The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-03-08

Is the reader indebted for the poorly
drawn pictures floating about the fancy
of the author. agCa aak saafr aVIs.
But We are growing prosy-have
patience, gentle readers. The buglei is
sounding in yonder vale; the tread of
cavalry breaks through the stiffness of
the night. They are moving on over
hill and plain-they, the British troops,
flanked by the bold and intrepid He's
slams. Above the level plain of the
Flatlands ran an eminence, which it
was the great aim of General Clinton
to secure. 1t was guarded by only a
handful of Americans, who, seeing the
superior force of the foe, retreated
without resistance. Lord Sterling, who
led the Americans, hearing of this,
moved his force around the base of the
bill, and safely entrenched in the deep
wood in the rear of the English bar
racks, awaited the moment for an at
tack upon the enemy that might drive
them from their position. At this mo-
ment of suspense, figure appeared
plodding its way through the dark
trees, seeming, in the hazy moonlight,
like some deformed spectre prowling
about to exnlt over the exhibition of
human strife, where mans worst pas
sions are brought forth and the image
of the Creator is effaced. But no
such phantom was the figure which
approached, for an honest face beamed
beneath the homely garb, and voice
deep and earnest i'll its tones, advised
the little band to retreat instantly, as
the British were arming in great force
at short distance, and would be upon
them in an hours time.
"Retreat! Never, until we receive
the orders of the General" said Lord
Sterling eyes, Morgan take a few
men and act as guard upon the house
yonder. Atlee, yours be the position
to the left. Smallwood, take your men
through to the main road-there You
may be of use. Should you be attacked
send us word, and you viii be assisted.
Hatch, you have the most dangerous
duty to perform; but l know you, and
deemed you worthy Of the trial. 1t
must be your part to ascend the hill
yes, in the very teeth Of the enemy,
and endeavor to drive him from his
position. If you succeed, he will be
met on the road by Smallwood- the
edge Of the wood, by Morgan-and
here, by Me. Let us all nerve our minds
for the conflict.
The solemn gIoomA night was bro
ken by the flash of firearms, and the
lofty hill and the sombre woods rang
with their report. Hatch and his in
trepid band were driven back by the
overwhelming force to their antagon-
lists. The British cavalry had every
advantage over the advancing foot, for,
at signal from General Grant, the
commander of the troop, they dashed
down among the Americans, and: com
mitted dreadful havoc. Still, they
E stood their ground, and even while re-
treating towards the road, where Small
wood and his band awaited them, it was
with face to the foe-and fighting ms
they went. Even yet the Americans
$ might have conquered when they gained
: the reinforcement. had not small di
, vision of the British, under Capt. Yer
f nou, crossed their path immediately be
e tween Morgan and Lord Sterling, thus
! cutting off all communication between
v Them. u aie9oh
!. The morning sun rose resplcndent il
y the heavens, as if herald of peace in
+ stead of witness to blood and strife
and the dawning light brought the two
! parties into view, revealing the form
q and features of the combatants. Witt
4 a shout of exultation, Capt. Vernon
+ sprang toward the spot where Morgan
/ stood in vain trying to rally his LITTLE
r. band, and encourage them to perse
g we're. ttt
p 'sHarry Morgan" he shouted, "did
e not tell you, zoe should meet again
It Now, come Amy cry is, Death 0
y victory. Once / lay PROSTATE beneatl
e blow inflicted by your hand now
a you shall groyel in the dust, and cry il
n vain for quarter. Come on, / say"
,f "Hold !" cried the voice of the ped
+! lar, interposing his own body betwee
y the advancing combatanss. eth
, Americans have retreated, Mr.. Morgan
is follow them instantly, or your part
N will be cut to pieces, or made prison
n ers. For you, Cept. Vernon, a messag
sr has been sent from that house yonde
!, They say there that your wife is yer
in i'll, and wishes to see you, immediately.