Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-12-05

A REVOLUTIONARY INCIDENT.

on the banks of small stream called Wood
Creek, whose waters discharged themselves into
Lake Champlan, a little distance above White
hall The banks here extended into wide mead
ows, and while the more distant hills served to
diversity the landscape, they were likewise pro-
lection against the chilling winds of Spring and
Autumn: so that early and late, the fields of Far
mer Murray wore the brightest green, and the
rankest herbage. The cottage, built after a
plan common in those days. was but one story,
with shopping roof, but unlike most Of its
fellows, was painted white and the luxurious
naples which shaded and almost embowered it,
were OF the forest growth The province of New
York not then, now, cultivated till it blooms
like the rose with flowers of every hue, but yet
the early settlers had not forgotten their homes in
Old England, and here and there an occasional
honeysuckle or rosebush testified to the clinging
Of the heart to early remembrance One of the
latter, magnificent pink rose, might have been
seen adorning the front Of Mr.. Murray's house,
and sooth to say, it would have been hard to tell
which was the greatest ornament, the bright face
of Annette Murray, peeping through the easement
or the glowing rose. One there was in the neigh
borhood (and when speak of neighbors, wish to
be understood in the Oldest sense of the term viz,
all within five miles, one there was, | say, who
would have given the maiden the preference. A
healthier or happier face than Annete's is seldom
seen. Hair that curled like the tendrils of young
vine blue eyes deep as the vault of heaven, and
fairy feet and form, can it be wondered that
Hugh Robertson not only thought Annette the
fairest damsel he had ever seen, but that he had
told her So and had received blushing acknowl-
edgement of her appreciation Of his merits. But
the state of the country was such as forbid their
speedy union. War had broken out, and although
their immediate vicinity was yet quite the march
Of foreign troops was daily expected. The Farm
of Murray was about mile and half from any
neghbors, but he had deemed it unnecessary TO
remove his family until the danger should be more
papable. It was one of those delicious days in
the beginning of October which had acquired for
themselves the name of Indian Summer, when an
advanced party of British might have been seen
cautiously vending their way towards Whitehall;
but while yet several miles distant, after hurried
consultation, the word was given for short halt
Their advance was deferred until just at night,
when sezing few boats which had unfortunately
been left on The banks of The river they launched
upon little stream, and proceeded unseen, in af-
feeling landing directly below Mr.. Murrays house.
The house was Immediately surrounded e. a demand
made for refreshments. ltmay be necessary, in this
place, to state the reason Of this unwelcome visit
A large quantity of ammunition and stores of va
rious kinds, had been collected at Whitehall but
not so privately, it appeared, as to be unknown to
| tory in the vicinity, who Immediately communi
Gated his information to British officer, who de-
cided to attempt a seizure. For this purpose he
had landed as | stated, intending with the first
dawn to attempt surprise, and in the meantime
to refresh himself with the good things of the re-
bel Yankees" as the British ndiscriminaely styl-
ed the Americans. 1t would have been useless
III the present posture of affairs to have refused
compliance, and accordingly, though it grieved his
sturdy republicanism to the hearts core, Murray
was compelled to make ready such provisions as
he had on hand. Escape with the udinps was
carefully guarded against, and there appeared no
way of ofcrcumventing the vigilance of the sentries.
Total demolition of their houses would have beer
the consequence of exasperating his unwelcome
guest and although he would moi have hesitated
for that, had there been any chance of serving his
yOb tOi thO SdhO Vi ue was IOln
needlessy to exasperate them. Most unwillingIy
then. he rendered his services in preparing accom-
medatons for them. He had three fine horses
which the officers declared their intention of hon
oring him by taking. they left their own behind
them. Annette was busted in the duties Of this
unwelcome call for hospitality. Annette was as
useful as pretty, and with no unskillful hand she
prepared the viands for her uninvited guests The
soldiers who were off guard, lounged about the
yard, looking occasionally al the kitchen window,
and inspecting the progress of affairs.
One ofthem at last, tempted by the glowing
cheeks of Annette, entered the room and rudely
throwing his aims around her neck exclaimng
with OATH "well you the prettiest rebel that
have seen in this confounded country! Give me
kiss for the compliment"
"Fll give you something that begins K, if you
don't let her alone :" exclaimed manly voice be-
hind him. 1t was Annette's brother, a STRIPPING of
nineteen, whose cheeks burned with anger at this
insult TO his sister. You'll give me something
else. VIII you, you spawn of an old rebel We
shaii soon see that T. and the nfuriated soldier
was about to draw his sword, when the enhance |
Of bis captain, (called to the spot by Annette 8
shrleks3 caused him to sneak away To him, |
Charles stated the cause of the affray, but with
caution not to be too hot headed, the yalient can
tain staggered back to his bottle. "Ob that |