Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 18, Number 52, Vincennes, Knox County, 2 February 1828 — Page 4

Poetical.

GEN. JACKSON. On death or freedom! cried the western chief! On sol Tiers on ! the battle must be brief ; Pulution stalks along your country's strand. And munler shakes on high his blood-stained brand ; The focmen issue from the midnight wave : Be this our motto while we draw our breath The robe of freedom, or the shroud of death !

Twas Jackson's voice The soldier knew it well ; The rifle rose Britannia's glory fell ! On Orleans' plains her mighty sons repose. And " Beauty's" tears have flowed o'er Beauty's" foes! Live, jackson, live ! Eternal be thy fame Forever sacred be thy glorious name N higher honour shall the soldier see. Who reads on his'try's page he fought with thee! lios'on Hard, 1319. p : v : : : From the Manuscript. gen. Washington's escafe. Washington's a watch-word, such as ne'er Shall sink, where Uteres' an echo left to air. BYRON. The name of Washington is dear to every American. Distinguished, not only for bravery and intelligence, but for the purest virtues which can adorn the human

of America, and tlmuo-h a brave

man, he professed the strictest neu

traiity, alleging h'19 reason his ! ing wistfully around, as if expect

was once thoughtto havecspcrused laminated by the sun. " This is who were approaching the step3 ;

tne interests 01 the isri'ish : mrt he a line, Doni scenery: cxcsaimeu nut lricntl, exclaimed nc, siap-

had taken a decided stand in ihyor i the geneial, apparently absorbed ping him in return on the arm. I

in the beauty of the. prospect. know that you arc mine ! Here,

1 es sir. replied ins tnendJook- oiticcr, carry this treacherous hy

pocrite to the camp, and I will

make him an example to the enemies of America."

The ) itish general had secret-

ly offered an immense sum to this

man, to make an appointment with the hero, at two o'clock, at

which time he was to send a troop

of horse, to secure him in their

possession Suspecting hisinten-

years, and dependent family.

During the intimacy of the General, it was rumoured in the Ameiican Army. thit his friend had been seen often returning from the British camp Washington seemed to disregard the 'account, for he never ceased to visit the family, and, apparently, mingled as cordially with the host, as if no suspicion had crossed his mind At length one dav as the Genera! was taking his leave, his friend earnestly requested him to dine with him the following afternoon, emphatically named the liffi of two, as the moment of expJcLmg him lie reminded him ol the uncommon delight which his intimacy conferred begged him to lay aside every other formality, and re-

some ones approach; out

catching the piercing glance of

Y ashmgton, his eyes were fastened confusedly on the floor." I must rally you my friend," obser ved the general ; do you perceive yonder point, that boldly rises from the water and suddenly is lost behind the hill which ob

stinately checks the view r" " I lions, Washington had directed

do," replied the absent listener, en- his own troop to habit themselves

gaged apparently in something as English cavalry ; andaniveat

else than the subject of inquiry, half an hour precisely before the

There " continued the hero

my enemy lies encamped ; and

were it not for a slight mist, 1

could almost fancy that I perceiv

time he was expected.

They pursued their u ay to the camp triumphing at the sagacity of their commander, who had so

but hark, astonishingly defeated the machi-

that cannon1 Do you not think nations of the I; itish general it proceeds from the hcad-quartcts Jv.l the humanity of Washington

1

eu his cavalry moving;

heart, h ha been venerated in the I 8ard his llousc as his h(,e ; and

memory of distant nations, and , h"tcd that c feared the general immortalized by the blessings he j d,d ,Ilot consider ,t in that light ; shed nnnnh'mrmintrv He resem- ! as the Suard that always accom

blesthc orb of day, imparting his Panicd mm seemed to indicate twilight long after he is set : and that he was not visiting a friend. invisibly dispensing his liiiht and . tk.15r no means, my dear sir !" ex-

cheering warmth to the world Cautious, and prudent, he was never surnrisd bv themot disliear-

tening failures ; nor alarmed into 1 lht" confidence which I repose in compliance hv the most nndannt i 3'" 1 visit you alone to mor-

ed threats. His eye could pene- um' ;lnu 1 m.Y sacred word ; below and then again they were irate the darkest designs; and his ot "Mhat not a soldier shall ! hidden bv a iield'of forest that

Dowers of invention enabled h m tlLCU'nl,iny "i anion me,; swelled aionir the bosom ol the

claimed the worthy pahivtf;

" there is no man I esteem ihtfre than yourself: and as a nroof of

of the enemy r"

While pointing to his friend th

protile ol the country, the lace 01

the latter was often turned the op posite way, seemingly engrossed in another object immediately behind the hoiii-e He was not mis taken : il was a troop seemingly, of 11 ' itish horse, that vcre ('escending a distant hill, winding thro' a labyrinth of numerous projec lions and trees, until they were

seen galloping through the valley

prevailed over his sense of justice. Overcome by the teais prayers of the family, he pardoned his tieaeherous liiend. on condition of his lca ing the eountiy forever which he accordingly did. and his name was ever after sunk in oblivion.

powers

tO C! strata

ject i I merely jested." I am j paienilyi aa!e of it," replied the hero.smi- I menis hei

but what of that? i have Ions?

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nnir

!. sl

to escape the most formidable Ul,a1' :,ICU 1 - . ' landscape -Would it not be

taverns. The very means : )y" so smos on o trdlmga sun- , sj range," observed the general, an-

unconscious of the move-

ehiml liim, ' that af er all

toils, Ameiiea should forfeit

Heaven foibid !"

said his Iriend ; becoming less re served, anil entering more warmly into the teeiings of the other. k- Hiit,1' resumed Washington, I

employed by the enemy to incommode him, were lrequently in his own hands, the. instruments of

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their ruin. As an illustration of j nsiuerea the planting ot these his eagle eyed caution, I will out l)(;sts unn-essary, inasmuch

briefly nan ate his escape from a 1 lK ma excite ine supi.-mn

ui uic enemy ; anu aimoun )i ne

singular plot, which 1 learned from

the hps of a venerable man seve ral years deceased When the American army was stationed at West Point, during the revolutionary w ar, the British head quarters were not many miles distant, on the Hudson ; and each were waiting like the figures on a chess board, for some favor able movement, to disconcert and thwart the operations of the other. Scouting parties would engage in frequent skirmishes, and wagons of provisions, ammunition and clothing, would fall into the power of those superior in number and address. On one ot these occasions, a quantity of English uniform was seized by an American detachment ; and several notable advantages obtained by the latter, inspired the enemy with a desire to retaliate. About this time, while at We t V ini Gen. Washington had an intimate acquaintance, not far resident from the armv. in whose family heenioyed the kindest hosoitalii v. as well as ' relief from many of t hose sterner engagements w nich luuas-ed his weai v mind. As every eireum stance w as food t either army a visit like this not many mile- f om their camp, could not long escape the cognizance of the Knglish ; to possess a prisonei like General Washington w.udd tend, in their opinion, to shorten the period of the war Jot the undertaking w ris difficult : there were always advanced guards to cover the American Commander, and there was no mode of discovering his visits, except by winning over some one of the family. The friend whom the General visited

my

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a trifle, that trifle shall not spoil with the friendship you indulge

ti.e nour

tetuV X if

lor me. ' l?ut. then

general r" Oh, yes, 2 o'clock

you said." tk Precisely !' ned the other.

V At one o'clock on the following day, the general mounted his favourite horse, and proceeded alonc, upon a by road which conducted him to the hospitable mansion. It was about half an hour before the time, and the bustling host teeeived him with open aims, besides the greetings of the delighted f :milv. How punctual, kind sir!" exclaimed the warm hearted friend. " Punctuality," replied Washington, k- is an angel virtue, embracing minor as well as important concerns He that is unpunctual with a friend, may doubt his integrity. The host

started : but recovering himself.

hae heard of treachery in the heart of one's own camp ; and, doubtless,you know that it is possible to be wounded even in the bouse of one's friend." hir," demanded the downcast host unable to meet the searching glance ot his companion, who can pos sibly intend so daring a crime ?"

1 only meant," replied the other, that treachery w as the most hid

eons of crimes : for Judas like, it will even sell its lord for money !" "Very true, dear sir,' responded the anxious host, as he gazed upon a troop of lliiiish horse, w inding round the lull, and riding post haste towards the hospitable man sion. k Is it two o'clock yet ?' demanded Washington; "for 1 have an engagement this afternoon at the army, & I regret that mv visit must therefore, be shoit

prnpos

promenade upon the piazza, previous to the dinner. It overlooked a rough eountiw several miles in extent : fields'. ofothain here and

m. . 1 "

be added" then yours is a nroof: tr than intended ' k It lacks a lull

that we enjoy your fullest confi- I quarter yet !' said his friend, scin.-, deuce." Washington proposed a ; m doubtful of his watch, froNm

the arrival of the horsemen. " But bless me sir ! w hat cavalry are those that ai e so rapidly approaching the house !" ' Oh, they may

there sweeping beneath the sides possibly be a party of $i itish light of bleak hills producing nothing , hoise,'' returned his companion,

but rocks and grass shallow run j coo' u w hich mean no harm ; 6c nels of water flowing along the j ' mistake not, they have been hollows of the uneven wa'ste j sent u)r lG purpose of protecting then hidden by woodlands inter-1 me "As he said this, the captain

ccpting a prospect of the country tns op was seen dismount-

bevoiul - spotted now and then

with silver glimpses of the Hudson, stealing through the sloping grounds below, and chequeied on both sides by the dim purple highlands, frowning sometimes into hoarv battlements, and tanerinsr a-

gain 'into gentle valleys, hardiy il- j ington, luoking calmly at the men

ing from his horse ; and hisVauv

pie was followed by the re&t of the party. General !" returned the other, walking to him very familiarly, & tapping him on the shoulder, general, you are my prisoner !" I believe not," said Wash-

Marrivd Life A great proportion of the wretchedness which so often embitters married life, lam pcruadcd. has originated in the negligence of tritles Connubial happiness is a thing of too fine a texture to be roughly handled it is a delicate flower, which indifference will chill & suspicion blast it is a sensitive plant, which will not even bear the touch of unkindness. It must be watered with the showers of tender a flection, expanded with the glow of attention, ami guarded by the impregnable banier of unshaken confidence - thus nuitnied.it will bloom with fragrance in ev ery season d" life, and relieve even the loneliness of declining years. A rather h'dieious scene took place in the Hgh-street. Worcester, iMass on Wednesday. A coach passing along fiad nearly run over a sen ant girl, when the coachman called out. 'Make care allv 1 " The mil, however without attempting to escape the danger, looked iip to the coachman with an air of offended pride, and said 4 it isn't .sally, or any such common stuff, its Amelia Ann." Arrival and Departure if the Mails, at bsfrom Vlncenues. EAST Ell K MAIL Anivcs on '1 ucsday, Thursday, ::rul Satin day, a! six o'clock, p m Departs, Monday, Wed

nesday and luday, at 4 o'clock, a.m.

If ESTER A' MA IL Anhcs, on'l ucs-

day, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6. r M. Departs, Monday, Wednesday, and Fidav, at 4 o'clock, a m. SOUTIIER.Y MAIL, via Miwcerown Ariives on Tuesday, at 7 p m. Departs on Friday at f. a m. XORTHEIIX MAIL Arrive?, Wednesday at 12 m. Departs, Sunday 9 o'clock, a M SOUTIIER.Y MAIL, via Princeton. Arrives, Sunday at 8 a m. Departs, Wednesday, 1 o'clock, p.m. SAMl. HILL, p m. January 1, 1323. 48-4t AS committed to my custody, oq T V tlic 16th insl. a ncro man of the following description: he is about 23 years old, five feet 7 or 8 inches high, a copper colour, lisps hs no cioathin but what is very course, except one pair of pantaloons, uhich is striped cotton jeans. He says he left his master at Carlisle, in Illinois, about the 1 5th of November last, as he was passing through to Missouri. H. WADE, ShfT l c. Lawrenceville, Dec 18, 1827 47-6w Tallow, wanted at this office.