The native American., 1838-05-12


until countermanded, and it will accordingly be contn-
ued at the option OF the publisher.
The following is an extract from Lees Memoirs of the
War in the southern department Of the United States
relates to the military services of John Champe,
tive of Loudon county, Va whose love of country and
daring valor led him to peril his life in that which
resulted in our independence We publish the narra-
tion because think adorns Of the brightest
pages in American history, and is calculated to excite
in every patriotic breast the most generous esteem for
brave and noble soldier The perusa Of it second time
by those who are familiar with the incident, cannot but
be considered as time pleasantly spent while it will i'm
mart rapturous emotions in all who have before
read it. }#
Nav not some descendant of the gallant Champe and
that of those against whom he vaeny contended
for our rights and liberty be now competitors for
honors and offices in this country? Who think ye Anne
rcans win be the successful candidate according to the
prevailing dispensation? If the given be drawn
from past experience, it would be-Me Of our
mics. faa
Shortly subsequent to the death of Walter Scott the
design of contributing the erection Of monument to
his memory was entertained by of citizens.
American beraly surely extensive enough to over
spread the globe. But while it embraces the subjects
of Monarch might not spare little from its abun-
dance to preserve the Of who risked all for Ii
berty! se Cha f .i4
It may aptly be said of Champe, it was of the
fortunate Pompey who fell by the hand Of an assassin
in his fight from the victorious Casar:-' He who de-
serves monument can scarce find tomb"
Extract from, Lees Memoirs Of the Reuolutiona.
ry War, IN the Southern Department.
Lately, John Champe sergeant major of the
legion cavalry, who had been for several months
considered by the corps as deserter, returned.
This high-minded soldier had been selected to un-
dertake very difficult and perilous project, the
narration of which is due to his merit, as well
as to the singularity of his progress.
The treason Of Brigadier General Arnold, the
capture of Andre, with intelligence received by
Washington, through his confidential agents in
New York, communicating that many of his Of
ficers, and especially major. general named to
him, were connected with Arnold, could not fail
to seize the attention of commander less dligent
and jealous. 1t engrossed his mind entirely, ex-
citing sensations the most anxious, well as
unpleasant Dhe moment he reached the army,
then under the orders of Major General Greene,
encamped in the vicinity of Tappan, he sent for
Major Lee, posted with the light troops some
distance in front This officer repaired to head
quarters with celebrity, and found the general in
his marquee alone, busily engaged in writing. As
soon as Lee entered, he was requested to take a
seat, and bundle of papers, lying on the table,
was given to him for perusa. In these much
information was detailed, tending to prove that
Arnold was not alone in the base conspiracy just
detected, but that the poison had spread; and that
q major general, whose name was not concealed,
was certainly as guilty as Arnold himself This
officer had enjoyed, without interruption, the
confidence of the commander-in-chief throughout
the war: nor did there exist single reason in
SUPPORT of the accusation 1t altogether rested
upon the intelligence derived from the papers be-
fore him. Major Lee, personally acquainted
with the accused, could not refrain from suggest
ing the probability that the whole was contri-
vance Of Sir Henry Clinton, in order to destroy
that confidence between the commander and his
officers, on which the success of military opera
tions depends. This suggestion, Washington
replied, was plausible, and deserved due conside-
ration. It had early occurred to his own mind,
and had not been slightly regarded; but his re-
fiections settled in conclusion not to be shaken,
as the same suggestion applied to no officer more
forcibly than few days ago it would have done
to General Arnold, known now to be traitor.
Announcing this result of his meditatons, with
the tone and countenance of a mind deeply agi-
tated, and resolved upon its course, Lee continued
silent, when the general proceeded: have
sent for you, in the expectation that you have in
your corps individuals capable and willing to un-
dertake an indispensable, delicate, and hazardous
project Whoever comes forward upon this oc-
casion, will lay me under great obligations person
ally, and, in behalf of the United States, will
reward him amply. No time is to be lost: he
must proceed, if possible, this night. My object
is to probe to the bottom the affecting intelligence
contained in the papers you have lust read, to
seize Arnold, and, by getting him, to save An
DIRE. They are all connected. While my ennis
sary is engaged in preparing means for the
seizure of Arnold the guilt Of others can be traced
and the timely delivery of Arnold to me will
possibly put it into my power to restore the ami
able and unfortunate Andre to his friends. Ny
instructions are ready, in which you will find my
express orders that Arnold is not to be hurt; but
that he be permitted to escape, if to be prevented
only by killing him, as his public punishment is
the only object in view. ms you cannot too
forcibly press upon whomsoever may engage in
the enterprise; and this fail not to do. With my
instructions are two letters, to be delivered as or