The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-10-08


was now in possession of the countersigl
she did not fear the result. .aui}8iiisao
Soon Kate saw the pieket's bayoue
CLEAN in the moonlight, and heard hin
cry out: '5gi 1.is e2i9aai9g e iai e
a"Who goes there?' as e9ie
saA friend, with the countersign.'
atBhe approached the picket and whis
pered: sAl s'a oo q 9igl I'D g
"England!" 9d q 17g fa:i
@All right; pass on: But stopl" erie,
the picket, as he caught glimpse Of he
face. 2i' ~ yiiso e
Kate stopped her horse, and laid he
hand on pistol. The picket approach
ed aud said: asa
ais that you, Miss Heath2'' na aHet
i'Itis, Guy returned Kate, for sh,
recognized the soldier to be Guy Jackson
who had often visited their house.
"Where are you going tonight, Mis-
Kate?p he asked. ona7 issg gd
"To see Mrs. Blake, she is very sick.
aJust ike you, Miss Kate-always Wis
iting the sick; you are a ministering an
gel,n said the naughty Briton.
"Thank you for the compliment, Guy
But I must be going Good night" And
Kate was again on her journey 3lg
She had to pass four miles yetere shs
would be safe, so she urged on her steed
Before she had gone hundred yards from
Guy Jackson, dozen mounted Britons
rode furiously up to the picket, and ethei,
leader cried out: oa9 BG5 q a7fs2
es'Did any person pass this post shor
time sinee?e sak s gfoa sreisa
eyes, sir,' was the picket's reply IL
n"Do you know who it was?" 90 asi9fa
sI do; It was Miss Heath. Pcs ;:SiIe as
"Had she the countersign, sir?poa mo1
3tsShe had 5a H9stf 3 o8iDPI gsl
ttI fear she is safe. Forward, neni Il
she escapes, Greene is saved. A hundred
golden guineas and a commission to The
man Who catches her,n cried the leaderoi
the band, as they dashed after the brave
girl. leaving the picket in a state of be.
lwilderment. 9 aia s4s73ao g q BEG
Kate soon heard the sound of her pur
suers, and she pushed on faster. 1t wa.
a race for life or DEATH The British hor
lses we're fresh, while hers was beginning
to show signs of fatigue. - es a,F.n
Forward, Selim; you must take me tc
IGreene's camp" said Kate, to her horse
But her enemies gained upon her, ant
one of, them seemed bent, on catching
her, for he was some yards in advance o
his comrades Kate heard the ominou
tramp Of his horse and drew her. pistol
Nearer he came until he was at her side
and then cried out: .,s
ta|Halt, you cursed rebel!'' -
sSThose were his last words, for Kat,
fred, and the bullet crashed through hi.
brain. The others did not stop to look a
their dead comrade, but pressed on. The,
neared her again, and another trooper re
ceiyed his death wound. The remainde
halted, and moment afterward Kat
heard the American picket cry out: %.
"Who goes there?o .t.t,.,s,s- ~
"Kate HEATH" cried our heroine5 a
she dashed through the line.
The soldier had raised his gun, bu
when he heard her name it was lowered
and he answered: .syss -, .8,a.
4aAll right!',i -. s,a. So ~
The American camp was reached; Kat,
threw, herself from the saddle,apd place.
her faithful horse in charge of soldier
"Where is Greene tent?'
"To the Iright,there where you seetha
light replied the man man pointing to tn b
place. hee sis,5af n IA sg s
She, entered the Generals tent, an,
found him engaged in writing; he raise,
his eyes, then rose to his feet and said:
-" ""You come here at "a late hour, Mis-
Heath" ssao g -, 4I.tsge -
"I do General; you are in danger"
"How is that?'' exclaimed Greene.
The brave girl told her story; and tn
patriot grasped her hand, while the tear
trickled dowa his war-worn cheeks
saThank Godl you have saved my ar
my, Miss Heath. I can never repay YOU
+, 81 want no payment. Thelthought tha
I have done my duty, and the thanks Q
Nathaniel Greene, are worth more thal
gold and diamonds" was the heroic re
ply.a gaH 10 aaa ro.is.aI .ba 81
.'Take my thanks, my brave girl, an
may the Great Jehovah watch over an
guide you through the, changing scene
Of life, responded Greene ia s,o,,
! :" And may he save my country, too,
added Kate. EIrs ssebg sftf sgs
"You need rest Here, sleep in m
tent .to-night,whi | seek resting plac
among my men, said the he kind -hearte Ftf.
Greene.
E15 Il DC not wish to rob you Of you
"You will not. l shall be engaged
forming my, troops to meet the attack;
and General Greene left the tent.
Kate enjoyed : good rest that nigh,
land in the morning Gen. Greene. came
her, and ioyfully exclaimed; -. 5.
'aGood news! Lord Rawdon is in fu'
retreat. We took prisoner this morn
ling who says you frustrated Their plan
and saved the army God bless youafc
that act! But [ must leave you now, fe
II am going to follow Rawdon, and teae
him that we can fight. When are yo
Igoing home?" 'a9s 'ee... 3 4
Ina few minutes, general. ",1't ~
sdaGood-bye and may you have a saI
Ijourney," responded Greene, shaking hi
lby.the handa Her horse was led fortl
land she was soon onihei way home ,whic
Twas reached in safety. Weed 7r
Kate Heath lived to see the war close,
land peace and plenty spread their wins
ioyer' the land; and not long aftergart
lsbaiy,vas vss5dad III Walter fIardon wi