Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-30

,-.AS, J" 1sti ~ JAIL treulUhnS on his lius
he turned from the place, leaving s6e
fair gin alone.
The night was far spent as the gal.
liant Memphis glided proudly on her
course. Leaning over the taff-rail
were two persons inthe blue uniform
Of the continental army, gazing hall
vacantly into the dark blue water.
One WINS q young officer, who, to
Judge byIhis fair features, could moi
have seen over. twenty surnmers--his
form was well moulded, and showed
signs Of great physical strength.
Ills companion was an old tar,
whose weather drowned yisage had
been roughened by tile storms Of fifty
winters-yet beneath that rough ex-
terror beat a warm and true heart.
The persons thus introduced to the
reader, were Narvil Roy, the young
commander Of the sloop-of.war Mem,
phis, and Paul Beckwith, tile gunner.
Why this silence, Paul!' asked
Narril, glancing at the gunDer's
thoughtful visage.
Twas overhauling my locker, Cap
tain replied the old tar, changing d
large quid Of Eirginia's famous weed
from one Of his jaws to>tlle other.
We'll, what did YOU find there in
teresting, Papl!' inquired Naryil, re-
pressing a smile. 81
i was. musing OH the battle Of
Trenton. I
Were you engagedEin that battlel 4
No, not exactly but my father
was.
Did he fall|in the engagement?
No, Captain, but lie was Wounded
and taken prisoner by the tarnal
Britishers,' sighed The Old gunner,
brushing away the tears with his
rough hand. W..
sAh! many a patriot fell on that
teyentful day, returned Narvil, while
IasAade Of deep mental agony shot
across his noble untenanre, for his
onIybrother Breathed his last on that
bIoody field. ~ , n Mi.
Yet did Your father escaper asked
the Captain. ] II H.. :. t.<s.*
'Ah! no, Captain, he died in the
prison-ship.' T. vi. t. ... ..'.:.l~
1T innst have been an awful death,
Paul: /; sf=@5.. Z ~
True, it was, Naryil--and when:
ever | clianceIto meet the red coats,
Paul Beckwith Is not. long in board.
ing them 4.
i hope you may have a chance to
revenge your fathers dealh-yet lis.
ten, do You not hear the quick dip
Of oarsP L .r.ESS. r. " .ats9s.,
i do, and I fear there has been
foul playon shore - -. 4 H.
'Why, Paulf ! j. i IT,.
sWe have not scenthe signal, and
And what, PaulgE d., s.,.,s
.1fsar the villain Rogers has been
at work. II ..4E : J.. n IT'D
i trustthatI all Is well. yet do you
notIsee dark object approaching usf
'Wherel lL1~ I# j. -.. d
in the range of that high bluff,
away. there to leeward.' ,4G3z s1
+ sAh. yes, ]. can see it now
Can You make ont what it isl r
Itis Carl'sskiff.' @.a p 4a IT,
#.Then we shall have news from
Newbury,' added Nafyil, gazing anx.
iouslytowards the. approaching boat,
IT was a small skiff, it's pilot being
Ia youth clad iii a coarse sailors garb
Fora moment he dropped his oars
and gazed earnestly toward the Mem.
phis, and then as if being satisfied
with his scrutiny, hei again grasped
the oar and in d few moments was on
her deck. qi8l sa4 hi
What news from shorep asked
Narvil, grasping the youth by the
hand. I<I .~. .#flt
Sad news, 'repliedthe youth. u
Then let me hear all, Carl, for j
were better than this suspense !.
Mr., Lee has been arrested for trea'
son, and Ff eG
sAnd what, Carl! let me hearit oil.
Marion has been torn from hel
home.' 81 4Ib t5t4z sif
MY God! why was it suffered to
bel' sighed lie Roy.
Where were they taken TOT asked
Paul.
'Onboard d small brig that lay il
the stream
What direction did they takes
asked Noryil. y N ts5
sSoutherly. 4yfse1s 7sl.i
/ Then it must have been the ont
we passed an hour ago, PAUL. 91l
s1'rue it must, Captain.
Then there is hope! and ere dawr
1--we may overhaul them. IA
NotImany moments had passed err
| the gallant Memphis had changed he
course. and was blowing the blu
Waters.di s5f 1sIsg