The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-05-28

Placing double barrcled pistol in his
| waistband, anu additionally armed with a
tulwar or sword, Kavanagh then took
leave of the General and his staff, and pro-
ceeded with Kunoujee Lal to the right
bank of the river Goomtee.
Kavanagh and his guide then undressed
themselves, and began to ford the river,
which vt that point was about hundred
yards wide.
Kavanagh owns that he felt his courage
failing him as he entered the cold water,
but seeing the guide walking quickly to-
wards the opposite bank, he followed
| him.
On reaching it, they took their bundles
OF clothes from their heads and dressed
themselves again, at the same time narrow
ly escaping observation by a scpoy who
had come to poAd in the neighborhood
to wash.
On finding, however, that they were not
observed, confidence returned to them, and
they proceeded right on.
From the city they passed into the green
fields, which Kavanagh had not seen for
five months, and he says that carrot
which he took from the roadside was the
most delicious lie had ever tasted
| A further walk of a few miles was ac-
complished in high SPIRITS but they soon
found out that they had taken the wrong
road. and were in the Dilkooshah Park,
which was in possession of the enemy.
| Here Kavanagh showed his wonted cour-
age by going within twenty yards OF two
guns,to find out the strength of the enemy.
Kunoujee Lal was III great trouble and
lie feared that Kavanagh would think that
he was acting the traitor; and he begged
him not to distrust him, as the mistake
was made by his anxiety TO avoid the
pickcts Of the enemy.
haVanagh rcassurcd him, and they con-
tlnued their journey, constantly meeting
sepoys but still escaping detection.
After wsding through swamp OF
nearly two hours up to their waists in
water, and being nearly exhausted with
fatigue and anxiety, Kavausgh insisted
upon having some rest, in spite of the re-
monstrance of his guide.
| After halt of about a quarter of an
hour, they again went forward, and passed,
through two pickets of the enemy, who
had no sentries thrown Out.
This was about 4 O. clock in the morning
and Kavanagh lay down to sleep for an
hour, although Kunoujee Lal again pro-
tested against it.
Suddenly, they heard the pleasant sound
of the British challenge, "Who comes
there ?" delivered with native accent;
and to their joyful surprise they found
themselves within the lines of Sir Colin
Campbell's camp, which they believed TO be
sill many miles distant.
An officer Of the 9th Lancers conducted
kavanagh to his tent and gave him a
glass of brandy, and he then asked the
way to the Commandcr-in chiefs tent.
Meeting al elderly gentleman coming
out OF the tent in question, Kavanagh
ask ed him where he could find Sir Colin
Campbell.
Il am Sir Colin Campbell,' was the quick
reply. 'Who are your
This will explain, SIR replied Kava
nagh, taking fro ON the folds Of his turbar
note of introdu ction from SirJames Out
ram.
Sir Colin read it hastily, and glancing al
Kavanagh with his keen eyes, he asked il
it was true.
DO you doubt me, STRIP asked Kava
nagh.
NO, no, reptile d Sir Colin, but it seems
very strange
Sir Colin was anxious to hear his story
but Kavanagh, worn out with the strait
upon his metal and physical system, beg
ged to be allowed some sleep.
When he awokc Kavanagh was YER,
cordially received at Sir Collins own table
where. over a substantial rcpast--to whicl
he did ample justice--he recountcd to th
Commmander-in-chle and his staff the ad
ventures through which he had passed.
In the meantime, the devoted garrison
in the Presidency lie slgnaled, els Kava
nagh safe?' But the signal could not b.
read.
Shortly afterwards, however, the pre-
concerted slgnal--namely, the raising of
: flag at the Alum Bagh, told Sir Jane
! Outram that the Ii Gro was beyond the risl
of further danger.
Then Mrs. Kavanagh was made acquaint
ed with her husbands heroic act, and re
celvcd the congratulations of all.
, We have no space to give all the detail
of Sir Colin Campbell's march to the Re
sidency; but Kavanagh, by his bravsr
and intelligence during that march, wa
, certainly the man who next to the Com
, mander-ln-chlef, contributed most to th
success Of the attack.
Indeed, never was noblcr act than the
| Of Kavanagh's and when he appeared agai
{ within the walls of the garrison which Il
G Ind risked his life to rescue, and was thu
: the first man to relieve 1t, the cheers an
| rrnotipr with uhioh ha uo .ooo;unI !,