The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-01-23

2 etuoto"o "ciC oooh CoinPiot0u oho iSSois
ing his commission, the young lieutenar
bade the British commander farewell, 10 re
! turn in few days with the desired informs
ton. On reaching his quarters he ohange'
d his military apparel for plain countryman
: suit, ripping the linirg of his cooked hat un
der which he placed his commission, whcl
he carefully reserved, saying to himself:
| q think when Miss Rosa Milford sees m,
! commission, as an officer in his Majesty
service, she will no longer refuse the hand o
Nathan Palmer
Tie next morning he left the farther out.
posts at Kingsbridge, on horseback, where
Gen. Tyon had accompanied him, to pursue
his expedition. twas a beautiful morning,
and he looked forward with all the anticipa
tions of pleasure, and hope cleaned warm
ly in his breast He passed the neutral
ground without molestation, and advanced
into what was considered the American dis.
,ricts without being troubled by any of the
occasional travellers on the road, although
every one was armed and carried musket
Now and then he met an American yeoman
or farmer with whom he was acquainted,
that knew not of his detection for he was
born in that section of the country, and resi-
dents within a wide circle were then consid.
cred neighbors.-Late in the afternoon he
came within sight of the regular American
outposts, when he turned off the main road
by narrow one that led 10 mill and dwell
ling on the banks of small but rapid
stream.
Let us for moment look into the dwell
ling and notice lis inmates. One was girl
of about eighteen, and fine instic beauty,
engaged in some triaing housework, bu,
mainly listening TO the conversation of a
lively looking, brown complexioned young
man, in half military garb. 1t is evident
that what he said pleased her, for she
looked at him from time 10 time, as she
smiled archly, with fondness.-These two
were Rosa Milford, the miler's daughter
and William Townley, neighboring far
mer's son, an ensign in the American army
lying near.
hho 10 thdtt w iiiidtnj CoiiHS U"diu hhe
house on horseback p
'AO liye,' said the young man, iii is you
old spark, that sly rascal, Nathan Palmer
the dominie's nephew, who despised hin
and cast him Off The rogue, heard in {
private letter this morning, that he had en-
listed in the refugee corps. If | knew Ger
tain, he would swing for it. Depend upor
ii, Rosa, he is here for no good purpose
DO not be seen, William, leave me II
manage him.
The young man left by back door, no
out of hearing, as the tory lieutenant an,
spy entered by he front. He advarced will
r a bold step.
Rosa, l have but little time 10 spare, an,
, want your answer at once. Read that.
He took the commission from the lining o
his hat, and placed it before her.
Some difference between holding com
mission in King Georges service and bein:
, ragged continental'
Nathan Palmer, said Rosa, s,ernIy,
always disiked you-now hate you,' an,
she handed him his commission.
DO you refuse to be my wife now1'
'Your wife Leave the house, or ! shal
, be tempted TO loose the dog at the mill upo
you.'
Good bye, Miss Rosa he said, grindin
hi. teeth in anger Look to your fathers
i mil--your rhouse-yourself--l will be aven
6 geGp And he mounted Lis horse and rod
swiftly away.
Rosa hastened TO the back door to lool
a for her lover. He was Just leaving for tn
!. camp, and the wave OF his hand indicate
!, that he knew Palmer's errand. He hasten
!, ed TO the camp, had an interview with Pu
nam, and the latter issued his tiivate order
Palmer came into the lines that night wit
the freedom. of an old companion and ha,
v ing as he supposed accomplished his errant
r was about taking his departure, when b
# was arrested, and the fatal commission W;
!. full proof of his guilt as a spy. After
II brief trial he was ordered to be hung Q
10 Puts gallows the next afternoon.
s. Before the hour of execution came, Tryoi
who heard of the arrest, sent in flag, d
a claring il murder to hang mere civilian WI
I. happened to be royalist, and threatened Il
n taliation. He was not aware that Palmer
le commission had been found upon his pc
/, son. Putnam wrote back this brief an
memorable note:
a HEADeuAR1 ERs, Aug. Z, TIT.
:, Sir:-Nathan Palmer, Lientenan.
!. your Kings service, was taken into my can
as spy He was tried as spy he W
r. condemned as a spy, and you may rest ass
). red, sir, he shall be hanged as spy.
- have the honor to be, etc.
of ISRAEL PUTNAM.
His Excellency, Gen. Tryon.
P.S. Afternoon. He is hanged.
n Such was 'Old Put'--prompt TO execu
n and decide. The hickory tree still renal
C. standing near PeekskilL
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