The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-07-07
THE YOUNG REBEL.
A TALE OK THE CARoi.INAs.

rALE o. THE cARoiINAs.
In q small farm house towards the close OF
the year 1850. sat an old man. his wife aud
an only son. The face ofthe father appeared
troubled at times he looked thoughtiully
TO the floor, and then he would gaze long
and wistiully at his sou, q fine, manly youth
Of twenty. At length he said:
david, this is disastrous news from Cam
den. God knows what will become Of the
country now Congress needs every arm
that is capable ali, me ! wish this old
wound got in the French war had not
lamed me; but Tor il. shosd now be should.
ering my musket and marching TO defend my
country
Both son and wife looked up at these
words. The old lady ceased knitting, and
looked inquiringly at her boy, and it was
evident, from the expression Of her face, that
patriotism and motherly affection were at
variance in her bosom. The son, however,
after encounterng his fathers eye for mo-
ment, turned confusedly away. The old
mans brow darkened and he exclaimed
warmly:
David, why do you lnger about the vii.
lsge when your country needs your services
80 much? Why, my son, ! am ashamed Of
you. Twice before this have spoken tn
you on this subject. but you appear to have
no spirit. What will you see US trampled
upon by the brutal mercensries OF Britain.
and lie here supinely For shame, David,
for shame will not call you my son.
Long since you ought to have been in the
army"
Joshua Joshua !'' iuterposed the old
mother, Z" David is but youth; then do
not speak 80 harshly to him. lie cannot yet
feel what you feel, who have fought so often
against your country's enemy--he is but u
boy,
A boy, indeed, Deborah! Such boys
as David have already gained imperishable
laurels since the war commenced. | could
name host Of them Why, were il not
for the boys Of this land. where would be our
army, which, dare say, is one quarter com
posed Of boys Of his age?"
The old man was excited, and 1t was
the first unkind word be had ever used TO
bis boy.
David rose and left the house. lie walked
some distance apparently in desp thought.
What will not men do 70 he at last nut
tered. "Here have been lingering about
the village when should have been of long
ago. And for what? why, to meet pret-
ty girl, and TO listen TO her musical voice (;
but now | will be myself again What did
he say was was it not coward? Now,
by heavens, will teach him that he has o
son who possesses the spirit OF his father.
Away, then, with love, for feel that am
called upon 10 act--no longer dream Ere
another fortnight my father shall bear Of me-.
or else shall lose my life in striving for it, !"
And with this resolution he turned about and
Ietraced bis steps.
When be reached home he sough, the stu
BILE, saddled his horse, and, mounting him,
struck into gallop, which continued sever.
al miles. AT length be stopped and looked
up at the windows Of iarm house, half hid
between clustering trees. This was the res.
idence Of Mary Bunker the mistress Of his
heart the lights showed that the fImily had
not retired, and he resolved to pay her Wis
it before his departure.
she was alone when he entered, and a
few words made her acquainted with his
determination. when she burst into tears:
Nay. Mary" he added, you must not
unmsn me. At first | resolved 10 leave you
without farewell, for koew how much
you dreaded my taking an active pat 10 the
struggle. Bat ] could no, BE- 70 cruel ~ 10
desert you without word
II will compgse my.elf,' sal1 the fair
girl with al eiort to smile. know ]
was wrong to persuade you to stay but you
canno, imagine the anxleties ] sut'st for
nv brothers. and could not bear y1r 10 en-.
counter their danger. But, since thi. dread.
ial defeat at Camden. i.el that every man
Is wanted tor Our country. No, then, dear.
est, and may God be with you. Ny pray
ers shall attend you night AMI day.
David presssd the weeping girl 70 BIZ.
bosom, saatcbed hasiy kiss, at the sousd
Of approaching footsteps. wrung bef hand.
and was Of.
The mex, day he left the peigbborhood Of
his father house, armed With a inaskei abd
mounted on = sturdy horse. Hs dezuna-
,ipn was the American camp then far North
ward bat, a. the intervening country wa.
filed with the enemy, be knew there would
be considerable address required ~ saec,
hi. purpose Before tIs departure be saw
lev of his old playmate, who prorni-e'i -
follow % soOn o. po~b's
Night found him hear .cusly farm bou'@.
TO xhicb ke proceeded body 10 pursuit Of
oiging ~ first the cccupant received
HIN coldy. bu, chance exprsssiou con
ylnced DAVID that IA, bo.t Was tory b.
Affected ,be same poIitieaI erred, AID ~s'
Immediately warmly welcomed. The roya-
i., prodaced b., cider after supper, and 10
sisted tia, DAVID shoad JON hlm IN b.. po-
,a,,Oe, this ID. yoang man d,d, taking
car. 90, % iudgge too freely whiIe the i.f
nsr, overlyei 10 aod .h., bs .,appo-sd 20
- Ds~ rccraii fot hls party drank s'h-
go, .,.,t - t.e.fne fagre AMI move IN