Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21

however, and Clark Immediately de-
manded n settlement Of the matter I'm
hand. He was brusque and imperious
to degree, apparently rather anxious
TO repel every peaceful advance.
1t was n laconic interview, crisp as
autumn Ice and bitter as gall berries.
Colonel Clark had no respect whatever
for Hamilton, 10 whom he had applied
the imperishable adjective hair buyer
! general" On the other hand, Govern
or Hamilton, who felt keenly the dis
grace OF having TO equalize himself Of
hcially and discuss terms OF surrender
with n rough bnckwoodsman. could not
conceal his contempt OF Clark.
The Ave men Of history. Hamilton,
Helm. Hay. Clark and Bowman, were
not distinguished diplomats. They
went at their work rather after the
hammer and tongs fashion. Clark
bluntly demanded unconditional sur
render. Hamilton refused. They ar
gued the matter. Helm put In his oar,
trying TO soften the situation, as was
his custom on all occasions. and re-
ceived from Clark u singing repri-
mand. with the reminder that he was
nothing but prisoner on parole and
had no voice at all In settling the terms
Of surrender
II release him. SIR" said Hamilton
"IIe IL no longer prisoner am quite
willing 10 have Captain Helm join
freely In our conference"
And | refuse TO permit his accept
ance Of your favor" responded Clark.
Captain Helm, you will return with
Mr.. Hamilton 10 the fort and remain
his captive until | free you By force.
Meantime hold your tongue"
Father Beret. suave looking and qsi-
IT, occupied himself az the little altar,
appa nntly altogether Indifferent TO
what was being said. but he lost not a
worl OF the talk.
out habet nures audiendi. audiat."
he inwardly repeated. smiling hlaaaly.
''Gaudete In lila die. ct eXuitate"'
Hamilton rose 20 go; deep lines OF
worry creased his face. But when the
party had passed outside he suddenly
turned upon Clark and said:
why do you demand impossible
terms OF mef'
Il viii tell you. sir" was the stern
answer In tone ia which there was
no mercy or compromise. IL would
rather have you refuse desire moth
Ing 80 much as an excuse TO wreak full
and bloody vengeance on every man
In that fort who hns engaged I'm the
business OF employing savages to scalp
brave, patriotic men and defenseless
women and children. The cries OF the
widows and the fatherlcss on our from
tiers require the blood OF the Indian
partisans at my hands. II you choose
10 risk the massacre Of your garrison
10 save those despicable redhanded
partisans, have your pleasure. What
YOU have done you know better than
| do. | have duty to perform. You
may be able TO soften It's nature. l may
take II into my head 10 send for some
81 our bercave women 90 witness my
terrible work and see that Il Is well
done II you insist upon the worst"
Major Hay. who was Hamilton's In
dian agent. now, with some difficulty
clearing his throat. spoke up.
Pray. sir" said he, who Is II that
you call Indian partisansr'
"Sir." replied Clark. seeing that his
words had gone solidly home. II take
Major Hay to be one Of the principals"
This seemed 10 strike Hay with
deadly force. Clarks report says that
he was pale and trembling, scarcely
able 10 stand" and that Hamilton
blushed, and, observed, was much az
fectcd at his behavior" Doubtless II
the doughty American commander had
known more about the governors feel
ings just then he would have added
that an awful fear. even greater than
the Indian agents. did more than any
thing else to longest the veins In his
face
The parties separated without reach
ing an agreement. hut the end had
come. The terror in Hamllton's soul
was doubled by IA wild scene enacted
under the walls OF his fort. n scene
which, having no proper place I'm this
story, strong as its historical interest
unquestionably IL, must be but out
lined. A party OF Indians returning
from scalping expedition I'm Ken
lucky and along the Ohio was cap
tured on the outskirts OF the town by
some OF Clark's men, who proceeded
90 kill and scalp them within full view
of the beleaguered garrison, after
,,.lIob chair tnonglod hnIiaa uara flung
into the river.
u the British commander needed fur
tAsr wine OF dread to MI his cup with
al II was furnished by an ostentatious
marshallng OF the American forces for
a general assault. His spirit broke com
pletely. 80 that II looked like a god
send TO him when Clark finally offered
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