Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-03-13

me either 10 shun the danger which would
attend the failure. or The glory which would
crown the success OF the enterprise
Enough, replied the General, but re-
member that on you, perhaps more Than
on myself depends the fate Of our gallant,
li,ile army Then calling WILDER aside.
be gave him The English counirrsien, with
sach advice and directions as be thought
wcaldprobabsy brof service the young sol'
der, who Immediately commenced making
preparations for placing himself between a
bare chance for life, and the almost certain
" Of death. Arrayed 10 The Uniform OF a
British soldier, and wrapped in dark
cloak, he was conducted by an officer Of the
guard TO the outposis oflhe American camp,
when bidding farewell to his com rades, be
directed his steps towards the camp Of the
enemy. m
He had now . nomenclature for reflection.
He thought of his late peaceful and happy
home--of the parents whom he had left
clandeslinely; and oflhe probability of new
er meeting them again on earth-but he
thought Of his country too and pressed for.
ward. Ina short time he found himself
within hailing distance Of British pcquet.
Who goes there ? demanded the sentinel
in rough voice. ~
"A friend ,,r,. II. ,..,. .ss..,s.
Give the countersign.s
WILDER advapced 10 the point OF the senti-
nel's bayonet and opening his cloak suffici-
emily 10 show his uniform whispered sue
cess err f
Right replied The unsuspeciing sentinel
| whit news from without
| Il have been into the rebel camp. was tie
reply. Their force is small, but rapidly in-
creasing and they are not expecting an attack
from US for several days
Then they will be disappointed replied
the British soldier Even now Gen. Bur
goyne is preparing to attack them. Before
sunrise we must III be under arms
know it, replied WILDER. and they will
fall an easy prey TO us, but must hasten &c
join my company;'--and throwing of his
disguise he was soon in the heart ofthe enc
my's camp, There all was hustle and activi
lily, in anticipation Of the next days conflict
and all were elaled with the certainty o
an easy and ignoble victory.
Having satisfied himself after half ar
hours ramble among the tents. Of the danger
10 procure any further Information, and a
ware Of the Impotence OF immediately
conveying to the American General the Ii,
ltIe intelligence which he had received. h,
cautiously. but boldly LEFT the camp in dill
ferent direction from that by which he hat
entered IL He met with no detention unit
accosted by the pique, guard:-'Who goe
thereT
i "A friend
i The couniersign'
4 Success
!. whittier boundf
For the camp Of the rebels. in quest OF in
telligence, | shall be prepared with dis
guise. and if l escape detection. shall r.
turn 10 Gen. Burgoyne before the dawn 9
! tomorrow. Should not return, you wi
. know my fate
Go then. and may God and your Kin
protect you
I He reached his anxious comrades in saf
and was soon in the presence Of his Ger
!. eral. with whom be had conference OLA fe'
: minutes confidential messages were i,nm,
S diaiely prepared for desperate slrugele.-
WILDER, having changed dresses. wns mad
: bearer Of The dispatches TO the several con
0 inanding officers ofthe regiment and comps
D ny 10 which be was attached. which he WI
e not backward 10 execute,
Just before dawn.a soft voice whispered
J, the ear Of Henry ElveTlon, as he was lyin
y lon his musket--' Courage, Henry. we sha
n meet again Before Henry could recov,
g from his surprise. the mysterious speaker hs
u disa ppeared and the next moment, the drp
d beat loudly 10 arms, r
!. 1t is unnecessary 10 repeat the blood
IS scenes OF that eventiul--,bat glorious day.
1.-THE pages OF history record them in ietie
J. which will never be efiaced
i. Immediately after the battle, Gen. Gate
r firsl inquiry was for the gallan, youth who
il deed oidaring had contributed so much
n the success Of the American arms. But
e was moi 10 be found. Il was ascertain.
oll however, from Elverton. by whose side w
ir Der fought, that he had leil the field fe
CT minutes before the close ofthe action, in co
Y, tquence OF having received severe bay
l. net wound in the right hand. His last wof
,e 10 Elserion as he dropped his musket al
K. el the ranks. were--'Courage Henry /,
e, may meet again 7 All search for the your
H. hero proved fruitless,
u On the evening Of the l4lh OF October
4 wounded soldier presented himself at t
nj farm house Of Isaac Wharton, and crav
II accommodations for the night He bore /
" impress Of extreme fatigue. and was read
d admitted After having partaken Of a hon
4. " meal, with which he seemed much refre:
> ed, he recounted the principal incidel
,slwhich attended the battle ei Saratoga, n
= spoke with almost supernatural eloqpence
Y It's glorious termination. .rs s,sd