Middletown transcript., 1871-03-11
Original 9rtitl@.
a WlFE's REVENGE.
a lIegend of the soashern Campaign.
Written for the Middlctown Transcript
NY UruttpiNr

Written for the Middlctown Transcript
ny GERALDINE.
a Shortly after the siege Of 96, the tories
under General c. proceeded to the
hilh ON the Saluda. there to rcgale for a
whilc and rest from their wontcd conflicts
1t was the 18th Of May, the day had
boon uncommonly cool for that season Of
tho year, and as the last rays Of the set
ting sun were fading from the distant
west. bright campfire shonc forth from
the midst Of this cncampment. Around
II the soldiers gathered in groups. seem
ingly desirous Of creeping within the halo
OF chccrfulncss these wrcnthing flames
seemed to emit. As various were the oc-
cupations they were engaged in, as were
tho soldiers who fulfilled them. Some
were occupied in repairing their fragments
Of clothing. others in perusing such books
~ they were fortunate enough to be in
possession Of; while the remaining ones
were passing away their time rs their po-
sitions would best admit However, suf-
6ce it to say that the spirit Of content
ment seemed to dwell within this charm
ed circle.
The silence was undsturbed save by
the monotonous stroke Of distant ham
mcr, but all knew whence came TINT in
fraction upon their quiet. for none were
ignorant Of tho fact. that on the morrow
John Hartly-onc Of whose heroic deeds,
America had cause to be proud--was to
b. executed. He was taken at Ninety.
6ix--tricd, and condemned :" rebc
spx:"
Tho hammer ceased, and Gen. c.
appeared among his men. j" Arise a
early dawn" said he !" for ere the sun ha,
risen o'cr the eastern hills. that despicablt
rebel shall have ntoncd for his treachery
and this done. We will have less to fea,
from the enemy. lie shall meet th,
doom Of Spy before the light Of day. fo
the darkness shall be simile Of the Black
ness Of his deception" - Desist from
such false accusations. I humbly bcscecl
you. Gen. c.. and BY your actions re
lieve heart that is now bowed dow
with unutterablc grief" This implorin,
request caused oil to look about them il
amusement; but their astonishment wa
increased. when their gaze rested upon
stately female, who stood near to the Gen
cral Her eyes seemed to fash with sup
pressed Indignation. but which was par
TALLY cclipsed BY her assumed supplica
tory attitude, and faltcring voice.
Her costly attire assured them she wa
slsdy Of wealth. Hence the General vcr
courieously showed her to seat, that he
= iutercourse might be more private. "Mad
am" said hc. what am to understan
by your mystic words few momcn,
since"
You must know. sir, that I nm, the wifi
Of John Hartly. honest man ns eve
tonorcd tho American army, who il no
usder the sentence of death. l has
travelled many miles, been exposed
many dangers and hare just arrived at IN
destination 10 invoke your clemcncy
III behalf; let tho pleading Of hear
beekcn wife como unto you. and turn n,
esaf ear to the voice Of pity but let Il
gsnsvous impulses Of human nature ID
hold Of your heart. and for the sake
! bis wife and children, rcprieve my hu
kand ;--Sbr b assured he is guiltleas
~ oGsnss ~ which be is sentenced
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H6oDoa " sll whs tssl interested in d
.@o1hss = Jshs Hartly. Your lsni
! A'&1N oeias forth = eloudlsss - tho mo-
7. Il ~ saith. ssd the stars In the hea
= ~ vill sssnissly rsaoet more bright
illumIas yoss path /; whils the feather
u Geutt u : wilderness. hundreds and hu
! 49, eemilss bsyond The utmost verge
4 GtelIl66llon. insy appsas 70 some gent
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