The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1867-07-24

down one OF the bollows which iniersect-
cd tho woods every two or three hundred
wards. and take rest un,il day would
better enable them to advance with a
knowledge Of their Whereabouts. Thi.
proposal was heartily assented to BY all
aud having selected a suitable spot, they
kinded 6re OF The pine knots, OF which
there WAS An abundant supply. was
An Interesting scene to see them gathered
around, lrioR cn the ground in positions
best suited 10 ease and comE,rt. A search
was now made in their haversacks n SEQ
there was anything left TO satisfy hun
ger. "Chri,tmas" drew from the bottom
most racesses Of his. three biscuit and the
remainder OF ans,her. with a small lump
of hut'er ; the "Gardner" di.plsved TO
view diapidated looking chicken, who
had been de.poiled Of wing and a leg.
piece 81 corn hoe-eake and a Few bis.
cult, Others made smal! additions 10 the
suppe- and then proceeded 20 hel, them.
selves from the common stock. The
"Gardner" who WAS husilv mast;c.,inp
the remaining leg Of the chicken and
ever and anon taking bite from the bis.
cult held in his dexter hand, was inter.
rupt.d hv "Chri-tmas":
81 say. hovs, dye think the Young
Nav could've come that in the swamp ="
mind vour own bu.iness Chris and let
tho Young Man. alone; YOU know ihe,..
time f"r all ,hings." aid Mike Htwel.
"Yon'Is nightly right nov said NJ
Cover Id like 10 see the man could eat
his meals in that '.lnf nv despond.'
saw Chris, Won had face about q. louq
a nv arm, when we were all se,tin there
lis''ning for the YANKEES
Hare the party remnmhering the dole
fu' exclamstions of 'Chris,ma..' raised a
laugh. in which he himself joined with
drv chuck'e.
An inquiry being made for water, il
WAS found that there va, none in the
party, and no recollection Of anv havisv
heen scan since leaving tho swamp: iois
Information produced q fear that thew
won'd suffer for this necessary element
hrfra thew would see aDv Of it again.
The night VA. now Gar advanced and
thinking IL advisable io take repose he
lore morning, the members Of our party
having finished :heir scsnty meal. pro-
ceed.d IN roll Themselves in their over
coats and turning their feet to the FIRE.
thew arranged Themselves in circl. and
soon Welded 10 ,he Influence of slnm her.
They had not long been in tn. state
of forge'm'ness, shen "Turkev." who
had mad. his couch nesros, the fire with
hi. kneer drawn mp in close proximity to
hi. chin. RELAXED his muscles and letting
his Feet down gradually. thev came in
contact with the glowing emher. remain
ed for some moments ign orsn, OF their
position. when becoming sensible Of soma
thing wrong nv the Increased warmth
abont the ssid lonp-,sgs. he gave a sud,
den nsrt like = man awakinp from .
fricht'n' dream: IN his a,tempt torid
himself from the danger. the flaming FIRE.
brands were kicked with a force that sent
them aving in every direction. one com,
ing IN contact with the head of the
"Young Mao" made that Individual Altar,
from his recumben, attitude with . ceIsr.
ity that did credit 10 his activity.
Hello hello" ws. hi. exclamation,
/" he srou.ed from sleep. when seeming Q
10 understand the Cause Of this in,arrup,
iion to his reno.e. he resumed hi. place
in the circle with his companions. sav ing
to "Tnrksv." who "" rubbing bis shin,
in a iudiernus manner:
"Tek-csre. tek-care boss, mine how
you kick them chunks-out them leo,
in your p"cks. IL you can't keep 'sm ou.
Of danger"
The party were all aroused by The re-.
'ult Of Turkeys" misfortune, but after
McGo~er had uttered this speech, they
again composed themselves to rps.