Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-02-12
Anecdotes Of washington and Morris.

ted 70 US most graphically and feelingly.
oil Washington, by Mr.. Gusts, when in
the city lately, was one ON the landing of
The General a, Whitehall, when he was
about 10 be swora as President Of the
United States. As The General was
stepping on shore from the vessel, he
was addressed by an American officer,
with Sir have the honor 10 command
guard OF soldiers 10 escort you to your
residence, and also on anv other occasion
you may desire. "A guards guard for
mel exclaimed Washington. rising in
his stature. and quite overlooking the
guard of some iftv soldiers, Why Sir, I
need no guard. Task far no other guard
than The affections Of my countrymsn.'
Whereupnn, with significant wave of
his hand. his guard fell into the rear.
Mr. Gusts says this anecdole was FREE
quentIy related. among others. by John
Carroll. who was then with the General.
and heard The remark of Washingion's
tending 10 show that he was great and
good man, and one worthy Tie affections
of the people. this alone would satisfy
him, as IL should all others. of the fact.
Another aneclole rellted 10 MS by Mr..
Gusts was this: When Washington
had marched his army as far as Elk River
on his way to Yorktown, Virginia. TO at
tack Lord Coruwallis. the soldiers. then
| long without their pay and greatly fatigued
requested their arrearagrs; and as paper
money was of liule value 10 them, they
desired il in silver. This was an alarm.
ing officially with WashingtoH al this cri-
sis: for he knew full well that his soldiers
should have their pay, and yet he was ex-
lremely anxious 10 reach Yorktown with
his troops as soon as possible, lest Lord
CORVALLIS should escape with bis forces
| which Washington had so confidently
hoped to capture. In this dilemma he
Immediately called to him Robert Nor
ris. to whom he related in confidence and
with much feeling the particulars of the
case and the prospective consequences,
should il be found impossible to raise the
money. Mr. Morris. who as i, is we'll
| known, was hnancier, as well as true
patriot and honest man. saw al once the
difficulty and lis probable consequences:
and belhrnking himself for moment, he
said. 'Ah, have il General. Ill obtain
The money
The French fles, lay far below in the
pursued his way. Addressing himself ITO
the Count. under whose command the
fleet was, he represented that anticipated
= funds from the Government. for the pay
ment OF the troops not having arrived in
season, i, became necessary TO pay them
: before reaching the battle ground, where
success was certain for the combined
French and American forces; therefore,
I. he would take the liberty of asking him
y as a tried friend Of the cause Of freedom
. for an accommodation for The present,
and tina, he himself would be responsible
fur the amour. If required, eic.-This
: was done with so much address, and a,
the same time with So much truth and
!, confidence, that it produced the desired
: effect.
The Count reality and very politely
:, proffered the requisite sum of silver; and
proceeding himsslft to his iron chest, took
il out in crowns done up in parcels, ant
:" delivered tito Mr.. Morris; who thsreupor
proceeded with a ligh, heart to the Amer
: lcan camp. and 10 The no less joy Of
army. The army, il is well known.provet
:. successful. and perhaps, this circumstance
= contributed in great measure 10 that re
suit.
= There were two or three anecdotes O
: Robert Morris, told by Mr.. Gusts, whic
- showed that he was one of the most in,
m portant men. if not next 10 Washing.o
III himself, in the happy results of the revol
e. ution; and Washington ever es,eeme
w him as such In this connection, Mr.. G
rs, related most tonchingly. the visit OF WASH
Re. ing,on TO the Jail in Walnut street. Phili
bv delphia, (where Mr.. Morris was afle
he wards confined for debt.) on lis arriv
N. in lha, city. The interview was ind
he scribablv affecting. and so also was
H. vi.i. subsequently paid by Mr.. Gusts
he Mr.. Morris. when Mr NJ. was near b
he death. But what rendered these Ia
m. anecdotes more interesting on this occ
e,. sion, was the fact that they were addres
lad ed 10 group Of gentlemen one Of who
re, was the venerable son Of Robert Morri
and resident, Of our city. trsas