Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-02-04

AHc CnipudslS Ou tue MoIu liicuV was
Significant of relationship nearer and
dearer, and pointed directly to himself
So thought he; and so thinking, his rejoin
der, instead oil being csnciliatory, was
tinged with defiance.
Indeed " lie replied, pettishly Il be-
lieve my ancestors had something to GO
with the raising of that flag. What mat
ters, now that it is becoming soiled by
rank abolitionism, and carried by your
scum of Puritans-'
Hold, Mr.. Devereux = The young girl
blushed red as she interrupted him. You
forget that l have myself some of that
blood in my veins; though we may have
changed far from the simple Puritan stan
dard. Their cause, at least, was good
one. And was it not the same as that of
the Hugunots, from whom you claim de-
scent p
Ah the Hugucnots were gentlemen.
You do well to use the past tense, Wal
ter Devereux, while thus speaking of our
forefathers shall not be so severe upon
yours as TO say their sons have all degen-
Grated. There are gentlemen among them
still. Yonder comes one y
The Virginian turned quickly upon his
heel, with black look upon his brow
He beheld a young officer, wearing the
shoulder,straps of lieutenant, and the
uniform of the United States Artillery
battery Of which was at the time stationed
in Newport. 1t was his own brother
Strange to say, the shadow upon Walter
Devereuxs brow did not disappear; even
when his brother stepped into the piazza,
and saluted the lady by his side.
1t became darker as the conversation
continued
I'm sure the lieutenant does not share
your sentiments. Do you, Harry p
'What sentiments 2 asked the youth
newly arrived.
'Oh the old story between North and
South. Walter says, if things go much
further he'd take pleasure in pulling down
our fiag. Nay, he'd be the first to do L,
You would be the last Would you not,
Harry
Miss Winthrop, the button upon MY
coat should be q sufficient answer 10 your
question. III stay true to that if it should
lose me every friend I've got
Bravo cried the Boston beauty, as
she sprang up from her rocking chair and
stamped her little foot triumphaptly on
the planks of he piazza. There's one you
won't lose by it, and that's Adellne Win
throp.'
Since you're so well agreed said the
elder brother, biting his lips with chagrin,
L can't do better than leave you alone
1t would spoil the sport of such pair of
pegro-loving lambs were a Southern wolf
to remain in y,Tur company. Good day,
Miss winthrop, Ihopc you won't make
my brother quite es black as yonrself.'
A cry Of indign ,tion escaped from the
girl.
For shame, Walter If you were not
INV own brother
Walter did lot want to hear the threat.
With a somber scowl he had hurried down
the steps, and OF over the lawn, in the di-
rection of the cliffs.
On reaching them, at the head Of slo>
ping ravine, he did not go down, only so
far as TO conceal the lower part of his per-
son. There, behind some bushes. with an
opera glass TO his eye, he remained watch
ing those ON the piazza from whom he had
parted
Still darker grew his face-still whittier
his lips-as he saw his brother take hold
OF Adeline Winthrop's hand, and imprint
upon Il kiss.
There was no sign Of resistance. The
soft tapcripg fingers had been yielded !;
aud, with black thoughts in his breast, and
a curse upon bis tongue. Walter Devereux
strobe back to his hotel.
'You have sent for me, general ?
Il have, Captain Devereux. / have rea>
son to suspect that the enemyis not far off
in our front; but it is necessary for me to
be sure of it. 1t is of the utmost imports
ance to ascertain his exact position; and
want you to discover it, if you can. I've
been told, captain, that you are well ac>
quainted with the country around here
Is that so ??
4 was born in it, general; and have hunts
cd it all over
1t ought TO be reason for my net en-
ploying you on this delicate duty rejoin-
ed the general, with significant smile,
but from what I've heard i think may
trust you
The young officer bowed, but without
making other answer. Had the genera
known the sacrifices he had already sus-
tanned by fighting on the Northern side
a complete ostracism from friends, family
and home--he would have had no scru-
Piles about reposing confidence in him.
Nor had he; for, without requiring any
promises, be proceeded:
you will take twenty mounted men
with you. your own artillerists, and ride
up the main road. Steal quietly out of
camp, and feel your way with caution
Go as far as you can with safety; and take
care of being captured by picket
The young officer smiled assuringly.
Not much danger of thai, general, he
answered. Il may be killed, but not cap
tured. In my case death would be pref.
erable to being made Prisoner.'
1 understand you, Captain Devereux.--
No doubt you will act with due discre-
ton. Get as near the enemy's lines as you
can, and, when you have finished your
reconnaissance, lose no time in reporting.
Good night, and God speed you J!
1t was at night the above dialogue oc-
Cured, and in tent--the marquee of
commander-in,chief noted for his great