Newbern weekly progress., 1862-05-31

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Dressed in the same peculiar garb
in which he was first discovered on
board the transport, and armed with
an Enfield rifle and an antique broad
sword, Obadiah made an excellent
mark for the rebels, and they blazed
away at him-at first with a pertina-
city quite astonishing.
For some time their bullets whizzed
by him like the idle wind, but at
length minnie ball slightly grazed
his cheek, bringing the blood and in
tlicting-though not a serious--yet a
painful wound. Rendered desperate
by this, Obadiah rushed up to, and
leaped over the parapet, with wild
velocity, that so etfectually surprised
the tre-eaters directly in front, who
according 10 their own statements, had
been in the habit of whipping Yankees
five to one, caused them to retreat
with all possible speed towards head
quarters.
Soon. however, they rallied, turned,
and were about to fire a volley that
would certainly have sent Blodgett
almost Immediately to kingdom
come when well directed shell from
our hero's gun-boat exploded in their
midst, and made them incontinently
retreat faster than before.
BY this time, preparations for a
general assault had been completed,
and the outer lines of the ehemy's
works carried at the point of the
bayonet.
At this point of progress the Refer
Of Roanoke being lsudably anxious
to share in the active operations of the
time, left his vessel by permission of
his superior officer, in charge Of an
acting master, repaired TO the shore,
and, joining body Of trosps who
were rapidly advancing towards the
rebel headquarters, prepared to do
and die, if duty required in defence OF
the union flag.
Ahead of the body of union troops,
however, was Obadiah Blodgett, who,
with rifle in hand, the warm blood
flowing from his cheeks, his broad
brimmed hat and shad-bcllied vest,
forming to the rebels, at least, COS,
tune peculiarly striking, original and
unique.
Onward he went however, with the
speed of a deer towards a small house,
with the rebel flag flying from staff
at its top, which was apparently the
headquarters of the colnmandant OF
the place, and his staff. Anon, as a
female with dishevclied hair and dis
turbed countenance rushed towards
him from the house-he stopped short,
and kept his eye on the movements OF
a rebel officer Of high rank who had
followed the fugitive female from the
house, and was now taking deliberate
aim with q rifle at Obadian's head.
AS quick as thought, Blodgett also
lsveIled his weapon--both fired at once
and the same time, and the rebel off
Ger incontInently bit the dust.
Save me sir, will you please save
me from being murdered by my rebel
foes e exclaimed the retreatng female
as Obadiah caught her IN his arms.
'Iay and amen, replied our lan
kee shaker, more especially because ]
know thou art the fair and comely dam
sci, whose letter it came tew pass after
a long time, | delivered to its rightfuI
owner
WHO is here TO protect you anC
claim you as his own constant be
loved Cora, exclaimed the Refer o.
Roanoke, who since he had landed
had followed directly in Obadiah's
wake.
Captain, said Obadiah, speaking
with great solennity and impressive
ness, take then this distressed damsel
intew thine own especial Keeping
Love, cherish and obey her, so long as
yew both dew live, and rs long after
wards as may be for both parties in
tirel;y' convenient, a -h"m-hah.'
How the battle of Roanoke ended
our readers all know. In the word.
Of the immortal Perry we met the
enemy, and they were ours.
AS soon as it was fairly over, Red
mond took his atfiancod bride Oh board
his vessel, where in brief explana
ton she informed him of the way il
which his renegade brother had de-
coyed her back to Raleigh, and taker
her from thence'to Roanoke, where af
ter trying many times in vain to win
her to himself, he had finally brandsc
her with treason and kept her closely
imprisoned.
BY means, however, of friendly
opening made by shell from Charles
gun-boat, Cora escaped from her dun
gcon and flew, closely followed by Col
Theodore, towards the union forces
Obediah's bul ct, however, laid A,
rebel oihcer down in his tracks, ant
through his efficient means Cora Cliff
ton was saved from her enemies, anC
placed safely in the hands of her dear
est friend.
A few DAYS later, Charles Redmond