Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-05
THE SCOUTS RESCUE.

| Seated in one of the adobe houses that abound
in and around Fort Kearney, were two persons
who were employed in the capacity Of scouts by
the commandant of that post.
"Jack, spoke pne chow long DO yer s'puse
we've got to hang round this Shebang? I'm get
tin rusty for want of exercise and so is Spencer"
ratting his carbinc.
"Well, Bill, " replied the other, cant exactly
say but I reckon the old man'll have something
for us to do before long"
As if to give strength to this opinion, ah orderly
at this moment presented himself and Informed
the speakers that their presence was desired at
headquarters. Nothing 10th, both rose to accom-
pany the messenger, and were soon ushercd into
the presence ofthe major commanding.
Boys" said he, ri have some dispatches here
that wish to forward to our new post on the Sol
ONION Forks. As you are both old plainsmen, and
have such thorough knowledge Of this section of
the country, have selected you rs the bearer of
these dispatches Let me see-it is new Wednes-
day, and as tits important that they be- delivered
within the week, | need not ask if can depend
upon your premptnoss How soon will you be
ready to set out?'
well, Major, reckon as how we kin go right
away, bein' the matter is of sich consequence.
Hey, Jack?"
Il rather 'speck we kim" responded his COM
panioa.
Zone word more, before you go, said the Ma
ior. "You are aware that the red sknsare abroad,
and at their old work again, soa little caution will
be necessary -, -
"We know that well enough, Major, and you
can bet your bottom dollar they'll have to scratch
hard atorc they finger our ha'r.'
"Well, boys, wish you a safe Journey Re-
port to me as soon as you return. Good day.
The scouts, after thisbr interview, proceeded
to prepare for their departure. Everything being
in proper trim, they speedily on their way to
the place of destination.
Nothing worthy of remark occurred on, the first
day out. As evening approached, our friends en-
camped among grove of cottonwood trees stu
atcd upon the skirts of raviue After passing
the night there the Journey was resumed.
+ Jack keep your eye skinned, fur if I'm not
mistaken we're somewllar in the wacinity of the
reds, an rs the Major sed, we must use a little
extra caution. Whips and wca<cS il there ain t
fresh trail Already Wow! them tclers a< made
THAT amt fur off,
"By ginger! Bill, yer right. Just look yonder,
comnn round the cliff! kinder think the best
thing we kin do is to up and git.
Suitng the action to the word, both turned
their horses about; but not before the savages had
sighted them. Then commenced a race for life.
The enemy urging forward their ponies and yell
ing like inturiacd demons, the scouts putting their
stceds to their best mcte The race could not
long continue at this rate, domcsticatcd American
horses being no match, in the long run, for the
assocd mustang Of the plains.
81 say, Jack, were in forit Flow duz you fee
about the har
II feel as how it are Il too precious article tc
lose, an may be horned by Il buifrler if they gil
it yet awhile.
On they sped, the pursued and the pursuer
Matters began to look gloomy for the friends; tho
Indians were gaining rapidly upon them and un
less something out OF the ordinary way should turf
nm their CAPTURE if not DEATH seemed almost GER
tain.
II say, Jack, if we kin hold cut long enough tc
reach Meyers old rancho, we'll stand some sEow
1t can be more n mile from here.
Squirting their foamng horses to an almost in
credible rate of speed, the rancho spoken OF wa'
provdeutially reached. After leading their horse:
within what was left of the enclosure, the scouts
secured themselves as circumstances would permit
and made well ready fer closer acquaintance will
the rcd raScalS.
Nor had they long to wait The Indians, who
numbered 4 score Or more, feeling confident OF al
easy victory, rode bravcy to the charge, but were
:, suddenly brought to halt by seeing two of the
number fall gracefully from their ponies, ther