White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-10-14

fatlgues OF a recent journey.
The young man received hearty greet
ing from the excited group, but his uncle
appeared to regard him with timid re-
serve.
"Well, Bob" said one of the group,
''you are from Lexington ?''
a" am; the FIRST blow has been struck,
the country is all in arms
'"rell Us about the fight, Bob, the fight |
Did the militia do their duty like men 90
cay, soldier and civilian, replied the
young man, who proceeded to relate the
particulars of the affair, which are as ia
miliar as household words to every Amer
lean.
"Hurrah for the militia of Massachu-
sets - shouted one of the more enthusi-
astic eff the listeners, when the young man
had completed mis- narration.
Gentlemen, gentlemen, let me entreat
you to be cautious; you forget that the
town is full Of British soldiers" said the
prudent John Dewrie, beginning to trem-
bic lest the enthusiasm of the group should
compromise his oWn standing with the
loyalists.
$50 it is-a curse upon them But if
there is any meaning in the public senti-
ment of Boston, they will soon be driven
out"
Every likely; but You know there is
nothing to be gained by imprudence,"
returned the goldsmith.
"You are over cautious, Mr.. Dewrie."
at is necessary to be very careful in
these troublouS times"
ITO much prudence will make you a
traitor to the liberties of these colonies"
and the speaker bestowed a most une-
quivocal sneer upon the timid goldsmith.
81 wish well to my country" replied
DewriO, in fswning tone; land l only
ask her sons and patriots to use a little
prudence and forethought. Yes, 1 wish
well to my country"
"But not to your King" exclaimed a
tall, elderly man wearing the uniform of
British officer, who at this moment en-
tered the shop. 80, this is the head
quarters of rebellion - and the speaker
cast glance of stern inquiry at the group.
'No, God forbid !'' exclaimed the
goldsmith, raisins both hands in depre-
catory gesture. 1--WE are all loyal citi-
zens. Colonel Powell"
cay. loyal" said one of the group,
''but liberty or death the liberty of the
English subject, or the death of the pa
triot martyr %
Beware ! citizens your speech savors
of rebellion" said Colonel Powell with
mcnacing gesture.
as it rebellion, sir, to insist upon the
natural rights of the English subject ?"
said Robert Dewrie, with modest firm
ness.
"Ah young man, did 1 not see you
at Lexington yesterday :" exclaimed the
officer, fixing gaze of surprise upon the
goldsmith's nephew. ]
at may be you did l was there"
fsarlessly replied the young man.
"And in arms against your King !"
"In arms against tyranny and oppres-
sion"
Colonel Powell regarded the young man
with astonishment. The naughty servant
of the crown was not accustomed to hear |
his master thus bearded, but either from
prudence or some other motive, he refrain
ed from chastising the insolence. as. in
his opinion. it merited. Turning towards
the goldsmith, he drew from his pocket
ring, which he handed to him.
"Here is ring. Mr.. Dewrie, l have
brought to be repaired"
"a glorious gen." exclaimed the gold
smith, as he cast an admiring glance at
the brilliant diamond.
"And valuable one," added Colonel
Powell. Have a care with it it be-
longs to my daughter, who values it next
to her own sonl. 1t was the gift of her
deceased mother"
"Do not fear; l will be careful with
it." and the goldsmith continued his ex-
animation Of the brilliant.
The ring was peculiar in its conftruc-
tion-so much so that the artisan was
entirely engrossed in the survey of its
strange and exquisite workmanship
Now, he admired the chaste and beauti-
full design; and then mumbled over
technical criticism of its superior finish.
Turning it over and over, he examined in
various positions the hue and brilliancy
of the diamond. AS if to ascertain the
mould of the fair hand it was wont to
adorn, he slipped it over his lean, atten-
mated finger 1t would not pass over the
Joint, and the goldsmith, in the abstrac-
ton of his thoughts. carelessly turned it
round until he crowded it over the bone.
What are you about, sir ?" said Co
lionel Powell, as he saw the ring pass over
the Joint. els this your care ?''
at wasquite accidental, quite, replied
the jeweler, endeavoring to take of the
ring.
"By heavens Mr.. Dewrie, you have
got it over your drum-stick of digit.
and it will never come of until your finger
comes with it."
"No fear of that, SIR" and the gold
smith struggled in vain to remove the
ring the conformation of the Joint etfec-
tually prevented its removal.
Colonel Powell, in his anger, used sun
dry undigni6ed expressions, which added
to the goldsmith's confusion. 1t was in
vain he twisted the unfortunate finger it
refused to yield its treasure. Robert Dew
RE and others of the group made an effort
to remove it, but without success.
my finger is swellei, Colonel Powell;