The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1855-01-10

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}, they reached the spot they found th
a Marion had already posted hissontine
and takea every proeautieni
his; ,secur!ts during the night Z
/ sumptuous fast prepared by the tori
/ was eaten bylnbf5don and uncxpeet
, guests. The5Wearied and fainished SC
/ Tdiers of Marion fell aitoi ,theo abunda
II cheer with well lwhetted rappetitess al
j kept up tho feast to a late hour of. Il
night. The de1iverance of Michael, an
the events Of the nights surprise, form.
the chief topics Of conversation amor
them. Miehael's friends every whei
gathered around him, with rude; bt
hearty congratulations
4 81" My situation was rather despel
! ate one .boys,", said Michael, as a crow
of his camrades gathered around him
but kept in heart when I heard Rar
dal's voice from the swamp. His hooi
4 ing does the owls but little credit
eeRld impose upon none but raw Brit
ish recruit ere drunken tory.va45
q A good Teasan ghy, Randall acte,
the owl so badly, said one, Che lost, hi
old blanketat' the camp on Pee Dee
and has a badseold exersince. ''s9 Bea
But why was all this hooting boys,
asked Michael what was the object
7 J" WeeI, Mike, "saai said dan an old weather
beaten rifeman, :" I tell you saIl about
that Marion knew he wouldn't have a
minute to spare, SO some ten miles before
when we struck, into the, swamp he put
off a dozen Of the boys, under the lead
ofan old swamp sucker, who was to ride
under whip and spur, and station them
along the best crossing on the. swamp,
agin the. time the general came. up, and
they was to signal along from. one, place
to another by hooting /; and they led us
from one plaee to another. until we came
out on this side, the swamp We got
knocked off before we reached the swamp,
and SO lost an hour, but Marion, led the
way across the swamp on, old Ball, from
owl TO owl, and he was afraid we'd get
here too1ate, that heiled us across a good
part of the swampi, over cypress trees,
and all at q full. gallop. But Jack
Ruggles, who knows the swamp we'll
was among the: first. that got over, and
he's had you under his rife since sunset,
and ] Jaek'slriAel throws a true ball you
know" " . - EssDi.-s8sa1as II lti8 sssa8s}
And that, was, Jacks rife. then, T.
suppose, u asked Michael, ttIthat tumbled
'yer my ha1gnlan so opportunely 2" !,
80 Oh, ne,,A answered a dozen, i" Capt.
Conyers said held trust no eye but his
,wn to draw a bead when your life was
1t stake, and so he did the business. .
1t was shot in timc, replied Mich
ael, with much emotion.
Lieutenaht Allscott,n said an of
icer stepping up and tapping him on
he shoulder, 6 yousare wanted oat the |
,encra1's tent" :. -.
True, said Michael, starting up. 4
I have not yet paid my respects to
Iarion. Lead. on however and will |
ollow. % bsa -.f...., sg.sso, ss,.aatls *
Marion, had already taken possession
the well furnished tent, SO lately oc-
npied by the leader of the tories, who I
18th many of the misguided men whom
Q had seduced from the path of duty,
ere sleeping the long sleep of death on
le field of battle. ), s..,-... -a.!,.-
Conyers and some two or three of his
ost confidential officers where In the
mt with Marion and they all rose
pom the entrance of Michael, and gree
ID him with warmth and lcordiality
hieh showed the deep interest he had I
zcited. Among ,themkin express ng his
was Marion himself
fhen the first words of welcome were
1er, Marion, who seldom descended to
st, turned, with quiet smile upon his
to Michael, and said l.: ."
n sorry, lieutenant to find SO brave and !
liant soldier as yourself deficient in
aditude." s.s - ..s....-.-.a g..
Michael started and reddened-
!" Deficient in gratitude, general, 7" ex- !
aimed he; surely you estimate my
aracter better than to accuse me of s
at. have but few minutes since :
turned from following after my friend :
d captain and had intended to call L
on you, and for the solicitous care of "
g of the hcmblest of your soldiers, so
IN as 1 believed you at leisure to ac- t!
ot of my thanks. - s.sa
/" You mistake me lieutenant said e
lrion, gravely, You have not yet q
Iuired how became aware of your e.
ngerous situation. You surely should m
yard the messenger whe brought me m
h timely information" n,
g Most gladly will I do so, sir,n re- N
ed Michael, to the extent of my M
lity. But knowing that our scouts In,
his quarter were cut off, L am at a 81
3 to know towhom my thanks are due. d.
ad verify abandoned all hopes of my ce
, and was as much astonished as re- tn
led, when 1 first heard the signal of to
men. from the swamp. Showme the os
nd to whom I owe the preservation eli
ny life, and believe me, | shall not of
n forget the services in
darion nodded to Conyers, who rose co
issned from the marque En- short M
Q thereafter he returned with alady ten
ling upon his arm. Michael started LAT
4 surprise, and as sho threw back her en-
ng veil, there cleaned upon him an
bright eyes and the fearful smile of tn,
a. Singleton eEf IA t'sg Th
few words saficed to explain to- me
hael all the, events connected with. the
ement of Marien,s IS fierce during the moi
two days After lingering short say
with Marion, at Dora's requests, yea
was permitted to return to her say
3, only "a few miles distant, accom- out
ed by Michael, with suitable es- Of
Their marriage was not long de- be
In fact, before the partisan ma,
sr. left that portion of the country far
lded their nuptials, and. gave them dat
lessings. Long they lived to enjoy wit
Independence SO dearly bought by the
army Of freedom 50 = :. sal,
ut they had not long been united, mat