OWE f OM VIMA MltOClSAT. . jaaaMaEsa" ... rTrn L " 1 1 1 1 sssss . - 1 - - - ' ' 1 'r. I have sworn upon the Altar of God, eternal hostility to every form of Tyranny dver the Mind of Man." Thomas Jefferson PRINTED AND PUBLISHED B! if. WEBB, Vlttmc VI. 92" BtOOMSBTJRG, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1842. t Number 35. OFFICE OF THE DEMOCRAT Opposite St. Patjl' Cliuncii, Main-3X TERMS ! The COLUMBIA DEMd CRA T will be published every Saturday morning, at TWO DOLLJ1UH per annum, payaoic . i . T rl' . 71 halt vearill tn aavuncc, ur wv ajuhuio ty vents ir noi yum , Nosubseriptionwill betaken for ?rer .period than six, montis; nor any uiscon, nf rmUteiL until all arrearages ire discharged. AD VERTISEMENTS not exceeding a square wiu ue cujmjiivuuumy hci. ui 1 One Dollar for the first three insertions, . ttn ,...-,,.,.. V,7..::Vv "" ouenf nserton. HCT" toerai discount made to those who advertise by, the year, LETTERS addressed on business, must , be post paid, from tho Georgia 'Orion.' ;.V , THE ANGEL BRIDE. Fit OS! THE MISS OF A LATE rilYSICIAN, It was evening the evening of a'suramer Sabbath. The sweet hush of Nature, un. broken by a single sound of busy life, har monized but too painfully with the oppres sive sillliiiess which pervaded the chamber whither my footsteps were bent. It was nn the ground floor of a pretty residence in the outskirts of the tillage of C . Its open . . r r winuow81overiooKeu a garuen wnere aste 1 1 1 . .- 1 1 1 1 m . 1 and Beauty feigned supreme-a seco.id 1 cepuble declination to the very margin of a L(Iln. Whinll nvlnnfloM urtlh a tinrna nor. I I wijciu 11 whs unuiiueu oy a w, picket, and a hedge oNow tnmmed shrub- bery.-over wh.ch the eye caught the flash ng waters as they swept on, glow.ng'in the' along a carpeted 'passage' tapped softly at the tlodr'of ihc cliamtjer of sickness ay of Death, 1 ' ;j Welcome; Ddctor;'rsald'tKe silvery voice of flatly, wh'o sat bra- low couch, parti- Hv hunr with white drapery. 'Welcome! the dear'Biifrerer is now'in a quiel slumber but must presently awake, and one of lier first inquiries will be for you.' ' 'How is our sweet Lucy now? She hag been quiet and apparently com fortable all day. It is her Sabbath; doctor, as well as the worshippers' who go up to the earthly courts of our loved Zion.' 'Oh,' he added, while the sunlight of joy inadi ated her features, pale with long vigils ni the bedside of her sweet Lucy l0h, how full of consolation is this scene of mortal suffering, of earthly bitterness, of expiring hopel' Yes, my dear friend,' I teplied.yourcup of sflliclion is indeed sweetened from on high. 1 have seen Death to-day clad in his robes of terror. He took from my hopeless care a victim all unprepared, even gfter long and fearful warningjand recollection of the sad struggle, the terrible anguish of the vanquished; tho fi'erco triumph of the Conqueror.and the piercing wail of exhaus ted 'Nature, haunt my memory still; and oven in this earthly paradise I cannot foiget them 1' And b poor Edwards gone at last to his dread account? Oh ! how fearful,' and the gentle lady covered her face and wept. ' Sometime ehpsed. I lingered at the couch of Lucy till she' should awake, and taking from the stand a small though elegant eppy of the Bible, I opened its Bilver clasp, and my eyo caught tho simple inscription on its fly-leaf, 'To my Luey a parting gift fiom Clarence.' I had designed to read a potlioti of the wonD.but thought was for the time engrossed. 1 had known Lucy My from her infan cy, and she wafiscarcely less dear to mo than my own daughter. Indeed, they had grown up like twin blossoms; and were together almost every hour of tho day. Seventeen' summers they had each number cd though Lucy was some months the elder. No biother, nor sister had either of lUflm.'ind hencalhe intctmiy of mutual love. Their lliough.18, their affections.their tastes, their desires,- their pursuits were in common. They called each olher 'sister, and intercourse honored tho endearing name And Claronce the civer of the little 1 O un nmn .: i, . .... . , m Hamilnn wao , . . flen(; anJ . f - " v. lacll'es and endowments of tho heart and intellect; never rejoiced in the view of life al"l --arly manhood. To him had Lucy utcu uuuumcu ior moro man a year, anrl he was n'nw aiini, iv, ,i, .,:n .1 1 Pvo lrus" when each sun rose, that . 1IIUI us setting would bring him back in answer to our cautious summons. Especially ha ..,.,, uiiu c&jivuiaiion grown wnnin ou hearts on that evening, yet had not a word been spoken on the subject by the widowet mother of the lovely Lucy. At lengil however, she raisod her'head.and observing me open volume in my hand she said in an assumed tone of cheerfulness: I trust Clarence will come this evening It is now . 'Clarence ! said the sweet paticnt.openine nor darn eyes, and looking eagerly around. Her eye rested only oriher mother and mv- sen anu with a slight.quiver on her lip, and a sail smile, she said: He is not come !' iKT 1 . . k,., .i,nr. ,, , . . , ' l0Ul 'Here is more than an hour to the rrnn 'iio 1 mv ciarnnir. im hoc nni t-oi 1 ,(.. anti mep 1 iGud , ,. pnmo , ., m t ... ucn. antj sue added with energy 'if it be His holv will. Oh. Tlnc.r mt. Li,i .i. friend, your Lucy is wearing away fast is she nol?. a,d ien ub$ervi ,e emol. wh;cl. j. aemple(, to conce(i, sjfi sau, . .Du, ain better to.dav.a.n I no.? Where as j (00k t,e tn;n w,j,e ia)Uj 0f ,j,e y,,P(, jj, minei anj maikej ,i)0 regular but feeble healines of the pulse, SIialt I send for vour dauehter. Doctor?' sl,e asked. I acquiesced and in a few minutes Ellen was sobbing violently, with her face hidden on the b'som of her 'sisier.' Ellen, my sweet sitter,' said Lucy, 'your father has told me that I inuvt leave you and here, her voice faltered my, own dear mother and :' but she did not iillct the uamo of her lover, for at thai instant the voice of a domestic was distinct ly heard. 'He is come, Mr. Clarence is come I-ri Now, God bless my dear young lady. Lucy uttered a scream of joy, and clasping Ellen around the neck, murmured, 'Father in Heaven, I thank thee,' apd then fainud with excess of happinesf. Her swoon was brief. She recovered almost immedi ately, .and har fuce was radiant with happi ness. Clakence Hamilton was pursuing hia studies at a distant College, and the letter which summoned him to C -, had scarcely intimated danger in the illness of his betrothed. It had been deUyed on the way, ajid but half the time of its journey had sufficed the eager, anxious student to the spot where his heart had stored its affections, andicentered its hope next to heaven, for Clarenco was moro than a noble hearted, high' souled man; be was a deciple of Jesus Christ, and he was fitting himsolf'tn bo nn Apostle of his Holy Reli gion. Ho had nearly completed his course of studies, and was then to be united to' the beautiful Lucy May. Three months before the Sabbath even ing of which we wrilc.Lucy was in health, and with her companion, Ellen, was per formine her delightful duties as a Sabbath school teacher, Returning home she was exposed to a sudden storm of rain.and took cold. Her constitution, naturally feeble, was speedily affected, 'and consumption.that terrible foe to youth and beauty,seized upon her as another victim for its mighty holo caust to deaih. Al'first, the type of her ' dtieaso wai mild, .but within throe week it had assumed a fearful charactei, and now lier days were evidently few. For this dreadfol intelligence Clarence was not prepared. He feated, but he hoped more, and though liis heart was heavy. Hope kindled a bright smio on hi manly race as he entered the little parlor, where he had spent so many hours of ex quisite happiness. Ho had alighted from the stage just before it entered the village, and proceeded at once to the residence of Lucy. As Mrs. Mav entered thn rnnm. iii smiio on his lips faded, for llor palo face told a tale to his heart. wiaiviiue, iu uear oiarence, you nave tho welcome of fond hearis.' iTIi.tt. i I ......it un . . Mun.u uuujr vny is youruce so deadly palef ohl say he is not dangerously iii.ieu me and a thought of keener misery entered Ins heart; 'she is oh my God, my raincr in Heaven strengthen me she is djing even now dying 1' iiay, nay, Clarence,' said the mother, soothingly. Lucy lives, and we must hope ior me oest: but be not alarmed if you see her face even paler than my own. Are vou aoie to Dear the sight now?' rrti . . 1 nere was but lutle consolation to his fears in the reply of Mrs. May. Lucv was living; nut (here was anguish in the expression 'hope for tho best,' and he said hurriedly: 'Oh lake me to her at once now.' and he pressed his hand upon his throbbing brow, and then sinking on his knees, while Mrs May knell beside him, he entreated God, in t voice choked with emotion for strength to be.ir this trial, to kis the rod of chastisement, to receive the bitter with the weet, and he prayed that the clip micht yass from him, even as did his master in aSarrtlWf Wfrmer vo.-ie" sai jai'j'r 'I can see her now.' At tins moment 1 joined then with Lucy's! earnest 'request lhaf Clarence should come to her t once. We entered the chamber just as bllen had partially opened .a blind,- and, the. last lays nf sunlight streamed, faint-, ly( through into the" room, and felt for a nioment on the while cheek of Lucy,ren-, enn its hue still more snowy. Alas! for Clarence. As fiis earnest e.ye.8, met those nf.his betrothed her whom he hail eft in tho very flush and perfection of youthful loveliness-now how changed His heart sank within him, and with h wild sob of anguish he clasped her pale thin fingers, and kissed her colorless iips, kneeling the while at the side of her couch: Cliirenco, my own Clarence,' said the veet girl, with an effort to rise, which he did, .supported by his arm. He spoke not he could not dared not speak! Clarence, cheer up, my beloved; but her fortitude failed, and all she could do was to bury her face in her lover's bosom, and weep. We did not attempt to check thcit grief; nay we wept with them, and sorrow for awhile had its luxury of tears unres- rained, Clarahce at length brofco the silence, 'Lucy, my own loved Lucy! God foi- ive me for' my selfish grief;' and ho added fervently, lifting his tearful eyes to Heaven 'Father, give us grace to bear this trial aright,' and turning to we, he added, 'Pray for uf, Doctor ohl pray that we may have strength to meet this hour like Chris- ians.' When tho voico of prayers caused, al feelings were claimed, but I deemed it advisable In leave the dear patient to brief tppose; and Ellen alone remaining, we. retired to the parlor, where Clarenco learn ed from us more of her illness and of her true condition, for I dared not delude him with faUo hopes. 'Doctor,' said he, with visible anguish, thero is no hope?' Not of recovery, I fear, though she may lingor some time with us; and be belter than she js to day. 'Then God's will bo done,' said the young man, while a holy confidence lighted up liis. face, now, scarcely less., pale then that of his betrothed. Lucy Day after day the dear girl lingered, and many sweet hours of converse did Clarence and Lucy pass together: once even site was permmitted lo.spend a few mpiuents.ini tlie portico of the house, and as Clarence supported her, and saw a tint of health rt if a fit ninil I. I I. . I 1 """i""" ucr ciieun: nope grow strong in his heart. But Alice doubted not that sh should die speedily this conviction ha reached her heart ere Clatenco ' came. so. so that the agony" of her gnef prospe,ci 01 separation from him ha yielded to the blissful anticipation c heaven, that glorious cjlme where eh siouiu, ere long meet .those from whom twas 'more than death to part.' 'JJearcst Lucy,' said Clarence, as they siuoa gazing on the summer flowers, i'vbu arc nettei, love. Mav not our- heaver ... ... - . Father yel spare you to me to your moth er to cousin Ellen to happiness.' Alt, Clarence, do not bpeaic of this. will only end in deeper bitterness. I mu s" ,u. w.aicuuo, you must not mourn m n...i ni when I exchange even this briehl world lor the I'atadise of I m mortality.' Warctico could not answer. He pressed - ner hand, and diew her coserto his trob bing heart, and she resumed, pointine to a bright cluster of amaranth 'See there, Clarence, is the emblem 'of the joys to wnion 1 am hastening.' Thi ee weeks had passed. I was again the evening of the Sabbath I stooti Dy me couch of Lucy May Her mother and Ellen sat on either side, and Clarence Hamilton supported on a pillow n Ins arms the head of the fair girl. Dis. ease had taken the citadel, and we awaited its suirender to Death. 1 ''oltoMMt afd, 'la it"yell With thee my daughter is I tyell with lliy soul?' she answered1, in a clear and sweetly confiding tone of voiqe. 'It is well! Blessed Redeemer, thou ert my only Iruei.' ' Clarence how bent his head close t o' ,'the face of Lucy, and whisperred, inj herj ear, but so distinctly that we! all .hear ': Lucy, since you may 'not 'be mine in ife, oh! dearest, be mine in death, let mu follow you to the grave as my wedded H'ife, and shall huvu tho blissful consola tion ot anticipating a reunion in Heaven. The eye of the dying gir lighted up with a quick and sudden joy.- as she sm il ugly answered. . 'It is well, Clarence I would fain bear thy name before f die!' Wo were startled al this strange request and answer, but no heart or lip ventured to oppose it. Lucy then said- Mother,, dear molhej-deny me not my las) request, will you and Ellen dress me iu my bridal robe? I will wear it to my tomb.' Clarnnce also besought Mrs. May to giant this wish, and let him win a biide and mother and she enswered As you apd Lucy will, but it will bo' and her hearl spoke 'it will bo a mourn ful bride.' Lucy now motioned, us from the room', and we retired. Clarence was tho first ..to speak. xou will not blame me that I seek, even 11 the arms of death, to make her my wife', Oh! liow much of bliss has ' been crowded nlo this 0 no anticipation, and though it will be indeed a 'sad bridal,' il will 'sweeten the pup of bitterness which is now pressed to my lipsv' In a few minutes we re-entered that hal lowed chamber. The light of day had faded, a single lamp was burning on the land. Lucy was arrayed in a muslin robe. which scarce outrivalled her cheek in whiteness, save wheie the deep hectic, how teighiened by exciietneiil. flushed it. Clar nee seated himself by her, and she wa raised to a silting posture, and supported in lis arms. She placed her waisted hand in his, and said, half planfully, half sadly, Fis a worthless offering. Clarence.' He, pressed it to his fettered lips, this face pale and finfshed by terms. The minister arose and stood before them, antlf In fuiv 1 t.'n v I n ,1 - ? . ! 1 . 1 . ... .v.. ..wiua, uuu oiinpiuj uniieu mose two lovely beings in a tie which all felt must bo broker) ere another sun should rise. TetjjJ Was; thai tie registered and acknowledged in ;fj neavcn. . f As the i holy man'pronriuhceiT them fono'lil flesh,' and fifted up his.hands and his, voictt 'A in,banedicliqnj Lucy put, h,qr,;feeblq. .arms around Clarence, and in a low voice raur.,; mured " ' n.''f .1 ; 'My' husband.' '-'.: 'My wjfe! responded ci'arenco,',a"nd4he'ir ! lips met,in a long and sweet embrace. j i We Save them rnhftratiilai.;.... U..t. ill 0 vvllg, U.M.U..UU WlUUlgll l quick tears, exchanged ihe aweet kiss otH holy lovo and friendship, and lefi the wed- J ded pairtoa brjef realization of bliss, of !j winch ,we, cannot tell the reader aught. 1 3 The riightbefore tho last hour, the amrel ; Azriel came as a messenger of peaco to i mat 0idal chamber, and though new foun tain of earthly bljss had been opened in the heart of Lucy Hamilton, she repined not at the summons, but while heavenly joy sat on her festures, and her lips murmured peace fareweet, husband mother sister all her pure spirit took its fiieht. and her lifeless body lay ih the ardent embrace of the woe-stricRen. but humble Clarence, who still linrers in this w.eary world, doing his Master's work- and waitine his Master's will to be reunited to bis angel bride in Heaven. As. good as if it wexeJEson's That Nantucket Islande'er says the following story was lately told by a reformed, inebri ate, as an apology for much of the folly of drunkards: 'A mouse ragin? about a. brewery, happened to fall in,to ..one of th in hnme.diate, danger of' ? request,'' Tor-as soon an T g.t you out, I " i hs I! eat you.' The mouse pitebusly To-k plied, that that fate would be better than ,. to be drowned in beer. The.ca( lifted htW "'' . out, but the ftlmes.oftbeer caused' : pus's tow i fcnecze, aridof course drop,theitfo'oser'v?llow ran into, ' a' hole. The cat 'Mlrib'W? .mouse to come out, hnt,he,dqclined., iYpu , rascal,' said .the cat in a ragef 'did,' you !noti!4 ; ; promise that I shouli eat you?' 'Ah!'- ro-' plied the mouse, 'but you knpw livas in iquot at the timer $ School Examination. Wo 'find ;tha J following jn the Knoxvitle, Times. . ', ' ' it' y' 'Johr.,"whar's yodrpassin' lesson?' 'That sentence on the black' , board:- Thete go a gentleman and a scholat? Pass there 'Tiete are a noun of'multitude, fust per son, sitig'lar, nomerative case to go.' Very well 'go.'ihe next. Tom makea fur the door.Q Come back! Pass' go.' 'I was trying to go past. Next.' 'Go is an insensible rig'lar verb, fimty mo.qd.i perfect lens; 1st person, go it; 2d erson, go ahead; 3d person, no go; made in the 3d person to agreo wi(h daddy's old gray mare undeistood.' Very well, next pass gentlepian.' '.Gentleman are an abstract; poun, , snb- tpnlial mood, neuter gender, but in opposi (ion to scholar. ' : ' ' '' ' ' ' 'T?irtll., itfiitntft tio MflTl.' ocnuior is an. oosiiuaii;, urunoniinat an- i-. jectlvo ridiculous mood, impcrlect tense, .......... . . .. .' it fust person, because I am speaking and governed by .' 'Give the rule.' Scholars are governed by indefinite arli- lea.' 'Very good; take your seatj with 0 mor marks apiece.' A Vegetable ll'ahtcout. 'Tom what itid'iif a waistcoat is that you havo on!' Why its u cloth 'waistcoat to be sure. Didn't il come fiom old Throadneedlo the tailor's. 'Yes.' 'Well then, It's a vegetable waistcoat!' A what?' ' ( j ; ' r' 'A vegetable,.' wkistcoklj , Il'a .mad0 of ealbagfl1 ?1 '''Mi ft fi 'A
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