The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-29

tiendsh shout from the enemy announced
that they were again discovered. The stout
heart Of Dudley, the merry sergeant, and T.
ven the stocnl Wougah, seemed now TO de-
SPAR, while the terrified and exhausted Ellen
fell senscess in the boat. They did indeed
hasten toward the land, but it was with no
well defined hope ofetler defence or escape.
Boodhounds might possibly have been elu-
died., but to avoid The pursuit of II dozen Mo-
hnwks through such IL wilderness was impos-
siblc. When Dudley and Rogers lifted the
litrless form Of Ellen from the vessel, anoth-
ar wild yell reached their ears, and the cne-
my were distinctly seen making for the shore,
rAt point about sixty rods below. still bear
ing their beauteous burden, the young men
hastened up the bank and rushed wildly and
nimlessly through the woods But an unseen
hand was guiding their steps. The rafting
of bayonet and the quick sharp call ofa SEN
Iinel announced, what the next moments
glnnce confirmed, that they were within the
lines ofn military encampment. Stunned by
The sudden reaction Of his feelings, Dudley
scarcely found words to announce his name
and rank; having done which, he demanded
10 he conducted forthwith TO the commanders
tent. lie knew that he was i'll an American
caInp, but was scarcely prepared for so great
n delight as finding himself in the imnedi-
,nte presence of Col. WIlett, who was OH his
return from n pursuit Of St. Leger. 1t was
yet early in tho night, and the officers had
mot retired to rest. Having hastily given in
formation ofthe approach Of his pursuers, or
,lcrs were Immediately issued for cXinguish-
ing the lights of the camp and calling in the
sentnels. Three detNchnents Of fifty men
each were detailed to take up positions, with
short intervals between, stretching transverse
iy from the shore. The utmost silence was
preserved, and Walden and the Mohawks
rushed heedcssly into the trap. Their
first notice of danger was the command TO
fire, and simultaneous with the sound, eight
ufihe band, including their vindictiyc and
trcucherous leader, lay stretched upon the
ground. The remainder, with one or two
exceptions, were taken prisoners.
On Dudley; the more agree able task had
devolved Of restoring Ellen 10 animallon,and
of Witnessing the first oyerpowcpng sense of
delight which the knowledge ofthcr chang
ed fortunes created How amply his own
pcrils and privations were repaid, by the fr'I'
iton of that affection which only wonan's
heart can bcstow, need scarcely be snid.
On the ensuing dayICol. Willet returned
with his detachment to the fort, where the
Lynx had already safely arrived. lie related
with much minutencss the cautious approach
Of his pursuers TO his deserted vessel upon
The shore, and their successful capture of It's
non-combatant crew, concluding by asserting
with grave irony that the Mohawls were
great warriors. Himself and the aged Won
guh, like most of the Onedns, ever continu-
ed faithful to the republican cause and lived
10 receive many proofs of the este EN- aud
gratitude of Dudley and Ellen.
The tide of war. during the remaining pc |
Rod of the Revolution, rolled chiefly in di- |
recion remote from the county of TryOn,
hut neither Dudley or Rogers were sufficient
" cnamored of martial glory to follow its re-
ST. hon IN, b,,,,
culinary strugglers, which long convulsed the
beautiful valley of the Mohawk, they contiu-
ued among the most valiant defenders oftheir
native soil, receiving the rich need of their
country's appreciation, and the still richer re-
ward Of an approving conscience.