Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-10-21
MISCELLANEOUS.
From the Stonington Yankee.
THE TWO BROTHERS.

THE TWO BROTHERS.
The advantages which accrue to peopl
from developement of patriot courage, devo
tcdness or individual proves, are many ant
obvious to every intelligent mind; and tn
moral influence exercised by them on the risin,
generation, is worthy the consideration, of ev
cry patriot and statesman. The little story
which follows, speaks not of titled noblemen
or renowned generals. skilled in the arts ant
tactics of war, whose maneuvres have turned
the fate of some great battle. Yet it tells o
those not the less worthy-those who posses
sed souls as brave and noble as ever breathed
under ermined robes or glittering mail.
The honors paid to patriotism are consider.
ell beauties for future sacrifice; and the youth
of our country, when melted by a generous
enthusiasm. to future defence of our field. oul
hresides. and our 'star-spangled banner will
remember, that although they cannot always
act the general, the duke, or the prince, they
can all initiate the brave American soldier.
On the 9th Sept 1881. day memorable in
the annals of the revolution, and one whose
consequences will long be felt by the inhabi.
tants Of the south east part of Connecticut, .
youth engaged in the field, suddenly stopped
stood an instant in breathless anxiety, listening
then threw down his implements of husban-
OTYs dnts WIN an tdTUSSl Hllu iluiIiSu otcpi
moved to his fathers house.
He had been several minutes busy in prepa-
ring. before being noticed by his progenuor,
who being deeply alive to the feelings which
had called his offspring from the field. thus,ad
dressed him. Don't stop to shave, my SON
it will make you too late to render any assist.
ance.-Take your gun and hurry on. or the
fort will be taken before you can arrive The
young man threw down his razor, and seizinr
his musket, commenced putting it in order fol
the work Of death.
The regular and continued peals of cannon
as they beloved from forts TrumbuIl anc
Griswold, loudly spoke the alarm of war. |
was the signal for ralying the yeomanrv of tn
surrounding country, to defend their rights ana
liberties; but more particularly at this time Il
repel threatened attack on New London, b,
a body of British troops under the command
of the infamous Benedict Arnold.
Alarm, at this period. had been so frequent
" sounded and the people were so harasset
by repeated and useless tramps, that they wer
literally worn out, and consequently, but YER
few needed the call at this time.
Our youth however, hastily prepared hin,
self, and with firm and fearless step. hurrie
towards Groton heights. 1t was the voice @
his country that called. and he could not della
when she asked assistance. Young, ardent
and full of enthusiasm. ne soon travelled til
twelve miles, and Joined his brother in the for
Just before the gates were closed.
The first burst of fraternal affection. on ii
recognition Of beloved kindred in such an hou
being past and after hearty shake by the han
side BY side they commenced the dreadfl
strife-united in their exertions for their cour
try, as they were in feeling and sentiment f
her cause.
shall not here attempt an account of Il
gallant though unfortunate AFFAIR." Are n
these things written in the chronicles of time
as long as our countrv shall stand? As lor
as heroic deeds of Valor are appreciated, itw
be known as the spot where husband. faith
and son, fearlessly braved the storm of wa
The deeds of Led, ard and his associates ca
not be easily forgotten. The name of Croft
Heights shall be the watchword for every p
triotic American. although their fathers viel
ed to the strong power of the foe. 1t was I
altar of freedom which smokes with her dea
est sacrifice.
1t was a dreadful assault-and our you
soon perceving that the odds were fearful
against the garrison, and seeing his broth
'{endeavoring to save the life of as brave m
as ever lived*) fall beneath the sword of
ruthless enemy, fought with the strength OF
Hercules.
Having spent his last shot effectually' he W
"Cap, Amos Stanton.