The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-04-25

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her hand. and was gone.
The next day he left the neighborhood
Of his fathers house, armed with mus
ket, and mounted on sturdy horse. His
destination was the American camp. then
far norlhward; but as the intervening
country was filed with the enemy. he
knew there would be considerable address
required to effect his purpose. Before his
departure, he saw a lew of his old play
mates, who promised to- follow him
soon as possible.
Night found him near lonely farm
house.to which he proceeded boldly. in
pursuit of lodging. AT first the occupant
received him coldIy. but chance express
sion convincing David that his host wasa
tory. he affected the same political creed.
aud was Immediately warmly welcomed.
The Royals produced his cider after sup
per- and insisted that David should join
him in his poiaiions; this the young man
did, taking care. however, not to indulge
too freely while the farmer. oveIjoved TO
find what he supposed a new recruit Tor
his party. drank without stint. and became
more aud more communicative. To his
horror, David soon learned that party OF
roy alis,s. led by Major Wilson. celebrated
Tor his loryism aud rutblessness, were to
start early the ensuing day oman expedi-
ton to seize and hang the two Bunkers
who had made themselves particularly
knew enough OF this partizan warfare 10
be assured that no mercy would be shown
his friends. He also knew enough Of the
character OF the Major to suspect tha,
some strong personal motive had led 10
the planning Of SO distan: an expedition.
when there we're others nearer home. He
accordingly set himself to discover from
his hall inebriated companion the truth,
Nor was il long before success crowned
his adroit cross-examination.
/ "Why. you see. !" said the host. Il be-
lieve there's m,le revenge for a slight re-
ceived irom these fellows sister. mixed up
with The Msjor's desire to catch. the Bun
kers. The girl is very pretty. they say !.
and the Msior, when she was down here
! on visit last year before tho war-want
ed 10 marry her. but she would have no,
thing 10 say to him. Ever since, he has
vowed to make her rue the day. You may
depend on il he will have her on his own
terms pow Thank Heaven! there's no
law, amy longer to preven, an honest 10y
alis, from doing as he pleases to those ras
1 cally rebels. But yonder is the Major
now suddenly said our host. starting
up. II will Introduce you TO him at once:
ia merry fellow you will find him. Lord
love you he's as brave Ms lion"
T David, though Mortified at the diabolical
IL L l. a., ~
/ tiissembimg in order TO learn further al
The tory's plans, and find means, if posi-
! bile, to circumveni them. He arose. there
! fore. and shook the Majors hand warmly;
pledged him Immediately in a bumper.
and so contryed to make the loyalisls be.
Iiieve that he as anxious TO join troop.
/ aud take part against the rebels. This
Induced lha Major to- be unusually civil.
for he wished 10 secure so athletic q re.
.Ecruit himself II was not long before a
4 bargain was concluded between the two
David refused. however. TO sign the agree
ment tha, night. lie pretended that sew
eral others Of his friends were disaff-ctrd
aud desitous of joining The royalis,s; and
his object. he said. was to secure com
mission tor himself by inducing them tc
Ejoin This tempting bait took; the Majol
promised him command in his troop. il
case OF success. and David signified hi.
intention Of setting forth after he had Ia
ken few hours rest, in order TO lose M
time in gathering together his recruits.
!, The dread Of discovery had been con
. stanily before our hero during the argu
ment of this negotiation, for his persoi
4 L, <~(
troops: and il any OF them had come up
his feigned name would not protect hin
from detection. He wished to get off tha
!, night. a he proposed; but 10 this nei,he
his host nor the Major would hear, aud h.
+, was forced TO remaintill morning. VIVA
, was his anguish TO hear that the Maio
had been gone some hours. and was al
ready his way 70 the. Bunkers with hi
! troops. Descending his anxiety. Dsvi'
q partook of a hasiy hre akfast. and mount
! ing his horse. rode slowly away. Blu
when na, of sight oi the house he strucl
> into fierce gallop:- which he continues
!, lsill he. came in sight OF a cross-toad
where was a tavern. Here he stopped
and learning that the royalists had tskel
. 1.-The high.road. be turned aside into a NOR
) narrow aud more circuiious by-road.
j 'a..ltis my 'only chanoe to svoid them.
he said d.sagsin dashing into a gallop. 9
e Iprsy God may reach the settlement j
9 lime 10 cnllfct~a lew of our lads. an,
march 10 the Bunkers. There is no othe
hope now left. "a 3 "a ll@sas5
: Nisin had islien. as they had expected
!. before the tories were able 10 reach III
!. vioinity OF the house they were in scare
q Of. AT length. however, after silsr
( march in tbs woods, il broke upon 'thei
view. a light was burning in one of III
windows. and when they arrived close
. tho premises. the lively notes Of a violi
!. reached thsirsesrs. proving that the bsoii
ers we're not aware of their prssences b
u Ewere sajoying themselves in imagined 8.
e Iourity! 1lsai q ffa }sest s8stzs 4
y i..Now. men, whispered the leader
when / give the word, Gre
2 volly atlbe house by way oflintrodu.
: tion; we willAthen s6rroUnd'the place an
T enter it, s3a 4ss6 lsp5 6stss
! At that instant the deep hay OF , do