Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-11-25

her into the presence of Marion. Th
latter surveyed her from head to foot be
fore he spoke. At last he said:
"Young man, / am informed you hav
important tidiugs which you wish to com
municate to me. OF what nature ar
they ." 4 erdart} ~,a ,r8.g q.
"You have heard Of John Coming Bal
and the band which he Commands e. quer
ried the disguised maiden. lse laz
Il have" was tt reply. "a zas j
"Are you acquainted with the position
of his eamp?" eaadnsrI sa1 Vi 6su-u
Il am" rejoined the girl. at was t,
inform you of it that l thus visit you
quarters at this hour" -. siEnHH .
"Ah! And where may he be?" -isI
g"Upon the banks of the Black Mingo
He and his crew now hold their revels
Charles SommeIfield is now their prison
er." -a1I -o ..i;,,, ,so-,..z r. g9r -r.-..
"What! Charles Sommerfield prison
err Why he Left the camp this afternoon
1t cannot be-" n, baar3 sdY ri4syo.seo
at is no less fact. He is their -pris-
oner and will probably be treated as spy
unless prompt measures are taken for bis
"How am ! to know the truth of what
you say ~ asked Marion.sgo out lan:r7r
Il am the afianced bride. Charles
Sommerfield," resumed Rose, and lifting
her plumed cap from her brow, the silken
ringleis fell in profusion down her snowy
neck. sis bef,t,.i ,, .4sfT F5,to-D e,c,6,o.
s.Rose Lindon of truth It's sufficient.
He must be rescued, and that this very
night. You will, be our guide TO the tory
camp, will you not!"a 5di "a sba.r ion
The maiden bowed assent; aud instant
ly Marion left the tent and ordered the
brigade to arms. The band of men under
the control of Marion were soon ready,
armed and equipped for combat, and then
with the noble patriot maid as their guide,
they sought theirf foe. Rose feltsomewhat
embarrassed at the novel position which
she occupied, but the frank, atfable manner
of Marion soon put her at ease. She was
surrounded by rough and uncouth forms,
but she knew thai beneath that rough ex-
terror there beat noble hearts. Hearts
which would yield up life itself for the
cause of liberty, would meet death for her.
The intervening ground between Lynch's
Creek and Balls command was passed in
a comparatively short period, and the band
of patriots found themselves near the scene
of strife. They had hoped 20 surprise the
tories, but in crossing the bridge over he
Mingo they were startled by the report of
a G un, the signal of their approacb. sr i
Scarce had the boom of the gun fired to
arouse the tory camp, died away, ere the
whole brigade was flying over the ground
at their horses utmost speed, for the mo-
ment required as great celerity as their
had heretofore required eau,
lion. A few moments and they were in
The midst of their surprised, halfawaken-
ed enemies dealing death to all opposed to
heir furious onslaught. 1t was fearful
scene. The fierce clash of opposing arms,
he heavy tramp Of the flying cavalry. the
'hrieks of the wounded, the or ans of the
lying, The plea for mercy from the descend
ng blade, all rend rel it scene of terror,
,f horror and dark confusion dire. But
t soon passed. As the firece blast of the
breath strew the earth with the
wreck, the band of Marion met their foes.
Lieut. Blonde was one upon whose brow
ieath had placed his signet. He died a
acrificea to9lhis own revenge, while those
'gainst whom. he plotted were thus restored
o each others arms. vi 9ii.9sqe tsdl HoHl
LAS The smoke of,the battle cleard from
ii the field, the surviving patriots gave
hree lGfeartj scheers for Rose Lindon,
heir. guide, and them retired and slept
upon the banks of the Black
lingo, the victory OF Marion. ylnHpa -lcsl