Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-11-12

.ScuHtll'e. dS l!e was 2Dbut lp lUSn itltp all
the dangers Of war. They had proceed,
cd TO Alsassua, the largest village in Ma
varre, and the commander-in-chief had
attempted 10 march hy tie Val-de- Araquil,
Ithroug gh which winds the high road V,no-
ria. The village is situated on an acclIv-
tliy, and there is dense and extended
forest in the r1ar. Quesada, without due
precautions, aud with great confidence IN
his troops, awaited,,hc attack from the
Carlist chief, BY whom he had been sur
prised at this point. Though scarcely
superior in numbers, by skllinl move
mem the former managed 10 turn Quesa-
da's position, and. after all obstinate de-
fence, drove him back with considerable
loss. He must have been annihilated,but
for the gallant young O'Donnel, who hav
inc no command and taking no very ac-
tive part in the fray, could not bear 10 see
his friends division cut to pieces. three
Notwithstanding beenleflupon lhefield.
He rushed forward with impetuosity and
RECKLESS courage. TO save Quesada aud his
staff. After desperate attack on the adj
vancing column, and throwing himself in
the front TO animate his troops, he was
surrounded by the Navarrese, and led as
prisoner before the insurgent chief. In
the meantime, reinforcements had arrived,
Quesada had secured his retreat, and tnat
Eof the principle part of his forces.
Zumalacarregui. the great Carlist gen
eral. had declared that he would shoot the
first Christine officer Of distinction taken
in arms, by way Of reprisal for the Alcalde
| Of Atoun, who had been murdered in cold
blood by Quesada. The Alcalde had
been his Warm personal friend. When
| O'Donnel was presented TO him and his
officers, he was at once condemned to die.
The war in Navarro had asssmed, as is
well known, most sangulnary character,
and was marked with an unrclening sPl-
rit of revenge. oEe of the prisoners had,
| bv some means contrived TO escape, and
he started off on swift horse for Pampe-
luna. He was deeply touched with The
mSfortunes of the young hero, and
hastened TO communicate to his mistress,
whom he knew, the tidingS of his melan-
choy fate. When the first shock of her
feelings was over, she lost not moment
in vain la,nenlation; but without lntlma-
ting her design to any one, she acc"mpa'
MED her informer, at the dead Ofnight, to
the camp Of Qnesada. She shrunk from
no dangers. She needed not exposure
and fatigue. She was intent alone on
saving her lover. On her arrival at the
camp, she learned thai O'DonLel was CON
demned to be executed OH the following
dav. She was told that the Carlisl lead
er was of fierce and relentless character
and that all entIeaty would be unavailIng
- that if she obtained access III hm.
which was improbable, she was sur To-
fall a victim to the brutality nl the otIlcer
hv whom he was surrounded. Her dc.
termination. however, was taken. She
would force her way to his presence, nr
would perish in the attempt. Disguised
lin rhe dress Of Il peasant, she reached The
InntpnSts Of The enemy, and demanded to
We led TO the presence of the commander
lin chief. She had an important commu,
nicalion to make to him--a secret means
bv which the whole orQnesadas forces
could be betrayed into his hands. 1t re
required secrecy and dispatch. A mes
sencer was at once sent 10 the General.
who, struck bv the character Of the appli
cant, and the object she avowrd, consent
ed TO receive her. Zumaacarregm stood
with his officers around him. waiing het
Iapproach. She was escorted INTO IN,
presence, and advanced with IN air ordig-
Initv: and tmowing aside her veil, disclo-
sed before their as,onished gaze features
of unrivalled Iovelincss. An exclamation
Of admiration burst from al present, and
she was welcomed with respect the mos
profound. She threw herself at the fee
of the rude chieftain, ,and demanded all au-
dience.
IL am" she exclaimed, ga maiden Of
Navarro. have faced all dangers tina
would appal NY sex, and have 'hr"wr
myself into your hands, trusting 10 the
generosit' of braye and successful enc.
Imy. come to plead for the pardon "I
IO'Donnel, the young and gallant soldier
whom YOU have condemned to die. He
is nv betrothed husband. Before this
qc,ion he had moi drawn sword for the
IQueen. He came under the escor, OF
Ouesada and under the Influence Of l;ar
heroic impulse which is the leading tralf
of his noble nature, he rushed inlo the
light, and sacrificed himself to save j,
friends. For this there is not man be-
fore me but vi ha would applaud hiw- no
one of you would not have fllowed Ia>
Icxample. lie is loyal 10 his Queen is
true, but he is not stained bv single san
culinary act; and pledge myself, that, i;
you save him lie shall never again bean
arms ara.ns; Don. Carlos. Snare bit hi,