The Litchfield County post., 1828-01-10


 and chequred on both sides by the dim purple highlands, frowning sometimes into hoary battlements, and tapering again into gentle valles, hardly illuminated by the rays of the sun. "ThiS is fine, bold scene ry! exclaimed the General, apparently absorbed in the beauty of the prospect. "Yes, sir' replied his friend looking wist- 1 fully around, as if expecting some ones approach; but catching ihe piercing glance of Washington, his eyes were fastened to the floor. " must rally yon my frienJ, '' observed the general; edo you perceive wonder point, that boldly rises from the water, and suddenly is lost bcE,lnd the hill that obstinatcIy checks the view !'' do, replied tue absent listener, engaged appa- rently in something else than the subject ofinquiry. There," confined the hero, 'my enemy lies encamped; and were it not for a slight mist. could almost fancy that perceive his cavalry moving but, hark that cannon Do you not think it proceeds from the head quarters of the en- emy.
 While pointing out to his friend the pro- file of the country, the face of the latter was often turned the opposite way, seem- ingly expressed in another object immedi- atcly behind the house. He was not mis- taken: it was troop seemingly, of Brit ish horse, tha, were descending a distant hill, winding through labyrinth of trees, and projections, until they were seen gall loping through the valley below-and then again they were hidden by field of forest
 that sweliel along the bosom of the land scape. Would it not be strange" obser- we'd the general, apparently unconscious of the movements behind him, " that after all my toils, A merica should fofeit her fiber ty " "lleaven forbid l" said his friend, be- comining less reserved, and entering more warmly into the feelings of the other. But" resumed Washington, have heard of teachery in the heart of one's own camp; and doubtless you know that it is possible to be wounded, even in the house of a friend" "Sir," demanded the down. cast host, unable to meet the searching eye of his companion, who can possibly in- tend so daring crime ?'' II only meant that treachery was the most hideous of cril,.Ps; for, Judas like,it will even sell its Lord for money" "Very true, dear sir, responded the anxious host, as he gazed on 1 a troop of British horse, wheeling round the hill, and riding post haste towards the hospitable mansion. Is it two o'clock yet p demanded Washington, "for have an engagement, this afternoon. at the army ] and regret that my visit must be shorter than intended" ct lacks full quarter yet" said his friend, seeming doubtful of his watch. from the arrival of the horse men. "But bless me, sir what cavalry are those so rapidly approachil g the house" 70, they may possibly be a par 1 tv of British horse, returned his compan- ion, coo!t}', "which mean no harm; and if I mistake not, they have been sent for the purpose of protecting me-" As he 1 said this, the captain of troop was seen dismounting from his horse, and his exam pie was followed by the rest of the party. General" !" returned the other, walking to him very familiarity, and tapping him on the shoulder, /" General, you are my pris- oner!'' "l think not" sad the hero, looking calmly at the men who approach ing the steps; "But, friend," exclaimed he, skipping him in return on the arm, ''I know that you are mine! Here, officer, carry this treacherous hypocrite to the camp, will make him an example to the foes of America"
 The British general had secretly offered this man an immense sum, to make an ap- polntmcnt with the hero, at two o'clock, at which time he was to send troop of horse to secure him in their possession. Suspecting his intentions, Washington had l directed his own troop to habit themselves as English cavalry ,and arrive half an hour precisely before the time that he was ex- 1 pected.
 They pursued their way to the camp, triumphing at the sagacity of their comman- der, who had so astonshingly defeated the mach nations of the British general. But the humanity of Washington prevailed O. yer his sense of justice. Overcome by the tears and prayers of the family, he pardon ed his treacherous friend, on condition of his leaving the country for ever which he accordingly did, and his name sunk in ob- 1 livion.
 MARCH OF INTELLECT.
 A gentleman of landed property in the county of s. being lately on the outside of stage-coach, had sworn several oaths ! within few minutes after he had taken