The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-03-14
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THE WAY GEN. JACKSON CAP.
TURED THE ROBBERS.
BY WILLIAM JARED HALL.
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BY WILLIAM JARED HALL.
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Four hours subsequent to the event
just narrated, the bandits-with the ex
ception of six--incllding Forester--lef
the cavern. There was scheme in con
temptation, which was thought to requir,
the united assistance Of all the despera
does then congregated about tho cave
an occurrence which the youth consid
cred as ominous of his ultimate success
There was not long interval aftel
the cave had been left in the manne
above stated, when all those who wer'
remaining as protection against sur
prise from an enemy, were SO sount
asleep from drug placed in their win'
| by the fresh recruit, that had the rocks
above them tumbled down with the crasl
of an earthquake, they would not hav'
awakened.
Thus far had the adventurer been tri
umphant beyond his most sanguine ex
pectations. His next operation consis-
ted in learning the whereabouts of Frank
Gillispie. Taking torch from a niche
in the wall, the youth proceeded in his
search. The first object which met his
eye after leaving the main cave in the
direction taken by those who had con.
veyed the prisoner away at the command
of Karl Hassan, was the PROSTATE form
of him for whom the adventurer had
risked so much. Without exchanging @
word, the youth commenced releasing
the captive. This accomplished the de.
|liverer said:
"Follow me and as you hope to es.
cape speak not word
Forester and the freed prisoner were
some time in manpuvering about the un'
familiar passages before they reached the
open air. But when orce they did
breathe the pure atmosphere OF the up
per regions, they turned their course
with thankful hearts toward Tallahassee
at which place, in due time, they. both
arrived. Taking by streets and alleys
lest they should meet any person who
might recognize Gillispie-they came in
front of the little brown house OF Mad.
anne Sutliffss, when they Immediately en-
tered the dwelling.
"The stars have spoken truly" ejacu
lated the old woman, as Forester and
Gillispie came into her presence. "Hal
brave girt! you are worth mint of gold
ito him who will be thy husbandp and
the speaker laid her hand on the head o1
the bold adventurer. SIS
aWhat do youmean ?" interrupted Gil
lispie, springing to his feet with a look
of astonishment, gazing first into the
face of his deliverer, and then at the old
woman.I
at means" replied the supposed For
ester, s.that Carrie Guilford has saved
your life, and in doing SO the has made
herself happy" e
aGreat Ged! can it be possible ?"
e'Tis more than possible It's true!'
was the cheerful exclamation of the
spirited girl, and she Immediately com
menced disrobing her face and head Of
their disguises, revealing to the bewil
dered Gillispie her lovely features though
with q stained complexion which was
readily perceptible.
Very soon after this Carrie was mate!
rally changed in appearance, and as she
stood clothed in her appropriate apparel,
one would not supposeher to be the bold
adventnrer who had fearlessly entered
the very den of the assassin, who had be-
come the terror of the country.
Explanations followed, and ere they
had concluded the front door opened,
and the tall stranger who had twice be-
fore appeared unto Carrie with his mys-
terious admonitions came into the room,
followed by George Guilford- Carries S
oldest bfother-who warmly welcomed
his sister back from her perilous under
taking.
Some three hours were devoted to
revelations and arrangements, when the
tall stranger, accompanied by Frank
Gillispie, departed from the building and
Immediately thereafter Carrie and George
proceeded on their way towards the
Guiliord residence.
DR.. Guilford and De Monte were ig-
norant Of Carries proceedings during
the past few days, and were agreeably
surprised to notice that she commenced
making extensive preparations for the
wedding---which her father had sworn
should take place at a given time. De
Monte was elated with the apparent sue
cessful consummation of his villainous
schemes, and the father spared neither
time nor money, but devoted his purse
most lavlshly upon the adornment of his
child, with a view Of rendering the occa-
sion worthy the event which was expect
ed to transpire.
The day had arrived the hour was
near at hand, and everything had been
prepared in the most gorgeous style
Guests had been invited from far aud
near, and wefe pouring in, carriage after
carriage full, filling every apartment in
the Guilford residence with a gay, happy
throng.
Carrie was happy-most happy Her
father was in ecstacy, while George and
his mother were frequently exchanging
significant glances. Yet they, too, were
happy. ,,.
; The bride was robed in snowy white
IA queen of beauty and womanly love-
liness-while De Monte, having bestow.
ed unusual care upon his toilet, appear
ed to his best advantage.
The priest had arrived-the bride and
the bridegroom had taken their place.
Carries face was white as the robe she
wore, and every other moment her eyes
would be directed toward the door lead
ing into the hall,
Presently there wss hustle id that
direction. when tall man came forcing
his way through the crowd, with Frank
Gillispie leaning upon his arm. In the
hall they left unobserved four stout men,
who were stationed each side Of the
doorway. The tall stranger walked di