Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-23

there was an expression Of mixed doubt ard an
ger visible on the countenances Of Tho soldier,
ashley surveyed the broad proportions. and No
the stern glance OF the sergeaut--whilst the al
Ies sssy, pegsn 70 raise an apprehension in III
mind OF Robinson, that this stratavem had bee
discovered. 'o IVY
Upon him--at the risk Of your lires ,--crIe
inc oihcer and, on the instant, one Of The sol
dieTs moved rapidly towards the further wall
upon which the sergeant experimenting the seiz
ure Oh the weapons, sprang forward in such ma
ner as would have brought his bodv imme,;a,el
before them, bat decayed plank in the aoo
canght his foot and he fell 10 his knee twas !
lucky accident-for the discharge of a pistol b,
the oiiicer, planted bullet in the log oil the cab
IN, which would have lodged, full in the squar.
breast o. me gallant Horse Shoe, il he had renal
ned in his perpendicular position. His footinw
however, was recovered almost as soon as LOST
| and the next moment found him brayelv noxte.
IN front OF the fire arms, with his weapon thrus
almost in the face Of the foremost assailant Tn,
hurry, confusion and peril Of the crisis did moi
himself unexpectedly thrown into situation y
Infinite difficulty where all the chances Of the
night were against him.
Back men and guard the door. he cried on
as IL again addressing his troop. sSr / will mo-
be answerabie for Consequences IL my troopers
once come into this house. II you do hope fos
quarters give up on the spot
His men have retreated, '--cried one OF the
soldiers. Upon him him boys. instantly Two
or three pressed upon the sergeant, who seizing
has rifle IN both hands, bore them back by main
force unui ne had thrown them PROSTATE on the
fioor lie then lcaped towards the door with
the intention ofmaking good his retreat.
shall let loose npon them csptains' said An
drew ramsay, now appearing most une expected
ly to Robinson, at the door Of the hut. Come on
my brave boys he shouted as he turned his face
towards the field.
Keep them outside the door.--stand fast
cried the doughty sergeant again, with admire.
Die pfomptitade, in the new and sudden posture
OF his affairs occasioned by this opportune appear
ance OF the boy. Sir you see that you are beat.
en--let me warn you once more to save the lives
OF your men, il is impossible for me to keep nv
people minute longer. What signifies fighting
five 10 one
During this appeal tho sergeant was ably So
eonded by the lad oetside, who was calling out
first on one name and then another, as il in the
presence OF troop. The device succeeded and
the officer within, believing the furbearsnce of
Robinson to be real, at longIh Said
Lower your rifle. sir. In the presence of a
superior force, taken by surprise and without
arms, II is my duty 10 save bloodshed. With the
promise OF fair usage, aud the rights Of prisoners
OF war, surrender this little forsging party an.
der my command.
'pll make the terms agreeable replied the
sergeant. Never doubt me, sir. Right hand
file advance and receive the Of the prisoners
Pm here, captain said Andrew in . conceit-
ed tone as il he were mere occasion of merri-
ment; and the lad quickly entered the house and
secured the weapons, retreating with them some
PAGES from the door.
Now, SIR said Horse Shoe 10 the ensign.
your sword, and what else you mousht have
about you of the ammunition Of war
The officer delivered up his sword and psiI
Of pocket pistols.
Private property. Iprssune. will be proi.ct-
ed, he said.
Undoubtedly replied Robinson syour same
if mought take the freedom, -
Ensign st. Jermya, Of his Msjesty's seventy
first regiment of Light Infantry
ing at an unusual exhibition of poIitene.s You
have defended your post like an old sodger, al
though you hawaii much beard on your chin I'll
certify for you but seeing you have given up,
you shall be treated like man who has done his
duty. You will walk out now and form your-
selves in line before the door I'll engage my
men shall do you no harm they are Of marci-
full breed
When the little squad OF prisoners submitted
to this command, and came to the door they were
stricken with the most profound astonishnlent 10
find in the place of large detachment ofcavalry
which they had expected to see. nothing but one
horse, one man, and one boy. Their first emo
lions were expressed in curses, which were even
by laughter from one or two of the
number There seemed 20 be disposition ON
lHe part OIL some 10 resist Inc autbOffty ttlnt
them and sundry glsnces were ex-
changed, which indicated purpose TO turn on
their capiors. The sergeant no sooner perceived
this, than he halted, raised his rife 10 his breast
and at the same Instant gave Andrew Ramsay an
order TO retire few PAGES, and TO FIRE Of the
captured pieces at the first man who opened his
lips.
By my hands said he, IL j end any trouble
in taking you, all FIVE, safe away from this here
house, ! will thin your numbers with your own
muskets And that's as good as IL had sworn
TO IT,
You have my word, said the Ensign. Lead
on-we'll follow
BY your leave, my pretty gentleman. you'll
lead. and I'll follow replied Horse Shoe. 1T
be a new piece Of driIl 10 you-brt the cns-
is 10 give the prisoners the post Of honor and
TO walk them ia 'front.'
As you please, SIR answered the Ensign.
: Where do you take us"
You will march back by the road you came
said the sergeant.
Finding the conquerer determined TO execute
summary martallaw upon the first who should
mutiny, the prisoners now marched in double
files from the hut, back towards Ramsay's. Horse
Shoe, with Capt Peters bride dangling over his
arm, and his gallant young auxiliary, Andrew,
laden with the double burden Of Robinson Cru
soc, (having all the firearms packed upon his
shoulders bringing up the rear. In this order,
vctors and yanquishcd returned TO David Ram
says. ass
'Wcll, have brought yop your ducks and
chickens back. MISTRESS said the sergeant, as
he halted his prisoners at the door; and what is
more, have brought home young soager that's
worth his weight in gold
Heaven bless my ehild-my boy. my brave
BOY y cried the mother. seizIng the lad, Andrew,
in her arms. and unbeeding any thing else in the
present perturbation Of her feelings. i feared
i'll would become oft; but Heaven has preserv
ed him. Did he behave handsomely, Mr.. Ro-
binson, But am sure he did,
A little more vcnturesome, ma'am, than
wanted him to be- replied Horse Shoe. Bat
he did excellent sarvice. These are his prison
ers, mistress Ramsay--I should never have got
them, If il hadn't been for Andy. In these drum
ming and fling times, the babies suck in quarrel
with their mothers milk. Show rae another boy
in America, that's made more prisoners than
there was men TO fight with them--that's all !
He's FIRST rate chap, mistress Ramsay take my
word for it,