Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-09
IFoR THE STAR.
THE ORPHANS REVENGE.
A TRUE STORY.

III 1000, DucuOs AyIoS uecIneQ
herself amongst the provinces OF the Argentine
Confederation. In consequence, she equally
declined to recognize the authority of the newly
elected President, General Urquiza Urquiza
declared war against her as rebellious to the
Confederation. His army beseiged the city,
and his feet, commanded by the treacherous
-, we regret to say an American, block
AIDED the port. Basely abandoned by some of
his officers, whom Buenos Ayrean gold had
probably corrupted, and suffering from the
want OF his vessels, all of which were shortly
sold to the enemy, he found himself in a weak
and even critical condition. The mediating
ministers Messrs. Schenck and PendletiOn, Sir
Charles HOthan and the Chevalier st. George,
notwithstanding their earnest endeavors, had
succeeded in efecting nothing towards recon-
elliatiOn of the cOnt.nding parties; nor even
could induce them to abide in good faith by
mutual treaty stipulations. game of fraud
and trickery was best suited To their tastes
particularly to the authorities of Buenos Ayres
No agreement could have saved Urquiza's head
had he fallen into their hands He saw the
perils Of his present situation, and was con-
sidering as to how he might best extricate him
self, when the arrival of Mr.. Pendleton was an
nounced 1t was about nine o'clock at night
Our minister found him aware of the danger
that menaced him, and proposed that he should
instantly proceed with his staff on board the U.
,. steamer Water Witch, Commander Page.
his soldiers might follow and take passage on
board the English and French vessels lying in
the river. The General did not hesitate mo-
ment. lie entered Mr.. Pendleton's carriage
and that night found himself on the deck of the
Water Witch. The next day the seige was
raised. The little American steamer. at Ur-
qulEa's request, stood into the port Of BuenOs
Ayres and afforded him the satisfaction of taking
look at the excited populace along the mole,
now ohahng with disappointment in not having
secured his person. The Buenos Ayreans wero
indeed e1asperated. The city was in a wild
state OF ferment. Besides the number Of troops
In every quarter Of the town, it was a whole
people that had risen in ferocious outcries
against the outside forces, now so secure. Ur-
qulZa has never forgotten his Indebtedness to
US lie has invariably received our country
men with marked attention and even partiality
But whilst these historical events are transpir-
ing, let US to our story:
On the day of the raising of the seige, COM
Pany Of about fifty men were stationed near the
outskirts OF the city; kind Of advanced guard.
They were trawn up in double file but leisurely
reposing on their muskets A few feet in ad-
vance stood their commander, a tall and we'll
bullt man, OF an ordinary face and dark COM
PlexlOn: He was engaged in a lively convcrsa-
uon with young man Of apparently eighteen,
of good height, smooth face and sharply de-
fined features. There was a suppression. n bout
his well chiseled mouth that bespoke firmness
OF purpose. His small but dark piercing eyes
saone brilliantly beneath delicate and we'll
curved eyebrows His hair was as black as a
ravens feathers and short He was dressed in
half military and half civilians dress, and
wore a sword at his side The conversation
taking turn, he grew more earnest.
- l should never fail to recognize him, 1 feel
assured. His face is perfectly familiar, can
see him now, and if he ever once crosses my
path, may the Holy Virgin have mercy on him,
FOR r.
Stopping short, before completing his remark,
N~.v,N nj II
approaching in that direction. His eyes were
for moment riveted upon the moving figure
1t was he beyond a doubt.
= What ails you =" inquired the officer.
Clutching his arm, and pointing with a trem-
bling finger TO the man that seemed to be hur-
riedly approaching them, he family muttcred
with clenched teeth:
= That is the man, know him.
The officer started; but recovering himself
after quick glance, called for a musket. The
order was Obeyed. This he handed to his COM
panion, whose pale face and ouivering lip
plainly showed that his emotions were deeply
moved.
The stranger was close upon them He
seemed to instinctiYely avoid the soldiers that
he now for the first time observed; not that he
had seen anything passing in their ranks to
warn him against nearer approach, but ap-
parently merely to avoid observation and keep
company to himself. So, changing his course
ne was hurrying in another direction when the
deep voice Of the Captain hailed him. He
Obeyed. In appearance he was a perfect pan
cho. A low pancho cap covered his dark
rough, but beardless face. lie wore a white
and red purchO, apparently much sOiled, and
the short, deeply fringed breeches to match
His boots were made of the lower skins Of a
horses hind legs, and Ornamented with heavy
silver spurs He was tall and stalwOrth, but
Tor the present put on a sub1ued look. 1t
would have been difficult to recognize in his
face the blackened heart that beat within
Are you a Unitarian OF not; are you for Ur-
quiza or BuenOs Ayres ?" somewhat sternly en-
quired the officer in command
am Peaceable man. was the reply,
either
but have seen you in outside ranks, if
my eyes failed me not, and searching glance
from the figure before him showed that there
might have been some reason in the remark
seen me In the outside ranks '" exclaimed
the stranger, retreating a step "Oi no, Senor
Captain, your eyes must have failed you |
am but poor shepherd of Santiago, and have
come great distance on business to the city.
/ am at enmity with no Ons''
"Pesceable business :" remarked our Young
friend, with q curl Of the lip Men in these
times OF war do not come to BuenOs Ayres on
Peaeeable business; men come here 10 fight
You belong to some party! Answer? More
over, what means that weapon projecting from
under your Pancho BE good enough to let
me have 1t. Peaeeable man, indeed ~
The first impulse Of the man thus addressed
was to secret the pistol that had betrayed h IN;
but handed II TO the speaker at his request
The officer Of the party, then, with a look at
his young companion, said:
Ny good man, you are at least a suspicious
character. cannot let you go. You will pass
this night in the guard-h house. If treated
wrongfully, justice will be done you. This
soldleI, pointing to his friend, I" will accom-
pany you"
Bringing his musket to his side, and grace
fully touching his cap, he led OF with a fearful
triumphant smile his prisoner. They moved
on In silence; exchanging a glance now and
then, but seemingly unincIined to converse
ton. The prisoner was quiet and thoughtful.
His guard, on the contrary, excited and ner-
Vous, walked in a restless and impatient man
ner. Suddenly, the latter, after having pro-
ceeded some distance, took n cautious look
around HIM and perceiving no one, halted.
stand, cried he to his prisoner.
Ihe prisoner stood, though not u little puz-
Eled At the reason Of the command