The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-08-14


and leaving his horse, had reached the
barn Of Hiram Hughes, near Railway,
and entering with his companion had
secreted himself in the straw, and was
quietly awaiting the movements Of his
foes. They had scarcely time to snug
ly ensconce themselves in the "lintern,"
when several soldiers entered the sta
bic and commenced saddling their hors-
es, and at the same time discussing the
propriety Of an attack whichthey were
about TO make on company Of militia,
stationed about four miles distant. As
soon as they were gone, yelling and
his comrade hurried forth to convey
the intelligence Of the intended attack; ;
and by anticipating the arrival of the
British, to ensure them warm recep.
ton. ;t1a
They had gone but a short distance
when the clatter of horses hoofs was
heard directly behind them, and though
his younger companion urged the ne
csssity of flight, yelling, who knew
their jadsd animals was no match for
the fresh horses Of his pursuers, deemed
it prudent TO turn aside, into the wood
and allow them to pass by. They had
barely time to attain the shelter OF
neighboring copse, when party Of
dragons, numbering about twelve,
passed in hot pursuit Of the scouts who
had been noticed to leave the barn, and
take the direction in which they were
now riding. As they reached the spot
where the fugitives had turned off they
divided into parties, and commenced
the search Of the surrounding wood.
yelling reflected for few moments
upon the course he should pursue, then
beckening his comrade to follow, he dis.
mounted and retracedt his steps to-
wards the barn. They reached it in
safety, and as they thought undiscover-
ed; but dragoon had remained on
guard, and seeing them enter rssound-
ed recall, and brought the whole par
ty instantly back. The soldiers rush
ed in and carefully securing the en-.
trance, commanded the scouts 10 sur
render.
But yelling, knowing that he could
expect no mercy at the hands of the
soldiers, bade his companion prepare
for the worst, and stood like a lion at
bay, bidding them defiance. The boy,
far fiom exhibiting any symptoms of
fear, appeared entirely to forget his
own danger, and to disregard his own
personal safety in his anxiety for his
elder comrade.
The officer nettled at the cool obsti-
macy of the scouts, ordered his men to
fire upon them. At the first mention
Of the word "fire," the boy threw him
self before his comrade, and received
the contents of the musket levelled at
him. in'
The youth family calculated the
name Of "Robert!" The sound Of the
loved voice, no longer disguised. told
him at once that it was his own Kate.
Attends" he exclaimed, "you haze
slain woman!w .,4.
The soldiers fell back thunder strick-
en-, and poor Kate, breathing forgive
ness to her murderers, and a prayer
for her lover, yielded her spirit to the
God that gave it.
"Cowards!" cried he, you have rob-
bed me of all ! held dear on earth-you
have taken from me the only being for
whom | would wish to live; my life is
no longer Of any worth to ms--villains,
do your worst! but stop--before you
murder me, this to the cowardly assas-
sin. .'l a IL sis@
The soldier who had fired the dead
shot, lay dead upon the floor, and the
next instant Robert yelling fell pierre
ed by a dozen balls! Not content, the
blood-thirsty ruffians plunged their bay
onets into his PROSTATE body and spurn-
ed it with their feet.
A cry from one of their number ar
rested The horrible butchsry, and made
them sensible Of their own dangerous
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