Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-02-27
Beware Lillian these are very grave charges |


said the Major, in CONSERVATION.
1.-THE proof is dt hand, said Lillian; 'aye, and
worse than all this. After the result of the Ser
geant's examination became known, and when he
was lying i'll with pneumonia in hospital in this
very city, Lamotte secretly prevailed upon the un'
principled Surgeon to send him, under guard, to
the camp, on foot, and distance Of seven miles
Here he was confined to the limits sof his own tent
for two weeks, on the untried and unconvicted
charge of absence without leave. Finally, he was
broken of his Office and reduced to the ranks-and
all this without Court Martial, and through the
willy influence of this valorous, bedizzened, and
contemplate Captain Lamotte |" -
''Either you have been dreaming or Walton is
a fool, or Lamotte is william" said the old Ma
jor. eff these things were really so, why did not
Walton prefer the charges and demand a court
martial. That he did not do so, goes far to prove
the falsity of the whole matter"
''It proves nothing whatever, but his utter con-
tempt for the parties implicated. He cared moth
ing for the Office; took no part whatever in the
contest was even absent when the election took
place. Once before he waived his right to Office,
simply to oblige and crafty comrade."
Major Lee arose and walked meditatively about
the room After few moments silence, he said,
in an undertone-as fspeaking to himself: 'This
to occur in my own regiment Captain Lamotte
do such thing as this ?" Then, turning to Lillian,
he added, in tone of determination, Il shall i'm
mediately look into this matter! Where is my
cap?"
''Where are you going, papa?' asked Lillian,
starting to her feet, and clinging wildly to her
father.
Directly to camp"
"What for2" asked Lillian, much agitated.
"Your leave of absence does not expire until to-
morrow afternoon"
"I will return, with Walton, by the next boat. "
"Why, with him, papa? You surely do not
intend to -" ..... ...
"Har' exclaimed the Major, fash Of light
penetrating his mind. 'Whence this agitation on
Walton's account?"
"But, consider, papa!'' exclaimed Lillian. "You
do not propose duplicating your daughter in this
outrageous affair? Whatwas spoken, was spoken
in the utmost confidence and 1 cannot consent
that you should make it the basis of any action, in
your official capacity. That would be taking an
unfair advantage of me-"
"Nonsense!' said the Major, rather sternly.
II haye no intention of duplicating you in the at
fair. shall simply inform Walton what has been
communicated to me- If he admits the truth Of
these statements, Isha bring him face to face with
Captain Lamotte Justice shall be done to all par
ties. after 1 have disposed of this matter, you
will hold yourself in readiness to explain this evil
dent interest, which you have exposed, in young
Walton. In the meantime, shall consider him
a good-for-nothing, impertinent rascal P'
'sWho received in his own bosom, the sword
thrust intended for his Major!' said Lillian, tri-
umphantly; land rallied the remnant of his COM
pany at Secessionville, while his gallant Captain
covered and trembled in o neighboring bomb
proofr'
The Major turned to reply; but, coughing a
quick, restless and impatient cough, he turned
suddenly upon his heel, and walked rapidly out
of the house.
'sWhat have done oh! whathave done!'
exclaimed Lillian, glancing about the room.
"It is well cannot see
What the end will be-"