The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-18

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were carried out, number Of picked men
were concealed at the house Of Jenning,
and at proper time marched toward their
destination. Under cover Of the night
they had proceeded TO the next station on
the road, whom their advance was sudden
" checked. -. = .ts.- a,
A sharp rattle Of musket balls which
seemed to have been designedly fired
above their heads, brought them to an inn
mediate halt. A second discharge gave
them 10 understand that their further pro-
gress would be dangerous. Capt Trevor
who was in command, immediately gave
orders for O countermarch, and in less
than ten minutes the whole body were in
a retrograde position.
We can hardly venture to describe the
feelings Of chagrin entertained by the
original plotter Of this expedition, when
informed by Trevor Of the unsatisfactory
result, as that officer handed him the gold
which had been promised, he threw It to
the ground with violent gesture and
with an oath swore that he would muir
der the informer, whoever it might be,
that had thus destroyed his hopes. In
vain the Kings officer strove to calm him,
the darker passions Of his nature were
aroused and would not be exercised -
While he was thus storiping and invok-
ing maledictions upon the culprit, a fair
girl entered the apartment. There was a
look Of intelligent frmness upon her pale
ccuntenance, as her eyes met those of her
fathers and quailed not.
"Come hither Hesterw he cried, do
you know aught Of this matterl Can
you tell me who sent word to Washing
ton respecting this expedition
Hester cast an appealing look upon the
officer who however did not interfere be-
tween them.
"Did you hear my question: roarcd
Jenuing. aste
"Tell me do you know auglit of this p
al do" the girl replied, in a low tone.
al thought so! Now tell me the per-
sons name"
You! Serpent! You betray me
l ~ y ~
Fatheri hear me. ] did send word
70 our general that the enemy were to
make an attack upon the fort, but your
name was not mentioned as being party
to the expedition. No harm can come 10
you. ! knew how ardently and long our
countrymen had struggled against OPP
precision; how nobly they have contended
against superior forces; how true was
their devotion 70 the cause IN which they
were engaged. and / could not a,,Iet]y.
looR ans .ct flictf d : ftlcsioh attoinl yttsi
l sent word o. this, bnt in saving them |
did not betray you" ~
Enough that you have come between
me and my revenge! This shall beyour
rewardp
He drew from his pocket pistol and
deliberately aimed it his child. She NOV
ed not, did not even tremble, but Trevor
shocked beyond measure at the horror
of the meditated deed, sprang toward the
wretch, and raised his arm. The ball
grazed her head and was buried deep in
the wainscot.
"Shame on you manw cried the Of
ficer with Indignation. "Would you have
her blood on your handsl OF what are
you composedl Is she not your child 7"
"Nor cried Hester, with startling
emphasis. 81 am not, or at least, shall
not be for the future. will not own
parent who to the crime of treason can
add murder. / did expose your yillainy
and would do it again. Nay, you may
frown, fear you not! This last base act
has frozen tho natural current of my
heart"
Then in calmer and feeling tone she
continued:
Father-'tis the last time l shall call
you SOL bid you farewell forever
Your malediction my be hurled against
me, but never will you again look upon
my face. Ere another day has passed
Washington shall know of your treach-
cry. Your only safety is in fight. In
England you may enjoy the fruit of your
baseness, but here you cannot remain
Farewell, foreverw
She passed from the room, as the tears
which she could not control, coursed rap
idly down her cheeks. She repaired at
once TO the bedside Of her mother, in
whose soul the last chickering's of life were
fast falling. She knelt beside her and
even as she prayed her worn spirit was
released from bondage!
"Alonel an orphan! God help mel"
she exclaimed as she pressed her tremb-
ling lips to those that had SO often met
hers in love.
Jenning fingered not long, soon after he
was on his way to England, where he
lived as traitors should, in splendid dis
grace. Hester became the wife of young
Revolutionary officer, and lived long
enough to give to her descendents the val
liable example of the Christian and the
patriot mother.
HoPE.-A bright and beautiful bird
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