Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-06-23

followed her movements through her Safl
Gus employmenls, declaring to himself iha
he had never seen anybody half SO grace
full. At length, her duties finished, she ap
preached the captain, and Inquired:
Did ycu wish TO see my fatherl'
He hardly dared deceive her. and yet th'
task he had assumed would not allow of any
other course. He replied, still gazing a
her blushing face, and with some hesitancy
sYes-I would like io-that is. if he j;
not engaged
Il believe that he is occupied at this mo-
ment, but will soon be at leisure. He will
come to you in short time. You will moi
object to remain here until then! would
ask you to the parlor, but my iaiher-'
is suspicious said Merrick for he again
perceived the saddened air. I'VE must all
be cautious, will remain here until see
him
| With few words TO the old womaD
Clara left the apartment; not, however
without again casting look upon the dis
guised soldier. The domestic, thus left,
as il were, 10 keep guard, was not Cerbe-
rus, for, in few minutes, after lighting a
candle, and seating herself comfortably, she
tell fast asleep. Tina, this condition had
eDsued, Merrick became satisfied by sundry
mods of her cap-iriI, and finally by decided
snure. He then, without noise, opened the
door communicating with what he supposed
to be the sit;ing-room, and in which he
imagined Mr.. Wilson and his visitor were
engaged in conversation. For some time,
he heard only low whispering, the sub
ject of which he could not understand -
Sill be istended, almost afraid 10 breathe.
He knew how important 1t was that some
thing definite should be discos cred, TIA;
would serve as justification of Wilson's
arrest, in order To remove him from posi-.
ton so inimical to the interests OF the pa
triois; and he determined 10 remain ut his
post until he had achieved his purpose, or
should be discovered. With ready in
vention. he framed stDry accounting for
h is presence there, should the tory burst
upon him. For the rest he feared nothing;
save, perhaps, the angry glances Of the
eyes that haunted him.
HIS perseverance was at last rewarded
The tones of the parties in tue setling-roon,
rose gradually. from whisper, until it fairl,
drowned the noise of the old wuman's nasal
organ. He began to understand the COIL
yersatiun.
III we can thus steal a march upon this
rebel and his iorces.' said one, whom, from
the Rature of the expressions, Merrick sup
posed was the visitor, we shall have an
easy, and a!murt bloodless victory. In lis
way only can We hope to put an end te the
war;
But tell you.' answered Wilson, that
Washington is too cunning a fox to leave
his retreat unprotected. All along the
read, from here TO the headquarters, there
are placed numbers OF scouts, who keep
s:eeplrss vigilance over ynur motions be-
low. Iru cannot take the first step in ad-
vance, but what 1t would be known to him.
tt II you, sonie other plan must he Invent
ed, or this man will never fall into your
hands,
Tricks and traps are not a part Of our
tactics, and form no portion of soldiers
'hC othCt SpiiSus " ''Sto'f
gained, brings No eciat, and is seldom sue
ceeded by promotion. By surprise. we
oui-generai him; by trick, we simply
prove ourselves private stratagists. much
prefer the former course
And the iatter'
--i3ut iIov hr,v,s-y -yaa that yau-s=n induce
him 10 visit your demanded the Wis itor
& am sure OF it, and will be responsible
for the result
your wife and daughter, you tell me, are
opposed to you, and are " arm sympathizcrs
with the rebels
True, but what of thaip
.Will they not bttray any plan you may
form against this Washington, who is al
most idolized!'
They need hot know it. design send
ing them on visit to their friends i'll Con.
necticut. They will be glad to get away
from here, where they cannot hear Of the
evils that beset the rebels path
Now reherse, once more, your Pr?ject,
an d briehy!'
Thus, then. it is! | will 90 to the quar-
ters of this Washington, and, with some
tale that will win his attention, state the
determination of the British generals to
hold a coaueil at-my house. He will -ex-
cuse my receiving them when | offer TO
conduct him, alone, TO such concealment as
will afford him protection, and enable him
to hear the whole conversation.'
And you think be will be taken with such
shallow story
He is fond Of adventure, and brave. lie
will come with ne. You will have guard
posted here, and Of course, secure him
With him fails the cause OF the rebels; and,
once more, the rule OF our king will be uck-
nuwledged!'
You speak enthusiastically: yet, how
ever much may wish it, cannot agree
with you. Still. ] am willing to allow
something to your Judgement. know that
you will not betray the trdst, as your life is
in my power. You may nuke the attempt,
bot it must be done speedily
In less thYn a week he shall be in your
hands, or will be-
Ills prisoner interrupted the soldier.
Captain Merriek had heard enough, and
as The conspiraiors rose 20 separate, he
deemed it best 10 take his departure, too -
This he id, without even disturbing the
sleeping servants, and gained the grove
where his party was stationed
Gershom Wilson's plan, however it might
have succeeded, had il still been secret,
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