Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-09

and is now staying at home upon the banks ia
Of the Peedee, about ten miles from our al
in charge of an Aunt, a sister OF ne
Walton's. My plan is, that we take this ia
maiden prisoner, and hold her as security of
for Henderson's safety. We eaneasily do b.
this, as the house of Walton is compare
lively unguarded, there being only a few ia
slaves and their overseer upon the place. h
| have no doubt but Walton, to save his
daughter from harm, will use his influence 81
with Marion to have Henderson liberated. p
We can but try the plan and it may sue y
ceed." K
capital! capitalF p nothing could be b
better y exclaimed Gainey. 1.-THE plan is t
sure of success. Let arrangements be f
made at once for carrying it into execution" t
and thus speaking the council was broken :
up, and orders Immediately given for march
ing upon the home of Colonel Walton as
brave a patriot as ever drew sword in de-
fence Of his country's rights. :
In a short time all was in readiness, and
the Tories were soon on the road to the
house of Colonel Walton, leaving the camp
in charge of a few of their number.
The farm oaned by the Colonel, lay
upon the banks of the Peedee, about thirty
miles from the place where Marion was
then encamped. The house was situated
some mile or more from the river, and was
reached by a road leading straight from the
main road, which ran along upon the banks
of the river, to the broad piazza in front of
the dwelling. 1t was one that looked as if
it had withstood the storms ofmany years,
- $50 ~ - H. ILL g.
comfort and convenience than display.
The night upon which the Tories had
determined to attack the Colonies resi-
dence, was in the latter part of the month
of August. The night was calm and still,
and not a breath Of air was stirring the
foliage Of the trees the moon was she'd
ding her ~refulgent light upon all around
the stars twinkled merrily in the sky, and
no sound broke upon the stiffness of the
night, save the merry sound of a banjo IS
suing from one of the cabins of the negroes,
or the shrill cry of the whip-poor-will.
In the piazza Of the dwelling upon the
night in question, sat the Coloners daugh-
ter in company with her aunt.
She was a charming girl, and far sur
passed the Tory Captains description
Imagine a blooming girl Of seventeen, with
eyes black as jet and sparkling as diamonds;
dark hair that falls in natural and graceful
curls over a neck and shoulders white a:
marble; c~herry-lips teeth like pearls
; and a form that Powers would have envieC
for a model of his celebrated Greek Slave
and you will have some faint idea of Isabe
: Walton, the Coloners only daughter.
They seemed to > be gazing down tn
: road that led to the river, and appeared a
Il if they were expecting some one. The 81
!" lence was at lsHgth broken by Isabel.
c Il wonder Aunt, ifPapa and Harry Wi
$ come tonight 2" she asked in a voic
{ whose tones sounded like music.
y IL really can't tell you, my child" r.
II piled her Aunt, "your fathers letter tel
u us that we may expect them about tn
&c time bIs n S1tl ! ! h iaEa!2 9 far them .to=nieA
g Il wish they would come. | miss the
e so much. hope no harm has befalle
v them. Would to God that this unhapp
war was over and peace restored to OF
4. troubled land"
is "Ah my child" said her Aunt, "in tn
Il, prayer | can heartily join; but | fear t
III useless to hope for such a result for a Ion
at time to come. The success that has /
O. Gently attended the British arms will 81
nj them renewed energy, whilst upon the OF
n er hand it will only add to the difficult
under which the patriots already labor, a
at tend to discourage the hitherto most sa
Ell guine ones. But God knows the Justine
oil of our cause, and we shall eventually t
10 umph over King George and bis minion
teS 81 hope, and believe it will be so !"
.eo piled Isabel, "for let our fortunes be ey
M H. so dark and foreboding, our brave Mar
= IL and his gallent men do not despair, /
az every reverse only serves to increase tn
DC ardor, and incite them to greater deeds
ing daring. God save Marion and his mer
nSey "Amen! say l." exclaimed the au
lot "and may they be spared to enjoy
Freedom they are now struggling so no
and to secure. But come, Isabel" she con-
leh, ued, "let us retire into the house, it is
oout ting very late and there is no prospect
your fathers coming tonight"
ohs' Thus speaking she entered the house
mar lowed by her niece. The two immedia
nein sought their respective chambers, and v
set soon slumbering peacefully, little dream
Oeeh that a band of ruthless marauders were
ngiS, their way to their hitherto peaceful he
n al The Tory band reached the farm al
yect; midnight, and hating at the gate, sent
MIRO ward two of their number to reconno
These dismounted when in about a qua
,rsoh of a mile of the house and pursued the
hen of the way on foot, After looking
70 De fully about, they returned to their conn
pms and reported that all was quiet.
ORTIZ The Tories Immediately started tow
the house, which they reached in a
mt in minutes. The band numbered about
lea all of whom with the exception of
levise were drawn up out of sight from the p
on of of the dwelling. These two, one of W
was the captain, who had proposed
way plan, and who had been selected fol-
esided purpose upon that account, were instr
to enter the piazza and knock at the
The Tories had determined to use S
a n we gem, rather than force to gain an ent
y the into the house, if possible. The Ca
n, and knocked at the door several times |
laging any one answered,
"Who dat |" az laagth ung GU
itthat voice of a negro.
wv the ave are friends" replied the cal
who acted as spokesman. "Come
saving and see who we are"
ry, by "Must know who you is fust," sa
IN into same voice from within, and a W
of his above was thrown up and a woody