Juliet signal., 1862-06-17

British outposts ii Kinesl,fid dee. on bo,sa-
back where Gen: Tyron had accatnpan;e8
him 20 pursue his expedition. II wasa
beautifhl morning, and be lonked furv ara
With all the anticipations Of pleasure. and
hope gleamiDg warmly in his breast He
passed the neutral gr.und without tnoles~
tlon and advanced into what is called The
American district without being troubled
oy any OF the occasional tfE selers op the
road, although every one was armed and
carried his mnskst. Now and then he met
nn American yoenan or farm er with wh ON,
be was acquainted that knew not of h;s
detection, Tor he was born in that section.
OF the country, and residents within = ide
circle were then considered as neiebbors.
Late 10 the afternoon he came 10 eirbt of
the regular American outpost. when he
turned of the main road 6v q nayruw one
that led to a mill and dwelling on the
banks Of . small but rapid stream. Let us
for moment look into the dwelling aud
notice its inmates - One was eiri Of about
eighteen. fins ristic beauty, engaged il
some tri3ing honsework, but nai,ii@ lisf-
s1sag 70 <ls se68Sefsati6n of i lireI !,,6t (
ing brown complectioned young man in
half military garb. II was evident that
what he said pleased her, for she looked at
him from time to time as he smiled arcbly
with fopdness. Those two were Rosa Mil
ford the miler's daughter, and William
rownley, neighboring farmers son. nm
Ensign in the American army living near.
who is that, William, coming toward
the mill on horseback p
ASH live said the young man. 1T is
your old spark, that sly rascal, Nathan
Palmer, the domiRie's nephew. who despi-
ses him and casts him of. The rogue. /
heard in private this morning he had enlis
ted in the refugee corps. If / knew GER
tain he should swing for it. Depend upon
it, Rosa, he is here for no good purpose
DO not be seen, William. Leave me to
manage him.
The young man retired by q back door,
but not out of bearing, as the tory Lieut..
entered the front. lie advanced with a
bold step.
Miss Rosa. have but little time TO
spare, and want you to answer me at once
Read this
'S1me difference in holding a commits
sion in King Georges service and being a
ragged continental?
Nathan Palmer said Rosa sterrlv, Il
always disliked you now hate you Il and
she handed him his commission.
do you refuse to be my wife now p
Your wife? Leave the house, or shall
be tempted to loose the dog at the a,ill on
| you
Good bye. Miss Rosa, he said, grinding
his teeth in anger. 'Lrok t. your fathers
m'li-your house-yourseif / will be
Gvenged.' And he mounted his horse and
rode swiftly away.
| II sa FASTENED tc the back door to look
alter her lover. He was just leaving for
camp and the wave of his hand indicated
that he knew Palmer's errand. lie has
tened to the camp had an interview with
Putnam, and the latter issued his private
order. Palmer came to the lines with the
freedom Of an old companil n, and having
I as he supposed accomplished his errand.
was about taking his departure when he
was arrested and the fatal commission was
toll proof of his guilt "a spy after brief
trial he was sentanced to be hung on old
/ Puts Gallows' the next afternoon,
Before the hour of execution came, Ty>
ron, who heard OF the arrest Of Palmer sent
a flag, declaring it murder to hang n mere
civilian who happened to he loyalist and
threatening retaliation. He was not aware
that Palmcr's commission was found uprn
his person. Putnam sent back this brief
aud memorable note:
Headquarter7, Aug, I, 17T7.'
Sir: Nathan Palmer, a lieutenant in
your Kings service was taken in my camp
as SPY. lie was condemned as a spy and
you may be assured sir, that he will be
banged as spy. have the honor, &C.,
ISRAEL PUTNAM.
'His Excellency Gen. Tyrcn,
y. S.-Afternurn. lie is hanged
Such was old Put-prompt to decide
and execute. The hickory tree still remains
near Peaskiil.