Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-04-09

tween the eyes Of his eaptor, the latter
measured his length upon the pavement.
"I say, stranger" gruntcd Mike, "ef
anybody axes you who struck Billy Pat
terson, you kin tell o." Il
Withth parting salutation, he fastened
70 Mr.. Ellmore's to report to Wilmer, who
was awaiting him with some anxiety.
"What news Mixer" He asked of that
worthy as soon as he entered.-"Have
you made any discoveries2"
"Lots ! Mr.. Wilmer. That thar New.
lille is counterfter-I'v found his den,
and this night, we kin make finish Of f'em
shore. Put on your hat, sir, arm yourself
and lets be off"
But Mike, what am to do2"
sWhy that villyan is gwine to run of
a gall / heerd the whole plan, and
know whar he is gwine to carry her."
"But, who is she, Mixer" He asked
with increasing interest.
"Dun mo- Mr.. Wilmer but that makes
no odds-the vilyan must be cotched. So
do you git the sheriff to go with us, and
well fetch the gall and Neville both back,
and then we'll break up his den and show
i'm how dar he tell lies on lady--durn
imp W
"Well, Mike, 1 do not understand you
exactly; but, nevertheless, will follow
your advice, as good may come of it; and
l know you will not lead me into any un.
necessary difficulty"
They found no difficulty in procuring
the services Of two officers, who provided
themselves with warrant for the arrest of
Neville and the four men, well armed,
set out for the cabin near the lake.
A good deal of time had necessarily
been spent in preparations, and when the
party left the city, it was mid might. They
walked rapidly, however, precaution
deemed necessary, whether the abduction
had, or had not been effected if the act
had been done, their haste would sooner
bring relief, and if not, they would have
time to secrete themselves and witness the
arrival of the parties perhaps to use Their
vehicle to carry the lady back, since they
had deemed it prudent not to encumbel
themselves with carriage which might bt
the means of betraying their design.
| When about half way, a carriage, driver
rapidly, was distinctly heard to approach
from the direction in which they wer,
I going.
"That's his'nl' Mike exclaimed. "Stand
two of side, and sieze the horses, tie tn,
villyans and take the carriage back"
The suggestion was seconded by all
and the plan succeeded admirably, though
! Mikes hat was perforated by bali dis
charged from the pistol of the driver, VIII,
was dragged from his seat, bound to a tre
and gagged, after refusing to tell where h
, was going, where he had been, what for
, and by whom accompanied.
"It'sno use, yer trying fur to keep dark
! Joe Swillivin :" said Mike "fur know
} all about it and eff you hadn't too Nv go
me into trouble with the burned red skins
you mought Nv been saved, fur never be
trays friend 'thout he does it fust Blu
this time you must take what comes-Tv
quit 'sociatin wild the likes of you and can
! be mean myself fur to help man what
failed to stand by friend. I'm gwine I
drive back fur Neville, and eff anybod
/ axes you, don't tell 'em whar I'm gwin,
' and meb be we'll gin you lift as we come
; back"
Leaving the prisoner where they wer
T likely to find him on their return, the
I continued on the way with increasing eau
y ton, as they approached nearer to the poir
A of destination. Mike managed the restiy
a horses with much skill, but insisted ths
7 one of the policemen should take charge
them, remaining some distance from IL
a cabin, whilst he acted as guide.
! A nuurnn