The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1852-01-07
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bridegroom and priest sood awaiting them.
Kate felt choking in the throat, - her
eyes first fell on Maj. Lindsay, and il SEEM
ed to her, for an instant, ~ il her knees we're
failing her. But she remembered that he's
fathers eyes were bent anxiously on her,
and from that moment there was no longer
any faltering on her part. est
The buzz which attended herentFanee had
now subsided, and deep hush fell on the
room. Every ear Was strained to catch the
first sound Of the minister's voice. A Watch
might have been heard to tick. as
dearly beloved" began the minister,
in the time-halloWed form Of the Episcopal
church. I'VE are gathered together in The
lsight of God" er
| He had proceeded thus far, when such a
sudden and startling burst OF tumult arose
from the distant street, that he raised his
eyes with look Of alarm, from his book
1t was like the confused ringing Of bells,
half drowned in the shouts the people.
All at once the town bell itself, close ct hand.
took up the uproar and Its iron tongue WsE
heard changing hurriedly and fercely on the
night.
| The male part of the company sprang 10,
their feet f
| "Hark !" said COL Campbell. "Caa ii
be the town on frs?" 4. ..sam
There it goes. louder ssandi louder" en-
claimed second 'it muSt be an insurreO-,
ton"
j The women now lent their shrieks tosthe
ltumult. The officers, With their hands on
their swords, rushed Immediately towards
the door. The divine had dropped his pray
). erbook, and his looks we're full of inquiry
and astonishment. Kate, With quick look
of alarm, shrank back to her fathers side
iAll was wonder, terror and diSmay.
il The uproar without increased. Louder,
fercer the alarm bell rang steps were hur-g
rying to and fro; and atlength distantshouts,
mingled with the report Of firearms, came
to the ear. Then drums were hsGrd beating
: hastily to arma, and at this signal every
, military nam present rushed out into the
!, air.
) 'Be not alarmed" said the bridegroom,
t turning to Kate; it is only false alarm, or
} druken mutiny. I will soon be back r. and
: with these words he sprsng aftsr bis COM
: panions. The females were roy left alone,
: excepting the minister end Er. Uowbray.
? But the tumuIt was obviously no tTiaing one.
f; The shouts seemed to approach, ard grew
: louder rushing sound, as Of ID advancing
: crowd, was heard, the ratt!s Of firearms
} was continued, and seemed closer at hand
t each moment; and stin lou6er and more
e hurriedly, the call 20 arms was beaten, while
e fercer and fercer the alarm boil, tithin its
noighbonFg eupola, elanorod ovs. d. din.
: A broad light now g'eapsed fcross the win
h dows from the darkness outside. {. i Tics of
0 terror were heard iacFeaaiat1 evsgs arnent.
/. Mr.. Mowbray handed Kate "a Ior aunt
: and hurrying TO the easement, SUag 1t up.
At this the confused seuEds withoas sssgmed
y more distinctness, sad gres' loude7, He.
+ looked out. ,.
!, at is Maricn and his Eel" ho eYoiain.
+ ed exultingly. "HerkI here they come RI
h With wild CRY al these Nords ofryomis-
g ed delivcrance, Kate spSnne 70 her fathers
+ side and looked out. 40 the Iorsr sud Of
G the village one or two houses V IRE in flames.
|, and their bright glare light up TIE otherMiss
It black prospect. Gloss at hard, id retreat.
g ing towards her in disorder, VAS II q lnpany
t. Of royal soldiers, aTnong whoa thc sAn tho
o largoet portion Of TIE officers lstalf assem-
S bled in that apartment. She could distin-
# guish COL Campbell and lla;. lindsay with
s. others, sword in hand. endcsyorii,r ii ialIy
L the men.
e But further down the street Egsccts.
Gle that filed her bosom With che Wild ,st and
n most tumultuous joy. Tha way waS block
y ed up from side t9 SIDE, by Il press Of assail-
,r ants, who wore the uniform Of Marion's bril-
& gade, and who were advancing with loud
d shouts, charging continually on thc retreat.
I. ing foe, whona they drove befors them "a
d wolves drive frightened sheer As the bat
or tie drew nearer, she could distiagrish their
d several war cries.
lie "Iiuzzs for Gen Marioni Remember his
Il oath Drive on the doesP'
Lo These we're Che chief shouts Of tie esssa-
e, ants, to which the royal officers replied:
ID '"Stand fast for Old Englsndl Town with
a the rebels! Stand f.stlo s3 ssa
r For moment the retreGting fuafhyes ral.
Y lied and MAIDS q etand. This was slfnost
at opposite the window where Kate rensined
y. with her father, in spits Of the danger, chain
er ed as if BY fascination to Che spot. A rsin-
e forcement Of soldiers at the came instant.
D came running down the street, and their
ne companions parting right and lef4 to make
way for them !; they gained the front and
as threw in withering volley on the foe. MOI
it. expecting such & sudden check, thcs3 felI
or into some disorder. @
'Nowcharge on the rascsIs.r cried q voice
he and Col. Campbell sprung to ihe van, pav,
ly ing his sword. "Giye them the bayonet, rfly
p. lads, and the field will soon be ours.
ID The issue Of the combat hung trembling
* in the balance The assaiiants showed signs
Of falling bach, and Kate Is tumultuous hopes
ly died within her, when, suddenly the tramp
te Of horses feat baa heard, aud body 81 cav
airy came laundering lpths st'eat Attheir
n head, on powerful charger. rode form
ny that Kate instantly recognized, ss the lurid
ed light Of the distant fire played rediy upon ii
er Need We say II was that of Prestong Hi
uplifted sabre iashed m the wild glare Hike
id, blocd.Ted meteor. e3e
ais '.Ths Oath Of MasioalT be sbouted In 4
be voice Of thunder .'Striks hcne for res
\ vengc l''aats #Asf af'Aaa ~
en- This sudden apparsion niors than an thn1
as stirring shout, seemed to infuss strange
We land wild frenzy into tho sssailants. 20 iaiel1
ar-labout TO turn.
en- .sThe Oath II Marion ~ exclaimed 4 Vii
inI wan Egurc AZ Preston side as BE sraots
,etroyal gTenadiar to the eartllat single stroke
Ter The err was caught uI BY the crowd "
sThe oath Of Marion Z the oath Of M2iiuhf X
llytrun9 from hundred voices and fhhisSSnN.