Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-17

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The motion TO postpone was accordingly re-
jecftd.
Mr. Pike then moved that it be referred to a
committee of nine but subsequently withdrew
that motion. and moved that the resolutions and
amendment be recommtted to the committee on
business without instructions.
After some discussion that motion was agreed
to-
The President presented communication con
tanning an invitation to members of the conven-
ton 10 attend the Masse school and the public
schools Of this city.
Laid upon the tabla.
Mr.. DeBow, of Louisiana. presented the com
munlcations relating respectively to a steamship
line from Southern ports and the Mediterranean.
and from Southern ports TO South America. Re-
ferred To committee on business.
The President also pre- scented a communication
from Hon. Robert Toombs of Georgia.
Mr.. Jones of Genrga. moved that as the hour
was late, the latter be laid on the table until to-
morrow morning.
On motion, at half past three O'Clock, the con
venton adjourned until O'Clock to morrow NOR
ming.
Harry Ogilvie nj Dunbar.
In a brilliant war story. recently published in
England, entitled Harry Ogilvie. or the Black
Dragoons."by James Grant, occurs the follow
ing thrilling sketch. The incident is related as
when the flower of her chivalry, its horse, foot
and officers. were overthrown with terrible slaugh
ter by the English troops, under Oliver Crom-
we'll
deprived of my sword ana my arms pipion-
cd { ey dragged pushed ind struck me: twenty
hands or more were upon me- and had source
ly time to think over my terrible situation when
found myself thrust against the wall of an old
ruin and then a lighted lantern tied to my
neck. By its faint glimmering, even at that ter
rhe moment, | could perceive one who by his la
ced scarlet coat broad hat and white falling bands
| conceived to be a mai of rank, but his face
dark contracted and forbidding.
"Sergeant-answer me, implore you said !;
is that man an otficerr Yes. colonel-he
bears the hrathenish name of Arthur lleslrig.'
Save me from this butchery.' exclaimed: save
me, Sir Arthur IIesilrig-I am prisoner, of
war; Die, Scot, and be d. replied he
turning away; "tis the bolt of the Lord that hath
overtak,n thee Hesekiab Accepted-Zerubba.
bel Meck-IIabakuk klilsn,' saith the sergeant.
and thou, Corporal Twadde---' Itell thee.
brother snveled the other in great wrath. my
name is Fight tho good fight of Faith, SO Twnd-
die me no more Yes and very-faiI in!-we
will despatch him by platoon and NJ n distance
of forty yards could discern these four fanatics
through the 81 Nom, by their white fal ing bands
as they drew up opposite to me, and began to
handle their arms, while Sergeant Melchisedech
drawled out the words of command according to
the approved fashion of Cromwelrs army.
"Poise your muskets-cock your mu-kets-
guard your -present-hre!" The four
muzzles seemed TO flash through the dark into my
very eyes. God receive mel sighed az the
four bullets crashed on the stone wall round me-
and fell amid lime and dust at my feet. while ev-
cry pulse and fibre tnged within me, and nv
startling heart stood still. Verify, but the Am.
orte il shot proof cried the crowd of soldiers
who are looking we shall soon prove that
cast about to charge resumed the sergeant
as coolly as if upon parade; handle your charges
open them with your teelh--draw ramrods
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II am assured that even had | ESCAPED this
second intended platoon. must hive fallen Ia
the earth by mere over tension of the heart and
brain; bat before they could level at me again. the
stern voice Of one vested with authority. .Recoy
err your arms shame upon ye, men-fall back
upon your peril, fall back! l. it thus my order.
are oheye II AL! shrunk off as this person mn
preached. His presence and bearing were lofty
and commanding. bat his face was massive ana
coarse, his nose was large. and his eyes were
piercing; he wore plain black hat. with broad
brim, steel cnirass, buff coat and starcLed fall.
ing bands. BY some intultive knowledge ! re-