The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-06-14
From the Ne wark Gazette.
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.a From the Newark Gazette.
EVENTS OF THE REVOLUTION.
Capture Of General Prescott By Major
Bartoa, on Rhode Island, in Tile year
1879.
AT that period my pace ofresidence
was NorwaIk, Fairfield county Con-
necticut. In a few days after this un-
expected event took place, a full and
interesting account of which appeared
in Hartford paper, Norwark was
burnt by the British. We then moved
north to Ridgfeld, where | remained
until the close of the Revolutions
From thence | removed to Saratoga
county, New York. In 1908 was
informed that a sister of Maj. Barton's
lived at short distance from my dwell
ling, which soon found to be true.-
Her husband Mr.. BENJAMIN Cole, re-
spectacle, intelligent and pious old gen
tleman informed me that he expected
Major Barton to visit him in short
time. Having great desire to see
and converse with a man of whom |
had heard Somuch, | wentto Mr.. Coles
at the time he was there. found him
there, was introduced to the old vetran.
and spent the evening very pleasantly
with him. He was a noble looking
man; his eyes were uncommonly y pierc-
ing, and his countenance expressive of
firmness. He was affable and courte-
Gus in his manners, but not in the least
affected. In word, one could not
but feel while IN his presence that he
was no ordinary man.
In the course Of the afternoon | re-
marked to the Major that felt desir-
GUS to hear him relate the particulars
of the capture Of Gen. Prescott. He
readily complied with my request,
very near as follows:
81 learned where Gen. Prescott's
quarters were, through the instrument
tality of secret friend of mine within
the British Camp and with whom |
frequently held secret correspondence
with reference to the state of affairs in
the British Army. then formed my
plan for his surprisal and waited for the
absence of the Colonel, SO that the
command of the Regiment would de-
velve upon me, in order to make trial
ofits efficiency. An opportunity soon
presented itself; called out the regi-
ment and informed them that had an
expedition in contemplation, and de-
sired to put it in execution that night,
provided seventy resoute men would
step out Of the ranks and volun-
teer their services. Immediately that
number stepped forward, some of
whom were officers. told them
they would be exposed to imminent
danger. and that if any felt timorous
they should step back again into the
ranks None went, | warned them to
be on the ground about dark, provided
each with twenty four rounds and two
extra fints, and dismissed the Regi-
ment.
They were found at the place appoin-
ted at the time specified; all of them
as yet entirely ignorant Of my inten-
tions. lied to the boats which accor-
ding to previous directions were in
readiness. Here Iagain spoke of the
danger to which we would be exposed
and gave permission to any who were
faint hearted to step out Of the ranks.
Three were panic struck and steppe
out. That's right my boys, said !, you
have made yourselves known in season,
we want none but good men and true!
The remaining 81 went on board, and
slowly and soleniuly we showed off
from the shore. 1t was a beautiful
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