The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-12-23

Now I'll run home and get some clothes
on in few minutes"
81 wish to speak few words with you be-
fore you start"
ii shall not be here again till come from
New York, sir. In fifteen minutes L start
from the little stone Dock" and | pointed to
it out of the window.
81 desire you to be prudent and keep your
own COUNSEL" said the General; land
should any misfortune befal you, SO that you
are detained do not fail to let me know all
the circumstances Immediately, 50 that may
relieve you"
So saying good bye" took my hat and
started off, the two gentlemen stepped into
the carriage and drove off.
soon reached the city, and went to Clans
Vendara's in the Bowery, who used to keep
the Sourkrout Club House, as it was called,
and where / had often been with my father,
who was an old friend of his. / told him my
errand, and the haste was in, on account Of
the time Of tide.
"Well," said he, "here's Uucy Gaines
to-day's paper, and here is British paper
which came in the British packet last night
- take that, too, and the sooner you are off
the better, it is now dead low water"
L lClJ ICJOlCCu 1T 9CltlliS VlC OLllcl l'ttpSI,
and had them between my shirt and skin, in
my bosom, very soon. | left my fowls and
eggs with him, and took the basket back, but
not till the good old Dutchman had tossed in
to one a large roll of gingerbread, and which
I began to need very much. As I approach
ed the wharf, there were three red coats
looking at a ship at anchor in the river. AS
/ stepped into my canoe, they walked to the
place, and one asked:
"Where are you going ?"
j." To Wcehawk," said |.
"Where have you been p
"To market, to sell some chickens and
EGGS" | answered
They said no more, and made the best of
my way to Sing Sing, with fine tide, and
soon arrived there, Just before those have
mentioned, and my heart felt good to see the
carriage drive to the tavern, and both of
them look for me out Of the window. |
fastened my canoe, but left both baskets
knew that funny Frenchman would make
fun of the gingerbread. AS l entered the
house, the landlord was in the bar, saw the
back door open and the landlord told me to
90 in, which l did, and Lafayette showed it
slowly to.
Washington was on his feet, and before
could take off my hat he said:
"Wen, my Young friend, what success p
call good, SIR" said laughing, as thrust
nv hand into my bosom and pulled out both
papers end handed them to him.
IAN English paper-whcre did you get
this from % said he, as look Of appreciation
spread over his noble face.
i" Sourkrout Hall, SIR
He reached his hand to me and took mine,
saying:
III am greatly obliged to YOU
"Sourkrout Hail." said the Frenchman,
looking at me very significantly"
"You'yc not had your dinner?" said the
General.
"Marquis, please order some, and cup Of
tea"
"No, sir, must 90 home"
Washington took out his purse, and held
five guineas towards me. l drew back and
said:
81 am an American, sir; my father would
make me return it right away, if he knew it."
DWELL" said he, if | can reward you
no other way, remember-General wash
inpton thanks you-and give my respects to
YOUR father. and tell him | congratulate him
on having such a son, and remember if at
any time during this contest, or hereafter, if
YOU get involved in any difficulty, let me
hear from you, and will relieve you if in
AS he said this, i thought I saw a tear
starting in bis eyes, and Latayctto's likewise,
as they both hurried into the carriage, when
the landlord followed to the steps. While
the waiter was closing the door, Lafayette
said:
My God what a country; patriots from
the commander-in-chief down to the plough
man; they deserve to be free'
Yes" replied the other as the coach
drove of, "and trust in God they will be-"