The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1855-10-18
THE YOUNG RE BEL,
A Tale of the CaroIinas.
DY J. N. SANDERS.

In a small farm house, towards the clos,
of the year 1880, sat an old man, his wifi
and an only SON. The face of the fathe
appeared troubled at times he looked
thoughtfully to the floor, and then long anc
wistfully at his son, fine manly youth 0
twenty. AT length he said:
David, this is disastrous news from
Camden, God knows what will become 0
the country now Congress needs every
man thatis capable; ah, me Iwish this
old wound got in the French war haC
: not lamed me but for it should now bc
shouldering my musket and marching tc
defend my country
Both son and wife looked up at these
words. The old lady ceased knitting, and
looked inquiringly at her boy, and it was
evident from the expression Of her face,
that patriotism and motherly affection were
at variance in her bosom. The son how
ever after encountering his father eye
for moment, turned confusodly away
The old man brow darkened, aud he ex-
claimed warmly.
David, why do you linger about the
village when your country needs your SER
vices so much ? Why, my son, I am
ashamed Of you. Twice before | have
spoken to you on this subject, but you ap-
pear to have no spirit What! will you
see us trampled upon by the brutal mer
cenaries Of Britain, and still lie here su-
pinely? For shame, David, for shame |!
l will not call you my son Long since
you ought to have been in the army
Joshua Joshua = interposed the old
mother, David is but a youth then do
not speak so harshly to him. He cannot
feel what you feel, who have fought SO oft
en- against our country encmy-he is but
a boy
"A boy, indeed, Deborah! Such boys
as David have already gained imperishable
laurels since the war commenced. could
name host of them why, were it not for
the boys of this land, where would be our
army, which, | dare say, is one quarter
composed of boys of his age
The old man was excited, and it was the
first unkind word he had ever used to his
boy.
David rose and left the house. He
walked some distance apparently in deep
thought. What will not woman do = he
at last muttered. Here | am lingering
about the village, when | should have been
off long ago. And for what-why, to
meet pretty girl, and to listen to her mu-
steal voice but | will be myself again =
what did he call me? was itnot cOWdrd !
Now, by Heavens, | will teach him that
he has a son who possesses the spirit of
his father. Away, then, with love, for |
feel that | am called upon to act no lon
ger dream Ere another fortnight my
father shall hear of me, or else lose my
life in striving for it, And with this res
oluton he turned about and retraced his
steps.
When he reached home he sought the
stable, saddled his horse, and mounting
him, struck into gallop, which continued
for several miles. AT length he stopped
and looked up at the windows of farm
house, half hid between clustering trees.
This was the residence of Mary Bunker,
the mistress Of his heart the lights show
ed that the family had not retired, and he
resolved to pay her visit before his de-
parture.
She was alone when he entered, and a
few words made her acquainted with his
determination. When she burst into tears.
Nay, Mary he added, you must not
unman me. At first resolved to leave
you without farewell, for knew how
much you dreaded my taking an active
part in the struggle. But could not be
SO cruel as to desert you without word.
4 will compose myself said the fair
girl with an effort to smile. 1 know |
have been wrong to persuade you to stay ;
but you cannot imagine the anxieties suf-
fer on account of my brothers, and | could
not bear you to encounter their danger
But since this dreadful defeat at Camden,
| feel that every man is wanted for our
country. Go then dearest and may God
be with you. My prayers shall attend you
night and day.
David pressed the weeping girl to his
bosom, snatched hasty kiss at the sound
Of approaching footsteps, wrung her
h md and was gone.
The next day he left the nrighborhood
of L;c L ,,eo orn,oJ III th n tnucknt onJ
mounted on a sturdy horse. His des.
lination was the American camp, then
far northward but as the intervening
country was filed with the enemy, he
knew there would be conside able al.
dress required to effect his purpose
Before Ills departure he saw few of his
old paymates, who promised to follow
him as soon as possible.
Night found him near lonely farm
house, to which he proceeded boldly in
pursuit of lodging. AT first the occu.
pant received him coldly but chance
expression convincing David that his
hot was tory, he effected the same
political creed, and was Immediately
warmly welcomed. The royalist p'o.
duced his cider after supper, and in,is-
ted that David should join him in his
potations. This the young man did, Ia
king care not to indulge too freely, while
the farmer overoyed to find what he sup
posed to be new recruit for his party,
drank without stint, and became more
To his horror, David
soon learned that party Of royalists, led