The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-10-10
VOL 7. No, H. Whole No. 1898.

this in the place. Having received my in
structons, made my way Cor the height, and moth
ing occurred worthy of note, except found the rock
and the stone described, and in the hollow letter,
sealed without any supcrscripon. then adjusted
the rock and placed the stone us found it, return
ed the Generals quarters and delivered the letter
found under the rock. lie then said
''Nou mny retire and appear at seven O'Clock to-
morrow evening"
This did for some time, carrying and bringing
letters, without being annoyed in any respect at
length observed person ut some distance travelling
the same why was going, aud he eyed with
| more attention than pleasing TO took rath-
er crcultous route, and when cnme the height
was confident saw two persons, if not more, de-
scend the Hill the opposite SIDE among the savins.
went even 10 make the discovery, but could see no
one. This told the General on my return
He upbraided me fer my presumption. He said
'lhry might have sprung you and taken you
Never do the like again.
When returned the next evening, he gave me a
sricter chnrge than before. There nothing oc-
Cured till assended the height; then plainly
three persons dodge behind the savins l hesitated
what to do. placed my head 10 the ground to OBJ
tain clearer view Of the opposite side In an in
slant three rushed from behind the sayins on the
other side in full run TO take and with
all my speed. No Grecan in their celebrated games
exherted himself more than did found one Of
the three was match for me. When | came
to the sentinel, no was not than six rods from
me. gave the countersign without much ceremo-
ny-The sentinel then hailed my pursuer, wi turn
ed on his heels and fled. went to the Generals
quarters and on presenting this letter, said
IS Here is the letter you gave me,'' and then rela
ted the above story to him. .t..
Ile told me might retire and need not call on him
again ill he should give me notice. lie strictly
charged me when in company in camp to make
myself stranger to the ocfrends or foes
never enter into any dispute about the war or tho
army, but always be inquirer.
In about week the General sent for me- and re-
ed If down on what was called Cambridge
Neck. told him had been there twice Ho then
handed me letter usual, and said
$50 10 the lower honse md enter the front door
and when you The room, if there be more than
one person present, sit down and make yourself II
stranger; when all have gone out of the room but
one, then get up and walk the room repeated
y; after you have passed and re-passed he will take
letter out Of his pocket and present it TO you and
as he i. doing this you must take this letter out of
to speak word to him on the peril of your life 1t
is Important you observe this
went TO the house, and on entering the ROOM
found but one man in it, and he was at the corner
ofthe room. lie rose my entering. immediate
ly commenced my travel across the room and eyeing
him attcntveIy. The third time passed he put his
hand into his pocket, took out letter and extended
t toward me, and took out my letter and extended
toward him. With hs other hn hold of
letter and did the same with his then retired
with bow, and returned to the General We two
could well recognize each other, though were not
allowed TO spenk. This mode Recommendation con
tinued FOR time.
One evening, as this was presenting his letter
he whispered to mo
Tell General Washington the British are coming
out on the Neck tomorrow morning at two o.
clock" -.r
When delivered the letter 70 General Washing
ton, addressed him thus
General, the person who delivered this letter TO
me whispered and said-'Te General Washington
the British coming out The Neck tomorrow
morning at two O'clock
The General started and inquired,
.'Was it the same person you received letters from
beforei''
Eyes, sir"
lie then broke the letter and read it, after which
he asked,
''Did you speak to him!''
''No, sir" t.- .......t.
Then saying, Stop here until Ireturn," he took
his hat and cane and locked the door after lim.-Ho
gone nearly an hour and half
When he returned, he SAID, 81 do not know that I
shall need your services any more; you will continue
aboutth encampment and | will allow you the same
pay you now have
Having nothing to do had tho curiosity to RAM
BILE about the army and vicinity to find the who
whispered to me, but never saw him. Whether
that whisper was fatal to him know not. The in
junction on me was tantamount TO il in case Of diso-
bediencS continued with the army till they left
Cambridge, then l was discharged.
COOP SroRY. A good story is told of Elder
Ray, an eccentric travelling preacher in Ohio. The
elder in his travels always rode on horse back, and
was remarkable for having the best piece of horse
flesh in the negkhorhood, justly prding himself on
his taste in this matter One day, while riding the
round Of his parish, he met by lawyer who ac-
cosied him with "Elder Ray, You ministers DO not