Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-12-31

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As the setting Of the 9oh Of August 1sf2 threw
from shs horison simost % the senith horseman, In
green hunting frock with ride resting the pomme
q he add and ssh. ..ps6 aa one e. hand shlis
beast dashed swiftly through the great dark, gloomy for
which then stretched vast tract Of country In
the northwestern poren Of the State OF Ohio Guiding
his gallant steed ever moist level ground Through
dense growth Of Ash elm, oak beech, cotton and
poplar trees whose sheLly matted Saansns :. made WI
ed the banks Of dark deep known - the Msuse
Miami OF the Lakes. Here he refined his Tavelvorn
and down the bank for the space Of three hundred yards
In eager search for the ford, which he did not Ind
the shadows otnshs ast settling, and remounting
his horse, rode him into the water and swan him across
TO the opposite shore On reaching the right bank Of he
river he again urged his beast forward through
gloomy night already spread her plutsnian
PAIL and solemn, awful silence brooded, disturbed only
sereech The ominous owsand 10 Afseen minutes more
he gained opening and drew rein At the door Of
humble through whose ereyiees iain, Ugh; Eiim
mered Throwing the Eeins upon the neck Of hs droop
ing beast and tightly gaspng his rifle, he dismouted
quickly, and tapped lightly o. the slab door. :.
"Who's there :" demanded voice from within, with
the information peculiar the natives Of New England.
eden stanforth,n was the reply Of the horseman,
Almost instantly. The sSos was thrown = and e..
present.
The four persons consisted Of tall large strong. hard
featured, muscular man, Of middle age-a small pale,
sharpfeatured thinpped woman ffortya long, lank,
awkward youth Of twenty with pocked face, faxen hair
light blue eyes, and freckled skinahd plump fair,
Inv av,d nalvrvr nf
"Why, Eden stanoftb be you back alreAdyy Who on
earth thought Of seeing here to nght said the el
derby female who had opened the door, which she stu
held with hand while with the other she the hand
Of the young horseman.
For young he was and handsome, possessing Ane,
manly FORM the full flush and vgor early manhood
with open frank, honest, intelligent countenance, an
eye clear bright and expressive and with waving locks
clustering around healthy hued cheeks and temples
hoped to surprise you, aunt he said quickly as he
pushed In and closed the door, for had failed In doing
So fear you would soon have received surprise OF
more terrible nature"
"Mercy us what's happeneds" cried the aunt In
alarm while the others held their breaths to listen to the
'First, said Eden stanforthp lido you know that war
has been declared between country and Great Bril-
"No!" Exclaimed the uncle Of the young messenger
starting up from his seat: us such the'fact?"
such is the fact" pursued Eden hurriedly war was
formally proclaimed by our government against Great
Britain the eighteen Of last Juuehoughi It Is said
that when the mbece, reacherous, and cowardly old
he did not know itn 81 t
eden, what do you mean, by speaking in such dis.
respectful terms Of General Hur" inquired the brother
Of the young mans father
sWould that my words were daggers, to let out his
hearts blood ~ cried Eden, fercey. "Oh woe the day
that such man was appointed to command such gal
liant band as he has basely betrayed and sacrificed"
Eden, speak explain =. demanded the uncle, who
: man OF q few words.
ale has surrendered Detroit his army and all the forts
garrisops and military stores within his jurisdiction into
the hands of the British without mnch permitting
frulah In IN hu ufr,nl ,or Inca.
You don't tell me so % exclaimed the elder stonfortl
turning slightly pale, and Involuntary clenchng hi.
hand. Esa- at'--H
sMercy on us I" cried Mrs stanforth, olaspng he,
hands in alarm: "whatll this do to us, Edens"
Put US to flight, aunt to save our lives cried The
young man. excitedly. The horde Of Indians collected
under the leadership Of Teeumseh having checl
at the North will be upon these defenceless borders
to Slaughter pllage, and burn, and lay waste the
ry-even now fear they are on their way hither."
"Ths is indeed startling ST" said the uncle musing
~; war declared and Hull surrendered! Eden, you
haven't made any mstake?"
"No, unclc-no mstake-for even was one Of the par
ties surrendered"
"You, Eden--yous"
eyes, uncle -... F.
"Tell me all about as quick as you can |" said the un
Gle. .-.
az be very brief then I'M cle" replied Eden afor
have not yet been home 'lIere, Peleg" he continued
turning to the young man before mentioned, who, with
blanched features openmouth, dlated eyes, and trem
from to the other, in terror: "here to our
house and tell the news, and set them at making prepare
tons to leave at oncc-say will be with them in few
minutes.'
'T-I-dont want to-" said Peleg shrinking back, and
looking fearfuly around him. "Id rather not.'
care you afraid to o?s said Eden
'No, amt" replied Peeg; but don't use in
going, when you're going right along yourself"
"You afraid, Pelegl so do deny it," exclaimed
Mabel, catching up bonnet and putting it upon her
| head. ~ will go, Eden"
"No, No. Mabel" cried the young man, trkng hold Of
her, 'you shall not go. will go mysefin few minutes
and Peleg White remain boast other day OF
what he would have done had he ever been placed in
situation Of peril" Aud then he added in lower tone,
and that brought deeper blush to the cheeks Of
brave girl Mabel your life s precious to be risked
without absolute necessity. Hasten to prepare every
thing for voyage for auntis that can
not depend upon her forethough must explain this
matter to uncle before 60 home for you know how slow
heis to act till everything is understood"
Saying this Eden turned from Mabel Duncan to his
kinsman, and resumed
81 was about to tell you uncle, Of Hus dsgraceful
surrender. On visiting Detroit ten days ago. with
Macy and Wabrdge, with the Intention, know, Of
locating lands branch Of the Huron River,
learned with surprise that hostiltes had actually COM
menced between the United States and Great Britain;
and that Hull had just returned from Canada with his
army, where he had thrown away some good opportun
ties Of conquest and that expected, as he had not
attacked and destroyed Maiden the British would shortly
attack Detroit. You know, uncle, have always had
strong military predictions and the moment I
heard there likely to be fight within reasonable
tme in which could participate, resolved to attach
myself as temporary volunteer to the company OF Cap
tain Wilson, with whom had some slight acquaintance.
SWELL to be BRIEF the enemy appeared in force,
erected batteries demanded the Of the fort and
uedalI night with little effect. The next ", through
the sheer carelessness and neglect of Hull they effected
landing and were marching to attack usand, in
glorious anticipation of victory eagerly waiting
the signal to begin the work OF chastsement-when to
amazement, clagrn and indignation, order
ed to stack and prepare to surrender ourselves
prisoners of war" +'.
"What without firing gun s"' cried the uncle, in
constituent. .f
eyes, uncle, without single, solitary discharge of
rifles and muskets!"
'The old scoundrel!" exciaimedgthe uncle.
''He deserves hanging !" cried the young man.
as he a traitor, or coward, Eden?"
'Both, think Oh uncle, just fancy the feelings of
the brave American soldiers at being thus basey deprv
ed of their arms, by their General andurrendered
ed i" ,>s' 80 - ~,''0 '' ''N'i
1.-THE mans mad, or else we've got successful Bene.
dict Arnold among usn' said the other. "How did you
get away, Eden?" "7 75'a
sThe British General gave the volunteers liberty to re-
turn home, but took old Hull and the regulars to
Canada As as got permission to leave made
search for horse which found in the possession Of
orderly sergeant who returned him to for small
compensation then bought back my rifle, mountedm my
beast and here am, happily in time to give you all
warning of danger" aes-s.. $50 IT,.
This isn't safe place, just now, that's fact" said
the uncle, with serious shake of his head.
"There is danger, uncle, go which way may; but It
struck we should be safer the river and
have to believe will soon be swarning with Indi
ans, indeed is not at this moment We will endeav
to reach American settlement, further to the
eastward along the southern shore ofhe lakebut
compelled take refuge under British flag 1t will be
far better than falling into the hands Of the Savages
"An our horses cattle, hogs and Sheep what ofhem ?"
queried the uncle, seriously
"we shall have leave them to the tender merces Of
the wild beasts and sayages," answered Eden, with
sigh: "if we can even save household goods and
ourselves it is all we can hope to do at present"
decision ADDRESSING his yoang hnsman yours ris6
and there's help for IT. tn certainly be best for to
take to the barge and drop down Into Lake Erie Nov
voyage. Come Estier--come, Peleg-come, Mabel-lets
set to work at once" |