Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-01

sanity resolved 10 90 over TO the enemy
and attend her husband. At her earnest
solicitation, General Burgoyne furnished
her with flag, with which, in the dead of
night, amid a terrific storm of rain, accom-
panied only by her servants and the chap
lain OF the regiment, she approached the
American camp. The sentinel was SO
coniounded by The appearance of such a
party, that he forbade their advance for a
long time, and until Major Dearborn, the
commander OF that post was sent for. This
gentlemanly officer at once placed his own
quarters at the disposal of Lady Harriet,
who was in a delicate state of health, and
after assuring her of the majors safety, des-
patched dragoon to inform him of the ar
rival Of Lady Harriet, who would JON him
the next morning. Gates himself was Sc
riously affected with the courage of this
wonderful woman, and ordered her every
possible attention, and begged her to look
upon him as a father. Major AckIand re-
covered, and, after his return to England,
often spoke of the American character in
the highest terms. One day at dinner, at
military club, the American war was dis
cussed, and the courage of the Americans
doubted-Major Ackland defended them
warmly.
A challenge ensued. The Major fell
dead at the first fire. Lady Harrirt's rea-
son, in consequence, became dpthroncd,
and so continued for several months, when
she recovered; after which she gave her
hand in marriage TO the chaplain, the Rev.
Mr.. Brudonel, who accompanied her iothe
American camp, to join Major Ackland.--
The marriage, on the part OF Lady Harriet,
was supposed to be one solely Of gratitude
for his kind services during her severe tri-
ais with the army in America, as, by birth
and rank, she was so far his superior as TO
separate him and her own family friends
forever.
Madame De Reidesel, whose husband
was Major in command Of the Ger
man troops, was another lady of remarka-
Bile character. With three young children
and her servants, she kept constantly with
the army. In log house, wthin reach of
the cannon Of both armies, she remained,
holding her children one whole day and
night, alone with her servants, while her
husband was at the head of his troops, en-
posed TO every danger, and she in fearful
expectation every moment Of hearing Of
his fall. During this eyenttul dav, wound
ed officers Were brought in aud laid down
before her; and one died at her side, and
there the corpse remained the whole dav
and night. Other officers lay groaning
with their wounds, and not a medical Off
Ger to attend them. The distress of those
wounded officers, for water, was inconceiy-
able. They We're within two hundred
yards of stream, but no one would bring
a bucket, as the Americans Were strongly
posted on the opposite side, and shot down
every one who approached the stream. At
last an English servant woman took pail,
and declared she would have water. As
she ran to the stream, the soldiers, out Of
regard to her sex, or some other cause, did
rot molrst her. The gratitude OF the Off
GERS placed in her lap pieces of gold
amounting to over thirty dollars.
As soon as the surrender was settled, the
heroic lady, in a wagon, with three young
children, one an infant, and her servant
women, without other attendance, drove
up to the American camp, as she described
it. "a war worn officer came up to the
wagon, and took her children, and hugged
and kissed them. She trembled herself, SO
as to be unable to speak. The officer offer
ed his arm and said ''Aladam, do not be
afraid, you are now among friends She
replied Il ought not to be afraid, sir, Tor
your kindness TO my children proves that
you must be a husband and iather.' The
officer was evidently deeply moved at the
sight Of an unprotected woman, with small
children. In a few moments, | was inform
ed he was General Schuyler. Before |
learned his name, he kindly came to me,
and said "You and your children had bet
ter come and dine in my tent, as it will be
more agreeable than dining among so many
officers ] gladly accepted his invitation,
and made most excellent dinner. After
wards General Schuyler invited Gen. Bur-
goyne and suite TO his house, and myself
and husband also, where we We're all re-
celved by his noble family, not as enemies,
hut as friends. Gen. Burgoyne, few days
! previous, having burnt Gen. Schuyler's
mills, house, &C., the valUe Of which was
over 100000, was completely overcome
| by his kindness, and said to Gen. Schuyler:
'You, sir, treat me aciH grea kindness, qf-
ter | lure done gov great injnry.' Schuy-
ler replied 80, that, General, was the for
tune OF war; we are now lriends.'"
General Schuyler was patriot in every
sense OF the word. As Burgoyne's army
advanced, they became distressed for pro-
visions. Schuyler's landed possessions were
extensive and well cultivated-and were
in danger of falling into Burgoyne's hands.
As soon as Schuyler saw the advantage his
crops would be to the enemy, he sent an
express to Mrs. Schuyler, requesting her to
call together his tenants, take them into the
fields, and with her own hands to set on
fire the crops and barns, and burn every
vestige that could benefit the enemy. Pos
terity will do this patriot Justice. Wash
ington wrote him, "Stand by the army
generations yet unborn will appreciate your
services and reward your merits"
Burgoyne was noble specimen of
man. He acted strictly by his Instructions,
and when the last council was called, he
stated that every officer was exonerated