The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-11-23

ed himself at his table, and wrote hastil,
a few lines, which he read over 10 himself
and then placed in the hands Of an order
lly, whom he called from the hall. The
man, receiving the note, touched the from,
of his cap, and departed to place it in the
hands of the officer to whom it was ad.
dressed. AS the door closed upon him
the face of Jenkins Wesley. the rich tory
colonist. lighted up with malicious gratili-
cation.
You seem to be pleased, Wosley!'
said the general. who could not but-re-
mark the expression OF elation on his face
"Yes. your excellency; am always
pleased to see the enemies of the crown
secured from doing mischief
"Whero shall | imprson her?'' asked
the general. as il perplexed to know what
he should do with his fair prisoner after
arresting her. This inquiry was not ad-
dressed TO any one. but was rather think
ling aloud. For my life don't know
what ia. do with her,
place her on board one of the ships OF
war, SIR suggested Wesley. sit will be
difficult to effect her escape from one;
while in the city she may elude the vigil
lance Of guards
''Ihat is the suggestion. | will send
her on board the George, and en,rust her
safe-keeping to her old gray-headed cap
tain. Griffith lie will be an honorable
| and safe jai!er for her, and can give her
one of his cabins. That affair is setlled?"
AT this moment two or three gentlemen
OF his staff were announced and Jenkins
Wesley glided out Of the apartment with
the step and look OF man who has been
doing disgraceiul thing, and fears to
meet the full gaze of honorable men.
| There stands at this day venerable
house in the center Of the city, which still
bears an air of aris,ocratic respectabilit,
| in its elaborate front and massive style of
architecture within Towards this house,
about nine o'clock in the evening. and
about two hours after the issue Of the or
der Of arrest of the young rebel lady, a
file of eigh; soldiers advanced, led by a
British captain. There was green yard
in front, in which stood two large syca-
more trees. through the pending branches
of which a light shone out from the par
lor windows on the east wing of the man.
sion.
"IIalt!'' commanded the officer, in on
under tone. The file Of soldiers halted in
front of the gate, which the officer softly
opened and passed through alone. The
lower shutters Of the window were drawn.
and he could not look into the room; but
listening. he heard the sound Of a female
voice. He returned to his men. and hav
ing ordered two to The rear OF the house.
he lifted the brazen lion head and knock
ed atthe front door, and at the same time
trying to open the door, which he found
strongly secured.
At the sound of the knock, a young Ia
| dy. who was writing al small escritoire
! in the room from which the light came.
raised her head quickly. and placing a
sealed letter in the hand of tall, hand
some young man in haiEmilitary cos
tune. she said earnestly:
$50! do not delay moment! Colonel
| Warren must have this before day.
The young man hastily ,hrewSover his
dress countryman' coarse, blue rock.
placed upon his head slouched farmer S
hat. and taking the letter, placed it iii
the bottom of one of his coarse brogans.
Again the knock was repeated, heavier
/ than before.
This bodies no good, Lawrence" said
the young girl .'Do moi linger! Every
thing depends on your quitting the town
in safety"
.sIf danger menaces, ! cannot leave
you, Miss Elizabeth" said the youth, re-
specllully and earnestly.
..You will show but the sincerity of your
friendship for me. by obeying," she an
swered, with an air Of resolution.
81 know | am presumptuous to hope,
where | am SO lowly and you are SO far
above me, but
Here the speech Of the young colonisI
and more imperative than the last; kissing
her hand respectfully. he obeyed the en-
treating command OF her eyes, and in
Estantly left the apartment.
i He did not, however, on reaching the
Ihall. go out by the door by which he had
an hour before entered, bearing letter to
1.-THE maiden from the camp of the army
outside, but alarmed for her safety by the
loud knocking, he hurried to the upper
entry. and went out upon balcony, from
which he could look down into the from
yard and see who was at the door. Upor
discovering the English officer, who a
5 that moment had called his men to break
in the door, he flew to warn the young la
} Idy Of the character Of her visiters. Blu
in descending the stairs he came upon th'
bayonets of the two soldiers who had come
: round by the rear.
.Stand! you are our prisoner!" they
cried, presenting their weapons close a
his breast.
Quick as lightning, with countryman'
staff which he held in his hands, he knock
ed their glittering bayonets down. ant
dashing the men outside. in momen
!, stood in the presence Of the young lady
! ''It is you they have come TO arrest
Fly with me dearest Elizabeth!'
"And leave my dying aunts Escap
with the dangerous papers you have o.
: your person! Do not fear for me! The
!, are all that can convict me or harm me
In your instant escape lies my safety!'
!, :, True! l will hope the best! The
q dare not harm voui,'