The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-04-29
NUMBER 9.


pest skill. Landing on the north
slde OF the st. Lawrence, they fought
a CLUB battle with a village full of
canadian Frenchmen; conquered
kllied calf-and siezing a canoe.
trled to cross to the south side of the
river. They were above the swift
anu dangerous rapids of the Cedars.
where no canoe can live long unguid-
eu' When their paddle broke In the
middle of the stream and once more
obstruction seemed certain. A fallen
Tree, In the branches of which thew
caught, saved them, however and
crossing the next day below the falls
.tnsx struck into the farsst te ssek the
HudSOn.
FOR twelve more days they toiled
on almost in state of insanity.
dreadfully lacerated. and living en-.
tlrely on wild roots. At last thew
reached Schenectady half naked. and
looking like wild savages here Fred
erlck hoped to find Miss Ellis to
whom he had long been devoted, and
also some members of his family,
But on inquiry he found that his
iather had removed back to Marble
town, Ulster County. his youngest
orother had become major in the
American Army. and Miss Ellis, his
bright, sparkling, beautiful Mary,
had gone no one knew whittier,
Disappointed, and sick at heart,
Frederick waited only to obtain
clothes and means to pursue his Jour-
ney, and then took his way to Mar
bletown, the residence of his father,
feeling angry with himself at not ex-
periencing thejoy he should, at know.
ing that his family was alive and
well. The young soldier who had
shared with him so many dangers,
and from whom he had now become
lnseparable, accompanied him, and
together they approached the home
OF his early childhood. 1t was quite
dark when they arrived at the village
and they inquired their way to the
house of old Mr.. Sammons, which
they found without any difficulty.
1t was an old fashioned frame
building. with low roof, and gable
windows, inclosed in sort of mead
ow, which stretched down in front of
the cottage, and was shaded with
magnificent elms ; at the side was a
large garden, then in its early bloom
and beauty, and back, the stables,
barns, and out-buildings, while be.
hind these was fine orchard, the
trees of while were in full blossom.
The whole aspect of the place was
one OF pefect loveliness, and afforded
such a contrast to their late c0ntem-
plations and frightful experience,
that they involuntarily paused to
drink in the grateful influence of the
scene. Poor Frederick Was nearly
overcome with the weight of his emo
tions he leaned against a tree, while
his companion stood at little dis
tance, unwilling to intrude upon his
thoughts. At last he opened the
gate. and they proceeded up the
graveled walk to the door of the cot
tage. They saw then for the first
time that some unusual circumstance
must have occurred, lights were
dancing to and fro, some of the win.
dows were open, and ever and anon
gay laugh would break upon the
stiffness of the evening.
1t was not grief at any rate which
caused these demonstrations, and
Frederlck's heart beat quick as he
tapped the low door.
1t was answered by domestic, of
whom he inquired if Mr.. Sammons
was at home.
(which one ?" said the man.
''Mr. Jacob was at home, and the old
gentleman, but Mr.. Frederick, Lord
love him, had not been heard from
for many month"
Frederick said the old man would
do, at which the man hesitated, and
finally thought his master would not
like to be interrupted, as his youngest
son, the major. had arrived that day
with his new wife, and they we're
having jollification day.
His wife What wife? Frederick
could think Of only one person in the
world to marry. and that was his
Mary, and his agitation became so
great that his friend took it upon
himself to inform the man that they
wanted to see Mr.. Summons upon
important business immediately.
The man departed and Frederick un-
consciously leaned against the side of
the door, the rays of the moon falling
upon his face, and giving Its care
worn lines pale, spiritual beauty.
AT this moment his father pome into