North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-14

AN INTERESTING ORIGINAL LETTER. Gen. Haynes
Opinion of .arnoid. A kind friend, says the Phia-
deiphia sum- has placed ia hands original let
ter written by Gen. Anthony Wayne to gentleman
of this vicinity, which will be read with interest as
containing the opinion of one Of the braves of our
Revolutionary officers upon the eachery and previous
character OF Bendict Arnold. We give the letter en-
IRE:
HAvEnsrnAw, near Stony Point,
October l, 1853.
My Dear Sir: Will you do me the justice to be-
lieve that neither affection inclination, but
thousand other Intervening circumstances, have pre-
vented me from writing sooner! Indeed, my oeai
sir, have hitherto had but very disagreeaoe can-
paign what with private feud and public nissortnDe
almost distracted and worn down. 'us' DIS
had affected temporary RECOMMENDATION dio"S to "
6cers of this line to measures when hau "ouhueu
their feelings and beginning 10 nee, new 'fp e
Tor anxiety of mind and disrust OF some others, bOh
in the cabinet and The Held
! cam, saw that was much shocked on the occa-
sion. had long knew the man as early as l776
bs nroduced conviction to that honor and true
virtue we're strangers his sou-and, however con-
Trajectory may appear he did not possess either for
titude or personal courage He was naturally cow
ard and never went into danger but when stimulated
by LIQUOR to ntoXication consequently not ca
pable of conducting an command committed TO his
charge. But, however that may be, had he succeed
ed in the dark affair, Charleston and the other recent
military checks have experienced In South caro-
dependencies for, by possessing that pass, the enc
my would effectuay separate the Northern and Mid
die States, and prevent any possible communication
short OF half moon, situated Twelve miles north OF
Albany. By this means, they might direct their
whole force any point without belngIn danger OF
junction of the forces OF these States 70 modest theu
IN their operation.
The storm was to have taken place last Thursday
night or the next morning. The garrison OF West
Point detached, and the works so wretchedly
manned and provided. that the whole must have been
carried in twenty minutes His eScellency Fortunate
livery forunate y-arriVpd atthat place about hall
hour before the reachery WIS discovered but Ar
mold made his escape in boat and proceeded down
the river flag, and got board the Vuiture Sloop-
ot-war. The General expecting that as the enemy
were embarked, and everything In perfect readiness
for the enterprise, Sir Henry Clinton would (notwIth-
standing the discovery attempt 10 carry the works by
assault well knowing the deliberated state of the
garrison and proper points of attack and that our ar
my was within supporting distance, he therefore
dispatched express at seven CLOCK that evening,
which reached by twelve at night, directing zen.
Green order tire Pennsy line TO proceed with
all possible dispatch under my command, and endeav-
if possible get possession Of the defiles Leading
from Stony West Point. W immediat Ely march
ed, leaving camp standing and by sunrise passed
that pass. being upwards OF sixteen miles IN four
hours, performed in the night, without single man
lett behind.
Here we yet remain, waiting for Sir Hary's mo-
lions; hut, knowing position, he will not be har-
dy enough to persavere in enterprise (athough a
very favorable one) that would be the price OF much
blood. shall commit ysef to the Notifications,
but will decide the fate of the day al the point OF the
bayOnet i'm the gorges of the defiles, through which
the enemy must pass before they reach the works.
My kindest wishes to Sister Sally and her lirle
people present my best respects to mother Penrose,
and believe Inc yours, most respectfully.
ANTHONY WAYNE