The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-01-17

eral of the neighboring gentry for shelter,
but they knew the spirit Of the united men
too we'll to hazard his presence. At tlength
when night began to fall. he stopped at
the hourse Of MIR. Cunningham, and re-.
fused to be turned away. Mr.. Cunning.
ham was clergyman Of the same denom-
ination as Allison, but unlike him, had
won the esteem of both loyalists and uni
ted men. He knew we'll that in harboring
Allison he hazarded his property, and per-
haps his life. Yet hoping for the best he
suffered Allerton to remain. Hislady was
even more esteemed if possible than him.
self. and had endeared herself to the peas.
antry by many an act OF well directed
|benevolence.
But satan had now entered Eden, and
in short time the house was surrounded
by the united men, intent on the death Of
Allison. Hearing the noise without. Mr..
Cunningham proceeded to the door. where
he was greeted by the leader of the crowd.
"God bless you Mr.. Cunningham. and
long life to you and your good lady; but
you must deliver us up Allison"
"Allison has gone out by the back door,
said Mr.. Cunningham. 81
"Not him, Mr.. Cunning CHAM, we have
guard there which he cannot pass and
live"
Mrs. Cunningham had gone up stairs
and at this moment was looking from
window. Her figure being undis,inc,ly
Visible to the crowd below, was mistaken
for that Of Allison, and a shot was fred
which took effect in her neck. She scream.
ed out "l'm shot" and ran to the bottom
OF the stairs, where she fell and expired,
Mr.. Cunningham seeing his wife corpse
took down his gun and declared he would
fight till death, but he was siezed and Sc.
curely tied. Allison in the meantime had
crawled up the chimney, although there
was hot fire burning in the CRATE; but
being discovered was dragged from the
chimney; not however until the flesh vas
burned from his hands in clinging to the
hot bars. After taking him from the house
they beat him 10 death with their guns, and
tying rope around bis neck, they took
him about three miles to a wood where
they suspended his body on tree.
The minions ofroyalty were not long in
hearing of the disturbance, and detach-
ment Of soldiers were soon at the scene
Of the sffray. They found Cunningham
bound and his wife corpse. The SER
wants had all fed. but they found poor
illiterate peasant named Shawn McCune
whom they threatened TO shoot unless he
Immediately told all about the murder
But in vain did they threaten, for as Shawn
knew nothing about the matter, of course
he told them nothing. When they saw
that he was ignorant Of it they admins.
tered 10 him the oath Of allegiance, and
told him if he was ever known to herbor
any Of the united men, he would be hang.
ed. Poor Shawn frightened almost to
death. was suffered to depart. He hur.
ried 10 the house Of his father and told
him all that had happened--of the murder.
the oath OF allegiance, and that he was 10
be hung il he suffered any of the united
men to come into their house.
at is very unfortunate" said his father,
'ifor you know Paddy McGrew, the Piper,
is to be at our house tomorrow night, and
many nights lodging he has given me
Shawn. Shure it would i'll become Tague
McCune TO turn away his mothers son
and Paddy is united man."
'.But' said Shawn, 81 have sworn. and
bad luck to me, if ever can be per.
ljured man.
"Was it on the book or cross,'' said
Tague.
r"Shure they made me swear both ways
said Shawn.
"Ah then it is all up" said Tague, 'bu
what shall we do with poor Paddy
live just been thinkin'" said Shawn
..that we might put him in with the COW
in the byre." (cow house. q 2'ie 8
"True, very true Shawn, but It's hard &c
have ones door shut against ones own bes
friend ]"
/ The old man and Shawn both relapsed
into 9 thoughtful mood, and the CONVERSE
lion ended. 5.
The domicile Of Tague McCune wa.
situated on the top Of bleak hill. which
even the over.population Of the country
could not make to contribute 10 man,
comfort. The house was aimiserable hove
constructed Of sods, brssh and straw, ant
having only one room. Nearthe window
stood loom, which poor "a it was would
have bought all the rest of the contents o
the house, if we except pile Of poiatoe.
in the corner opposite to it, banked up By
sods.
But we must now look at Tague ant