Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-08-21

and Sumters station on the Waterce, is fu
of the enemies Of our cause Blood-thirst
tories, elatcd BY the defeat of our arms q
Ninety Six, who will to certainty murde
any man who undertakes the journey.
would not go on tile mission for my weigh
in gold"
"And can no man be found to risk his lif
for MS country, even OR. so perious scr
vice." said the farlnertin tone of surprise
not unminglcd Standardization.
"None. The effort to reach Sumter would
be frnitlcss. The bravcst man will hesitate
to throw lis life away"
"God protects those who devote them
selves to the good of their country sale
Geiger. eff could bear the fatigue of tht
journey, I would not shrink from the service
an instant"
"You would commit an act of folly
"No-of true devotion to my country
replied the farmer, warmly. "But," he add.
ed, in saddcncd voice, "what boots it that
/ am willing for the task. These feeble
limbs refuse to bear me on the journey"
Emily Geiger, the daughter, heard all this
with feelings of intense interest; and as she
had often said before. 50 she said now, in the
silence of her spirit: "Oh, that I were a
man. But she was simply young and
tender girl, and her patriotic heart could
only throb with noble feelings while her
hands were not able to strike blow for her
country.
eff were only mani" murmured the
young girl again and again, as she unused on
what she had heard, long after the ncigllbor
had departed.
In the meantime, Gen. Greene. who had
heard through messengers from Col. Lee Of
the proposed abandonment of Ninety Six,
and the division of the British and tory forces,
was making preparations to rerace his steps,
and strike, if possible, Il decisive blow against
Lord Rawdon. In order to make certain of
victory, it WAS necessary to inform Sumter of
his designs, and effect 4 junction with him
before attacking the enemy. But, thus fur,
no one offered to perform the dangerous
-STv1cc.
On the morning of the day upon which the
lrmy was to commence rctracing its steps,
Gen. Greene sat in his tent lost in deep
thought. Since taking command of the
army, he had been struggling at
every disadvantage with powerful enemy,
whose disciplined troops were daily strength
pned by citizens of the country, lost to every
feeling of true patriotism: and now, having
weakened that enemy, he felt eager 10 strike
a blow that would destroy him. But, with
the force that he could command, it was yet
4 doubtful question whether IN engagement
would result in victory TO the American
arms. If lie could effect junction with
Sumter before Lord Rawdon reached Fridays
Ferry on the Congarcc, he had great hopes
Of success. But the great difficulty was to
get messenger to Sumter, who was distant
between one ard two hundred miles. While
the General was pondering these things, an
officer entered and said
"a young country girl is before the tent,
and wishes to speak with YOU
"Tell her to come in, replied the General.
The officer Withdrew, and in few mo-
ments re-appeared in company with Il young
girl, dressed in 4 closely fitting habit, carry
ing small whip in her hand. She curtsicd
respectfully as she entered.
The General arose rs the maiden stepped
inside of his tent, and returned her saIuta-
ton.
"Gcneral Grccne?" inquired Tie fair
stranger.
The officer bowed.
81 have been told,' said the visitor, the
color deepening in her face. that you are in
want of bearer of dispatches 10 Gen.
Sumter"
81 am" replied the General. "But find
no one courageous enough to undertake the
perilous mission"
.Send me-" said the maiden. And she
drew her slight form upward proudly.
"Scnd you!!" exclaimed the General taken
by surprise. "You! Oh, 10, child! Icould
not do that. 1t is a journey from which
brave men hold back"
81 am not u brave man. | am only 8
woman. But will go.'
Touched by such an unlooked-for Incl
dent, Gen Greene, after pausing for some
moments. said
sWill you go on this journey alone"
.Give me fleet horse, and l will bea
your message safely"
"AloEe?'
"Alonc.'
"What is your name?' inquired the off
Ger, after another thoughtful pause.
Emily Geigcr.'
"Is vour father livng?'
"Ics."
"IIavc you his CONSENT"
"lIe knows nothing ofmy intention. Blu
he loves his country, and, but for iii health
,.orI H., nnw En,ripr arms 2raiust her enc