Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-18

OF the StdtaS Oh ahllls there-ah object not
EASILY accomplished, on account of the con-
slant and wssttchiul care Of the enemy, and the
sharp severity accorded by the foe toward any
one suspected as spy in their camps. A
young New England VOLUNTEER, Harry b,
presented himself one morning to a high mill
tary fuuctouary in Washington and proposed
to undertake to learn what was going on at
this place,
at is a hazardous operation" said the olIc-
ial, gravely.
Il am aware of that, responded the youth,
'but take the chances
Your success shall be amply compensated,
said the other 'lfyou are discovered, how
ever, do you know the penalty ?
Death replied the youth firmly.
you are right, young man. Go then
and return assured of your reward, if success
full
The young volunteer received his nstruc-
tons, went to camp at the Relay House, and
at dark he sailed forth, in citizens dress pass
ing the outer piokets with the countersign and
a cheerful good night AT daylight he reach
ed the station from which the cars run up by
the Ferry; and, occupying himself till after
noon, took the 6c..rs as through passenger
Arriving at Harper's Ferry, the trs...n did not
stop, He watched his opportunity, as sSs
cars were moving slowly around the curve,
and dropped from tie rear platform upon
the roadside and crept into the woods The
night was cloudy, and Harry had been
croucinng beneath thick 6r-tree few mo-
I ments, calculating what he should do next
when he heard footsteps approaching. 1t was
the Rebel guard. There were four OF them.
They came directly to the side of the tree
where he lay concealed. But it was very dark,
He felt safe.
Hold on, Barker said one Give us a
light Harry trembled percepibly. Ham
mond's come up to-day
sOf the thirdP asked another.
| Yes, old Georgy's alive, and the Thirds
out yonder, at the foot of the lane.'
| A match was hghted-the glare fell upon
the tree, through the branches of which Harry
could plainly see the Rebels features-but he
| held his breath, and his presence there was not
suspected.
Got the countersign, Barker 2
Yes, Old Dimnlon forever 2 said his com
panions; and they moved on and passed out
of sight.
Harry now has the password. And thus
| armed, our volunteer FASTENED down the
| lane determined to see Hammond whoever
| he was
Halt! Who goes there 2 shouted senti-
mel
"A friend, replied Harry.
Advance friend, with the countersign
odd Dominion" said Harry, promptly.
Right Pass on friend was the cheering
answer. (Which way 2'
Pm looking for Hammond. He's down
here somewhere | learned
of the Georgia Third 2
Yes said Harry, yes
Half mile on you'll find the camp Good
night
He passed the guard safely, and soon found
Hammond. Some mistake said Harry, at
loss for other snbterfuge Had you rela-
tiver
Edward, said the Rebel.
yes, Ned, we used to call him.
AT Savannah? 2
Yes
Did you know poor Ned ?
AS well as | did my own brother Harry
never had brother
He's gonerP
bedd SACldtlHtu marry.
Killed at Vienna
Poor Ned ?
| would like to have seen him. continual
Harry, 'Poor fellow
We'll, come in,' insisted secesh. You were
his frend-be mine. Come IN And into
the nttti9 tent Harry pushed behind his new
acquaintance, who was very anxious to do the !
Gonors to his brothers friend. What might |
call yon?'
Smith, said Harry, believing that he
might as well be called by this as by any
name.)
Stopping long here Smith 2
No, no. replied Harry. Indeed. he
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Take drink-heres to poor Ned
TO poor Ned, said Harry, gulping
the whisky. And then he pumped b 'o"il
Hammond, dscreetly, until he asc liz iIleno
strength of the enemy in that 'er'alneo the
was in command, what wp ,s'rongnoio, VINO
field force, what were . IS the artillery and
time. how thew wer sneir designs at that
their grand nj, d disposed, and what was
mond eff - .-en--and then he babe Mr.. Ham
hi ,aF Georgia Sd good night; inviting
III III " van apon him at the village next day.
~" ~ 20 ~ssed the guards again safely, crossed
I tnJ p.' 4ge, walked three hours before day
dem Aext morning, met the return train, came
~ n towards the Relay, and on the second
" ening after leaving, reached our outmost
pickets without a scratch. Next day he pro-
ceeded to Washington, waited on the secreta-
ry, laid before him the facts he had learned,
and, one week afterwards, | saw him with
first lientenaut's straps on his shoulders
'Bravely earned said the official when be
presented him his commission. Harry B
is now captain in the TIL regiment, and has
proven one of the best and bravest soldiers in
this war. BETA.
Cor. Boston Journal.
PEsTILENCE ADDED TO FAMNE.-Fever 81
added to the famine in the Lancashire district