Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-01
Iture ano General 1nts lIissntc.
NUMBER 30.

iaN 'DsS "eN ~" VS. ~ o'N''N-6
All organized resistance being at an end, procla-
nation was published, inviting the citizens 10 re-
turn 10 His Mslesty's Government, and siiPuisilng
lor nothing more on Their part than neutrality.
Large numbers, even OF the wings, accepted these
TERMS and had CORVALLIS adhered TO his promises
then indeed might Liberty have been despaired Of:
But the royal leader soon threw OH the mask, and
required all VINO had accepted Inc pro'ection, as
was called. to declare themselves openly ga the
royal side, IN the further prosecution OF ihe war
Finding themselves thus basely deceived many
iew 10 arms; but such, whenever caPtureo' were
executed as rebels. The fate Of Col Hayne. who
was hung at Charleston under these circumstances
was but type OF that OF hundreds oil lesser note,
who persisted often without trial.
The war. meanwhile, was carried on win savage
ierochy against the Wings Their plantations were
laid waste. their negroes carried on' tneh houses
given 10 the flames. The seven walls OF wrath were
literally poured out on South carolina. instances
OF cruelty without number are len on record One
may suffice An innocent Quaker who TOOK care
OF sentrys muskei Tor lew minutes, while the
soldier went on an Grand was seized for this pre-
tended crime aud thrown into prison HIS vile
hurried to the jail to see ham, She was told to
wait few minutes and she should be conducted 10
him. With this brutal Jest on their lips. The royal
myrmldons hurried TO The mans cell, dragged him
forth, and hung him al the jail window; then, re.
turning to his vile, they led her INTO the yard and
showed her husband to her qurer'Rg IN the ago
MES Of death. Bot God al last raised up an aven-
ger for these and other atrocities. Suddenly, IN
the very heart OF the oppressed district there arose
deiender-bhter, sleePiess, uniorgTIng-seem-
ingiy endowed WITH miraculous powers Of inteiii-
gence-whose motions were quick as iightning-
who dealt blows, now here, now there, at points
least expec'ed-and who, by series oil rapid and
brilliant successes, soon made his name terror to
the British. Volunteers crowded TO ms standard.
His holiness gaIautrv flled the COLONY with
astonishmeut and rejoicing Wherever surprise
took place-wherever gallant deed was uneSPect-
edly done. men said that Marion had been there
Preston had succeeded IN raising troop, Tor his
name was an influential one in his neighborhood.
and he was soon one OF Narion's most trusted adj
herents man who Is wiling TO throw his life
away on every OCCASION speedily acquires the repu.
taiion of daring and bravery. The country around
the Santee, which was the chief scene oil his ex-
I PLOTS, rsng with the name oil our hero Nor was
his iosier-broiher, now sergeant IN Prestons
troop, and one oil MaTlons acutest scouts, without
his share oil renown
Meantime the gay society Of Charleston had SUI
tered considerable dlminutions Many OF the royal
officers were absent with their commands, and
large portion oil the gentry had retired 10 their es-
tates Among these was Mr. Mowbray, who Sc
creily medllated joining the continental side again
10 this place the course oil our story now carries
US. Mrs. Blakeley's mansion had heretofore escap-
ed the visitation OF war. but within few days
detachment under Col. Watson had halted there on
! IFS march to Camden. With him came Maj Lind
say, still eager sui,or Tor Kate. But scarcely
had Col Watson encamped on the plantation. when
I body Of Marion's men, conspicuous among whom
was Capt Preston, made their appearance, and
daily harrassed the British ofhcer by cutting of his
communications, assail'ng his p'ckets, and some
times even beating up his camp.
One evening Kate was sitting sewing with her
aunt IN the Parlor, conversing with Col. Watson
and several OF his officers, who we're their guests,
when the servant came in to ligh, the candles. Old
Jacob. as be was called filled the Office Of butler in
tn family, and was quite character He was a
Wing al heart, and cordially dislked the compul-
sorry visitors Of his mistress Having been his de.
ceased masters personal servant, he Lad thus ac-
CURED iooilng oil iamlllariy which allowed him
TO have his Joke even al the table where be. waited.
J He p'qued himself, moreover, on what he thought
; his breeding and hne diction. lie was source oil
constant amusement TO the British officers. whoi
however, found him sometimes their oyermatch a,
repartee.
! We'll, Jacob, what newsr said Major Lindsay.
, Any more rebels caploredP
: Old Jacob turned, bowed his head profoundly,
and showing his teeth in broad grin, said
Dare IS no news yet, sare, dat knows on; but
s'pose dare will be some afore mornin' for sartan
Captain Preston will beat up your quarters usual
3 and den, how de red-coats rum
E Kate looked up archly, yet coored when she mel
the Majors eye. That parsonage bit his lip, and
: remarked
e Never mind Captain Preston, Jacob; he'll be
our prisoner very soon Has the flag of truce come
back 7
g oh, yes, sar ! said old Jacob, his face radiant