The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-08-17

, JHCHeIsi anu II mere ldQ Deen slnplC
hope Of succeeding in an attempt 10 res
) cue her, he would not have hesita,ed ;
moment, but he knew the lynchers hat
all loaded their rifles, and would fire up
on him the instant they detected hin
, near enough 10 have their fire effective
and therefore he was forced to see he
borne off without making an effort t
save her, trying to his feelings as it wa.
Tor him TO do so
After musing long and deeply upon
the suject, he concluded 10 wait until eve.
ming and make strategem his weaponi
and having seen the enemies accompan.
led by his wife, enter the boat and row
up the river, until they disappeared be.
hind the trees and bushes that skirted its
banks, he loaded his rifles, sat down by
the open window and waited for night 10
come.
The forms of the two he had shot be.
fore his capture we're laying upon the
ground short distance from the house,
with their faces plainly exposed to his
view; but conscience did not reproach
him as he gazed upon them. for he knew
that he had only been preserving his own
rights and liberties.
And here, perhaps word of explana-
ton will not come amiSs.
Henry Norton and his young wife re.
moved 10 Texas from one of the southern
States about year previous 10 this scene,
at which time they had just been married.
Having few thousand dollars ofhis own
he built neat cottage upon tract OF
land he had purchased, and there lived
happy and contented in the enjoyment Of
his wife'S society. until the commander oi
band of lynchers fell in love with Mrs
Norton.
lie laid his plans to abduct her, and
one evening when Mr.. Norton was alb.
sent, he made descent upon the cot.
tage, and bore her away; but had not
gone but few rods ere he was shot in
the head by the husband, who ha d return
just in time to prevent the deseCration Of
his home. . #..
lie was justified by the law in doing
this, but the Iynchers thought otherwis, e
and having appointed Conrad Boyer, the
brother Of their leader, to fill his place,
they determined to gain possession Of our
hero and lynch him; but they were not
successful in their endeavors 10 capture
him until the morning Of the day they are
introduced 10 the readers notice, when
they surrounded his house and made him
their prisoner, though not until two Of the
number had fallen. Thence they bore
him to the river, and here tranSpired the
scene we have recorded.
With this explanation we will change
the scene.
Night came. Throughout the whole Of
that long day had Henry waited its ap-
pearance, as the moon arose above the
eastern horizon, he left his house, with
his rifle in his grasp, and proceeded
across the plain towards the river. lie
soon reached the forest he had first en-.
tered after escaping from his foes, and
wended his way up the river, keeping
near the bushes upon the verge Of the
plain. The moon shone brightly, and
enabled him to guard surprise, which
he more than hall expected.
The lynchers, after rowing several
miles up stream, stopped at the house
where their leader resided. 1t stood with.
in few rods of the water, and was form.
ed of unhewn logs, in the usual style Of
log houses, the interstces being filled with
kind of clay. Upon each of the four
sides was hole calculated 10 be window
and this at night was closed by door
swinging upon hinges. The inside was
divided into three apartments, and one OF
these was prepared for Mrs. Norton to
occupy. There was only one entrance,
and two of the band were left 10 guard
against surprise, and prevent the fair
prisoner from escaping, while the remain
der separated and went to their homes,
with the understanding that they were all
to meet at the cabin upon the following
day.
Boyer treated his cuptive kindly dur.
ing the day, as he knew contrary
course would only incite displeasure.-
She remained in the room allotted to her,
and she musod long and darkly upon her
situation. She knew that her husband
would make an effort 10 rescue her, and
there was something in her heart that
whispered hope. Indeed, as she saw the
rays of the moon streaming through the
crack between the window shutter and
the casing, she felt that Henry was near.
Nor was she mistaken. The forest
that once stood between the river and the
cabin had been cut down, and the open
space left was about a hundred rods IN
length, Henry approached to the edge
OF this, but dare not leave the forest until
he recconnoitred the house and vicinity.
After a careful observation; he became
convinced that no dine was stirring, and
leaving the bushes, he cautiously drew
near the house, keeping his hand upon
The cock of his gun, ready to fire at a
moments warning.
He saw no signs of life--everything
seemed hushed to sleep; but he kept OH,
and soon stood under the window of the
room where his wife was confined
Here he paused TO listen. For few mo-
ments all was still, and then heard the
voice Of his vile in prayer.
She soon ceased, when he knocked
lightly on the wooden shutter. 1t was
returned, and then they understood each
other.