Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-10-22
MISCELLANEOUS SELECTIONS.
F,om the Ladies' National Magazine for August
The IGTNC REBEL.
TALE OF THE CAROLINAS.


IN small farm house, towards tho close Of tho
vcar 1880 sat an old man, his wife and son.
Tho faco Of tho father appeared troubled;
Il times no looked though,fIlly on the floor,
and then he would gaze long and wistfully at his
soo fno manly youth Of twenty. At length no
aid
.Dayid this is disastrous news from Camden.
God knows what will become Of our country
Congress needs every that is capabc-ah!
nc, I wish this old wound | got 10 thu French
var had not famed me--but for it, should be
row shouldcring my musket and ma rcbing to de
isnd my country"
Both tho son and tho vito stood up at these
words. The old lady ceased knitting and gazcd
enquiringy at her boy, and it was evident, from
&he expression Of her face, that patriotism and
uoihery affection at variance in her bosom.
The son, however, after encounicring his fathers
ewes for a moment, turned confuscdIy away.
The old mnn's brow darkened, and no said
warmly:
..David, David, why do you lingcr nbou: tho
village when your country needs your service 50
muchl--why, son, am ashamed Of you. Twice
before this have spoken to you on this SUBJECT.
but YOU appear to havo no spirit! What will
YOU sec us ,rampIed upon by tho brutal mcrco-
nnrics Of Britain, and still lie hero supipcIy?
For shame, David. for shame! will not ca II
you my son. Long since you ought to havo been
10 tho army!'
..Joshua, Joshua" ntorposed the old mother,
"David is but youth; then do not speak 50
harshly. Ho cannot feel what you feel, who
have fought so often against our countrys enemy
Joshua. he is but boy
"A boy, indeed, Deborah! such boys as David
havo already gained impershablo laures since
tho war commenced. | could host Of
thnm!--whv, woro it not for the boys of this land
where would be our army, which dare say, is
ono quarter composed of boys Of David's age
sN- Il
kind word that no had ever used TO his boy.
David roso and left tho house. He walked
somo distan apparently in docp thought.
w hat will not woman dog he at last muttorod
--hcrc have been lingering about tho village
whom should have been off long ngo And for
what! why to meet pretty girl, and to listen to
her musical voice. but now will be myself rain!
whit did he call me! was it not coward! Now,
by heavens, will learn him that ho has
who possesses tho spirit of his father. Away
then with love- for feel that | am called upon to
act, and no longer drcnm Fro n fortnight my
father shall hear of me, else lose my liio in
striving for it, And with this resolution he
turned abou, and retraccd his steps.
When no reached homo he sought tho stable,
saddlod his horse, and mounted him, struck into
a gnllop, which continued for several miles. At
length no stopped and looked up at the windows
Of a farm house, half hid between clustering
trees. This tho residence Of Mary Bunker,
the mistress of his heart; the lights showed that
tho family had not retired. and he resolved to pay
her a visit before his departure.
Sho was alone when he entered. and a few
words acqua ntod her with his determination.
She burst into tears.
Nay. Mary, he said. you must not unman me
now. At first resolved TO leave you without a
farewell, for know how much YOU dreaded my
taking an active part in this struggle. But |
could not be so cruel as 10 desert you without
word.'
Twill compose myself said tho fair girl, with
an effort TO smile. Il know have been wrong
npersuadc you to stay; but you cannot imagine
the nnxictes suffer on account Of my brothers,
and could not bear to have you 10 encounter
thcir danger. But since this dreadful defeat al
Camden feel that every man is wanted BY our
country.-Go, then, d est, and God be with
you. My prayers shall attend YOU night s day.
David pressed the now weeping girl TO his boz
som, snaichcd n hasty kiss at tho sound of ap-
preaching footsteps, wrung her hand and was
gone.
The next day he left tho neighborhood Of his
fathcr's house, armed with muskot and mounted
on a sturdy horse. His destination was the A.
nricon camp then far to tho northward, but as
tho intervening country filled with tho enc
my, he knew there would be considerable ad-
dress required to effect his purpose. Before his
departure no saw few Of his old pa INMATES,
who promised to follow him as soon as possible
Night found him near lonely farmhouse to
which no proceeded boldly in pursuit Of lodging
At first the occupant received him coldIv. but a
chance expression convincing David that his hos,
was aStory, he affected the samo political creed,
aud was Immediately warmly welcomed. The
royals. produced his cider after supper, and in
sisted that David should join him in his po,atons:
This tho young man did. taking care. however, no,
% indulge too freely, while the farmer loved
% lind what he supposed new recruit for his
party. drank without ssin, and became more and
more communicative. To his horror. David soon
n earned that party of royalis,s. led BY Major
wilson. celebrated for his toryism and ruthless
neas, were to start early the ensuing day on an
expedition to seize and hang the two Bunkors.
Who had mado themselves particularly obnoxious
70 tho roynlist leaders. David knew enough Of
'ns partzan warfare 10 be assured that no mercy