Nebraska advertiser., 1865-02-16


bered by hls fair companion when men
tIoning bis melancholy fate.
You are i'll, Major. Let US go in. >
mo, no." said he family; II was bul
a mOmentary nervous affection, and has
now passed.
eThere are, at times, Miss Beekman,
! presentime ats of evil IN The human nnind,
that come without real cause, and trouble
Us we know not why. l cannot say bPl
that my physical health is as good as eV'
er it was. The night IL beautiful, and the
scene within SIR Henry's mansion en-
clan,rsg; but still there is heaviness
ABOUT my spirits that | cannot shake oH.
see danger before me, yet l know
no, where 10 guard or hew to NEE! it
Though shadowY, it appears Palpable
and distinct. Ah thar song"
At this moment, the silver tones OF
the sentineI's voice rang sweetly upon
have mentioned. Whilst thus engaged
the Major and his fair companion sud
denly appeared before him. In an in-
slanl hIs voice was hushed, and his mus
ket brought suddenly to ''present arms, "
"a he stood molionless in true military
position before his superior.
Nay. nay, Whitney cease not your
song" said The Major; on such night
as This, l wonder hot that you should
fell like singing, will stand resPensi-
ole to the Sergeant for such breach Of
discipline"
Il should like nuch better TO hear il
in full, soldier said the lady.
Il only know Ii, lady," said the SEN
tinel, from hearing Major Andre sing
it when I've been on duJy at his quar-
ters. Perhaps he, madame, wall consent
to favor you with it.
"Well. Miss Beekman. VIII not de-
ny you, tut cannot equal " whitney III
the song, a. you will soon find cut"
He then commenced, and sang with
grea, pa,hos aud beauty. The calm
splendor of the night, his pensive air,
and the feeling with which he entered
into The words of the song, gave it great
effect. As he concluded he was surprised
to hear the EXPLANATIONS. Bravo, An
dre - Beautiful - Excellent - from
numerous voices. In fact, he was ur-
rounded by goOdly portion of the ball
room company. who had availed them
selves CT pause in The dance TO visit
the garden.
Well done, Andre - said stout and
porly gentleman in military costume.
with a large star on the breast of his
coat; 'you shall hereafter bear the title
Of song master as well as Adjutant Gen.
TO His Majesty's troops in America
But come, man-your polileness aud
gaie,y seem to be on furIough tonight
The Baroness de Reidesel has been
looking all over for her partner. Sep in,
nay dear fellow, step in Mss Beekman
viii you coudecend TO take my arm !''
Il have been pegIeclful, Sir Henry.
and will 60 instantly aud repair my
wrong" said Andre.
He entered the ballroom and
wal,zed with Lady Reidesel, the wife of
the Hessian General, Burgoyne's second
in command at Saratoga II was the
last waltz and ballroom scene ever en-
gagged in by Andre-lhe night of the 18Th
September, 1850.
The bali was over, the guests had de
parted, aud it was waxing towards day
light. when Andre left the private closet
of SIR Henry Clinton. and stood in the
doorway looking towards the Bowling
Green.
Now, my dear Major" said Sir Hen
ry, Il bid you adieu. May success at
tend your efforts. sIf your interview
with Arnold terminates as we have rea-
son 10 expect, West Point is ours, and
Generals commission awaits John An
dre. Be cautious. entreat."
"Adieu. Sir Henry-I go 10 serve my
King and country. If l-buI will
not say II. Sir, farewell"
H shook the extended hand of Sir
Henry with emotion. and as he stepped
INTO the street, received, for The iasl
time, the military salute of a British sen
nneI. He touched his hat, and passed
on. Al the waters edge he sprang
into a boat, and was sosn after on the
deck of the Vulture sloop- Of-war, on his
way 10 his final interview with Arnold.
In little more than ten days, the
high-n.inded soldier dangled on glib
bic
His hopes of glory were forever clos
ed in The dust and ashes of the grave.
Somebody adveruses in New York
paper Lost overheard lot of Pro-
visions" Poor feIlOv-was sea-sick.