The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-05-04

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the current few yards from the shore.
1t came opposite to them, and the chief
saw it was rowe6 by six men, and that
two gentlemen, one wrapped in military
cloak and the other in a citizens dress,
sat conversing in the stern. Above their
heads a small white flag foated in the
moonlight. The robber chief let them
pass, saying to himself
This looks like the opening of the
conspiracy, worthy Boone warned me
against. Let them 60 to the cavern
! will be wi. h them as soon as / ascertain
the complexion of the craft anchored a
bOve.
The boat of the strangers kept on its
way without interruption. and the Cheva-
lier continued to pursue the winding shore
of the river as before. Half mile fur
ther above, he came in sight of large
river. lugger, such as were, in that day,
built to descend the great rivers of the
West. 1t had two short masts, and one
half ofits length was covered with roof,
on which sentinel was pacing to and
fro. On the forward part of her, was
plainly visible, couple of mounted car
ronades, and large number of men were
on board of her.
Il must guard against treachery see,
said the young river chief, after surveying
the vessel for few minutes. 'Ha! what
have we here?' he suddenly exclaimed,
starting up, BY heaven another craft,
the very fellow to this!'
The object that attracted his attention,
was second barge, with sails hoisted,
that slowly swept in sight around point
above, and came majestically down the
stream. When within short distance
of the other, it lowered its sails, rounded
to and dropped anchor. Before he re-
covered from his surprise, third vessel,
of smaller size and different construction,
made its appearance, and then directly
after came fourth, and Gfth, till elev-
en-, barges, keel boa.s, peroques and lug
gers. with vast square fotilla, burdened
with camp equippage, had hove in sight
round the point, dropped anchor, opposite
to his position.
This arrangement looks warlike, and
we're it not so imposing, l should fear it
was an expedition against me- said the
young Captain, who had silently observed
their movements. 1T is the scheme
against Mexico come to head, and yon-
de- boat passed, doubtless bears some
proposition for RAPIN OF THE Rock to
Join it. will return and give these gen
tlemen hearing. They little suspect
wha. interes, the outlaw, Rapin Cara
has in this matter. Bend to your oars
} men! would be at the rendezvous!
The strangers, on arriving opposite
the stronghold, had pulled in near th'
shore, and hailing, asked permission t.
, land and be conducted to the Cheva!ie
Rapin. His lieutenant received then
and led chem to the cavern, in the from
: of which the whole band was dra yn up il
an hostile attitude. Here under.a guard
they were detained until the Captains ar
rival. He was soon seen advanciry
across the mountain space between tn
. river and the cave.
is this the Cheyalier Rapin, ad
dress?' asked with courteous ease, th
r gentleman in the military cloak, meetin
him step or two ere he reached them
!, On being answered in the affirmative, b
S added, in lower tone of voice, as if in
: viting confdence-It would give m
G pleasure to hold few moments con
versation with you apar. from your pee
t pIe.'
: The Chevalier preceded them into th
/, cave, and signifed his readiness to lister
n They stood beneath lamp which cas-
g its broad light upon the countenance an
4 person of the gentleman who had address
r ed him, and revealed face full of inte
lect, an eye piercing as the eagles, fea
lures noble and well defined, and fore
head proud and commanding. His bea,
e ing was characterized by native ease an
s dignity of manner, and there was cer
tain military elegance in his mien tha
t distinguished him both as soldier and
gentleman.
: On the countenance OF the other, VIII
n was taller and stouter than his companio
!. was stamped resolution, singularly blend
a ed with beneyolence He was darl
v handsome man, and looked like, as h
was, high-born Milesian cavalier. .
moment was passed in mutual scrutin
!. of each others persons, during which tt
t young Captain was not less struck wit
the comanding port of one and the CHI
: alrous bearing of the other, than the
e were impressed with the fine, manly pei
II son and courteous manners Of ore who's
o profession was SO lawless, and with who
crime was daily pastime. ,.-..,1 p
! Sir Chevalier,' said the military MAJ
a at once unreservediy opening the coafe
: ence, you see before you the lea ders I
h an expedition, which has been three yea
# maturing, for establishing an Easter
) Mexican Empire, the capital Of whic
t shall be-
e Now, Colonel said the Milesian, il
e terrupting him, i fear you unfold you
: plans too freely .e.,.,, 4., 80.
d Nay, Blennerhasset the Cheyalit
:, must have all our confidence or noDe.-