Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-06-28

said,
'You may retire aud appear her. at 7
O'clock tomorrow evening"
This did for some time, carrying and
bringing letters, without being annoyed
in any respect. Al length, obse we'd n
person at some small distance, travelling
the same way was going, and he eyed
me with more attention than was plea
sing 10 me. took rather a circuitous
route, and when came OIL the height,
was confident saw two persons, if not
more, descend the hill on the opposite
size among the savins. | went even TO
the savins to make the discovery but
could see no one. This | told the Gen.
on my return.
lie upbralded me for my presumption.
He said they might have sprung on
you and took you. Mover do the like
again.
When | returned the next evening, he
gave me stricter charge than before -
There was nothing occurred till as
cended the height. / then pl .inly saw
three persons dodge behind the savins.
hesiLated what to do. placed my head
10 the ground 10 obtain clearer view on
the opposite side. In an instant three
meu rushed from behind the sayins on
the other side in (uit run to take me.
rose and ran with all my speed. No
Grecian in their celebrated games exer.
ted himself more than | did, Hound ono
oil the three was a near match for me -.
when came 10 the sentinel, he was not
more than six rods behind me. gave
the countersign withou! much ceremony.
The sentinel then hailed my Irsuer,
who turned on his heels and fed. 4
went to the Generals quarters, and on
presenting his letter, said,
Here is the letter you gave me- and |
then related the above story to him.
lie told me might retire and [ need
ont call on him again, Till he should Give
notice. He strictly charged me, when
In company or in the camp to make nv.
sell stranger to the movement, of
friends or foes, never to enter into any
dispute about the war or the army, but
always be an inquirer.
In alb, ut week the General sent fur
me, and repaired to his quarters al the
usual hour. He inquired if [ was ever
down on what was then called Cam.
bridge neck, told him had been there
twice. He then handed me a letter as
usual and said,
| 10 to the lower house and enter the
front door, and when you enter the
room, II there be more than one pers,n
present sit down, and make Yourself a
stranger. When all have gons out Of
the room but one, then get up and walk
across the room repeatedly: after Won
nave passed and repasscd, he will take
letter out OF his pocket and present il 70
you, and as he is doing this you must
take this letter out Of your pocket and
present 1t to him. charge you not to
speak a word TO him on the peril nr
your life. tits important you observe
thia.'
went u tho house, and on entering
the room found but Que man in II. and
ne was at the corner OF the room. 10
rose on my entering. | immediately
commenced my travel across the roor,
and eyeing him AttenliVely. The third
time passed, he put his hand into his
PocKei, look letter out and extended il
toward me, ADD | took out my letter and
extended 1t towards him. With his 9th.
er hand ne took hold Of my letter, and
did the same with his. thea retired
with a bow and returned to the General
We two could well recognize each other.
lno. we were not allowed 10 speak. This
mode OF communication continued for
some time.
one evening as this man was present.
ing AIS letter, he whispers TO me, tell
General Washington the British are com
ing out on the neck to morrow morning
AT 2 o'clock
w hen delivered the letter to General
WaShIngton,l addressed him thus. Gen
the person who delivered this letter IN
me, whispered and said, tell General
Washington the British are COMING on,
o'clock
The Gen. started and inquired, sWas
the same person you received letters
from beforef
Yes, sir
Tie then broke the letter and read. ar.
/ himg 'P'0N
NO sir
Then saying Stop here ,ill I return. !,
nc took his hal and cane aad locked the
door atleg him. lie was gone nearl Y an
b COR and q half.
Hhsa he returned, he said, q do not
kno" that | shall need your service any
more, you will continue about the en-.
camPE"SHtuBd will allow YOU the
same pay you now have
Having nothing TO do, had the curl
osity 10 rambie about the army and vi.
ciniiy 70 fad the man who whispered 70
me,0ut never saw him. Whether that
whisper was fatal to him, / know not -