Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-11-22

one hand. and the border ruf11ans." as was
the obnoxious epithet bestowed upon the
other. had at the outbreak OF the
war reached such degree that little
the rushing river. On the Missouri shore
every Northern man was looked upon
with suspicion, as was, in fact. every non-
elsyeholder. whether Of Northern or oil
Southern origin. There was an outside ap-
pearance of civility and neighborliness.
but 1t was the civility with which the lamb
regards the fox. not knowing how soon
open warfare may be declared.
Nestled In among the bluffs was a little
hamlet composed Of settlers mainly from
the older Southern States. Every shade OF
opinion was to be found among them: as a
matter Of course the pro-slavery sentiment
predominated. It was expected at no dis
tant day to see a large and thriving city o.
cupying this bend Of the river. My father,
who was the leading physician in the ham,
Virginia. he had no anti slavery prejudices;
yethe felt the system to be detrimental to
che white race. Before coming West he
had emancipated himself by disposing OF
ais negroes. reserving only a couple OF
house servants. Even this shade of disap-
proval In the then state of public feeling
was construed into a hostile sentiment.
On q certain spring morning this remote
spot was astfr with the reyerberation Of the
guns of Fort Moultrie. Now there could no
luuk1T p6 any 0OuUJ WHOEc my IdLutE StOOU.
He declared Internationally for the Union.
Our house had-what many Of the ruder
structures had not--a commodious cellar,
and here at night knots of Union men held
their secret meetings. When at last Gov
ernor Jackson disclosed his true attitude,
and called upon the State militia to repei the
invasion Of Federal troops. the pent-up
feeling found expression in wild speeches
from the ineonsiderate of both parties.
Lyon was preparing to move against Jeffer-
son City. and recruiting officers were busy
mastering troops for both sides Of the con-
hiet. Lawlessness was already rampant.
born Of the free frontier spirit which Is al
ways ready for reckless, daring adventure.
Our household consisted, besides the serv-
ants. OF only my father and myself Among
meth. . young, bold, daring Carolinian. In
physique. he was the perfection Of manly
Figor. handsome and courteous in bearing,
and warm partisan in favor OF secession.
Ny father had deprecated the growing at
fRehment, and gave heed to his cooler
rashness and violent temper. When he be-
eRaeehb pA taa get fs 5 dc be hTs 'shfe. nry
fathers warning withheld the wished-for
answer.
Our homes were adjoining. In the gar
den fence was n little wicket, through which
We had always exchanged neighborly cour-
tesies OF the most friendly sort. since it
was known that my father looked with dis
favor upon an alliance, the feeling between
the two families had become somewhat con-
strained; still we went In and out OF the lit
tie wicket as before.
One night as was sitting alone, my father
gone to visit patient. old Maria. house
servant OF the Kenneths. came hurriedly in
with her baby in her arms. Mis- Jessie.
lis please write letter for me. honey, she
said. quick as you kin. can't STAY min
ute. 5is write to my chillun back in ole
virginny. Mebbe nebber git anodder
chance"
you must ask your mistress to write l
was fearful that my assistance, should it be
granted, might be misconstrued.
20, laws! Miss Jessie, ole missus cant
write moren kin. Please hurry and do
this. Miss Jessie. I'll pray for We. honey,
deed will.
what is the trouble, Maria? must know
more about 1t.
"Wel, We see. old Massa John done brung
man around to dinner dis mornin'. and