Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-02-22
sinlms' Life Of Marion.

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Sinms' Life Of Marion.
The Life Of Marion, BY William Gil
more Simms, published some weeks since,.
should have been e1rlier noticed in this
paper, but for its having been accidental
" buried under the heap Of printed rub.
bish which accumulates in the Office Of a
daily paper. Marion was one Of the most
extraordinary men Of the revolution, as
generous and humane, as he was daring,
self-collected, and full Of resources. Well
may South Carolina be proud Of his MEM
DRY! The author has collected all that
written documents OF traditions have pre-
served Of his remarkable history, and re-
lated it in his fluent and animated narra-
tive. We cannot better commend the
work than by extracting few passages.
n. Y. Foe. Post.
MARfoN QuELLIxc 4 MUriNY.-Ma-
rion had placed one Of his detachments at
the, plantation ola Mr.. George Crofis, on
Sampit Creek. This person had proved
invariably true to the American cause;
had supplied the pariisans secretly with
the munitions Of war, with cattle and pro-
visions. He was an invalid, however,
suffering from mortal iafrmity, which
compelled his removal for medical at
tendance to Georgetown, then in possess
sion Of the enemy. During the absence Of
the family, Marion placed sergeant in
the dwelling house. for its protection
From this place the guard was expelled
by two officers Of the Brigade, and the
house stripped Of its contents. The facts
were first disclosed to Marion BY Col. p.
Horny, who received them from the wife
Of Croits. This lady pointed to the sword
Of her husband actually at the side Of the
principal offender. The indignation Of
Marion was not apt to expend itself in
words. Redress was promised to the
complainant and size was dismissed. Ma
rion proceeded with all diligence to the
recovery Of the property. But his course
was governed BY prudence as well as de-
cision. Tie offenders were men Of some
influence, and had small faction in the
brigade, which had already proved troub-
lesome, and might be dangerous. One Of
them was major, the other a captain.
Their names are both before us in the
MS. memoir Of Horny, whose copions de-
tail on the subject leaves nothing to be
supplied. We torbear giving them, as
their personal publication would answer
no good purpose. They were in COM,
mand Of body Of men. about sixty in
number. known as the Georgia Refugees.
Upon the minds Of these men the offenders
had already sought to act, in reference to
the expected collision with their General.
Marion made his preparations with his
ordinary qnietness, and then despatched
Horny 10 the person who was in possess
sion Of the sword Of Croft; for which he
made formal demand. He refused 10
give it up, alleging that. it was hia, and
taken in war. If the General wants it.
he added. let him come for it himself.
When this. reply was communicated to
Marion, he instructed Horny to renew the
demand. His purpose seems to have been,
discovering the temper Of the offender, to
gain the necessary time. His officers,
meanwhile, were gathering around him.
He was making bis preparations for a
struggle, which might BE- bloody, which
might, indeed, involve not only the safety
Of his brigade, but his own future useful
ness Horny, however, with proper spir-
It, entreated not to be sent again to the Of
fender, giving As . reason for his reluc-
lance, that, IN consequence Of the previous
rudeness Of the other, he was not in the
mood to tolerate ! repetition Of the indie-
nifty, and might, If irritated, be provoked|
to violence. Marion then dispatched his
orderly to the guilty Major, with > re-
quest, civilly sgorded, that he might see
him at head quarters. He appeared ac-
cordingly, accompanied By. the Captain
who had Joined with him ia the Outrage,
and under whose influence he seemed to
act.io Marion renewed his demand, in per
son, for the sword Of Croft. The other
again refused to deliver it, alleging that
Croft was Tory, and even then with the
enemy in Georgetown.
twin you deliver me the sword Of not,
Major - p was the answer made to
this suggestions. ssi aa-s ~ sasix
j 81 viii mott znss' the reply ofathe of-
fender. At these words,' says Horny in
the Ms. before us. ! could forbear no long
e., ard said with great warmth, BY
G sir, did ! command thlt brigade, Al
you do, / would hang them both Up Ia
half anshourl' Marion stsrnly fspli6d
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