True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-05-27

Washington, rising in his stature and
quite overlooking the guard of .somes4lX
soldiers, "Why, sir need no gJlaf5< a
ask for no other guard than the agsctfpFis
Qfmy cOuItryDsenp Whereupen, with
significant wave of his hand, hjssRuaYd
fell into the rear. Mr.. Gusts says this
anecdote was frequently related among
others, by John Carroll, who was thea
with the General, and heard the ren1ark Of
Washington, tending 10 show that be Yves
great and good man, and one worthy
the affections Of the people; tnis alon4
wotild satisfy him, as it should all oIfetS
of the fact.
Another anecdote related to us by Mr..
Gusts was this: When Washington had
marched his army as far as Elk River, on
bis way to York town, Virginia, tolattack
Lord CORVALLIS, the soldiers then long
without their pay and greatly fatigued,
requested their arrearages; and as paper
money was of little value TO them, they
desiredit in silver. This was an alarming
difficulty with Washington at this crisis,
for he knew full well that his soldiers
should have their paw, and yet he was
extremely anxious TO reach Yorktown with
his troops as soon as possible, lest Corn
wallis shonId escape with his forces which
Washington had so confidently hoped TO
capture. In this dilemma he Immediately
called to him Robert Morris, TO whom he
related in confidence and with much feel
ing the particulars of The case, and the pros
pective consequences, should it be found
impossible TO raise the money. Mr. Morris,
who as it is well known, was financier,
as well as true patriot and honest man,
saw a: once the diffieplty and its probable
consequences, and beti1 hing himselffor
moment, he said, "Ah, Thave it, General,
I'll obtain the money"
The French fleet lay far below in the bay,
yet thither Mr. Morris Immediately pursued
his way Addressing himself to the Count,
under whose command the fleet was, he
represented that anticipated funds from the
Government for the payment of the troops
not having arrived in season, it became
necessary TO pay them before reaching the
battle ground, where success was certain
for the combined French and American
forcesj therefore, he would take the liberty
of asking him--as tried friend of the
cause of freedom-for an accommodation for
the present, and that he himself would be-
responsible for the amount II required, etc.
This was done with so much address, and
at the same time with so much truth and
confidence, that il produced the desired
effect.
Tine Count readily and very politely
proferrd the requisite sum of silver; and
proceeding himself to his iron chest, took il
out in crowns done UP in Parcels, and de-
Iivered it to Mr. Morris, who, threupon
proceeded with light heart to the Amer
lean camp and TO the no less joy of Wash
ington and his brave but suffering army
The army, as it is we'll known, proved
successful, and perpaps this circumstance
in a great measure TO that re-
suit
There were two or three anecdotes Of
Robert Morris told by Mr.. GUSTS, which
showed that he was one Of the most impor-
liant men, if not next 70 Washington him
self in the happy results ofthe Revolution;
and Washington ever esteemed him as
such. Ia connection, Mr.. G. related most
the visit OF Washington % th
ail in Walnut street, Philadelphia, (where
Mr.. Morris was afterwards confined f.
lebi,) on his arrival in that city Th
was indeScribably affecting auc
30 also was visit subsequently, paidby NJ
Gusts 10 Mr.. Morris, when Mr.. M. wa
near his death. But what rendered thesa
asst anecdotes more Interesting on this
occasion was the fact they were addressed
10 group Of gentlemen, one of whom was
he venerable son of Robert Morns, and
resident of,om city.