The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-08-14
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Standwosd mingled again with his friends, who

gave him their warnest congratulations.
How to break the happy news to Alice, was
the first thought of Her bert; he knew she ex-
pected that, ere this time, Stanwoods was no
more, and should he pay her a visit before his
reprieve was made known, that such would be
the extravaganza Of her JOY, that it might be
productive of serious consequences. After a
little reflection, he determined to inform her by
letter, which he did, informing her of the safety
of Stanwood. .s,3s s..efa4s lEs ri h-saafg
Alice, who had given herself up to the most
violent grief, received this intelligence with the
deepest transports ofjoy. Whata transition
will few moments effect! Not an hour before,
and she was dwelling in the lowest abyss of sor
row-she was now upon the apex of bliss
After Stanwood's reprieve, Gen. Gates, who
became acquainted with his circumstances, gave
him discharge from farther military duty.
But Stanwood-as the American army daily ex-
pected an attack from the army Of Burgoyue-
had too much patiotrism to leave the ranks, till
battle should decide either the supremacy of
the patriots or the Britons. Such was the state
Of excitement, that no one was permitted to leave
the camp, and Stanwood was precluded, for some
time, from visiting Alice. '.'
On the 7th of October-that eventful day,
which will be remembered with Joy, while
spark of patriotism exists-Gen Burgoyne COM
menced the engagement by movement to the
lett OF the American encampment, by which he
hoped to effect his retreat to the lakes. The
battle maintained with the most determined
bravery on both sides, until darkness put an end
to the effusion of blood. During the night, the
royal army made an attempt to retreat to Fort
Edward. While preparing to march, intell,-
gence was received, that this fort was already in
the possession of the Americans; and they i'm
mediately fell back, and occupied their former
position.
The American flag waved in triumph on the
field OF Saratoga; Burgoyne had surrendered
his -I,1o o. y r
thousand six hundred men. The polished arms
and the white tents shone brilliant in the sun
shine; the laugh, the song and the jest went
round, and the captive and the captor mingled
together as friends. Sumptuous feasts were
prepared in the various tents, and the locker on
would not-have dreamed that, few weeks be-
! fore, those two armies had been arrayed against
each other in all the panoply of war.
The day passed away lightly, and night had
just drew her sable curtain over the landscape,
as the Generals of the two armies were strolng
near the outposts Of the American camp.
"From whence proceeds such flood of light?'
SAID Burgoyne, turning to Gen Gates. ''Yon-
der clusters Of pines are bathed in one broad
| glare #N5-
"Ah, those lights" said Gates, smiling, othey
| remind me of promise
"May | be allowed to enquire the nature of
your promse:' said Burgoyne.
'tCertainly, General replied Gates; "tl1osc
lights proceed from yonder cottage, that is hard
ly discernable among the trees, where is to be a
weddlng-and have promised to be a guest
One of my mcn-as brave fellow as ever
| shouldercda muskct--is to be united, / am told,
to as bri ght beauty this land of romance
ever produced; and General, your presence is
as much needed mine. l shall therefore
insist on your accompanying me"
Burgoyne accepted the invitation, and short
walk brought them to the cottage, where they
Stanwood. A large number of the officers and
men were present, as we'll the beauty and
loneliness of the surrounding country. The
marriage ceremony was soon after performed,
and William Stanwood and Alice Herbert were
pronounced man and wife, according to the
custom Of the times. It was late; and many
glass of ruby wine had been quaffed to the
health, and long life of the happy couple, Gen
Gates had remained until the guests had near
ly all departed, when he arose, and taking Stan
wood by the hand, said-"I am now about to
leave you, perhaps forever you have ever been
| brave soldier and pure patriot, but circum-
stances placed me in pecurliarly pcrpexing
situation in regard TO yourself; you well know
to what ] refer But I was acquainted with
your circumstances, and it my intention
from the first after your sentence, to grant you
a reprieve, which did. But fyou deem the
course which pursued too severe, orfeclinany
instance that l. as your General, have wronged
your forgiveness .s, &C.,
"I have ever looked upon you as discharging
the duties of your station with ability-as one
who pays the strictcst regard to right, and always
avoids and condemns wrong" sal~a2 So
ssMany thanks, said Gates, "for your good
opinion. And to you, said he, turning to Alice,
81 give my blessing, and doubt not you meritso
noble husband. And to your brother, q see
he is not presently give the warmest acknow-
Judgments of my esteem" The two Generals
soon after took their leave, not, however, without
leaving some testimonials of regard.
Herbert remained bachelor, and passedmost
of his time in hunting and fishing, and declared
it was not in him to discover why the happiness
Of man could be augmented by the presence of
ga better half."s
The father of Stanwood repented of his harsh
conduct, and spent, with his consort, many
happy day, at the residence Of his son.
stanwood and his young bride enjoyed all the
happiness which arises from unsullied love-and
is the heir Of virtue. Dear reader, must close
Whether any oftheir offspring have been orna-
ments to their country or society, shall not at
present say--I will make a truce with labor,
while you are at liberty to imagine.
REVIEW of THE MARKErs.-San Francisco,
June 15.-Within the past few days somewhat
more activity has been apparent, but in general
complaints Of dull times-of nothing doing
light sales and light profits, have been the order
OF the day. This state of affairs is not confined
to San Francisco but extends to the surround
ing country-nearly to the same extent:-Ma-
rysviile, Sacramento city, and other towns to
the northward, and Stockton, and the surround
ing towns on the south--all reiterate the same
1 statement Y fagi
| Throughout the mining regions great deal
Of inactivity prevails. The water s yet too
high to allow successful digging, and the great
bulk Of the miners are leisurely awaiting the
4 fall Of the streams. The number Of miners up
on the different streams have greatly increased
since the past season, and when the mining seas
on shall have fairly commenced, great quantities
Of gold dust will be forthcoming.
i TENANT RIGHTs IN lRxLAsD.---1n ireland the
agitation for tenant rights Of fixture Of tenure to
the agricultural population, is fast gaining
ground; Ministers ofevery creed and politicians
4 of every grade, are said to be united 70 forward
the movement. sssssss
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