Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-04-15
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ELLEN GAMPBEllIZr BELL; j.;
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KINGS MOUNTAIN.
BY MRS. MARY a. EWART.
CHAPTER XII.
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whole frontier district, he could not assemble
hundred men and even in them he could not
place the smallest confidence. TIE fatal ca.
tastrophe had not only lost him the whole dis,
trict of 96, amounting to four thousand men,
but had thrown what they had considered the
conquered province of Carolina, into state
of confusion and rebellion The patriots dis,
covered that there was nothing invulnerable
in the red coats of the British, and that their
safety and happiness depended on their own
bravery and enterprise. The insatiate ava
rice of their enemies their cruelty and per6dy,
left them nothing to hope for, and they deter
mined to act with spirit and free the country
from their invaders. The recent victory
buoyed up the hopes of the patriots, and so
encouraged the desponding, that Lieutenant
Colonel Cruger sent word to CORVALLIS that
the whole district of Sc had determined to
submit, as soon as the rebels should enter it..
They were no longer safe on the soil they con-
sidered vanquished, and CORVALLIS retreated
to Winnsboro, harassed by the patriots at ev-
cry step. Such was their audacity, that single
riHemen often rode up within gun.shot Of the
army, singled out the victims, and having dis
charged their pieces, rode off in safety. 1t
was not only the victory of Kings Mountain
that these thousand mountain hunters gained,
but it was a victory over paralyzed hearts; a
victory over dark, dreary and hopeless SUBJ
mission; victory over timid, uncertain and
desponding fears, and the triumphant cry on
that 9TH of October, reused Carolnian hearts.
1t cheered on Sumter and brought the lion
hearted Marion out of his fastnesses; enabled
Green to collect his army, and checked the
system of tory carnage in the State. 1t rang
to the sea side, and Briton's trembled at its
power. On its cheering news went. Boston
and New York, both in the hands of the Brit
ish, felt the shock. Washington and his starv.
ing army heard it, and their arms we're again
nerved for the battle. The patriot exulted in
the anticipation of a speedy independence; !;
the soldier rejoced in the prospect of termi-
nation of the tolls of war, with its object fully
obtained. The farmer again worked his fields
in the pleasing conviction that he would soon
be secure from British bayonets, and hope and
cheerfulness took possession of minds that had
long been harrassed by anxiety and distress
The tory ascendancy was over in South Caro-
lima. The system of rapine, carnage and
bloodshed was at an end, and Americans once
more took firm and determined stand, in
which they never faltered, till the King Of
Great Britain declared the States to be free,
sovereign and independent. "rhe transition
from war to love-" says one of our historians,
'has ever been direct and uniform" ;" therefore,
it becomes quite natural for US TO inquire after
the welfare of Ellen Campbell.
1t was after returning from seeing the last
sad Offices performed over dear little Bessie
Craig and her aged father, that Ellen Camp
bell stood in the piazza of the Mansion House.
1t had been day of deep sadness Her
childhood's companion was gone, and snatched
so suddenly and 50 ,erribly, as to make the
blow doubly severe. She had not only to sus.
tain her own grief, but she had much to do in
comforting Mr.. Willoughby, and much to
bear in her deep sympathy with Bowen. The
young Captains nature seemed transformed.
He who had, heretofore, been so senstively
shy, so cheerful, good humored and gentle,
was now firm, stern and uncompromising.
No smile ever lit his once merry face; his
wrath was still smouldering fire, and his
calmness deep despair. In Bessie's grave
he buried every hope for the future, and lived
only as minister of vengeance. The trans
actions of the past week had also determined
timid Mr.. Willoughby. Hardy's meditated
cruelty to his young friend, Davie had first
exasperated him. This, followed so quickly
by Bessie's and Andrews death, reused every
emotion of his nature. The affections that
had hitherto checked his predictions, were
now as fiery spur to his decision. 1t had
been sadly proved to him that there was neith
er mercy nor honor with the conquerors, and
the victory of Kings Mountain settled any
remaining doubt Of policy, and determined
him, with many others. to throw their influ-
ence in the scale of independence.
ave should hear from Henry to day, should
we not, Ellen p said Mr.. Willoughby, as he
advanced in the piazza.
POSSIBLY, we SHALL" she replied with a
heightened color, as the words, so much in ac-
cordance with her own thoughts fell upon her
ear.
81 had thought ne would have been with
US before this, said her uncle, who suspecting
warmer feeling than childhood memory and
maturer friendship, was yet ignorant of any
pledge between the two.
Captain Bowen SAYS he was ordered to the
passes of the Catawba," " replied Ellen, willing
to excuse her lover, yet with stiaed sigh of
disappointment.
II would not be surprised if yonder is not
him now" said Mr.. Willoughby, as couple
of horsemen were seen riding slowly up the
avenue Ellen's face crimsoned as she re-
membered their last meeting, and gazing at
the approaching horsemen thought, "lt may
be Dave; but it is not lovers face"
ut is not Davie," said Mr.. Willoughby
Who can it be? They ride leisurely. |
ought to know the one on the left. That mer'
ry face surely have met it before. Ha it
is young Sewer, the lad poor Bessie-Ah
we'll, her merry coquetry was always lnno'
cent. But who is the other; can you see,
Ellen?"
ut is British officer" said Ellen, who
calmly awaited their approach, though in
deep disappointment.
"a British officer, child! and why coming
here? Surely we have had enough of them
for awhile, at any rate," said Mr.. Willough h.
by, unable entirely to overcome his wonted
trepidation. Good God, Ellen, who is it!
What new terror is this he suddenly cried
in uncomfortable agitation.
Don't be alarmed, uncle; he is evidently
wounded" replied Ellen. "See he bears his
arm in sling. Some friend, doubtless, has
sent him here for tender nursing"
AS she spoke, young Sewer, for he it was
sprang lightly from his horse, and assisting
bis companion to dismount, supported him
into the house. Bowing gracefully to Ellen
he first addressed MIR. Willoughby.
"Mr. Willoughby," he said, "allow me tc
present to your ympathy and kindness, Ed
ward Graham, aid-de camp of Lord Corn
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