The Wilmingtonian., 1824-01-29


summoned the British commander to sur
render. Capt. Frence, in orler to save
his men from being cut TO pieces, by al
force which he supposed to be superior to-
his own, surrendered (.st of Oct.) without
the smallest resistance. Col. White hav-
ing thus far succeeded, pretended be must
keep back his troops, lest their animosity,I
|already stiiied by great exertions, shorldI
break out, and indiscriminate slaughter
take place in defiance of his authority i
and therefore he would commit his prison.
ers to three guides. who would conduct
them safely to good quarters. This hu-
name attention of White was thankfully
received. He Immediately ordered three
lnf his attendants to proceed with the pri-I
|soners, who moved oft with celeritv; anx-
Iious to get away, lest the fury Of Whites
corps, believed to be at hand, might break
out. desrous as he was to restrain it'll
White, with the two men retained by him
repaired, as he announced to his guides
and prisoners, TO his troops for the pur-
pose of proceeding in the rear. He then
employed himself in collecting the militia
of the neighbourhood, with whom be over
took his guides and prisoners.
\ This affair, says Gen. IL. Lee, in his me-
moirs approaches too near the marvellous
Ito have been admitted by him, had it not
been uniformly accredited, and never con-
-Itradicted.
: IF 7 WE'RE IIf.
y IfI were farmer, would devote my whole
attention to the cultivation of my farm; clotht
and feed nv servants WE'LL take care of my stock
mend the holes in my fences, take fair price fo
my produce, and never indulge in idleness ant
{ dissipation.
n I'll were a lawyer, would not charge poo
!. man five dollars for few words of advice.
IT | were ply scan, | could not have the con
science to charge as much as they do for feeling
,',he pulse, extracting tooth, taking little bloot
!, or administering little dose of Calomel and Ju
g lap.
/. I'll were merchant would have estab
q lished price for my goods, and not undersell o
: injnre my neighbors. ] would sell at a moderat
> profit, and give good weight and measure, an
n deal as honestly as possible.
is III were mechanic, would apply myself in
II dustriously to my business take care OF my FAM
: y, restrain from visiting taverns and grog shops
. and when promised man to have his work don
by certain time, would endeayor to be pune
ltlal.
r. II were a young buck, would not cut as ma
y ny capers as some OF them do, playing with thei
watch chains fourshing with their rAttans, strut
, Ting and making great noise with their hg
7 soled boots, (probably not paid for,) and makn
e eremarks on plain worthy people. They rende
J. themselves contemplate in the eyes ofthe una:
N suming-
:" If were a young lady. would not be see
spinning street yarn every day, oging this youn
IS, fellow, nodding at another, and giving swe'
n smiles at third-sometimes having three hols
ldn one stocking and two in the other
= II were lover, would be true to the obje,
ofmy affections, treat her with the greatest tel
= derness, and never let her conduct towards an
y ther excite Jealousy in my breast; but should ST.
e-rvc speak of me in terms of disrespect or coo
=. ness. | would be off like shot out Of shove
!, i and all her arts should not again entrap me.
vi If were all old bachelor, would make ever
or exertion in my power to get married, and if
an failed, would buy rope and hang myself:
rh And finally Mr.. Printer, if were one Of yo,
> :. useful and respectable profession, Iwouli nevs
-, refuse publishing pieces like this.
III Il. FEARNoUGHr, Esq.