Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-06-16
THE TRAITORS CHILD.


BIZ ARcoLA.
The energies of the American troop
stationed at Fort Washington after thei
evacuation of New York, were fully taxet
torepel the many sorties made by the en-
envy against them. 1t required a constan
and careful watch upon the part of th
Commsnder-in-chief to prevent surprise
and the more surely to effect this, q system
Of observation was maintained along tn
road, so that information passed from
point to point was sure to reach the camp
ere the British could carry out their de
signs, The majority of persons living Oh
the line from the city to Kingsbridge, glad
y aided in this plan Of police, and thu.
rendered essential service 10 the cause
One of this number, however, a Mr.. Jen
ming, at last took umbrage from some ordel
Of Washington or his subordinate, and with
a reprehensible cunning, he determined t
abandon the Americans, and serve the in,
terest of the foe. So secretly were these
plans concocted and carried out, that nc
one outside of his own family suspected
his disafectien.
The British general accepted the offered
services, and pledged himself to pay large
ly for them. twas proposed that mum
Der of his troops should march as far as
his neighbors, who woald of course, com.
municate their movements 10 Jenning, who
in his turn, instead of passing the warning,
was to conceal the forces until reinforce.
ments could arrive, and formidable de-
monstration could be made against the fort.
"And for this service, in any event you
shall have thousand pounds" said the
British general to the traitor. sShould it
eventuate in the entire overthrow of the
rebels, the sum shall be trebled, while 9TH
er rewards shall be freely bestowed. You
are certain you have conided the matter to
no onep
'Not soul save those Of my own fami-
ly know of it." Jenning replied.
"Of whom does your family consist?"
"My wife, who is an invalid, and an only
@How arc they affected by your changer
Il know not nor do I care, But of
course they viii follow my wishes, which
have ever been law TO them. Ny daugh-
ter is the only one who would think Of a
difference of opinion, and even she would
never dare to give it expression"
Il have head that the majority of your
American females have imbibed sort of
attachment to George Washing
ton, which might lead them to sympathy
with him, but of course you are sure of
your child, and can answer for her."
@With nay lifer'
"Suppose you allow me to invite here,
1t would be safe thing, and at the same
time remove her from the suspicion of the
should you be discovered"
81 cannot part with her, sir! She aided
me heretofore and can do so again. She
is very obedient, so we need not fear her. !"
"Enough manage the matter yourself.
| am content! Now for our plans. To
at dusk company of Captain
rrevers command viii be pu. in motion,
and arrive about midnight at your house.
You will conceal them and await the 9TH
srs. When they are all gathered you will
guide them 10 the attack. The rebels be-
pg off their guard viii fall an easy preyw
So far as the intentions of the British Of
icer was concerned, the meditated plans
we're carried out, a number of picked men
we're concealed at the house of Jenniug and
It proper time marched towards their
Under cover of night they
nd pFoceeded TO the next station on the
Dad, when their advance was suddenly
hecked.
A sharp rattle of musket balls which
eemed to have been designedly fired above
heir heads brought them to an immediate
lalt. A second discharge gave them to
understand that their further progress
would be dangerous. Captain Trevor who
vas in command, Immediately gave orders
or counter march, and in less than ten
minutes the whole body were in a retro
,rade position.
We can hardly venture to describe the
eelins of chagrin, entertained by the orig
nal plotter of this expedition, when inform
d by Trevor of the unsatisfactory result.
Is that officer handed him the gold which
lad been promised, he threw it to the
round with violent gesture and with an
ath swors that be would murder the in
ormer whoever it might be, that thus de-
efeated his hopes. In vain the kings
ficer strove to calm him; the darker pas
ions of his nature were aroused and would
ot be exercised. While he was thus
forming and invoking maledictions upon
be head of the culprit, a fair girl entered
be apartment. There was look of in
slligent frmness upon her pale counte-
ance, as her eyes met those Of her father |
nd quailed not.
"Come hither, Hesterw he cried. Do
ou know aught of this mattera Can you
III me who sent word to Washington re-
pecting this expeditioni"
Hester cast an appealing look upon the
hcer, who however did not interfere be-
Teen them.
"Did you hear my questions 7" roared |
enning. Tell me do you know aught of
III!
q do~ the girl replied, in a low tone.
Il thoughtsol Now tell me the persons
ame." 1 .s. 80.
alt was II /
@You! Serpent! You betray me--w
"Father! hear me. / did send word to
Ut general that The enemy were to make
q attack upon the fort, but your name
as not mentioned as being party to the
rpedition. No harm can come to you. /