Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-02-25

we deem IL unnecessary 10 enteT luto q
detailed account of the awful tragedy, pre-
suming that our readers have all heard of
the St. Domingo insurrection and its awful
consequences. Those who have not, will
and the partiaulars narrated at large; in tha
coItemporaneous histories,
Our story is only connected with the for
tune and fate of one family, who were resi-
ding at that time upon the ill-fated island.
Mr.. DeVere, accompanied by his young
and lovely bride, left his home in La Belle,
Frsnce, and settled ppcr q large plantation
in St. domingo. They had lived upon that
isle until they had three children-all daugh-
ters-and really loved their adopted home
and country better than their native land
They owned great number of slaves, who
all appeared happy and coutented. Upon
that memorable night, Mr.. DeVere and fam
lily retired 10 rest. so plesentiment of com
ing danger disturbed their quiet repose-
when suddenly the fire of musketry and the
yells of the savage mob aroused them.
Springing to his feet, Mr. DeVere rushed
out upon the piazza, where he was met by
ape Of hie own geE7ants, lad of about II
summers, who quickly and hurriedly told
him of the intended massacre, and of his
determination to save the family if they
would follow him. His master listened in a.
mazement to the astounding story, and did
not speak until the report of gun near by,
warned him of the danger in delay, and con-
4rmad tha trqth Il phillips words. hur
liedly telling his terrified wife, and collect
ing few valuables, he and his family set
out leaving everything-to follow slave
hey did not know where. But they knew
slat Phillip would not have attempted to
rescue them, unless he thought thathe would
eHcoesd, and had sape way prepared, fer ne
we'll know that if he was caught attempting
such thing, his life would be the forfeit.
Upon arriving at the brink of the ocean,
Phillip unmoored little boat, and when all
were safely on board, quietly rowed out upon
the bosom of the mighty deep. Wishing to
sast farewell look upon their once happy,
oh : so happy home, which they were fast
leaving and forever, they all turned and cast
one look behind, and what a sight met their
eyes! The land of their adoption, and the
birth place of their children, and their pleas
ant homs for many years, was epyeloped IN
vne sheet of flame.
They stop and turning gaze, while Ger their brow
And burning check, pure breezes freshly blow,
What meteor bursts, with sudden blaze, on high
Ger the blue clearness of the starry sky?
Awful it rises like some Geni form,
Seen midst the rcdnesS of the desert cto"ri
md doI:e and mnGret ,iYer, wood, and height,
From din perspective start to rIddy light.
Oh Heaven! the anguish of their souls,
The rage though fruitless, yet beyond control,
Yet must they cease to gaze and fly
For well they know to liuger is to die.
Tears fell thick and fast, and prayers as
cended to God for their safety so far, and
turning to Phillip, Mr.. DeNere a2kea him
in what way they could ever repay him, theil
preserver, for rescuing them from so awtu
and bloody DEATH 'Oh, never mind mas
ter said the faithful servant, Il have moi
got you quite safe yet. Wait until we gel
to the ship Great God, we thank thee,
exclaimed Mr. and Mrs. DeVere in one
breath; swe shall then be saved This was
the first intimation they had of Phillips in
tentions, or what means he had prepared fol