The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-08

ScOur tne country, forcing tnelr entrahce
into lonely houses and carrying of what
ever of value they found.
Now it happened that Mr.. Stanton,
who had recently received large pay
ment, had NO less than two thousand
dollars in Northern greenbacks in the
house, snd these she feared would be
discovered in ransacking the house and
carried off This money was uppermost
in her mind and that of her daughter.
"What shall we do with the money,
Jennie p she asked in tone of distress.
"Where can we hide it?''
81 know OF no safe place. The house
will be thoroughly searched"
"But I can't afford to lose IT," said
Mrs Stanton in dismay. a.
"Give 1t to me, mother. ] have
thought Of way of saving it. There
may be some risk about it but it may
do2"
From bureau drawer the mother
took roll of large bills and with trem.
bling hands handed il to her daughter.
What are you going to do with it
Jennie ?"
81 will tell you afterward; now there
is no time"
The young lady summoned Chloe
briefly explained her purpose and pro-
ceeded to the room occupied by PAT
Roach.
Pate awoke on being shaken and star.
ed in surprise at his visitors.
"What's wanted ?" he asked.
"Are you an honest boy7 Can I trus,
you ?" asked the young lady abruptly.
Il never stole cent in my life," said
Pat proudly.
IL will trust you, then," said Jennie
briefly. "There are some robbers ap
preaching the house who will carry of
all they can find !; now We have two thou
sand dollars in the house."
"Two thousand dellarsw ejsculated
Pat in amazement.
Eyes; the only place they won't think
OF searching is in your pocket Dress as
quickly as possible and put this money
in your pocket"
"Yes, Miss; what will do then ?"
"These men will probably stay all
night; early in the morning-before sun.
rise-you must leave the house and stay
away till ten or eleven o'clock. Chloe
will give you some food to take with
you; do you understand 2"
"Yes, Miss"
"By ten probably these men will be
gone and you can bring the money
back"
Eyes, Miss; I'll bring it back faith
fully"
Loud knocks were heard ct the door,
and the two hurried away; opening the
front door they confronted the troop OF
marauders.
"What do you want at this late hour P
asked Jennie.
"Supper and shelter for the night, %
answered the leader. .'e.,v----a-~rEs~
"Who are you, sir 2"
"Captain Jones, OF the Confederate
army"
"Why are ycu away from the main ar.
my, sir p
"That's my business" answered the
so-caIled Capt. Jones lmpuden,ly.
eff you insist upon entering, you
must; but we object to turning our house
into camp"
"Can't help it, Miss It's QUE of the
necessities of war. File in men,
Chloe was Obliged to produce from
the pantry all the cooked food in the
house and the men did justice to il. Jen
ME Stanton remained ND feeling in no
humor to GO to bed. When the repast
was over Captain Jones said:
"Miss Stanton, learn that you have
large sum Of money in the house; we
must have it."
"Whst, would You plunder US ? asked
the young lady Indignantly.
I'VE don't take il for ourselves it is
for the cause" said the leader hypocrit.
cally. "You may as we'll bring it al
once and save the trouble OF a search
You can't deny that the money was paid
you lsst Monday"
81 don't deny it." said the young lady
in,repidly; ."but it has already passed
out of our possession"
81 don't believe it." said the captain
looking very much disappointed.
"Then you may search the house.
said Jennie outwardly bold, but inward
ly trembling lest the money should be
discovered.
ri will" said Captain Jones. "Ol
course where such large amount is con
cerned we cannot trust the word OF any
one."
"Very well, sir, proceed; Chloe 60
with these gentlemen"
She slipped away to inform her moth.
er of what she had done and to put her
on her guard.
In the course of the search they came
to Pats room.
"Who sleeps here ?" asked the leader
"a poor Irish boy who asked for d
lodging"
"Let me see him.,
The door was thrown open and Pat
stared at his new visitor.
whats your name, boy asked
Jones.
"Pat Roach"
"Do you live here"
mo, sir; the ladies let me sleep here
tonight, and they gave me good sup
per beside"
"Where are you travelingP"
"I'm seeking my fortune )"
"Are these your clothes 2"
ayes, sir"
To Chloe's great alarm Capt. Jones
took up Pats poor garments and thrus,
his hands into the pockets But she
need not have been alarmed; Pat had to.
ken out the bills and put them under the
sheet upon which be was lying Only 6
cen. was found.
"You are not very rich," said Jones.
Pat laughed.
eff | was what would be seeking my
fortune for 7" he answered.
"There's nothing here," said Jones
unsuspiciously.
The search was continued and few
articles Of small value were discovered
but the great prize was not to he found
Capt. Jones concluded that Miss Stanton
was right after all and conlentsd himsel
with what he had found.
i About four o'clock in the morning Pa
was called by Chloe who gave him som