New Orleans daily crescent., 1866-04-30

ity. "On, on" my companions urged, " or it will
be too dark" ] thrust my head out of the win
dow, and as gazed upon the spires ct the city
we were leaving, thought how probable it was
that some of US might be brought back bleeding
and manned, perhaps myself for one. The calm
and tranquil beauty of the scenes around US, the
birds chrping in the fields previous to resting for
the night, the merry shout of the country lad,
borne along on the quiet air. awoke in me feelings
shall never forget.
What contrast between the sanctity of my
| meditations, the respect entertained for human
life, and the caous Indifference of my comrades.
But even they began to look serious as the critical
moment arrived. The guse of mirth was removed
| and they conversed more reasonably.
| As was stranger to these scenes, my several
companions bore company, and spoke candidly
with me. Escape was out Of the question, and,
knowing this, thedid not to conceal the facts
Of the case.
The antagonists were determined upon each
cther's destruction. Strife to the death was their
intention. All the petty prejudiccs and animosi-
ties of the crowd we've also involved in the circum
stances of this quarrel. Deep seated dislike, long
concealed grudges were but waiting an oppor
tunty for satisfaction and in the difficulties which
were to be raised at this meeting that opportunity
~ W Va
at my position. Such was my fear that my tongue
cleaved to the roof of my mouth, the roots Of my
hair seemed to tingle, and felt a ghastliness of
feature.
Mr.. Flick told me he feared there was delibe-
rate project afoot to annihiate him. He solicited
my assistance, which, in my state of confusion and
! fear, promised.
t Mr.. Hotspur told me he believed it was agreed
upon by party fayorng his opponent, to load his
revolver with blank cartridges If this was found
to be the case he and his friends were to make an
onslaught upon them. To insure my safety he
advised me to join his side, and this promised to
= do / knew not what did or said.
? AT this juncture circumstance occurred which
| caused our whispering to subside.
t A gentleman entered the car, neatly clothed and
y of a somewhat progressing appearance, but hav-
f ing wthal somewhat of the detective in his man
o ner. To satisfy our doubts was requested to ask
him if this was his profession. He sternly rebuked
g me for forgetting all propriety of conduct, and
n gave me an evasive answer to my question. In
If wardly convinced that he would, in some way or
other be connected with the result of mission,
e l tride to persuade my companions from pursuing
their intentions for the present. But they sturdly
r. refused.
d Before relating the tragic scene which followed
will describe in a few words my comrades.
l My readers will already be acquainted with
IL Messrs. Flick and Hotspur Pumblechook, the
0. dark, ferocious young man was there. The rest
e. of the company consisted of Mr.. Slabsides, a tall
N unceremonious young man, who had come fol
fight, and who had little regard for either party
rs irrespective of their fighting qualifications Mr.
lie Ruznack, the second of Flick, young man from
ed Scotland, bold and determined eternally chewing
md iaoln rf tha Of hiS nriucinal. Mr.
slt DioHysius Bubboo stout, agreeable looking fel
mt low, but full of deviltry and anxious for row
nd acting as second to the Vrginian for no othe
reason, believe, than to promote the cause. In
g. cluding the combatants, we numbered seven pei
~ sons, or " blokes,' as heard us termed.
ad The signal was given to jump out. We had a.
er rived at a secluded spot adjoining cemeter.
ch distant about four miles from the city. The fa
full thickening shades Of evening warned that "
had no time to lose, and the prelminaries wei
the soon arranged, field selected for the groun
ere and the five PAGES measured off. The witness
ne of these movements were looking on with eve
fair manifestation of satisfaction, and / stood b
vial wildered when suddenly heavy hand was la
ch upon my shoulder, and a voice of thunder e
,st; claimed " Gentlemen, arrest you in the name
an tho law You! (And here he gripped me like
it'll vice. His efforts to seize upon any Of the othe
we'd were fruitless They all scampered of in difere
eel directions, leaving unsuspectng prey in t
so hands of our acquaintance of the car! My 81
the picons Of his being detective were thereto
)me fulfilled. was overcome with conflicting EN-
the tions, dread remorse, nervousness. My legs we
, so no longer able to support me- and | sank to t
the ground in a paroxysnlLof fear. My guilty co
ara rades, seeing that he could only hold one, ant
able that unfortunate person, came around US '"
aim looks fearfuly torebolns OF evil to the detect'
ght They protested that the excursion was one
ned innocent pleasure. Finding protestatons OF
also avail they threatened rescue but the detect
: I was inexorable,
err 81 know you oil, he said, 81 am acquant
not with all the ramifcations of your plot, and hf
preconcerted measures to stopit. Mr.. B., arr
ID to you with completely, and shall hold you answ
sted able for any retaliatory steps your compani
sign may take"
cred To make matters worse, they were now reso
the upon rescue. Drawing knives and revolvt
his they made q simultaneous attack upon
rant "guardian,' who Instantly drew forth /
und blade, and hurriedly shouting, . If die be
hem, with me- pointed it at my breast. l
abide CLEAN of STEEL heard the tramp of many feet,
first then for moment became insensible. My 81
ton was frightfully dangerous; band Of de'
five radoes on the hand, determined, no do
and with good intentions, to rescue me aud
many gedy determined officer Of the law on the OF
the ready to sacrifice my life with his own.
The The whole recollec ions Of lifetime crow
was upon me in this moment of time. l though
hi be home, of loving parents, and the faces
were cherished friends in that far-of State I mpl,
were my companions to deslst their attacks. ]
per- them did not want to die out there, far
COM home. "My life," exclaimed, " is at the m
not a OF this kind, good gentleman, tthese words
jndi- intended to be afectona.e and conciIiatory)
.ence if you attack him I am dead man." l v
fairly believe they enjoyed the spectacle, or else wa
d not to see me killed, for they continued to I
ms Of raids" upon the officer, and only halted Y
oIy his blade pricked my breast. In these mon
Ill my l cast my eyes heayenwards in unutterable
iously expecting to feel the piercing incison that
at. l end my days. My companions would r
1t the awhile, and then, from e distance Of tweu
thirty yards, would make repeated sallies
ny re- the detective, who, finding matters growing
dea of perate, drew also a revolver.
It per- Mr.. Pumblechook protested against
f with further, averring his intention to supper