Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-12-17


was prepared for any intelligence or
emergency.
"That chaps in town!'' was the FIRST ex-
clamation of the tory upon the appearance
OF the Captain.
"What chapr' asked Berksford, unable to
recognize his visitor.
"Why, the young brigadesman-Ray-
nond!"
"And who are you!"
atom Miller"
"Who sent you 10 mel"
"Joe Robinson"
"Oh, ah-it's all right | presume. But
how do you know that Raymond is herel"
81 heard as how he had started for the
city, from Joe Wiz is in The camp of Capt
James. He told me I-u letter chase him
down here. and then come and see you."
Where is the brigadesman pow?" -s-.-
81 don't know-hayen't sean him myself
yet. Robinson says he has disguised him
self in blue frock ard tow breeches, and
made himself Look like a real honest plough
boy"
"WeIl, I'm obliged to you for the trouble
you've taken in the affair-I presume Rob-
inson has satisfied you pecuniariy!"
"Yes, we've ranged that matter"
"That's right-you shall neither of you
lose by the operation If We are successful
this time. Now you remain here few mo-
ments, and in the meantime | will step out
and obtain an order for his arrest. These
things must be done up systematically, you
know, that is, unless Sir Henry i ms II
chooses 10 vary from it,"
BerksfUrd left the room, and in ten mIn-
utes afterwards he had sought an audience
with Sir Henry Clinton. The impetuous
Old chief vented few oalhs upon the head
OF the graceless individual who was thus
disturbing his quiet slum5er but after Sec
ond thought smothered his anger and in a
few moments more Was closeted in CONVEX
saton with his comrade.
"Sir Henry, we have spy in our city,"
"WhatI How in Gods name could that
have happened! 1t is through the negligence
of tie cursed guards!'
"I cannot answer as TO that. | have but
just learned the fact Of his presence and have
hastened TO inform you, and get your per-
mission to search and arrest him
Certainly. certainly! hunt every nook
and alley in the cursed town. will 60 with
you myself, and give what assistance lies in
my power!'
we should hard = require that returned
Berksiord, smiling good -hnmoredly at tine
enthusiastic energy displayed by his super
iur.
| "Well, will await your return here
Do not fail TO inform me OF your success!
PerdItion seized the fellow! If he should
get back into the country, and find those
bowling rebels OF state taken by lorce, the
city wouldn't be SAFE for four hoursL For
Gud's sske be quick ard don't delay, hasten
on aud NEE; hila before he passes the
4 guards
s'Do not give yourselves any uncasiness
concerning the matter, Sir Henry. feel
assured that lie has not left the city yet, in
that case, il will be but slight Job 10 cir
cumvens him. In case he is gone, will
despatch party oftroopers upon his track,
and his being ON foot Will render his capture
perfectly sure"
And hastlv bowiRg to the chief, Berks-
ford retired.
Returning to his own house, he was ac-
ccmpanied by Tom Miller, and the two sal
lied cut together. Descending TO the street,
they found themselves nearly alone
occasionally they would meet an early
pedestrian. hurryiug onward with l ervous
strides, as though his existence depended
upon the raPiaty OF his steps. Coming
near the barracks, they met a patrol, on
duty.
"Guard, there." exclaimed Berksfurd as
he drew the man.
The sentry turned, and recognizing the
Captain, touched his hat very differently.
HAS any man passed you on his way 10
TO the country, this morning!" asked the
Captain
"No sir-yes, wait moment believe
there was one."
"What kind of a man was he!''
Moths but plough-boy. il recollect
Alright"
"The ID! I'll oct NY life it was Ray.
mond!''
"a plough boy. dye say! What kind OF
4. frock did he wear!" exclaimed Tom Mil
ler.
, "A kind of blue one if remember right
"lt's the very chap!" groaned the tory in
4 the agony of disappointment.
= "Whu was it," questioned the tremblin.
guard, alarmed lest he should be charged
with lack of duty.
), "Who!" fiercely reiterated Berksford
through his set teeth. And then choking
down his anger, continued, in slow mean
ing ione:-
o "He ,oas rebel spy! You have imphcate,
yoursei If in his escape, by allowing him L
pass at your post. Look we'll to your con
g duct in the iuture!"
II The rebuked soldier leaned heavily agains
n the walls of ne fort, and watched the tw
. while they departed around the corner O
n the street. He felt that his doom wa
= sealed unless he could make satisfactory ez
planalion of his conduct during the morning
q Soon he heard the deep muffied roll of o
alarm drum-the Leavy tramping of horse.
n uOOlS upon INT PofCHcul-d COHlNdnQln
is voice giving orders for the pursuit. and lool
IN ed up in lime to mark a train of hprseme
Is clattering along the highway to the ope
rs country.
70 Captain Berksford had re named benin,
h feeling perfectly assured that his comrade
Is would faithfully discharge their duty in tn
ID matter. And thus leaving the party {
al royalists to continue their chase at hea,
le long speed, We would speak of Henry RAJ
as mond.
,c He had effected a successful entrance
the city, and found no trouble in discoverir in
the man of whom he was in quest. H
q found the friend of General Wayne to be
" hospitabls as he was courteous, and had
iv cepted his pressing invitation to remain Il
ms night. The morning found him ready for
Al. start, and with his papers safely hidden