Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-01-18

Wa,hinEtOns wachwofd such as ne'er
Shall sink, where there's echo let 10 air.
BYRoS.
The name OF Washington is dear to every Amer
lean. Distinguished. not only Tor bravery aud in
telgenct but Tor the purest virtues which can
dorm The human heart he has been venerated In the
memory OF distant nations and imtno,t LIKED by the
blessings he shed upon his country. He resembles
the u'b OF day mparting his ,alght long after &c
is set aud nsisbly dispensing bis light aud cheer
ing warmth TO the world Cautious and prudent,
he was never surprised by the most disheartcning
failures; nor alarmed into compliance by the mos
undaunled threats. His eye could penetrate the
darkest designs; and his powers OF invention ena
bled him to escape the MOI, formidable stratageWs.
The very means employed by the enemy 10 incom
mode him. frequently in his own hands, the
instruments of their ruin. AS an Illustration Of
his eagle eyed caution, will briefly narrale his es
cape from singular plot, which learned from
the lips oil venerable man several years deceased.
When the American army was stationed 1t Yves,
Point during the revolutionary war, the British
head quarters were not many miles distant On the
Hudson and each were waiting like the figures on
a chess board fol some favorable movement. 10
disconcert and thwart the operations OF the other
Scouting parties would engage in irequsn, skir-
mshes, snd Wagons OF provisions ammunition and
clothing, would TALL into the power OF .hoae supei-
or in pumbe, and address. On one OF these ucCa
an American detachment; and several notable ad
van.ages obtained by the latter, Inspired the enemy
with desire to tetaliate. About this ur'e, while
al West Point General Washington had init
mate acquaintance, not lar resident from the Al
my in whose family ne enjoyed the kindes hospi.
tally, as well relic! from many OF those stsrneI
engagements which harrassed his weary mind. AS
every circumstance food TO either army. c Wis
| it like this not many miles from their camp, could
! NE he n El S
to possess prisoner like General Washington
would tend in their opinion, TO shorten the re'iod
OF the war. But the undertaking was dffcui.
there were always advanced guards to cover the a.
meiican commander and there was no mode oi
discovering his visits, except by winning over some
one of The family. The friend whom The General
visited was once thought TO have esponsed the IN
teress Of the British but he had taken decided
stand in favor Of America. and though btave man,
he professed the sric'es. neutrality. alleging MS lea
son-his years, and dependent family
During the intimacy OF the General il was ru-
incurred 10 the American army, that his friend had
been seen often returning from the British camp
| Washington seemed 10 disregard The eccount. !ar
he never ceased TO visit the family and apparently
mingled as cordially with the host, as 1t 10 suiri
cion had crossed his minJ.---Al lsng,h one day a.
the General taking his leave. his friend earnest
ly requested him to dine with him the following al
ternoon, emphaiically named the hour q two, q,
the moment Of expecting him He reminded hin
OF the uncommon delight which his Intimacy con
ferred begg d him lay aside every other l,r
malily, and regard his house his home snd hint
ed that he feared The Gener al did consider il Ill
that light; as the guard that always a,comnahied
him seemed to indicate that he moi sisi;il% 4
/ friend. "By means, dear sir - exe'altaed Nc
worthy patriot, ",here is ne tnsn es'seG. mare