The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-08-26
From the Home Journal.
One Of BanYard's Stories.

the MissIsslppi river, ne passed up Inc
Ohio in the steamer Clipper, and it
being season when there was great
deal Of travelling, the boat was much
crowded. Several very large and
long boxes, which contained the differ
ent cylinders Of the painting, were
piled upon the deck, which could not
but meet the eyes Of the passengers,
and being painted red, soon caused
some remarks to be made as to what
the contents could be. One Of the
passengers, who had an over abundant
stock Of curiosity and wished TO satisfy
his own mind at least, commenced
peepiug and prying around, but finding
no directions on or about the boxes,
was about to give up the task, when he
spied the mate giving orders TO some Of
the hands, and made for him with an
anxious mind, expecting to obtain the
information he SO much desired. He
cautiously approached him, and in a
low tone, said: "Mr. Mate, please tell
me what those large boxes contain ?"
For a moment the mate hesitated, as
if considering whether 70 do so or not,
and with a significant nod beckoned the
stranger to follow him to another part
Of the boat, which he did. On reaching
the upper deck, they found themselves
alone, when the mate, in a low tone,
said: If he would keep it a secret, and
not let the other passengers know about
il he would confide in him. This was
readily consented to, when the mate,
with long and solemn countenance,
said: "That in those large boxes were
the remains Of our gallant men who
fell at the late battle of s'PaIo Alto, }"
among whom were many distinguished
officers, as also the lamented R."
The stranger seemed satisfied, and the
two parted-the mate for the wheel
house, and the stranger 10 the deck,
once more to view the long red boxes.
The secret was too much to long
remain in the possession of one, for in
a few moments visible change was
seen in many faces, and the bright
smile gave place to a melancholy
change. 1t was ascertained that the
boxes were going to Cumberland over
the mountains, and although the caution
had been given to the stranger not to
make known their contents, for fear o!
creating dissatisfaction among the
passengers, it was very evident It was
of little avail, for on reaching Browns.
ville-the landing of the steamer
many q sad glance was given, as the
passengers left the boat. Many of the
passengers passed on to Cumberland,
among whom was the curious stranger,
and the inhabitants of that place were
soon informed Of the expected arrival.
At this time, there was large volun-
teer company formed, which in few
days was to start for the seat Of war;
and the captain becoming acquainted
with the facts, through some of the
passengers, resolved to pay tribute
ofrespect as the remains entered, The
captain. was filled with military glory
and could not think of letting the boxes
pass through without showing his true,
patriotic feeling in respect to the re-
mains of the fallen heroes. In a short
time his company was out and for a
full hour drilling, in order TO make an
appearance worthy Of the occasion.
1t was announced that the procession
would enter the city about noon-and
at one o'clock business was at stand,
and the inhabitants patiently awaiting
the enlree Of the solemn spectacle. The
company had marched out Of town
about mile, and the wagons coming
up, the captain made known his inten-
ton to Mr.. B., who being well aware
ofthe joke on board the boat, and not
wishing to disappoint the gallant captain
and the many who joined the solemni-
ties, decided to carry it through. Ac-
cordingly, the march was commenced, /,
and on entering the city, although not
accompanied by full band, the SOL
emn notes Of martial music fell sadly
upon the ears Of the assembled crowd
The escort was for about a mile and a
half to the ears, on reaching which it
was ordered to s'stack arms," and ali
assisted intransporting the heavy boxes
from the wagons to the cars which were
to bring them north.
This being accomplished, the COM
pany was again drawn up in line,
and voIley Of three rounds fired in
honor of the occasion-when the cap
tain and company returned 10 their
quarters, highly satisfied with the pro-,
ceedings conferred upon the remains
of the illustrious dead. A few days,
afterwards, when the talk had subsidized,
and quietness once more was restored,
the joke was made known to some Of
the citizens by the mate Of the Clipper,
ond "a this dav. manv hearty lanph