Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-10-11
REVOLUTIONARY EVENTS.
Death 81 Baron De Kalb.

ture, we waited on the good old DE ksib TO
take leave. and to express our deep regret
at parting with him "lt is with great regret,
INV dear sir. that part with you," said he
because l feel presentment that we par. To
NEE, no more" We told him we hoped bet
ter things.
"Oh. no,n he replied. sit is impossible.
War Is kind Of gatDe that has its fixed rules;
Whereby, when we are well acquainted with
them, we can pretty correctly tell how the
trial will go To morrow, IL seems, that the
die is cast; and in my Judgment. without the
least chance on our side.--The militia, sup
pose, will, as usual. play the back ga1ss,
that is. get out of battle as fast as their legs
will carry them. But that. vGu know, won't
do for me: am an old soldier, aud cannot
run: and believe have some brave fellows
who will stand by me to the last. SO when
you hear Of our battle, you will probably
hear that your old friend DE kalb IS at rest ="
never was more affected in my lie. and |
perceived tears in the eyes OF Gen. Marlon
DE kaIb saw them too; and taking ms by The
hand, he said, with a iirm tone aud ANIMATED
look, mo, no gentlemen; no emotion Tor
me, but those Of congratuiation, am happy
To die in the reversible decree oil HIM who
made MS. Then what JOY TO be able TO meet
DEAN WITHOUT ulsufdfF oeS' th' -
my case. The happiness of man Is my wish;
that happiness deem Inconsistent With slave
~. And TO avert so great an evil from an in
nocent pnople. will gladly meet the British
tomorrow, al any odds whatever"
As he spoke this fire flashed from his
eyes, which seemed to me to demonstrate the
d,vio,ty Of virtue, and the Immortality OF the
soul. We I,l him with feelings which can
never forget, while memory retains her seat
in my brain.
II was on the morning OF August 10Th,
1880. that we left the army IN good position.
near Rugley's Mills, twelve miles from Cam
den. where the enemy lay. at ten that night
orders were given to march and surprise Tue
enemy. who had at the same time common
ced march to surprise The Americans 10
their astonishment tho advance Vi The Two ar
mics met at two O'Clock, aud began i'ing al
each other II was soon discontinued by both
| parties, who appeared wiling to leave the
matter to b. decided by day light a eonn
ell of war vas called in which DE kalb al
,ised that the army should fall back to Huge
Tvs Mills and wait 10 be attacked. Gen. Gates
not only rejected this excellent council, bnt
through ont an insinualon that IT originated
in fear Upon this the brave old man leaped
from his horse, and placed himself at the
head of his command on foot, saying WITH
considerable warmth, .'Weii, s,r' perhaps
a few hours viii show WHO are brave"
AS day light increased, the frightened
militia began 10 discover the woods redden
ed all over with the scarlet uniforms oil the
British army, which soon, with rattiing drums
aud laundering cannon, came rushing on 10
the charge; and they scarcely waited to give
them distant Gre before they broke. and
a A General (ratgN clan
ned spurs to his horse as he said, Ito bring
the rascals tysck y However, he did moi bring
himself back, nor did he stop un,i he reach
ed Charlotte eighty miles from the field oil
battle. Two thirds OF the army having thus
shamefnly taking themselves of, the brave
I old De kalb and his handful OF coniinentais
were LETT TO try the fortunes ofthe day More
determined yalor was never displayed; Tor
though ont numbered more than two 10 one,
they sustained the attack OF the whole Bri
fish force for more than ali hour ,'iofYing
In the bravery or his contInentals, he kaiD
lowered before them like pillar OF ire. But
alasi what can val"r do against eqiai saior
aided BY such fearful odds' While beDanS
forward TO animate his troops. the veteran
received eleven wounds Painting from the
loss Of blood, he fell to the ground, while
Britons and Americans were killed over him
as they stroye to destroy or defend. In the
midst of clashing bayonelss his only surviving
aid. Co lionel DE Burysson, stretched his
arms over the fallen hero. and called out
"saye the Baron DE kalb" The British OF
ficers then interposed, and prevented bis
immediate destruction.
DE kalb died as ne had lived, the nncou
cured friend of liberty: When tue English
officer condoled with him for his misfortune
he rep!ied. II thank you for your generous
sympathy; but die the death always pray
ed for; The death OF a soldier fighting for the
rights of man" lie survived but a few hours,
and was buried in the plains oil Camden
near which his battle was fought.
MANY years after, when Washington vas
| tied Camden, he inquired Cor the grave oil DE
Kalb.-It was shown 10 him. Gazing upon
! thoughtfully. he exclaimed, with deep Sigh
| "S, here lies the brave DE kalb; the generous
/ stranger who came from distant land Il
, fight our battles, and TO wateS with his bloot
/ the tree of our liberty Would to God h'
| had lived to share its fruits"
| Frederick w. augustus. Baron Dc Sfe'tben
! After General Arnold treacherously dc
serted his post at West Point. the Baron d
Steuhen never failed to manifest his mdigna
ton and abhorrence OF has name and charae
! ter. and while Inspecting Colonel Sheldon
! regiments Of light horse, the name OF Arnol'
! struck his ear. The soldier was ordered &
the front. lie was fine leaking fellow, witt
horse and equipment 10 excellent order
.Chapge YOUR name brother soldier" saI'