The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1864-06-10
VOL..I.
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'but i don't intend TO pnllpsopnlze,
boys ], excuse my deviation" he continu-
ed III will tell my own story"
4After Corinth vas occupied by our
forces under Pope, i had considerable to
do in the spying line. One day my Cap
tain sent for me had important business
TO communicate, etc.; and when came
before him, he spread out map of the
country for some twenty miles or so about,
and then told me that Pope wished me to
take d companion in arms and take a
good survey Of the whole ground, if pos
sible, and to return the next day.
"'Do not fail to be here tomorrow
said he, unless something befalls you ];
in such case, return when you can. You
understand your business, Billy, and 1
leave it all with you" 5a.. +.
Cali right, Capt'n," replied; and
Immediately began to prepare for the
hazardous undertaking. say hazard
GUS, because the country was swarming
with bands of guerillas, who, if a Union
ist-and especially spy-should once
fall into their hands, would not hesitate
to string him up to the nearest tree.
"But cared not for that; was lit
orally in for it, and had expected to incur
considerable risk in the profession, else
would not have chosen it. 1t requires
cool brain, steady nerve, and firm
determination and will, 20 brave the dan
gers, and experience the hardships, &C.,
which attend it, and | thank God that he
has given me those qualifications, so that
| may be instrumental in the preservation
of our hallowed Union.
''But to my tale. had concluded not
to take companion this time, as his COM
pany might serve to .retard quick action
when necessary, rather than facilitate it ;
and so, when all was ready, left the
camp alone, on foot, and made my way for
Duck Pon',' small sheet OF water lying
some five Or six miles distant, ip south
easterly direction.
at was about feur O'clock in the after
noon, and warm sultry day in June, l
think it was the I'd OF that month. The
sun, fiom a cloudless sky, threw its hot
rays directly on my poor head. But pre-
sently reached a broad highway leaaIng
into Oorinth, and by which the rebels had
beaten their hasty retreat This was
beautiful, shaded by Ieafy oaks and ma
pies; and along this trudged. protected
from the turniug sun but ever watchtul
for signs Of th, enemy. Three miles iur-
ther, and | came to style .on the com
m4n orln-fence, aud Gu ,he east size ol
the road. 1 lmneduleiy stepped over tnls
Into lot tilled with gurnt stumps IN
fact, it resembled our common .burnG lots,
or iallows,' at the North. A worn path
led through this to thick, long pine
forest, which bounded the east end OF this
clearing
Following it, l soon was in the dark
solemn woods but being well acquitted
vito the country, plunged boldly onward
for over three miles, when suddenly the
trees seemed to grow more open as ad
vancea, until | bcheld the waters OF tn,
Pond shimmering through the openings
the rays of the sun sparkling like dia
monds upon its mirror-hke bosom. eau
tiously | approached it; for, borne on thu
still air, | heard the tones of female in
conversation with man, and it cam9 di
rectly from the pond.
"Still little farther on crept until
came suddenly upon group of some
twenty fierce, unshave guerrillas, headed
by ders on-like chief, and who were con
ferring angrily together upon some i'm
portant subject.
II gazed furtivoly around their en-.
campment, and judge my horror and as
tonishment at beholding young female
scarce nineteen, securely bound to thicl
pine, at distance of about thirty rod
from the quarreling captors.
"In an instant bold plan to effect he
release rushed through my brain, and Sc
powerful did it becmoe, that determin
ed to act accordingly. That she was thu
object of their dispute their was no room
to doubt; and presently the chief anC
one who seemed to be in command begaI
to curse each other in strong terms.
"'You old braggartp exclaimed tn
former, with perfect fury, do you dare t
resist my authority? What do 1 care i
you did capture her. l have the choicl
of the booty first"
"Never yelled the other, drawing hi
long, glittering knife. We will fight 70
her, then, and the one who is woundet
first gives up the gal"
"'Come on yelled the chief, whipping
out his knife; and at it they went ik
two furies. Now was time to act. Stealing
to the spot where the horses of the guer
rillas were fastened, just within the shad
ow of the woods, [ hastily detached on
| of them from the tree to which he wa
tied, and cautiously led him to the beatel
4 path, tied him, and then hurried back =
4 The whole band were. gathered about tn
combatants, intent upon watching them
and entirely forgetting their prisoner
AS yet no wound had been inflicted; bu
i saw that the lieutenant looked fatigued
and the game would soon end. flew t
the spot where the girl was secured, Gu
her bonds unobserved, (their backs beinl
to the tree, and hurried her by round
about way to the horse, bade her mount
and then said - fal a' It..9atq
4 msFollow this path until you reach
stile in open lot th.re isalarge breacl
IN the fence near it.. Your horse ca
easily leap it into the highway. The
follow that for some time, and you viii b
ILL.,