Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-26

Oouht'y NdS IcucciileC lIOH tne iron YOKE OF
The invader. His generosity and kindness OF
heart. with his reckless and almost desperate
exhibitions Of courage, had rendered him the
darling Of "Marion's BIigade"--a name which
was applied 10 the bold followers of the willy
partisan, wheiher their numbers amounted 10
ten OF thousand men. In those moments Of
gloom and dependency, when the sulferings
and desti.utlon OF their fomilIes, Joined 10 their
own priyations and tolls, caused the stout
hearts Of the soldiers o,sink in disnay, he
stood forth as the ministering angel OF the
camp, and infused into their despondent souls
the courage and The invincible frmness ,snd
spirit which shone or his own brow. A bold
and flashing soldier, shrinking from no danger
or toll, confident and sanguine when others
around him were almost driven TO despair, ever
foremost in TIE forny land last in The retreat,
he won the heart OF every soldier in the T'brig.
ade," and was regarded as the right hand OF
the army. A dexterous and fearless borseman,
scarcely equnlled indeed by the sanguinary
farlton IN this manly Accomplishment his po-
sition as captain Of the Dragons gave him am
pie opportunity 10 display TO "the brigade" his
qualities 10 the best advantage; and often
when defeat seemed inevitable, and the bat
tie appeared lost beyond redemption, from
some unexpected quarter of the field he burst
into view with his. troop 70 lowing at his heels
and bore down with his undaunted troopers
Ike a hurricane upon the enemy, and by a
single reckless and impetuous charge broke
their serried ranks, and in moment retrieved
The fortunes Of the day. Well kucwn among
the minions Of the British King as the "hand-
some horsenan," his terrible daring caused
the enemy to quake at whatever point he
made his appearance. The Bayord OF the par
tisan brigade, his heart was stranger TO fear
and his reputation 10 reproach. Such was the
man whose lips had Just uttered a solemn oath
10 pursue 10 the death an enemy who had
wronged him beyond forgiveness.
"And who is he, captain 2" asked Alscot
in astonishment, GAS live, will Labor
with you increasingly 10 hunt him from the
face Of TIE earth"
"Have you not hesrd of him" asked Con-
yers, while his voice grew yet more hoarst
with emotion. "IIave you not heard of TIA
bloody renegade. Robert Harrison, whose
name is by-word of cruel an6 bellish deeds
But leave him 10 me. Should you ever beholc
him, spare him for that certain hour of reck
oning with me which shall surely come. NJ,
heart tells me that have not long TO live, tha
| must soon glorionsly fall in the service o.
my country, but feel presentiment within
me, strong and unshaken, that shall not sinl
into that welcome rest to which go before
my hand has struck down that fend in human
form, who has made me the heartleSs mourne
that lam. Twice have | sought him out il
battle, and twice has be escaped my sword
but when we meet again, there is something
in my hesrtthat tells me he shall die. Tn,
hope Of that hour has sustained me untilnow
But'for this, aud the tender years of my chill
dIen, that claim falAerlg caresu1 et1iection
| would have long since have laid down lif
which is but burden. But enough of this
Mike. | shall detain you no longer. Go,
guard you, and restore you safe to the camp
BE wary, be vigilant, and throw not yoursel
in the way Of dang 7. Farewell, my brav,
boy, shall feel i'll at ease, until you return
again."
Pressing the hand of bis comrade, Conyer
turned his horSe's head and departed. Mix
paused and gazed after him as he rode away
bearing himself pioudly on his bounding charg
er, as though no ravening sorrow flew will
him on his course. ....
"Alas! poor Conyers," muttered Michael o
| he turned to leave the spot. GAS gentle O
the dove, but as brave as the lion; the smil
OF Eden is ever on his brow, while IFS Serpen
is gnawing at his heart" Thus soliquizing
he turned away with saddened brow, am
proceeded at a quiet pace until he had cleare
the crazy bridge which spanned the river, an
picked his way alongrotien and broken cause
| way which led through the oozy swamp; ant
| tban nj, ba re,n CO. htr H. ,NIn
through the dense fores. through which hi
| route lay. ..l
II was already past the hour OF noon whe
he separated from Conyers; and fearing les
| night might overtake him before he reached
the end ofhis journey, he permitted his nobl
steed to measure uver the ground with rapi'
strides. He had not gone far, however, befor,
the heavens gave tokens of an approaching
storm. by signs which might have passed un
| noticed by careless observer, but which one
so attentive rs Michael could not but remarl
and interpret aright. The wind, which hat
slept for the last twentyfour hours, began tC
spring up from the east, in short titful pufS
and casting his glance to the westward, dul
hazy atmosphere Just upon the horizon, laugh
him ere many hours should elapse TO look 70
one OF those violent gales 10 which the south
ern country is SO, subject about the incJmin
ofautumn. Meantime the declining sun wa
kindhng up one half the heavens.
''Not as in northern cimes obscurely bright,
But in one cloudless blaze Of glorious light"
But accustomed as he was 10 all the sign
Of the heavens, the deceitiul glare Of tht
burning sun did not lead him TO err in hi
prognosticstions. Anxious to reach his jor
pey's end, before the anticipated storm shoul'
burst upoE him, he checked not the speed o
his willing horse, but suffered him, uncheck
ed blythe rein, noise.essy and feetly to scut
along The narrow bridle. path that woun'
through the forest.
The eye OF the brave young trooper grew
bright, and pleasant fanciss nestled around hi
heart, as he hastened away from the ioil an
confinement Of the camp, 10 meet once NOR
the beautiful and idolized, Dora Singleton.
Lovely indeed was the maiden whose hear
followed the young soldier to the camp, AM
whose joyful smile welcomed his glad return
ings. A dark haired, black eyed creature, q
scarcely the medium height, with complexio
pale, yet wondrorsly fair and transparent, an
q form OF more than ordinary grace, and Of ex
Iquisite proportions, she was the very beln
to bring host OF lovers to her feet. Coldia
in her manners, proud, vivacious, and wit
that dash Of coquetry inihefnature from whic
no really beautiful woman is wholly exemp
the sphere in which she moved was delight
Eful yeta dangerous centre ofattraction.
| Her father dying when she was but mer
Ichild, her mother contracted second matT
ponial alliance. which was soon terminate