Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-07-25

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| heard that he was seen last night
two miles from this in a bye-path through
the woods, coming in the direction of his
house, s1aa laa Ess aga6 eaz
That is the Information I received, and
am determined to capture him. sooner
or later. Ifyou can point out his where
abouts, or arrest him yourself, you shall
have reward of fifty guineas.'
Claasen was as avaricious and fond of
money as he was wicked Fifty guineas
was a large sum, indeed, particularly in
those days, when gold was rarely seen.
1 will catch him. Colonel, before he
is three days older. | know one of his
haunis."
why not lead US there then?'
1T would be ofno use this time of day.
Besides, he may not be there for day
or two. and | shall have to be cautious
in looking out for him.
well, secure him, and the fifty gum
cas- shall be yours "a. -.
Several of the soldiers now came from
the house,and stated that they had search
ed it from top TO bottom, but could find
no one. although from appearance some
person had been there recently. The
Col"nel, followed by Claasen, passed on
to the house, while the fugitive lay quiet.
ly in his concealhent. &
1t was PLAN frame house, of middIing
size, built partly of store, in the old Dutch
style, and very comfortable within. There
was but little filrniture-a few tables,
chairs, and cooking utensils. The better
part, Ciaasen said, had been taken away
on the occasion of Van Dykes sisters
marriage, year before, as her part.
Here is great coat, SIR said one of
the soldiers. that we found on the floor
otthe kitchen, near the back door. II
must have been dropped in hurry
Feel 1T there are any papers in the
pockets, said Col Harcourt.
Yes, sir, here is bundle of them.
The Colonel took the package, looked
at the superscription, broke the seal, and
going 20 the window, comme need reading
them to himself, with countenance OF
surprise. E- 30
$50, so--here is list of our troops,
and their numbers in and around the city,
AT Powle's Hook, three hundred and
fifty AT Elizabethtown and Newark,
one thousand General Clinton leaves
soon for Charleston, with five thousand
Why, these documents are, indeed, Of
importance. Who can play the spy so
thoroughly in our camp? This Van Dyke
is a most dangerous character to be
abroad. Men, he said aloud. land you
Claasen, search every hole and see if any
more papers can be found
Nothing could give Claasen greater
delight than this order. Curiosity and
other reasons had long urged him to en-.
ter the house during Van Dykes absence
for this very purpose; but the dread that
Van Dyke might return while he was
thus engaged, had heretofore prevented
him undertaking it. He was now armed
with proper authority, and protected.
What he found or discovered he did
not report to Col. Harcourt, but made
the same reply as the soldiers, that moth
ing more of Importance could be found.
Very will;we will now leave the place
and return to quarters at Powle's Hook
Hodgeson, place some dry wood in the
middle Of this room, and when give the
word, apply the match
'What! are going to burn the'WiIows,'
ColonelP said Claasen, his face cleaning
with satisfaction.
Yes, will burn down the nest ofthis
rebel carrion bird. 1t is we'll he is not
within my reach-he should swing for it
One such fellow, with his secret spying
aud finding out, is of more injury to us
than regiment OF rebels in an open
field
Little did the British commander ina
CINE that the young man was then almost
within sound ofhis voice. 81.
so horse, men,, all except Hodgeson.'
By this time, with Claasen, the Colonel
had approached within hearing of Van
Dyke. where he halted with his troopers.
/ Now, Hodgeson, apply the match.
mount and fall in. ~ @
1t was with anguish Van Dyke heard
this order from his hiding place The
Willows as the farm house was called,
had been the birthplace OF his ancestors,
as it was his own. and there he had pas
sed all bis life But what could he do?
Nothing. 90 .sai3B1iaEaa SO Holds So
Presently thick black smoke arose
and burst from each door and window
This was followed by a brilliant flame,
that shot far into the sky. and the crack
ing of the we'll seasoned timbers, dry
with,a century of PREPARATION could be
heard alta great distance. s.ieT,e. -. :,
There will be one rebel shelter less
tonight. II lie a pity they were not all
burned down; then the king would have
more friends this side the WATER These
rebels are like dogs, a good whipping
makes them better nstured. The house
is nearly consumed, for the embers are
beginning TO fly before the evening breeze
By Giles, tOthe right face, trotl' and the