Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-11-09


&C. Tell her of him, whose lonely gravc .,'' 'Er
His pillow in the stormy wave - .
The deep his home forever.
a buzz went through the American
camp, and the scantily dressed soldiers
were seen passing from one tent to another
the whole exhibited n scene of confusion
and anxiety, and the deep touches of in
terest which dwelt upon the countenances
of officers and men gave evidence that q
more than common sacrifice was expected
from one or from all. ui ...,a..5 -s.
+ The "Star Spangled Banner" waved
proudly in the breeze, and the insignia oi
command arranged in due order before one
of the principal tents pointed out the sol
dier-like habitation Of the chief warrior
The general sat at his tent, his head was
pensively reclining on his hand, as he
unused on the asperities Of a soldiers for
tune, and perhaps in his reverie, he heard
the tones. of his sweet Clara's voice, as
she sang, taas.a
...r s,4 "Rest, warrior, rest.' -..st....
He was in that kind of reverie from
which it is painful to be aroused, and the
indulgence of which is marked with all
the 'joy of grief"
George, Worthy entered. A deep gloom
was on his countenance. indicative of feel
ings which brooded over some blighted
hope-over some fond remembrance which
had once been all sunshine, but which now
darkened on his soul. He entered, but
without any military formalities, and was
kindly received by his superior officer,
who never considered his presence an in
trusion. Georges countenance assumed,
if possible, deeper shade of melancholy
as he opened the conversation, by inform
ing the General that he offered to go on
the proposed adventure.
The General answered:
George there are many whom we can
better spare. An ignoniinious death
awaits you if discovered; and should you
return safe you win have the honor due
to spy, ...s..,.. ,is,s.,,r,....,.s.',
alt is my wish to CO." rejoined Wort
ley. ''These brave fellows have some
thing to bind them to the world; You
know my tale. Miaery has made me drink
deep Of his cup; and a broken heart little
recks of Joy or life. All things are ready
and 60 tonight. IF fall, give tear
to my memory, but let my fate be ,un-
Ash spoke he extended his hand to the
General, who rising from his seat,
shook tear from his eye-lid, and feryently
grasp ny Georges hand with soldiers
farewell greeting, said:
Goodbye, George. and May God bless
you" 10 M = - ..-'t1" ~ 5
The American encampment was but a
few miles west OF the town Of Buffalo and
commanded an uncbstructed view of the
whole of that part of Lake Erie. The
morning previons-as the sun arose "slow
wheeling from the deep" and rolled back
the curling vapors from the bosom of the
Lake yeral vessels bearing the British flag
rode at anchor in full view, with stately
pride, and looked like Spirits, Of the
waters" -. ~, -, ..F'.,'. ,,.
- Itwas known to the American General
that they bore important dispatches, and
he thought it would facilitate his cause,
and perhaps save his army from meditafed
danger, to become acquainted with the de-
signs Of the opposing enemy. 7ja. 80
ai5 The vessels all rode IN full view, and
the breeze ofsthe evening frequently bore
to the lily provided Americans the sound
Of uncouth mirth and wanton reyelry,---
| The delay Of the vessels was occasioned
by desire of the British officers to learn
the situation and force of the American
army, but the disposition Of the men by
the Commandant was such as rendered
every attempted that kind aimprcticahle.
g 10 propose himself as an adyeutureF, 70
discover the designs of the enemy. by vis'
ting the vessels, was the object Of Wort
leys visit to the GeneHal's tent Others
were willing to undertake the perilous task,