The native American., 1837-09-23
WASHINGTON AM GATES-ETHAN ALLEN
AND JAMES RIVINGTON.

AND JAMES RIVINGTON.
The following concludes Dunap's History Of New
York for Schools. II forms an interesting Chapter:
John. 1t would be curious, sir, see the Of
the friends Of Washington arranged in one column
snd the adherenis Of Gates in an ther.
Un. It would. You might then see The names Of
Greene and Lafayette opposite 10 Mit1in and Conway;
opposed Caion and La Radiere Henry Lee opposite
10 Charles Lee, Alexander Hamilton opposite to Aaron
Burr; and Philip Schuyler opposite To John Lowell
in short yon would list Of oppostes, such as no
historian has We, presented.
Joln. Ynu sir, saw the triumph Of Washington!
In. As remember seeing. when child, nine years
n age the British fleet proudly entering the harbor Of
Sandy Hook so do remember, as a youth Of seven
the forces Of Britain. and her splendid navy, COW
~rng the bay Of New Yo,k on their departure.
again TO enter as enemies between the islands that
guard our harbor. The same day saw Washington
enter the city, from which he had been driven by
overwhelming force in l776, accompanied. in 1888, by
epplaudng friends. and two regiments Of well APP
poated and disciplined troops any in the world. In
1880, saw him (divesed of the garb OF wary place
his hand on the Bible. and swear support that
~ttutcn under which have since lived happily for
half a century. Between the pillars Of the old CITY
Hail. in Wall street, altered for the reception Of the
federal congress. in view Of thousands who filled Broad
street. far as the eye could extend its view and eve
~ within sight Of the bndng. the man Of the
peoples choice was announced to them The first
The seal set to constitution, and from that day
we date the prosperity of our country But have me
beyond hounds intended to flush my history of
New York for you, tire triumphant entry of her ci
tzens after years exile, and the departure of
hostile foreigners from orr shores.
Nm. But, Uncle. have heard that This return Of
our citizens took place in the autumn Of 1883. You
will tell us of that!
John. But before that, wish to ask Won, how the
American troops and the exied inhabitants met those
who renamed IN the during the long occupancy
by the Britishe
Un ] will answer your question first, and then
speak of Washingon's interview with his officers.
the time OF taking leave. There had been long in
terva between the cessation Of nosiiies and the de-
paIture Of the British troops and during that. many Of
the refugees who obnoxious particular resent
ment, removed to England Nova Scotia. There
was constant intercourse between the city and every
part Of the country. Old intmacies We're renewed--
The asperities OF times past sofened down.
Thesone party ,od hnmored, because successful
and the other accommodating because power had de
parted from them. and their safety depended upon their
reconciliation to those crowned with success. So that
by the time the English fleet and army departed there
was little to fear the part, and general dspo
sition the other to forget and forgive. Some that
remained may be supposed &c have doubts and fears
respecting they had injured abused; Rivnrton
had been bold in his misrepresentation Of the re-
bells. and had been occasionally SO personal that al
though he had from Governor Clinton Of
safety his person and property yet there some
few OF the expected visiters that he did wish
and foremost of these Ethan Allen. II was we'll
understood by the friends Of the kinr's printer that no
name could shake him as that Of the conanernr of
Ticonderoga. However, for long time, no Ethan
Allen appeared and Mr.. Rivington was qnietly and
prosperously carrying his business as bookseller
A. the corner Of Pearl and WAN streets, aided by a
counryman Of his own, who locked up to him as one
Of tho first Of men, and always reverently called him
uMaster" The master ard man were contrasts. The
first was man Of forid complexion, large proper.
tons, and geatee appearances; always well dressed
and powdered. His clerk shivelled dwarfsh
figure remarkably neat in person, and precise in
per He knew his masters thread Of Allen and sym
pathised with him. received from friend Riving
IONS own account Of the dreaded meeting; which Inc
told with much humor. II was sitting he said
.safter rood dnnar, aone with my bottle Of Madeira
beforc me- when heard unusual noise in the street
and buzza from the boys. was in the second story
and on stepping 10 the window saw tall figure in tar
uisbed regimentals, with large cockedhat, ard enor
mously long sword followed by crowd Of boys, who
occasionally cheered him with huzzas. of which h,
seemed insonsibe. He up to my door and stop
mad: you'd see more-my heart told me it wa
Ethan Allen shut down the window, and retired
h.h;nd nv table and bottle. was certain that thu
hour of re- ckoning was There no retreat
M Staples came in paler than ever, and casping hi
hands said "Master! he has comet" ." know it,
sHc entered the store, sir, and asked il James Rivng
ton lived here? Unanswered, yes, sir. Is he al home
will oo and see sir. said; and now, master. what
"a be doeei there he is sir; in the stores and the boy
.o.oino Al him from the street." j had made up m,
r;nd II looked at the Madeira; possibly took glass
..show him an" said. And thought il such Ma
80; cannot mollify him he must be harder than ad,
t ThAre was fearful moment of suspense.