance I
a vow which was registered in heaS
en-.
Bradley. soon after the ceremony
babe his daughter and her husban
On sfeciionate farewell, and set on
with his friends TO join others VIII
had been driven from their homes
and were now ~rsllyiHg under the oil
Gag 20 fight for the Union, and C
thew had said, Redeem old Tennei
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