Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-11-19


tors side. A muttered curse "a stiled cry
of pain, and be fell. But hardly had the last
faint moan of the expiring man died away
when the distant shuttle OF hurrying foot.
steps warned our hero ofthe near approach
of others, and feeling certain that they
came in answer TO the signal from their ac-
complice, he Stepped 10 one side, and was
soon secreted behind the ang'e of project
ing rock.
Hardly was he concealed before a tall
burly ind ividual arrived upon the scene. In
passing through, his foot came in contact
with the stiffene bocy of his companion
and casting the reflection of his light down.
r ward, he recognized his friend. Uttering q
horrid oath, he leaped to his feet, aud turn
ing his head, perceived Henry in his hidden
recess. But his discovery avaied him moth
ing, for again the young mans weapon
descended, and second tory received its
lightning-like stroke. and without groar
or murmur fell pierced to the heart. All
was silence for moment; but soon the dis
,ant tramp of feet admonshsd the brigades-
man to withdraw, and again the friendly
crevice in the rock afforded its timely sae
ter. Gradually the footsteps drew nearer
and ere long arrived upon the spot
The foremost man drew back to his fei
lows and in thrilling voice of mingled leal
and amazement. exclaimed:-
"HaI what iend's work is this!"
"Good God.; cried another with super.
stitious horror Smith and Wilson both
weltering in their blood! Who but devils in.
carnate have done this!'
"Hist, Johnson-its the work of tina,
young rebel. Look, don't you see they've
both been stabbed at the side by short
sword. 1t IS quite plain that Wilson was
found out, and Smith, who started before u.s.
was probably taken off his gutrI. Now,
don't make any fuss, and we may catch him
yet-he a'int far off,
The tories each took different way, and
prepared to make minute search of every
cave and crevice near. The sound of their
departing footsteps echoed strangely throus b
the rocky place, but soon grew fainter and
ceased. Ere long Henry perceived the dis
NAL fiickerng OF torchlight outside soon
e followed by a figure creeping stealthily
: along the ground. Noiselessly he ap
: preached. and at length was directly in
:, front OF the cave where our hero was secreted
e Hardly breath or sound escaped the lips o
: either, until the Tory turned his torch, ant
e allowed The light 10 penetrate the darkness
within.
: low, quick cry of Joy revealed tc Henry
that he was discovered, and he waited to
: hear no more. With a leap, rendered sure
y by desperation, he gained the retreating
mans side AID his weapon descended. The
/ burly mountaineer gave wild and iear,u
: cry, and fell The tories heard that mys-
{ terious sound, and hurried to the rescue
S but they arrived too late! They tounc
another of their comrades weltering in hi
o gore, but the murderer was m ssing!
Twas strange 10 mark the. convulsiv
o workings of those strong woodmen's fea
lures. Fear, horror and amaxement wert
:, legibly written on every countenance, whii'
d they gazed upon the dead, and drew toge;he
" in superstitious awe.
" Porter, killed, and with the same weap
on too, Surely, this is the DEVILS own work
cattle, this fellow is in our midst! Come OIL
search the nearest place irst!'
A simultaneously rush was made fc
lie Henry's retreat. He drew further back, bu
l. this was. of no avail-he was discovered
They had gathered around the opening, an
id stood in solid compass to prevent his IS
ny cape.
k "Now young man we've found ye!-
re You've mastered US so far, but think yo
to can see the folly of further resistance
tn You've showed US the right kind of grit i
I'd fighting us, but then. we don't want 10 hui
you. We have been sent out to take you
OF so Just come out here and 60 with us peace
10 ably, and I'll give my word of honor tha
er YOU shan't be harmed"
Your word of honer-the honor of
D. tory-thief! | will go with you when l al
be unable to resist, but not before. Your Wa
is plain, but let me say that before | al
of taken more than one OF you will bite th
ut ground"'
ed "Ha! do you hear that boys! He dares vi
no Now don't lead him to think that wei
ed towards, but on HIN at once!"
he Henry could watch their maneuvres, y
they were unable to see him, since the
lights were becoming dim and useless.
ou these words of encouragement from the
oh leader, they made a rush for the hero
brigadesman. A changing of steel ensued,
nv a low, piteous moan of pain, and the tori
drew back, bearing with them the form of
en- wounded comrade. Their leader Joe Ro
ar inson, had during this short skirmish, tak'
the precaution OF remaining behind, but
ian the defeat Of his men, his rage knew
re- bounds, and he heaped upon them all q
maledictions that he could utter.
"What-fools! Are you going to let
single man scare you! You're set of CO.
raj ards! Kill him-anything you're mind
but don't let him lick u.s."
tIy At this moment the heavy tramp of he
ses' hoofs broke the still night air, a
md caused the startled tory gang to forego th'
) siege upon the formidable fortress befo
we them. They stood mute and paralysed;
lap who can imagine their corsternation, VIII
ain in a loud and clear tone, the followi
l,v words were borne tc their ears:
m "We have them, boys Charged"
e.I SITS the whole arnY!" whispered one
ike "No, tits James Brigade"
James Brigade. James Brigade