The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-04-04

IN her behavior; yet Nathan's scrupcs We're some
what shocked by the appearance of a CANDY ribbon
ora gstcniug breach. have mentioned that she
was an only daughter, and il followed as n natural
consequence that she had many admirers. Among
them were two Of the subordinate officers Of tho fort
who often dropped in to taste Nathan's good cheer
and play the agreeable to Miss Ruth Among the
number also was one John Dean, commander of the
Royal savage, Brit IA schooner with crew of six
men and mounting many guns. Dean claimed
distant relationship with Nathan but whether it was
owing to his claims not being sufficiently established
that he was coldy received, dislike TO his person
l cannot say; but certain il is that the Quaker was
remarkably reserved during his visits But Ruth
laughed at all his peasanties, and when he told
her that she was the prces girl in the universe she
laughed the LOUDER plainly eyincing that it was no
news.
Now as am not writing love tale, | shall not at
tempt TO paint of that nature only so FAR as
connected with the incident am relating Nathan
Beman was regarded by the occupants of Ticondero-
GA good and loyal subject. But it was known
that those bold spirits to whom have referred as the
leaders Of the early settlers Of Vermont that the col
onio wrongs ranked deep in his bosom; and, fiom
sition to those who about to make ruggle for
liberty.
CHAPTER H.
In the afternoon Of the Sd day OF Nav, I775, three
might have beea seen in small boat nearly OPP
poste the fortress of Ticonderoga engaged in fishing
But from the lstess manner in which they pursued
their occupation locker on would have imagined in
those troublesome times that they had some sinister
object in other words that the party comprised the
sheriff and his posse comitatus, waiting for the dark
night to pounce upon the obnoxious settlers.
What the real character of the party may be dis
covered from their conversation The principal speak
large and powerful man, who was seated in
the stern Of the boat.
1T cannot be- said he, the colonies have felt their
wrongs too deeply TO submit without struggle.
'And then this affair at Lexington will arouse every
lukcwarm SOUL added of his companions; 'and,'
he continued, "add to these, the thousands who pant
for the strife, and have host who will struggle
on until these mnions find as bloody grave as our
countIymen at Lexington
God grant it ? rerventy exclaimed the first, 'and
in the meantime il behooves us 10 be in readiness'
And yonder fortress must change masters,' added
both his companions at once,
Yes continued he in the stern lit must fall But
! know of no acquainted with the grounds, and
ana determined to be SO myself remonstrance
you know me-
'By Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and all other heather
cattle the royal Savage, as live =
To their surprise, that vessel had rounded the point
near the fort and anchored within three cables length
of them. Soon boat was to leave the schoon-
er and pull in the direction Of Nathan's dwelling.
sNow, comrades said he in the stern, put up
your tackle. have an enterprise in view which
BODIES no good TO the subjects Of George lll-with
his leave and your assistance
Lead and we follow was the reply.
.sWo, then, gentlemen, meet me with your scarlet
uniforms at yonder point, two hours after sunset
That night John Dean guest at Nathan Be-
mans and the clock had tolled the hour of eight,
when knock was heard the door and on its being
opened, in walked our three fishing ucquainances,
but so entirely different heirappoarance that the
most intimate acquaintance would hardly have recog-
nized lhenl Each one wore uniform OF tie bright
est scarlet and from the lavish display Of lace gilt
and embroidery tho common observer would have
thought them officers Of rank. At all events, so
thought the commander of the Royal Savage and
when they declared that they were visnnts to the
commander of Tconderoga on furlough from the ar
nv in Canada, and had been sporting in the highlands
during the day, his obsequousness knew no bounds;
and as their boat had become unmoored and was lost,
if they would accept berth on board the Royal
Savage until morning, he would row them to the fort,
as he had hamper of wine to deliver there III the
morning With much apparent reluctance they con-
s.r;od. In short time Dean had placed his visitors
IN hoard his schooner and by their request had sent
boat and three men to bring ;helr game and sport
ns apparatus, which they pretended to have left near
Nathans dwelling.
In the meantime Dean entertained his guests IN the
scboouer's cabin. The wine circulated freely, and
the conversational powers Of him of the llercueaa
Frame seemed nexhnustibe, and as ne entertained
his host with a marvellous adventure in India, so
much did he engross his attention, that lie did not
,crc,ye the absence Of two Of his guests. Just us
The story was concluded, they returned and making
a sim to Their comrade, poured out glass Of VINE
and called on their host for sentiment
well, gentlemen said he, there's the heaih Of