The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-02

wi uhN O"NiS PiSNiueu WIN every neceSSa-
ry OF war, struck at the veteran and well
appointed foe, when least expected, produc-
ing the happiest influences upon the Amer
ican cause, both at home and abroad for il
is perfectly well known that the battle of
Germantown decided the ministry of France
10 form the allegiance that so materially
contributed to the conclusion of the war.
and the cOnsumation Of our independ-
ence.
| AS the CommanderIin Chief, accompani-
ed by numerous suit approached the Vi
cinlty OF Monmouth Court House he was
met by little fler boy who archlv obsery.
ed. They are all coming this way, your
honor"
"Who ale coming my little man p aaked
Gen Knox.
"Why, our boys, your honor, our boys,
ana me British right after them," replied
the little musician.
"lmpossible ~ exclaimed Washington
and giving the spur 10 his charger, proceed
ed at full gallop to an emmence short dis
lance ahead. There, 10 his extreme pain
and modification, il was discovered that
tue Boys intelligence was too true. The
very elite Of the American army, five thou.
sand picked officers and men, were in full
retreat, closely pursued by the enemy.
The first inquiry of the commander in
chief was for Major General Lee, who COM
manded the advance, and who soon appear
ed, when warm conversation ensued, that
ended ny the major general being ordered
TO the rear.
During this interview an incident of
rare aud chivalric interest occurred. Lieut..
Col. Hamilton, aid to the commando. in
chief, leaped from his horse and drawing
his sword, addressed the general with
1--WE are berayed--yeur excellency and
this army are betrayed and the moment
has arrived when every true friend of Amer
lea and her cause must be ready to die in
their Defence"
Washington, consumed with the gener-
Gus enthusiasm Of his favorte aid, vel,
deeming the same ill timed, pointed to the
celonel's horse, that was cropping the her
bage, unconscious Of the great scene that
was enacting around him, calmly observing
"Co!onel Hamilton, yeu will take your
horse"
The general in chief now set himself in
earnest about restoring the fortunes of the
day. He ordered Col. Stewart and Lieut..
Col. Ramsey, with their regiments to check
the advance Of the enemy, which service
was gallanlly performed; while the general
in person, proceeded 10 form his second
line. He rode, on the morning of the 2Sh
une,and for that time only, during the war
white charger that had been presented 10
him. From the empowering heat of the,
day, and the deep and sandy nature of the
sell. the spirited horse sank under him and
expired on the spot. The chief was in
stantly remeunted on a chesnut blood mare,
with flowing name and tail. 1t was up
on this beautiful animal, covered with foam,
that the American general flew along the
line, cheering the soldiers in the familiar
and endcaring language ever used by the Of
ticer to the soldiers Of the revolution ofI
"Stand fast. my boys, and receive your en-
emy, the southern troops are advancing 10
support ye."
The person of Washington always grace
ful, dignifed, and commanding, showed 10
peculiar advantage when mounted it ex-
hibited indeed the very beau ideal Of per-
feet cavalier.
The good Lafayette, during his last visit
to America, delighted to discourse of the
"Times that tried mems souls" From
that venerable friend of our country we de-
rived a most graphic description of Wash
ington and the field of battle. Lafayette
said:
"At Monmouth commanded division,
and it may be supposed, was pretty well
still took time amid the roar
and confusion of the conflict 10 admire our
beloved chief, who, mounted OH splendid
charger, rode along the ranks amid the
shouts Of the soldiers, cheering them by
his voice and example, and restoring to our
standard the fortunes of the fight. thought
then, as now, continued the good Lalay-
cite. that never had | beheld SO superb =
man."
Among the incidents Of this memorable
DAY may he recorded, on the part of the
British, the death Of the Hon. Colonel
brother of Earl Galway. IL
$ said that this gallant and accomplished
,ilcer had greatly injured his fortune by
he designations incident to long sojourn
II city quarters, and that, in consequence
10 exposed himself recklessly on the 9th {
Iune. He was much regretted in the Brit
sh arny.
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