Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-27
COUNT PULASKI.
AN INCIDENT Avn nIs ouARTERs.

On the night of the battle of Brandywine, ]
was sent with message from General Greene
to the Count Pulaski, noble Polander, who
took prominent part in our freedom. He was
quartered in a neat farmhouse near the upper
fords. As our business was finished, the Count
asked me to take some refreshments, and at
the same time he called out Mary, my lass
MaryW ~
In an instant rosy-cheeked girl entered
her face beaming with Joy, it would seem, at
the very sound Of Pulaski's voice
@Did you call me, Count?" she said, very
timidly
How often have told you, little love-" he
said bending his tall form to kiss her check
not to call me Count; call me your dear Pu-
laski-this is Republic, my little favorite; we
have no Counts, you know"
But you are Count, sir, when at home
and they say you came n long way over the
ocean to fight for u.s."
eyes yes, Mary, very true, | did come a
long way but one reason why was, had to
come, in measure. Now, can you get for this
gentleman and myself little refreshment?
He has long way to ride tonight"
Certainly, sir" and she went out Of the
room like fairy.
"a fine little pleasant girl" said Pulaski
"Would that had the wealth | once had;
would give her portion that would send half
the youths hereabouts after her sweet face"
The girl soon returned with part of fine
boiled ham, some delicious fresh rye bread and
butter, pickles, and few little Ell ceterds that
relished exceedingly.
After refreshing myself to my satisfaction,
took my departure and rode speedily to the
main camp.
On the morning of the 11th of September
1777, the British army advanced in full force
to Chadds ford, for the purpose of crossing to
Brandywine creek, and bringing on an action
with Washington.
The Hessan General Knyphausen, with a
large force advancing up the side Of the creek
and uniting with Lord CORVALLIS, who COM
manded the left wing of the army, crossed at
the upper forks of the river and creek. II was
late in the afternoon when the reality of the
fight commenced; and as the action ragged from
right to left, Greene's division, to which L be-
onged, was brought into the midst of the con-
fiict, commanded by Washington in person
II happened that during the raging of the
conflict, in carrying orders, passed immedi-
ately in the direction Of Pulaski's quarters that
| had visited the night before. Situated as the
house was in the midst Of the battle, curiosity
induced me to ride up. Suddenly sheet Of
flame burst forth. The house was on fire
Near the doorstep lay the body Of poor Mary,
her head cut open by sabre, and her brains
oozing out from the terrible wound! had not
been there more than half minute when Pu-
laski, at the head of q troop of cavalry, gal
oped rapidly to the house. Never shall | for
get the expression Of his face as he shouted
ike demon on seeing the inanimate form,
aWho has done this? l"
A little boy that had not before noticed,
who was lying amid the grass, his leg dread
fully mangled, said, "there they go" He
pointed to a company of Hessans, or Anspach
grenadiers, then some distance off.
"Right Wheel men---charge"
And they did charge; do not think one
man Of that Hessian corps ever left the field.
The last saw Of Pulaski on the battle-ground
of Brandywine, he was bearing in his arms the
lifeless form of poor Mary.
JAMES I. SouTTER, esq, formerly president of
the Virginia Bank at Norfolk, Va, has been ap-
pointed cashier Of the Bank of the Republic, in
the city Of New York.