Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-06-20

thro wing his arms above his bead
''Has the woman lost all sense and de
cency? What does Capt. L. want?
"NothinS unreasonable, sir. But
these outrages upon loyal soldiers, who
are simply obeying the call of their
government, and doing dnty as it di-
perpetrators shield themselves under
the immunities of their sex. their next
OF male kin must answer IN consequences.
\ ou must bear the burden of your wife's
, deeds ~
My wife shall apologize, said Mr..
D His mind was beginning to
grow clear.
: Capt. L. cannot call upon her to
receive an apology
But she shall call upon him at his
quarters"
Very WELL
y on bear challenger
NO; I came to demand satisfaction.
If that is not given, then"
i must fight"
Yes, sir
Very we'll. Here is pen, ink and
paper. Sit down and write a challenge
F., in the name of Capt. l.. Make it
; strong Confusion take these women
VIII they not cease playing the fool?'
The friend of Capt l. sat down
and wrote very peremptory demand
for satisfaction, closing with the SEN
tence, st must be prompt, full, and
complete, or you will be held to the last
resort
In less than thirty minutes from that
time. Mr.. D stood, pale, angry and
agitated, before his wife.
'At last he said, passionately, "you
have completed your evil work. Warn
ing and remonstrance have been of no
avail. Had you no decency, no self
respect left? What fend possessed
you?" ..--..-.. -.s--...-
The color went out of Mrs. D-'s
face Fear and alarm overshadowed it.
Never in her life had she seen her hus.
hand 90 moved-never had she felt in
such awe of him. Usually SO calm,
his violence now almost sapalled her,
and she felt weak and vaguely guilty
before him.
"What do you mean?" she asked.
'You spit in gentleman face to-
day"
The crimson of shape erept over her
countenance.
"Disgraeing yourself and your hus-
band in the very public eye; and now
my lifs's blood must be the penalty
The officer whom you outraged-a man
of. wealth aud high position at home--
l. Il, l\l \la e.
There IS his Challenger and he drew
the paper from his pocket and held it
forth.
Mrs. D. shuddered and dropped
nevertheless into chair This was a
great deal more, in the way of conse
querces, than had ever entered her fool
ish brain.
| 'Oh, Henryl" she sobbcd, "what have
L donc?'
aDisgraced yourself, aud put your
husba nd's life in jeopardy" was the
stern answer. 'And now you must
choose one of TWO things: the humilia-
f! tion Of an apology, or the loss of your
/ hubsand; for | shall not refuse the sat
isfactions demanded, even though |
never fred a pistol, ard the officer
knows his weapon. OF course | shall
t y cry of fear shiyared- on tho air
/ '.Oi:, what have / done? what have l
tione? ollowed in distressed tones.
! An act fer which aton5ment is de-
] 1nanded, aud there is no escape. 1t is
my life or your humiliation.
I Where is the oficer?" asked Mrs
! D., family.
I AT the camp on Federal Hill"
Il will apologize, she spoke in con,
strait.
|. let it be your own act said Mr.,
! D., firmly. .-...es re.rs. -==
4 Can you think such evil of mc?''
I 's1t must De your own act, ne re-
pcated. ssse s a ~
I z"You will go with ne?'
+ No; 4 shall take no part in this hu :
miliation, If Capt. L-1ensands ny
! life, let him take it. l am man and
I never did a mean or ungentlemanly
thing that should humble myself be-
Fore another man.. If you were brave
! enough to offer an insult, you must be
brave enough to offer an apology. The
issue lies in your hands
Mr. D--was wholly in earnest and
neither the tears nor entreaties Of his
wife moved him.
Capt. L-was sitting III his tent in
i company with two other officers when a
I sergeant came to the entrance and said
that lady had called to see him. The
two officers moved to retire, but he di-
rected them to remain.
| "Conduct her to my tent, said Capt.
LIN answer to the sergeant.
Ina few moments handsomely dressed
lady, with her veil down, entered.
Capt. Lat once recognized her, and
!. stood up with grave but not an angry
countenance.
Mrs. D. the Captain answered,
bowing. There was a quality Of tone
and air abou. the officer that inspired
her with feeling of respect. He merely
pronounced her name, and then stood
awaiting her future purpose.
), Il am here to offer an apology for
; conduct that has no excuse. Will you
: Eaccept the apology?'
4 "On one condition. replied Capt
4 l..
"Name it, sir.
THAT you promise on the word of a
lady, never again to insult soldier OF
, an officer
II PROMISE was the low answer.
s'Then the past is past, madam. And
t now permit me to conduct yon from the