New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-02-24


Governor T,umbul was alone III his room OF
business; on the table were various letters ana oe-
spa,ches. some lust opened and others sealed for
immediate trans mission; cooked hat, OF the cut
and fashion of the days Of George II, the Govern
or,s sole insignia of office, also on the table,
while the chief magistrate himself was busily Ell
gagged in writing.
An Aid-de-canr of the Commandments
was introduced, much and % travel STAINED"
from the haste OF his journey. The Governor
rose, and, while cordially welcoming Colonel =,
inquired after The health Of his Exceliency, and
what news from the army. The Aid-de-caEp re-
piled that the General well, end the news
from the army Of very sombls character, and
presented letter. The letter was very short.
Ii contained an apology from Washington for hav-
ing applied for assistance where it had been so
often and so literally rendered before, but con-
iinued that the situation Of the army was critical
in the extreme, the COUNTY, ao jacent 10 the camp
being completely exhausted, as we'll blythe encnys
as by his own foraging parties; and concluded by
ameating that, unless supplies could be speedily
obtained, he should be obliged TO abandon his po-
sition, and fall back into the interior obtain the
necessary subsistence fer the troops.
The Governor pondered for moment upon the
contents of the letter, then rising, and cordially
eras ping the Colonel by the hand, observed, in
firm vet cheerful tone, When you return to camp,
bear with you, my dear, my love and duty TO his
Excellency, and sey to him that brave old Con-
necticut, patriotic Connecticut, Is not quite ex'
hausted but for every barrel of provisions she has
furnished to the cause of Liberty, she will furnish
another, and yet another, to the same glorious
cause say further, that such day our teams
may be looked foc Sn the bank OF the North River.
The Aid.de-camp departed rejoicing.
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executive officer. From his intimate acquaintance
with the resources of his native State, he knew
exactly where those resources were to be obtained,
and their facilities for transportation, for with
him every thing was done by method ard regular
itv. His orders flew in all directions. His orders
we're obeyed.
Meantime, the return of tie Aid-de-csmP to
Headquarters with intelligence OF the promised
supplies difused general gladness throughout
the army. When the expected day arrived, many
an anxious eye turned TO the road leading from
the Eastward 10 the landing on the North River;
dust is seen in the distance, aud presently are
heard The cries of The teamsters, urging their inc
oxen, while heavy-laden wans groan under their
generous burdens. A shout rings through the
American camp and the COMMANDMENTS Chief, at
tended by his officers, rode to an cmnence 10 wit
ness the arrival Of the welcome supplies.
Governor TRUMBULL had two sons attached TO
the Head Quarters: JOHN, the distinguished ar
list and the last Of the Aid-de- Camps, and JoNA-
THAN, Military Secretary to the Commandments
Chef at the siege OF Yorktown.
But one attempt was made to surprise the Head
Quarters during the war The army lay in jersey
The enemy, taking ad vantage of their facilities for
WAFER communication, and under cover Of night,
landed in considerable force short distance above
the American camp, and made spirited attack
upon its outposts. The alarm soon extended to
the Hend Quarters, where Lady WASHINGTON (a!.
wavs so called by the eo!dicrs) and tho ladies' OF
several OF the general officers We're soJournlng du-
ring the winterquarters. The Life Guard rushed
to the house, the windows were taken OUT IN
a moment, the doors barricaded, and the rooms
and staircases filled with armed men. Cannon
were dragged into the yards and every preparation
made for vigorous defence. An aid-de.camp
proposed that the ladies should be removed under
an escort 10 place Of safety. This WASHING
ton at once refused, CALAMITY observing, no,
Colonel let the ladies remain where they are, that
they may see how bravey we will defend them;
and then mounted his charger and proceeded to the
sceno Of action. Meantime the firing was dis
tinctlv heard, ard evidence Of battle became Pala-
fully apparent in the wounded borne along IN tie
arms of their comrades in search of medical as
the firing ceased altogether; the enemy fading
themselves bafiled in their hopes of surprise, re-
treated to their boats and gained the eastern hank
of the Hudson Day was breaking, and the
ladies were gratifed in behodng the Commander
in.Chief. with his Staff and the General othcers,
returning a, full gallop to the Headquarters.
Among the great variety OF persons and cha-
rac,cr that were to be found from time to time at
and about the Headquarters was the famed Cap
lain Molly. After her heroic achievements at the
battle of Monmouth, the heroine was always re-
ceived with cordial welcome at Headquarters,
where she was employed in the duties OF the house
hold She always wore en- nrilleryman coat,
with the cooked nat and feather, the distinguished
costume Of Proctors artillery. One day the Ch'el
accosted Tins remarkable woman, while she was
engaged in washing some clothes, pleasantly CD
serving "Wcll, Captain Molly are you not al
most tired of this quiet way of life, and longing 10
be once more on The field of battle " q Iroth
your Exceency" replied the heroine, " and We
may say that for | care not how soon | have
another slap at lhem red coats, bad luck TO them
% But what is TO become of your retticoas in such
an event, Capt. Molly :" ooh, long life to your
Excelcncy, and never do ye mind them at all at
all" continued this intrepid female. Sure and
it is only in the artillery your Excellency knows
that would sarve, and divii fear but the smoke
Of the cannon will hide my pettcoats.
The name and memory Of Head quarters expired
not with the war of the Revolution, but was pre-
served in the Presidoliads of New-York and Phila
depha. where hundreds of the war.worn veterans
of the days Of trial rer.ired as they said to Head
quarters, to pay their respects, and inquire after
the health of his Excellsncy and the good Lady
WASHINGTON. All were made welcome and " kiRd,
IL bid TO stay and while they quatied generous
glass 10 the health Of their beloved Chief the tn
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