The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-06-17

tined victims lay, dreaming Of any thing
rather than capture. The door turned
on its hinges, and the loud voice of the
leader of the invaders, commanded the
sleepers to surrender. The room was
soon scene of confusion. The Bri,ons
were at frs disposed to make resistance,
but seeing no way to escape, and know
ing their good treatments depended on
their submissiyeness, they surrendered
with as much grace as was desirable. Out
OF their beds they were forced, then as
sleepy looking fellows as one would wish
to see. One Of them, corpulent, red-fac-
ed, and larger than his companions, grum-
bled as he rose, but hand was placed
on his shoulder, with an order to be as
still and as brisk as possible, and he
submitted.
"l've got him, joe" said our lover
Sam, to his friend, who was assisting a
reluctant leg to force itself through pair
Of inexpressibIes.
"Well, hang on to him."
"Aye, tina, will, like death to grim
beggar." Then, turning to his prisoner,
he added, "Come, my dear sir, don't
want to be ollicious, but let me assist
you Ill adjusting your wardrobe. While
you are gathering that stocking, I'll gar
ter your neck with this cravat.''
"Take that, d-n you, for your impu-
dence," said the officer, at the same time
levellng blow with his clcnched fist,
which sam parted.
''ienderly, tcnderly, my dear fellow"
said Sam; but If you want the use of your
peppers BY the time daylight comes, you
will be sparing off our lists"
"Who and what are vou?'' asked the
officer, looking grumIy up in Sans face.
My name is Sam DareaIl, at YOU ser
vice, which interpreted, means Sam
Daredevil; and will promise you touch
OF my nature and friendship, TOO, before
we separate"
~ gu are devilsh obliging fellow"
THANK you Sir; it runs into he Dare
all family to be obIIgl :. Can | be of
any use to you in putt. on your coat;
for shall be under The egreeat ne
cessity of marching yot I right away.
What IS this SILLY thing forF' said
Sam, a! the same time pL the epaul-
etts from tho officers shou.~'g; Its only
fit for child's plaything." All he put
his foot OH the toy.
The Briton's face grew very red, but
he had to keep quiet, as Sam assured him
that, as he was going long journey. it
would only be an encumhrance to his
shoulders, and he had done what he had
| from the kindest intentions.
To the doc. Sam led his prisoner and
meeting his frie2d Joe at it, desired him
to say if he had not captured the biggest
game. Joe deliberately glanced his eye
about the others sturdy dimensions, and
replied atfirmatively.
When they had reached the outside of
the house, short parley ensued, in
which 1t was determined the enemy
should be hurried by forced march, off
to Boston. One officer, who could ns-
Their persuaded nor forced to put on his
regimentals up stairs, and who had been
brought down for the purpose of seeing
what effect the chill air would have upon
him, swore he would die before he would
move foot. One of the captors who
had him in tow, now applied switch to
his bare feet, and he moved them with
much brlskness, to the delight of the
joyous Americans, and the evident cha
grin of the officers.
The poor fellow. at the earnest en-
treaties of his friends, after being drag.
ged few yards, very reluctantly yielded
up his resolutions, and drew on his pam
falcons.
The whole party soon got under way,
and made good haste to their boats over
the bay again. Many were the Jokes
which circulated among the merry fell
lows, at the expense of their prisoners,
who although in the midst of a superior
force, could not altogether resist the spir-
it of INSTRUMENTATION.
The prisoners were got safe into quar-
tiers by daylights, and, after breakfast,
were ordered TO prepare for an overland
journey to Boston, where they arrived
in safely, and were deposited for safe
keeping under the protection of John
Hancock. They were soon exchanged.
and lived to relate in their far homes, to
their anxious friends, all the scenes which
transpired between the ballroom and
Boston-the corpulent one not forget
ting to make aflec Tomato mention of Sam
Dareall, who, be it known, was shortly
after married to Miss sally Renham, and
lived to tell his grand-ch lren the story
Of that night.
THE lNGRATIrUDE oY 'PUBLIca.-
The B, ston Post says, e; me of the
battles on the lakes, during &. las war,
the COLI of the American IL. ship we've
shot away. For a moment, all hearts Oh
board chilled, as from the British vessel,
uprose cheer of anticipated triumph
A sailor on board the American vessel