American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper., 1846-07-16


getting low, besides might get fired at myself
for breaking orders. Otherwise would like to
take fair shot, for there's no game laws here,
However, that want deer, Pm certain"
"I'l bet you pound it was though"
"lll be shot if make such bet, Self, for
I've but FIVE pence to live on for MONTH"
"Well, whatever it was, deer or fox, it has
gone by this tme How long they are drinking
! should think they were drinking old Jamaiky,
by the way they bury their noses in their can
teens. However, Pm in no hurry for my turn
to come"
Poor fellows! They know not how near the
time was when they should learn the mystery
Of the thcket,
Joseph crept along the ground a short dis
tance, then rising curiously, he stole on till he
stood behind the tree against which leaned ia
cob, by which stood the muskets He drew
from his pocket knife, opened it, and with
extreme caution slipped it along till it touched
Jacobs knee. Well that it was Jacob who
took that position by the tree! Without NOV
ing muscle Of his face, though inwardly star
tied, Jacob contrived TO glide his fettered hands
to the knife, and in an instant his letters were
cut-he was free! He sprang not to his feet,
he did not stir for an instant, but then moved
carefully within reach of the mUskets, Joseph
had watched every movement, and at the same
instant, when Jacob rose, and snatched a gun,
he also laid his hand on one. Both aimed, fir
ed, and the two guards fell, one dead, and the
other mortally wounded. In an instant more
two other muskets were levelled at the soldiers,
who were rushing forward to seize their arms,
utterng loud cry of surprise With dex-
ferrous motion of his foot, Jacob tosses the knife
within reach of Arundel in moment he too
yya froa nd wit n ynnSkn ut in hic ha nd
Surrender yourselves, rescue or no rescue"
cried Joseph to the astonsled group. Their
arms were beyond their control The fight
would be desperate should they attempt it un-
armed. To be shot down flying was far from
agreeable, and with smotheTed curses, the eight
soldiers surrendered TO their late prisoners, and
were bound like them.
"You treacherous villain" said one of them
to Joseph, who was Immediately recognized,
81 suspected you were a spy at the fort. | was
a fool not to tell my suspicion"
81 am indebted to your politeness," F" said Jo-
seph, bowling sarcastcally, land will endeavor
to return the ebgation.'
elf | once get back to fort, I'll have your
hypocritical brother hanged for an accompliCe." "
''Silence, wretch! or you may never return,
or never again have occasion TO repeat your
cowardIy threat"
And at the menacing glance of those fiery
eyes, the man quailed and was silent.
Mabel, Arthur, and Marion were gathered
together, full of wonder and gratitude A
deep groan from the wounded man at once
drew Mabel to his side, thongh sluddering at
the ghastly spectacle Of the dead and dying ly'
ing side by side on the green sward, over whose
smooth velvet flowed their crimson life-blood.
"Water-water!" family murmured the dy.
ipg soldier.
Mabel poured a few drops into his parched
mouth; he revived little, opened his fast ga
zing eyes, and glared wildly around. Sinking
back, he muttered inaudbly. Two words alone
could Mabel distinguish-"My Mary! MotheI!'
groan, struggle, and all was over.
| Mabel, weeping, threw herself into the arms
of her husband.
"Let US go away from this place, papa,
said Arthur, sobbing
"What shall we do with these poor fellows
sin" said Jacob, after few moments.
alt would be dangerous to stay long enough
to bury them if we had proper Instruments,
said Arundel, thoughtfully. alt were unchns
tian to leave them here as they are"
"Sr," said Joseph, "there is hollow tree
not far from here, which will hold both, ant
there are boughs and brush enough here to fl
it up"
"The plan is good, my friend. You are oul
| deliverer. We are under your orders, How
shall we proceed"'
"My duty was done, when | rescued you
and yonder ladies from gnominious bonds,
said Joseph, 81 resign my command to able
! hands,
Arundel gracefully accepted the command
and it was then agreed that he and Jacob shoulC
mount guard, while Joseph placed the soldiers
in their sylvan grave. In half an hour all were
ready TO proceed, the place of destination being
now the American camp. Six of the musket
they hid near the spring. Marion, brave girl
carried one by her own request Mabel lee
poor Arthur by the hand, and, with JOSEPH
leading the way, the prisoners in the centre
guarded also by Jacob, and the ladies and Arun
del in the rear, they marched steadily en- then
way, for they were anxious to reach the camp
before night fall. Fortunately, about mile
from the camp, they were met by party o
American soldiers, who escorted them in tri
umph to the head quarters of the General, who
received them with every attention which
could be paid in a camp, and assigned then
comfortable quarters, for rest and relreshmen
they needed greatly.
+, Joseph, through the influence Of Arundel
was raised to the rank of lieutenant, after regu
larly joining the army, where he had served a
q volunteer.
Both brothers survived the war, and when i
was ended, and peace was restored, Thoma
came and dwelt in a cheerful home, made hap
py and pleasant by Joseph and Marion.
"lt was favorite remark Of Jacobs" Ma
rion sometimes used to say, looking affection
ately at her happy husband, "that the blackes
cloud has bright spot near it--and Pm sure
thought the cloud black enough when we fel
into the hands of that cruel British sergeant
but little thought how bright light wou
come from that cloud to me.''
New HAMPSHIRE MILITIA. Among the las