Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-09
From the Philadelphia Sun.
An Interesting Original Letter.


has placed in our hands an original letter written
by Gen. Anthony Wayne to a gentleman in this Vi.
ciniy, which will be read with interest ais cottain
ing the opinion of one of the bravest of our Reyolu
tionary officers upon the treachcry and previous
character of Benedict Arnold. We give the letter
entire
HAvERsTRAw, NEAR STONY PoIET.
October l. 1880.
AIH Dear Sir: Will you do me the justice to be-
lieve that neither want of affection nor inclination
but thousand other intervening circumstances,
have prevented me from writing Indeed
my dear sir, we have hitherto had but very disa-
greeable campaign what with private feuds and
public misfortunes, | am almost distracted and worn
down. Just as had effected temporary reconcil-
iation among the officers of this line to measures
which had wounded their feelings, and beginning to
feel little happy the perfdy of Gen. Arnold has
opened new field for anxiety of mind and distrust
Of some others. both in the cabinet and the field.
| can't say that was much shocked on the occa-
sion. had long known the man; as early as 177G
he produced conviction to me that honor and true
virtue were strangers to his souland, however
Trajectory it may appear he did not possess either
fortitude or personal courage He was naturally
coward and never went into danger but when slim
ulated by liquor, even to ntoxicaton consequently
not capable of conducting any command committed
to his charge But, however that may be. had he
succeeded in the dark affair, Charleston and the
other recent military checks have experienced in
South Carolina would be triaes to the loss of Hest
Point and its dependencies for, by possessing that
pass, the enemy would efectually separate the
Northern and Middle States, and prevent any posi-
BILE communication short of half moon situate twelv6
miles north of Albany. By this means they might
direct their whole force to any point without being
in danger of junction the forces of these States to
modest them in their operation.
The storm was to have taken place last Tuesday
night, or the next morning. The garrison of West
Point was detached, and the works wretchedly
manned and provided, that the whole must have
been carried in twenty minutes. His Exceency
fortunately-very fortu1ate y-arrived at that place
about half an hour before the treachery dscov-
cred but Arnold made his escape in a boat, and
proceeded down the river flag, and got on board
the Vulture sloop-of-war The General expecting
that as the enemy embarked and everything
in perfect readiness for the enterprise, Sir Henry
Clinton would Notwithstanding the discovery at
tempt to carry the works by assault, we'll knowing
the debtated state of the garrison and the proper
points Of attack, and that army not within
supporting distance he therefore dispatched an
press at seven o'clock that evening, which reached
by twelve at night directing Gen. Greene to
der the Pennsylvania line to proceed with all dis
patch under my command, and endeavor if possible
to get possession of the defes leading from Stony to
West Point We Immediately marched, leaving our
camp standing. and by sunrise passed that pass, be-
ing upwards of sixteen miles in four hours. perform
ed in the night, without single man left behind.
Here we yet remain waiting for Sir Harrys
tons but knowing position he will not be har-
dy enough to persevere in enterprise (althOugh
very fayorite one) that would be the price of much
blood. shall not commit myself to the fortifca-
tons, but will decide the fate Of the day at the point
of the bayonet in the gorges of the deles, through
which the enemy must pass before they reach the
works.
My kindest wishes to Sister Sally and her little
people present my best respects to mother Penrose,
and believe yours, most afectionately,
ANTY: WAYNE.
Expenses Of Living-VorId's Fair.
T., tot 1,o oil 1Auy Of
at the Worlds Fair, the London correspondent oftho
n. Y. Commercial Advertiser says, that to stran-
ger, London life is almost always expensive, and
pecially to American. If he continues, " any
one asks why to an American more than a French
man, Italian or Prussian, can only say, that while
each of the latter expect to live in London. and
ry where else, according to the habits of life Of his
Glass; American has no class except the very high
est knows superior not even in the Duke of Eng
land, and feels that he is good and means to live
as we'll, as any lord in the land.n
| The writer says that in the American sense
of the word, there is but hotel tavern in Lon
don, but that the eating houses vary from the high
est and most sumptuous style of living to the very
lowest. Of hotels, in the English sense, Morley's is
said to be the most famous The charges here for
rooms are from four to twelve shllings sterling per
day, and the table bills from crown to two guneas,
just one is disposed to indulge his taste for good
eating. To this is to be added two shillngs per day
for servants. Good boarding houses are to be found
in the city, where the charges from two to three
guineas week, excepting always slight gratuity
to servants.
The correspondent adds, and perhaps his expert
ence may be of advantage to of our countrymen
visiting London g: found another and better and
cheaper mode of life and my experience may be
worth something There were four persons in our
party. all of expecting to spend the summer in
London. In the search for lodgings finally found
quiet house. in the West end of the city, eight
minutes walk from Hyde Park, where a parlor on
the second floor and three bed rooms could be OBJ
tanned for six months at the rate of two pounds ten
shillings per week. These | secured. They were
furnished and were to include attendance, meaning
a servant. Two pound more week, gave us, for
our party, breakfast at nine o'clock in the morning.
and tea at eight o'clock in the evening. Occupied
all the day in business, each makes his deienue1
where he pleases at general average cost, find
upon inquiry, of shilling and six pence To this
add laundress, fuel-which will be but temporary
item-lights, &c, say two shillings each per week
and individual expenses will not be far from ono
pound fifteen shillings or IS so per week.
Horrible Tragedy-Massacre O a Husband, Wife
Child!
Y PHILADELPHIA, May 3.-Intelgence reached this
city to-day of another shocking massacre, (resem
ders in Kent county which occurred last night
city. The victims are father, mother, and child
massacred in cold blood
The murdered man was a German by birth, and
owned small farm the Ridge Road, the
nine mile stone He had family of wife and three
Children and was engaged in the milk business
Early this morning. upon persons going to the
house thew were Mortified to find the BODY of the