Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-10-22
Washington.

There seems to be something in the very
name of this illustrious individual, that every
American seems instinctivcly, as it were, laugh
TO yencrate. inasmuch as every incident OF his
life is becoming more and more interesting as
time is gradually gaining space, from his liit
time to the present moment
was seated the other afternoon. enjoying
cirar, at the Maspeth Hotel. when PLAIN we'll
dressed man. drew a chair towards me, and see
ing me so much at leisure. evlnced disposuof
to enter into conversation with me; when OBJ
served
We'll, friend it appears, from all accounts
our new president has left us
Eyes. sir. so it seems-and on so short notice,
he replied. SA--. e.
myself by VS. several 1 years. WI you in the coun.
try during the revolution, sir ?
''oh, Yes. sir; was borgi this country
I thank God
Then, sir You must havceome recollection
4 Of the stirring scenes of that dav. | was toe
Young to enter the service at te time
And where were you. sir n!
'In Winchester, sir.
'Oh, then Won had an opportunity of knowing
considerable about the great movements of th4t
place; and do Won rccoect th features of 6eff
/ Washington as perfectly as bugh it was III,
I Yesterday and Lafayette, t, and HSFfy
4 Pinkney?
Yes said he, laughing htMtily.. Cro
and my father were ncirhbors
| so SAYING, offered him cl Rr which he
I clned, and said
/ If the landlord has pipe, will prefer it,
Should like to tell YOU he Cd kinued, "a litki1
circumstance which took pla& between Gem
Washington and myself
/ | observed should be deikhtcd to hear il
the Generals employ
'Well, one morning father tdN me TO take THE
black mare to Sing Sing and ct her shod, and
wait ill old rutn-nose Ben. the Blacksmith, shod
her. So stood at the door of old Ben's shop
and who should drive up to the cavern opposite
bnt Washington in his coach. and Lafayette
with him. They both got out, and | saw both
pass into the back room. and the landlord follow
ed :; and in n few moments the landlord beckon
ed me from the piazza. felt frightened at first
and wondered what i! meant but thinks |, they
want some grog and fresh water was in my
shirt and trowsers, without shoes. and on my
head an old cooked hat and my feet and ANGLES
yon may Judge, were not the cleanest in the
world. | had been hoelng corn in the morning
but in went As ] approached the bar, met
the landlord. He said
There are two gentlemen in the back room
who wish to see you.'
| Unable TO smother a laugh. said:
! MY God can't go: see me, and exhibited
myself and pointed 10 my feet.
Come along, III 90 with You
SO in we went.
~ pulled off my hat, the stoutcst man said
sit down. young man.
This boy,' said the landlord am confident
viii do any service YOU may trust him with, to
your satisfaction and withdrew from the room
and the General began [tor it was Washington
himscf):
/ Young man, wish to procure the neWsrt
Per Of to-day from New York can you procur,
the newspaper of to-day for me I!
! hesitated moment, and replied:
Il think can. sir
Well saws he to the Marquis, please in
qure of the landlord If he will furnish a gOo
horse
No, no. said l. Il don't want horse
How will You go, then ?
In my canoe said |.
The Marquis could not refrain from down
right laugh, which brought the landlord to tn
door.
lie diable! you'll be drowned = says til
Frenchman.
There is not wafer enough in the North rive
to drown this child, | know said |.
The Marquis and the landlord enjoyed tn
, retor by a hearty laugh, but the other turned t
!, the window, looked on the river for few st
= conds, and observed:
+ The tide serves ; and wish to see you OF
q What time will you probably return ?
y Between seven and eight this afternoon
:, replied
" " lie handed me gold piece.
j don't want half so much only want s,l
- iicient to bny some fowls and eggs WITH for
= am going to market
= The General turned to the landlord, and sa
,s to him:
10 Give him as much change as he Wishes
~, which he handed me about twelve shilling
=, while observed:
Il. Now I'll run home and get some clothes
mr. in a few minutes
nr Il wish to speak a few words with you bcfc
you start
Il shall not be here again till come fro
New York, sir. In fifteen minutes start fro
ms the little stone Dock and pointed to it out
she window.
Il desire you to he prudent and keep your o
COUNSEL said the General; and should a
we misfortune beial you, so that you are detain
ts do not fail to let me know all the circumstan,
ian Immediately. so that may relieve you
So saying good bye took my hat and sta
NY ed, and by the time gained the dock and sho,
Ms of, the two gentlemen stepped into the carrii
re- and drove off.
W. | soon reached the city, and went TO Cli
mo Vendara's in the Bowery, who used to keep
ma Sourkrout Club House, as it was called,
&C. where ! had often been with my father, who \
ing an old friend of his. told him my crrand,
II the haste | was in, on account OF the time
tide
ern Well said he, here's Iiuev Gaines tod;
the paper, and here is British paper which ca
led in the British racket last ninht--take that,