The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-12-05
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Secessiorist, happened to be persona
friend Of Wright. and fastening a~sy. in
formed bin OF the meeting. and that tb'
Con nittee would wait on him the uex
day, Monday. Wright tn snked this kip,
friend. and then, like a dutiful bu-band
laid the case before bis wife. and asked
her advice. She pondered a few mo nent,
and then asked if be bad done anything t
warrant such a proceeding. Nothing
"Then let US 6ebt!" was the reply, and
to fight vas the conclusion Wright vas
pleutifully supplied With revolvers; be took
two. and bis wife another. loaded them
carefully, and waited further develop
ments.
Monday afternoon three men rode ur
and inquired for Mr. Wright He walk
ed out; with the but of revolver sticking
warily FROM bis coat pocket. and inquired
their wishes The revolver seemed
to upset their ideas. They sn-wered
nothing in particular. and proceeded to
converse upon everything in general. but
never alluded to their errand. Finally
after half an hour had passed. and the
men still talked on without comiu. to the
mission Wright grew impatient aud
asked it they bad any special business;
II not, be bad pressing enyasement.sud
would like to be excused. Well. they
bad little business. said one. With con.
siderable hesitation, as be glanced at the
revolver butt.
Stop" laid Wright. "before you tell
it. | viii to say word. knoa0 your
business and just promised my wife oo
my bonor as man that | would blow
h-ll out of the man who told me of it.,
and by the eternal God I'll do it Nov
tell me your erraDd u AMI as be couclu-
ded he pulled out bis revolver and cock
ed it. The fellow glanced moment at
the deadly looking pistol, aud took 10 the
stslwart form of Wright, who wa- glsring
at him with murder in bis eye. ana con
cIuded to po>tpone the announcement -
The three rode rway, and reported the
reception to their principals.
The next Sunday. after another re-
fre-bing season the brethren again met
and took action upon the contumacy Of
Mr. Wright The captain Of a company
of Sece-sionists vas present, aud after due
deliberation. it was determined that upon
the next Thursday, be should take bis
command, proceed to Wright's. and sun.
maril eject him from tho sacred soil of
Missouri. Wrigbt's friend was again
h. -
state OF thugs to Mr.. W.. with a -urges-
ton that it would save troutle and blood.
shed il be got away before the day ap.
pointed.
Wris sbt lived in q portion of the coun
re ote from the church and the residence
of those who we're eDdeav voriDg to drive
him out, and be determined. il possible,
to prepare surprise for the worthy cap
tain and bis gallant forces To this end
he bou< BIT a barrel Of whi-ky. another of
crackers. a few cheese, and some other
provisions. and then mounting black
boy upon a swift horse. sent hiu around
the country inviting his friends to come
end see him, and brin. their arms. By
Wednesday night be bad gathered force
OF about 200 men. to whom be commu-
nicated the condition of things aud asked
their assistance, They promised to back
him TO the death The next day tn. =
concealed the IN sci Ives 10 q corn field, back
Of the house, aud awaited the develop.
uent of events.
A little after noon the captain and some
eighty meu, rode up to the place aud 10.
quired for Mr.. Wright That gentlemen
Immediately made his appearance. when
the captain informed hin that, being sat.
is6ed OF his Abolltiouism, they bad come
to Il ject him from the State.
Wont you give mo two days to zettlo
up ny affair. I" a-ked Wright.
Two days be d-di III give yooju-t
five minutes to pack up Jour traps and
leave T.
But I cant get ready in five miuutesl
l have 6ue property here happy home.
and if you drive me of you make me
beggar. have dono nothing; if | 60.
ny wife and childreu must starve J"
ITO HI with your beggars ! ou
must travel u
Give NE two bours y
III give you just five minute, not a
second lonserl II you sin out by that
tine. (here the gallant soldier -uore a
mot fearful oath } III blow out Jour
cursed Abolition heart !"
well. il must, must u and Wright
turned toward the house. as IL 10 deep
despair. gave prsconcerted whistle. aud
almost instantly after the concealed Tor
ce. rushed out aud surrounded the aston.
ished captain and bis braves.
"Ah. captain !" said Wright, a. be tur-
ned implortngly towards him. ""ont you
grant me two dsy.-two hours, at least,
my brave friend. only two hours III which
to prepare myself and family for begsary
aud .tarvstiou-Dow do. wont you'll"
The captain could give no reply. but
sat upon his horse shaking a. il ausue-
-DItten.
Don't kill Ue he at length found
voice TO say
Kill youl No. you black livered co"
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