Weekly Trinity journal., 1867-09-14
NUMBER 36.


{" All right pass on But stopl ~ cried the
picket. as he caught a glimpse of her face.
Kate stopped her horse, and laid her hand on
her pisIol The picket approached and SAID
Is that you, Miss Heath?"
at is, Guy" returned Knte, for she recog-
nize the soldier to be Guy Jackson, who h"d
often visited their house.
Where you going tonight, Miss Kate Z!
he asked.
ITO see Mrs. Blake; she is very sick.
"Just like you, Miss Kate-always visiting the
sick you are a mnstering angel" said the
haughly Briton.
"Thauk you for your compliment, Guy. But
must be gning. Good night!' And X tie was
again on her journey, while the picket returned
to his post.
She had to pass four miles yet ere she would
be safe so she urged on her steed Before she
had gone hundred yards from Guy jackson g
dozen mounted Briions rode furiouslv up TO the
picket, and their leader cried out:
''Did any person pass this post short time
since %
ayes, SIR was the pickets reply.
| GO Do you know who it wasp
81 do it was Miss Heath"
! g Had she the countersign, sir 2
" She had.
&C fear she is safe Forward men If she
escapes Greene is saved. hundred golden gui-
meas and commission to the man who catches
her y cried the leader of the band as they dash
| eu dIter iHe DTaNe SHi, lcdNluB tuc PiNhCl III ="
state of bewildtrment.
Kate soon heard the sound of her pursuers,
and she pushed on faster. 1t was race for
life or death. The British horses were fresh,
while hers was beginning to show signs OF fa-
tgue.
/. Forward Selim; you must take me to
Greene's camp, said Kate to her horse.
! But her enemies gained upon her, and one of
them seemed bent catching her. for he was
/ rdS in advance of his tteS, Kate
heard the ominous tramp Of his horse and drew
her pistol. Nearer he came, until he WAS ut her
side. and then cried out:
{. Halt YOU cursed rebel"
Those were his last words, for Kate fired, and
the bullet crashed through his brain. The OH
ers did not stop look at their dead comrade,
hut pressed They neared her again and an
other trooper received his death wound The
remainder halted, and moment afterwards Kate
hehri the American picket cry out
"Who goes thereT'
"Kue Heath y cried heroine, as she
da shed through the line.
The soldier had raised his gun, but when he
heard the name it was lowered, and he an
swered
:. All right -
The American camp was reached Kate threw
herself from the saddle and placed her faithful
horse in charge of soldier.
" Where is General Greene'S tent?' she asked.
To the right there, where you see that
light, replied the man, pointing TO the place.
She entered the Generals tent, and found
him engaged in writing he raised his eyes,
then arose TO his feet and said
{" You come here at a late hour, Miss Heath"
% do General you are in danger"
I" How is that ?" exclaimed the General.
The brave girl told her story, and the patriot
grasped her hand, while tears trickled down his
cheeks
" Thank God you have saved my army, Miss
Heath. | can never repay you.
g want no payment. The thought that I
have done my duty, and the thanks of Nathaniel
Greene worth more than diamonds and
gold, was the heroic reply.
I" Take my thanks, my brave girl, and NAV
the Great Jehovah watch over and guide you
through the changing scenes of life, responded
the General.
"And may He save my country, toe" added
Kate.
g. You need rest Here, sleep in my tent to-
night, while | seek resting place among my
men, said the kind hearted Greene.
:. | do not wish rob you of your couch,
General"
You will not. I shall be engaged in form
ing my tro 'ps to meet the attack aud the Gen.
eral left the tent.
Kate enjoyed good rest that night, and in the
morning General Greene Cine to her, and joy
fully exclaimed
Good news Lord iwdon is in full retreat
We took prisoner this morning who says YOU
/ fru -trated their plans and saved the army. God
bless you for that good act But | mnSt leave
you now for am going to follow R,wdon, and
teach him that fight When are you 60
/ Ing home p
i" In a few minutes, General"
! Good bye; and may you have safe jour
ney," responded Greene, shaking her by the
hand. Her horse led forth, and she was
soon on the way to her home, which was reach
ed in safety.
Kate Heath lived to see the war close and
peace and plenty spread their wings over the
land and not long afterwards she was welded
to Walter Gordon, who had been colonel in the
American army.
CHANGE OF TUSE.-An Irishman in shop in
4 New York was one day surprised and delighted
by the entrance of an old acquaintance. After