Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-10-06


fortune befall you that you are detained, do not
fail to let know all the circumstances, that
may relieve YOU
So, saying good bye, took my hat and started
off; the two gentlemen stepped into the carriage
ard drove away
Isoon reached the city, ami went to Claus Ven
dara's in the BoUery, who used to keep the Sour
lSraut Club House, as it was called, and where |
have often been with my father, who was an old
friend of his. told him my Grand and the haste
was in, on account of the time of tide WE'LL
said he, here's Huey Gains to-days 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 lis now dead water
/ felt rejoiced at getting the other paper, and
aad them between my shirt and skin very soon.
left my fowls and eggs with him, and took the
baskets back but not till the good old Dutchman
nad tossed into it largeroll of gingerbread, and
which | began to need very much. AS / ap-
proched the wharf, three red-coats were looking
at a ship in the river. As l stepped inio the ca
noe they walked to the place, and one asked:
Where are you going?
sWeelawk, said l.
Where have you been?
To market, to sell some chickens and eggs,
replied
They said no more, and l made the best of my
way to Sing Sing with fine tide, and soon arrived
there, just before these IIhave mentioned and NV
heart felt good to see the carriage drive to the
tavern, and both OF them looking for out of the
window. fastened nay canoe, but left both bas-
kets; knew that funny Frenchrnan would make
fun of the gingerbread AS 1 entered the house,
the landlord was IN the bar. / saw the back door
open, and the landlord told me to 60 in; which I
did, and Lafayette showed it slowly to-
Washington was on his feet, and before could
take out the paper, said
Well my young friend, what success?
All good, sir said laughing, as | thrust into
my BOSOM and pulled out both papers and handed
them to him
An English paper-where did you get this
fromF said he, as look of appreciation spread
over his noble face
'Sourkraut Hall, sir
He reached his hand to me and took mine, say
ing:
| 4 am greatly obliged to you.
'Sourkrout Hail. said the Frenchman, looking
at me very significantly
You've not had your dinner?' said the Gen
eral
Not to-day, sir
! Marquis, please order some dinner, and cup
of tea
| No sir, / must go home
| Washington took ont his purse, and held FIVE
guineas towards me. i drew back, and said:
i am an American, sir-my father would
make me return it right away if he knew it
WELL said he, if ] can reward you no other
way, remember General Washington thanks you
and give my respects TO your father and tell him
| congratulate him on having such son. and re-
members if at any time during this contest, or
hereafter you get into any difficulty let me hear
from you, and | will relieve you if in my power.
! As he said this, | thought | saw tear in his
eye, and Lafayettes likewise, they hurried into
the carriage, when the landlord followed to the
steps. While the waiter was closing the door,
Lafayette said:
My God what country! patriots from the
! COMMANDMENTS Chief. down to the ploughman-
| they deserve 10 be freer
Yes replied the other, and trust in God they
will be-