The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-05-24
born hail him as the founder Of

mighty Empire 4!
| The savage ceased, his oracle deIiv.
| cred, bis prophetic mission fulfilled, he
retired to muse in silence upon fhaE
wonder-working spirit, which his dark
IS Untutor'd mind
Saw oft in clouds, and heard him in the wind. -
| Night coming on, the children of the
forest spread their Blankets, and were
soon bnris d in sleep. At early dawn,
they bid adieu TO the camp, and we're
seen slowly winding their way toward
the distant haunts of their tribe.
The effects which this mysterious
and romantic adventure had upon the
Provincials, were as various as the va
riety of character which composed the
party. All eyes wero turned on hi;a
to whom the oracle had been address,
ed, but, from his ever serene and
thoughtful countenance, nothing could
be discovered; still all this was strange,
"'twas passing stranger On the mind
of DR.. James Craik a most deep and
lasting impression was made, aud, ia the
war Of the revolution, it became fac
Vorte theme with him, particularly af-
ter any perilous action, in which bis
friend and commander had been pecu-
ton, &c. The night previous TO the.
battle Of Monmouth, several officers
had assembled, and were joined by the
Physician General of the army. The
discourse turned upon the probable is
sue of the succeeding day. 1t was a.
greed CD all sides that it would be day
of blood. The enemy, flushed with the
victories of the September and Octo-
Der preceding, and protecting vast.
amount of baggage--the Americans,
proud of the fall of Burgoyne, and de-.
sirous of shelving their new allies, the
French, that they were deserving OF
their alliance, all conspired to make 1t
certain, that the battle you'd be brave.
ly contested, and the issue very doubt
full. The general officers agreed on
the propriety Of remonstrance being
made to the Commander-in chief, pray
ing that he would not expose his per-
son life, so honored and so dear to
the struggling liberties of his country
became matter of warm solicitude to
every member of the army. Cralk OBJ
served, know him too we'll to believe
! tirut uustrt "IriSiI We CUufd say Uouitf
for moment prevent him fron the ex-
posure of his person, should the day go
against US; but, gentlemen, recollect
what have often told you of the old
Indians prophecy. Yes, do believe q
g Great Spirit protects that nan"-and
that one day nr other, honored and be-
loved, he will be the chief of our ma
ton, as he is now our General, our fa-
Their, and our friend Never mind the
enemy. they cannot kill me, and while
he lives, our cause will never die.
On the ever memorable day Of Nom
mouth, the Commander in chief, hay
ing given his orders TO Major-Generai
the Marquis de Ia Fayetie, was person
ally engaged in forming the line of the.
main body near the courthouse. While
speaking to a fayorite officer, | think
the brave and valued Col. Hartley, of
the Pennsylvania line, a cannon ball
struck just al his horses feet, throwing
the dirt in his face, and over his clothes.
the General continued giving his orders
without noticing the arrangement of his
toilette. The officers present, several
of whom were of the party the preced-
ing evening, looked at each other with
anxiety. The chief of the medical
staff, pleased with the proof of his pre-
diction, and, in "reminiscences OF what
had passed the night before, pointed to-
wards Heaven, which was noticed by
the others with CRAFTY ing smile ola
acknowledgement.