Delaware State journal, advertiser and star. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1832-1833, 1833-05-17
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From the Baltimore Chronicle

REVOLUTIONARY ANECDOTES.
When Col. Washington, Of the dra-
goons, has engaged Tarletcn's cavalry,
at the battle of -, i'll South CARROLL
ma, his impetuosity separated, him from
his troops, and he was furiously beset by
an officer and dozen British Dragons.
In defending himself he broke his sword
and was in the most perilous situation.-
While defending himself with his broken
sword, the enemy pressing upon with
the fullest confidence OF destroying him,
Sergeant Gvarhart gA>F frederick CO., Ma
ryland, gallantIy rushed up to him and
handed him his we'll tried sword, with
which Washington soon extricated him
self, cutting down his antagonists until
he was joined by his troops. Col.
Washington ever after attributed the
preservation of his life to the timely re
lief afforded by Everhart, gratefully &C
knowledging it, and enrolled him on the
list Of his dearest friends; and never pass
ed through Flcdcricktown without spen-
ding a day or two with his faithful Ser
geant, who is now living. and has been
for many years. Jealous and pious
Minister of the Methodist Church.
Capture of General Prescott by Col. Bar
Ion. There never was more daring
and successful enterprise, not even that
Of the fabulous surprise and taking the
famous horses by Diomed and Ulysses.
than the capture Of Gen. Prescott, on
Long Island, by Colonel Barton, during
the revolutionary war. shall relate the
occurrence as heard it from friend
who had it from the lips of the Colonel
himself. Immediately after the surprise
and capture of Gen. Lee, Col. B. had
resolved in his own mind TO take pris-
onera British officer of equal rank, &c
procure an exchange. Accordingly,
when that part of the British army, com
manded by Prescott was encamped or
Long Island, he laid the plan of surpris-
ing Prescott, in which he so gloriousl!
e succeeded. All the country occupied
< by the British army and the house II
. which Prescott had his quarterS wer
we'll known to Barton. and the British
fleet was moorcd between the main lant
and the Island. He seleo ted chosei
band ofnative American soldiers, dis
guised as country market people, AM
lust at night went on board row boat
o such as was used TO carry provisions t
d the army and feet. He arranged tn
S time so as to reach the Island between |
s. and u o'clock at night, and thus prepal
o ed rowcd through tho whole British flee
y hearing the watch cried, and seeing
party ofladies departing from one OF tn
vcssels-where they had been to all eater
tainment. The strictest orders wcr
given to keep dead silence. a pal
was left to guard the boat, while n
others boldly advanced to the General
quarters. Barton was hailed by the ser
a tinel to give the countersign; he advan'
:. ed, swearing like British officer. ash
. ing him if he saw any id deserter
until he got near enough to him to thro'
up his musket, and putting pistol
his breast ordered him to be silent c
: pain Of death. He took him under Ii
protection and advanced with the mo
to rapid steps to the house, which he su
of rounded, surprised the guard, and
cended to Prescot's room. who ava
ening, asked who was there! Barlc
ans wered and said, you are my prison
H. and must follow me Immediately, whlt
. he did.-Barrirgt his aid hearing t
noise Jumped out of the window and W
secured by the men stationed around t