The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-04-03

ANECDOTE OF WAsmNGToN.-Duriug The
time the American end British forces were quar-
tered ID West Chester county, for many weeks
the honest people living in the ncighborhood--
(womcn and children, for their fathers and broth
ars were in the lied, taking IL part in the then
impending struggle were necessarily harrass-
ed with The visits of the iorngug ana scouting
parties but, os yet, they had not committed any
act of very serious nature. About this time an
or'erWas issued TO the soldiery by General--,,
OF thG--regiment to seize on all the cattle ,hey
could End, and drive them to head quarters ;
and, as an excuse for these rasl proceedings it
was asserted that they were fattening them for
The British army. BY these orders some hun
dred cows were driven to White Plains, leaving
their owners destitute of the only means where
by they could live. But the American heart is
heart that will not be daunted, nor crouch under
dltlculties-no! The honest and heroic peas
ant-Wolnen OF our country, who possessed the
same hatred Of oppression which their husbands
dId, saw with Indignation their property driven
from their doors, without the least respect being
PAID to their peculiar circumstances, resolved to
proceed to bead quarters, and make known, in
person, their complaint to the Commander-iu-
Chief. Having arrived at White Plains, their
little army consisted OF about one hundred and
fifty honest marOns determined 70 face him,
by whose orders, they expected, they had been
deprived OF their scanty livelihood but of whOse
feeling and considerate character they had been
but too correctly iniormed-and of whom they
expected to receive full redress.
When in sight of the honse which had been
pointed out TO them as the quarters ofhim whom
they were seeking, they esped man leaning
against one OF the posts Ofthe piazza, silently
observing them as they approached the gate
leading TO the house. lie spoke moment TO Il
soldier who was standing short distance from
him, who came towards them, andsenquired their
huslness-when with one Voice they demanded
to see General Washington. The general. upon
being informed of their denand, said "Let that
woman come 10 the house." pointing to all old
woman OF nearly tourscOre years.
"Come, my good MOTHER" said the general
when she WAS seated upon the piazza in Il chair
he had placed for her, 'et me know your griev-
ances; and be assured, if it is in my power they
shall he redressed
The matrou told her tale in few simple words
which brought tears 10 the generals eyes and
after ending her narration, he said YES my good
woman, you and all shall have redress. But, in
walking so lar, you must want rest and food"
In half hour the large table of the ball was
grooming under good roast beefand pudding ;the
women were all seated around the table, with
the general at its head, he arose from his seat,
ana said, "Good mothers, will You not drink
to the health and SUCCESS ofGeneraI Washing
ton ?"
eyes !" cried they, and all Joined in the toast
inlay General Washington he always success
tu the enemies Of his country ; s. every man
in power he equally just and humane!"
Two hours before the sun set, this group OF
heroines were retracing their steps towards home
with their recovered property in their possess
ion.-yE Y. Mirror.
"My love, you don't look so handsome rs COM
mon, lately"
81 know it, but how can one afford to be beau
tiiul, when paint is so dear?"
AT New Orleans, the 7th, they had a hog
from Ohio, measuring feet 10 inches from tail to
snout, Feei7 inches high, and weighing 1000
pounds