Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1847-05-14
CHAPTER ".

About three o'2lock the following afternoon, Il
5looP Of war got under weigh in The harJor Of
New York, and spreading sail ar,er sail, stood
boldly up the Hudson. As night approached she
entered the highlands, and came 10 anchor of
VerpaHk'5 Point and within range Of an Ancri-
can battery thrown up on the head land
Her progress up the river had been watched BIZ
spectators on shore with apprehension not un-
mingled with curiosity. Bat as she stood stand
ing ON her course without mantlsliug any hos
tile purpose Of opening a treaty with Washing
ton, she was suffered to pass the several batteries
that lined the shore, without being fired into.
After she had swung round 10 her anchor, and
her sails were furIod and double watch sci. Two
gentlemen came on deck, from which with riobt.
glasses, they began theraconure, The land. One
| oil them was in the uniform Of an English naval
captain, and was the commander of The vessel.
The oIhcr was handsome Young man. with no.
pic lealure5' manly and elegant person, refined
by an air OF grace and high breeding He was
dressed as british army officer, and his bearing
was marked by The rankness of the soldier. tenn
per2d with the courtesy Of an accomplished gem
iicman. While his companion constantly Kept
The glass to his eye, in the direction of he west.
ern Shore he paced the deck with an impatient
step. At length he paused for an instant to
glance Iandward, and exclaimed in dispassion-
ate tone:
"No boat yet coPtain7 The night is adyanc-
ing!'
''Nothng in sight but brace Of rebel bqrges,
that are lying off, and on, to prevent us commu.
nicariug with the shore. They suspect US strong
y of being here on mischief, and the good danes
inland, doubtless trambIe for their poultry and
daires.'
~ boat" cried the young officer, who, while
the captain was speaking had placed the glass to
his eye. at is putung towards the ship. Ah!
by Heaven! all is lost The guard,5oat has
challenged and detained il! No, they are per. .
mitcd 10 pass, and are rapidly approaching. 1t
must be him we seek; will receive him in your
s'ae-room, Sutherland. have some papers to
prepare beforehand. and will leave to YOU the
honor Of ushcrIDg the gentleman below"
The officer had left the deck but a few min
.utes, when the watch on the lorocastIo suddenly
sung outin rough stern yoicc,-"Boat ahoy!''
"lIuIloa!' was the distant reply, in voice
equally hoorse.
"What boat sthat?"
"Ferry-boat!'
"ls this the way you come athwau his Maics-
, - l''NHtl' SltNltu (llE blIttt Ol INC W0tCHs
"Order that boat along side" said the captain
advancing to the gangway.
SAY, ay, sir"
The boat was pulled aIcrIy along side, and a
man stepped from her and asccndcd the side.
"N hjch is MIR. John Anderson" he asked in
bold, staggering manner.
"It you have business with any one on board
the Vuiture, You bear sCme token from him YOU
came 'front.'" said the captain half intemogaling.
West Point" said the man in subducd tone.
''Fis right. Follow me below"
"Whero is general --, the principal" ex-
claimed the young oHicer on seeing rough, gi-
9antc fellow, enter the cabin behind his friend.
"On Shore" said Smihson, grudly, "and bade
me give you this letter, you be MIR. John Ander.
son.'
Give it mel" he said, taking it from his hesi.
tating hold and tearing it open. This will be de-
Iycred TO you,' he read, by Smithson, who will /
take you to retired place on shore, where, with .
perfect safety 10 yourself, we can confer together
on the matters touching your mission to the
highlands. GUsTAvuS."
Leave the ship! BY no, Andre" said
the captain: 81 allow no soul or board the Vul-
tnre to put foot on rebel soil. If this general {
wants to see you, he must come here"
"Ihat he was 10 meet me on board, certain
Iy understood from his letter to sir Henry" said
Andre; "but if he fears 10 trust his person with
US, see no alternative but 10 do as he desires"
mot if Henry Sutherland can help it shall you
have anything to do with his opposition. fyou
are caught on shore, they'll hang you as sure as
The d.. No, no.. twill never do, my dear
boy. Never! If he wants to see you let him
conc and see you here"