Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-06-09

hihh piocetu ou HIS IDIsst0H. httcT tney
had informed him of the conclusion,
which he listened 7tovith an airaof sto-
tical Indifference. he informed them with
sleepy yaxlsthat he,had ridden long
distance, anaewas very tired, and would
pass the night with them as best he could
n blanket was brought him, and the
scout rolled himself up and lay down
on the cold rocky floor as his guards
thought. to slumber.
lie did not sleep. however, although
his deep and heavy respirations indicated
slnmbcr. He lay intently watching every
glance and motion of the guerrilas, and
and marking every word they uttered -
For while several Of the most cautious
of the gang kept pretty sharp watch of
the scout, bust as he appeared so utterly
indifferent, and slept so soundly. thcY
were fully convinced of the truthfulness
Of the statement be had made in regard
to himself As the night waDed, one by
one the gucrrillas lay down upon the
rough floor Of the cave to sleep, till final
y no one, save the guard at the entrance
of the grot. was moving about The
scout lay peacefully quiet maturing a
plan of escape. the while watching every
movement of the sleepy guard as he leis-
urely PACED up and down the subterrancan
passage. After while the sentinel stop:
ped, yawned and stretched himself laziy;
then leaned his shoulder against the side
of his cave as if disposed to take a quiet
nap while standing at his post: Here
was an opportunity not to be neglected
by the scout. He cautiously raised him
self to sitting posture and listened -
The heavy breathing and loud discordant
snoring of the men about him assured
him that they were sleeping soundly.-
With movements as noisless as 4 panther
approaching his prey, Moore arose to his
feet and advanced toward the unsusrect-
ing sentinel, whose back was fortunately
| turned towards him.
What shall l do with the fclon?'
thought the scout.
If knock him down he will soon re.
| cover and alarm the band, and they may
leave the cave before can bring force
here of sufficient strength TO gobblc them
up. To attempt to take him prisoner
would be absolute foolishness. lie must
be put out of the way quietly Drawing
bowie knife he placed himself iininedi-
ately behind the doomed sentinel For
an instant the scout looked at his Yctim
in pity mingled with shame, thinking
how cowardly and uDmanly it was to stab
even a guerrilla in .hc back. But he
knew very we'll that guerrilla was not
entitled to the same treatment that rebel
soldier deserved, being not whit better
than an assassin, for at the period Of
which we write the guerrillas would give
/ quarter to none who was unfortunate
enough to fall into their hands. The
scout thought the act dastnrdly, but his
life was at stake. and he must not hcsi-
tate. With the quickncss Of lightning
Moore seized the astorishcd guard By the
throat. at the same time plunging the
glittering knife to the very hilt in the
victims breast. For an instant the
doomed man struggled to release himself
and cndeavored to call for help, but all i'll
vain. The strong hand Of the scout
clutched and compressed his throat like a
I vice OF steel
I When the seout was sure the sentinel
was really dead, he released bis throat
and raised the body in his arms, and
hastily Quilted the dangerous cavern
He soon mounted bis horse, and rode
away at break neck pace towards our
lines at SpeTryville, where he arrived in
due time. lie reported the occurrence
of the evening at his Corps Headquarters
and detachment of cavalry were order
ed INFO the saddle Immediately to 60 to
! the Old kag, and if possible, capture the
whole party Of rascals in their kennel. -
Moore led the cavalry, and an hour be-
fore day-break they had dismounted and
surrounded the cavern, and had their
game completely housed
Every preeaution had been taken not
to alarm the guerllas, and so quitely had
each arrangement been made. spectator
might have thought the dark and indis-
tinct forms moving about in the sombre
shadows of the trees and mountains were
phantoms fitting to ard fro in the dark
ness. Guided by the willy scout. the
soldiers crept into the cave and secured
pile of arms near the entrance. One
of their guns was accidentally discharged
and scene ensued which battles descrip-
ton. The guerillas drew their knives,
but resistance on their part was now use
less. They soon surrendered, and con-
siderable quantity Of arms and ammuni-
ton were found hidden in the cavern.
These. with the prisoners, some forty in
number we're promptly removed to Sper.
rySille and placed in the hands Of the
proper authorities; AID Moore, has be-
come : aty-word in the Union army Of
that section.
A POOR Tilted blade says;
Woman's love is like Scotch snuff,
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