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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02
ANFcrorr OF COL. M'LANr.


Col. McLsne, Of Lees famous legion Of
troopers, had narrow escape. lie had plan
ned an attack on small British force stationed
on a turnpike road, eight miles from phlu,e
pha and rode ahead with single soldier3to
point out the way for his men. |, was in the
grey OF the morning. HIS comrade suddenly
shouted, "Coloncl the Britsh!" spurred his
horse and was out of sight in moment
There, indeed, We're the enemy all about
him. They had lain in embuscade, and thus
suddenly came upon him. A dozen shots were
fired, but his horse only was wounded in the
flank. This spurred the animal on at such
furious rate tha. he dashed through the woods
like hawk, The colonel now came up with
farm house by the road SIDE, when a number
! Of British officers observed him as he passed,
/ They though, he was on his way to the British
army, which was directly ahead,
lie dashed by, and they soon fund ont their
mistake and pursued him. His horse went with
such speed, however, over fences and fields, and
every other obstacle, that at last only two men
continued to pursue him. These came up with
him at the ascent ofa small hill, the three hors-
es being so exhausted, that neither could be
forced out of walk. One of the soldiers cried
surrender you rebellious rascal, or we will cul
you to pieces" The colonel made no reply
but laid ais hand on his pistols. The man nov
came up and seized him by rhe collar wltho"
drawing his sword. The colonel drew pst,
from his holster, aimed at tbs. r.nel ,sbmap
heart and killed him. Tie Other now seize
: him on the other zoe; .llerce struggle ensue
The colohss received severe sword cash
BIS lett arm; but drew his second pistol In
* moment with his right, placed il between Il
the head. Col McLane now stopped the 10
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satisfied" said the old man /; "brng him in;
let me look on my noble boy" The corpse was
brought in; he wept over it, He then called
for bowl of water, and napkin; washed the
blood away with his own trembling hands, and
thanked God, that his son had died for his coun-
Try.
RATTLE OF MONMOUTH.
As soon as Washington heard that Clinton
had left Philadelphia, he broke up his quarters
at Valley Forge, and followed hard after him.
y hot battle was fought on the 2Sth, near Mon
mouth Court House. It did not cease till the
evening. Washington slept upon his cloak
under tree, expecting more fighting in the
morning; bat the British marched of in the
night Sky Of their soldiers were found dead
on the battle fed without wounds Fatigue
and the excessive heat had killed them.
In the beginning ofthis battle, one Molly
Pitcher was occupied in carrying water from
spring TO a battery, where her husband was em.
poyed in loading and firing cannon. lie
was shot dead at last, and she sa " him fsll.
An officer rode up, and ordered off the cannon,
at can be of no use," but Molly stepped up
offered her services, and filled her husbands
place, to the astonishment of the army. She
fought well, and halfpay for life was given her
by Congress. She wore an epaulettc, and was
called Captain Molly ever oflcr
In the midst Of the fight there was a soldier
whose gun-lock was knocked off ny a bullet
Al the same instant soldier at his side wns
killed He picked mp the dead mans musket,
and was preparing to fire, when a bullet enter
ed the muz2le ofthe gun, aud twisted the bar
rel into the shape of cork screw. Although
! the bullets were flying around him like hail
stones, lie deliberately knelt down upon the
/ spot, unscrewed the lock from the musket in
his hand, and fastened It to his own gun, which
! he had thrcwn away. Ir few minutes, he
was prepared. and then engaged in the deadly
conflict.
! No other great battles were fought during
the camp1ign of l71S, The armies only mo-
! Tested each other by sending out small delach-
ments. One Gray, called mo flint Gray" be.
cause he always ordered his soldiers 20 carry
their flirts in their pockets, and use the bay
onet only, lay in wait in barn one night, :;rr
a British party, lie set guards on the road,
bat these feil asleep.
The enemy found ont his situation, rushed
in upon him, and surprised him in profound
! slumher. Si%,y-sever, ont Of one hundred and
four Of his men, ~oro cruelty bayonctted on
The spot. Twenty were made prisoners, and
few escaped One o! these had eleven bay
onet wounds in his body; bat he lived many
years atlerward
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02

A loye-sick swain, in order more fully to as
certain the mind of his "lady-loye," enclosed
letter with the following verse:
II yon were dog and ] was hog,
A rootn' away in the yard;
II the old man should say, "drive that hog a.
way"
Would you worry or bite very hard
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Did YOU ever know man who did not think
that he could poke the tie better than you
could ?
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-04-11
A Three Days Hunt in Alabama
BY JOHNSON J. HOOPER, ESQ.

We determined s,me time since, that nj the first
convenient opportunity, which should occur during
this fall, we would betake ourselves to the woods
with gun, and endeavor to sc, out Of our blood a
lille of,hc fever which two years without exercise
or the bracing excitement o hunt, had generated
The time at length arrived which we had appoin-
ted tor our three days freedom. Our friend John
son, Smith and Jones, drove slumber from our
eyes on "Wednesday morning last, earliest dawn,
with the loudest and shriles whoop that ever
come by concert from three mortal Threats Each
man had his poney, his saddle bag Of provisions
his Trying pan and Tin cup.
II was morning tina. only the man who love:
the woods an free sports, could appreciate. The
sun was Just beginning 10 touch the brown side o.
the hills when our trail dashed precipitately down
the rugged side ofthe Little Mountain bringing
us at once into the dense canes and bamboo ,b;ct
cts of Oakchun Swamp which looked 20 mucb
like the wilderness dwelling Of real game ina, We
could no, resist the impulse 10 give an homes,
hearty, hound.inspiring haloo. We made eyey
thing ring again, and having done o,fel, relieved
Our five dogs meantime had been creeping
through the cane, and very shortly after our w6ooI
was given. scared up turkey which perehed il
the very top off lohey pine almost ooi Of range
bu, we were never a creeper, 80 cracked away in
eon,inen,al-ana missed. The turkey howeverw wa
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ger that he plunged a, his enemies in the 6erces,
style, his bristles awfully erect, and his eyes al
most emitting sparks. Jones was neares, him, and
upon him the furious animal rushed bearing him
to the ground, TO the grea, terror OF all 1t was
momen, of inieres, and agony ~ the immense
bess, stood upon the body Of our poor friend -
Wha, can be done7 tho'i every one the poor fell.
low will certainly be destroyed. Jus, at ,hi. peril.
Gus moment, Smith, with presence Of mind tru-
ly admirable, seized the hog by the tail, which he
twisted so skllully and vigorously that the old
boat, instead OF ripping Jones, set up the harshes,
and most discordant squealing that ever shocked
auditory nerves Here was triumph of mind
over brute iorcel' The hog struggling with the
strength ofa giant and Smith sandingn the rear
quietly and smilingly twisting his tail us neatly
and efectually as it could have been done by pa.
tent spinning machinel Hog fesh could moi
stand IT, the boar gave in !; but his cries brought
up within ten step,s Of us several ofthe drove, who
formed semcircle about u.s. We made Smith
keep his tail-hold, until we shot four of them, and
then knifed the old one. This was the finale Of
the Hunt on the Oakchunhatcbee; hunt in all
respects, we will venture 10 say successful as any
of the season in the State Of Alabama.
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From u. S. Gazette.
"THE PEOPLES OWN"

A BATTLE SONG, DEDICATED THE UNITED WINGS
OF 1914.
In the hour of peril, when war smote the land,
And Britons invaded-a base hirelng band,
When the torch gave to flames our country's pride,
And the sword gleam'd in terror ev'ry side,
Who was he that then undismayed by the sight,
Stood boldly proclaining the honor Of right
Twas our o,on Harry Clay!
AT the foot of the staff OF the American flag,
lie stood to defend. while a nail could be had,
And shouted the song Of the Free.
That song of the soul, that eloquent strain,
!, kindled fire abroad on the main,
II awoke "to the rescue" it summon'd the Wing,
TO Tippecanoe and the rampars of Meigs,
To Erie's blue waters and Chippewa's plain,
To the carnage and slaughter Of old Lundy's Lane
For the Eagle was up!
And wild was the cry;
And blazing his eve,
As he darcd along mid the gloom Of the sky.
The battle was won and the soldier reiurnd.
But deep in his bosom gratitude burnd
For the statesman and patriot Clay.
He was true TO the country-to the Union true,
To the workshop and plough, and jacket Of blue,
The honest and true hearted sailor.
"Lei industry thrive" is the motto Of Clay,
Regardless Of aught that others may say,
For his is the hear, OF freeman.
Then let's rally round the man of the West,
And sound in the bugle to each manly breast.
Once more "to the Rescue" once more TO thefg
y '' -" aKNAPsAcK."
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For the Voice Of Freedom.
MEssRs. EDIToRs :
fery uuv yours
A VERMONT VINO.

MEssRs. EDITORS
Before proceed TO lay before you and your
readers the facts which Justify me in repelng the
charge Of hypocricy, made and reiterated by your
correspondent "Investgator." against the Wings oil
Vermont and the address Of their State Committee
| ask permission 10 submit few observations. And
first, uching the editorial comments of J. Holcomb
in your last paper. He remarks, "lf either Of the
old political parties have done any acts tending 10
remove Slavery, should be placed % their credit
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Cbe SeIrftk.



~ rHAsrEsL .rDE.
iwasa wild sud fearful night,
The storm King rose. and with HE might
Awose the sleeping oceans wrath,
And spread dismsy along his path;
With chilling breath, and threatning blast,
lie hesved tho pillows whca he past.
lowered on high tho frct,ed Ocean King;
o cherries was the night the dismal cry
Of birds echoed through the stormy sky,
Dark rolled the clouds. along the midnight air,
1lumin'J by the viSa light ning's glare,
Whilst pcdling ,hunden woke their fearful roar,
IND growled In triumph o cr the mJoniess shore,
o gloomy ana drear
Is the tale you'll hear
Ola gallant crew, both sout and brave,
Who rode that nigh: DER the crescen, wave
Down to that lonely por, the grave,
All, how the heart shrank with despair,
A. each rude blast that whisted there's
Twas there they prayed for heaven to save
The inmates from a watery grave
But bark o bark the white waves dash,
The ship is WRECKED, the crash the crash
They heard il mid the Oceans roar
And then from dear companions tore,
Gave one wild scream. aad one fierce leap.
And hcadloog plunged into the deep
And there arose from the lone dark sea,
p:teous moan Of agony
The mcrmaid's song rang wildly there,
The wrath' forsook his nightly lair,
Tumult'ous rolled the swelling tide.
While help Oh help the scamen cried
And graphing hold with eager hand,
Some plank, to float them to the strand,
Suoyc bravely with the Oceans spray.
Impatient for the dawn Of day.
Twas vain tho wild wave lsshed the shore,
Their own greet Isle they'll see more,
Down. down mid the deep,
Where dark waters sleep,
Was the gave
or the brave.
The morning dawn'd and mild Aurora's beam
Shed Ger the azure arch, rosy CLEAN,
No cloud was there, all tranquil and serene
As though raging Of the storm had been
Bright PhGbus rose. and with his golden ray
Awoke to life, another sun-t day
Cool zephyrs played DER Oceans coral bed,
And sighed requiem the sleeping dead.
Evil spirits Of the waters.
Wallingford. 1874.
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