The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-12-16
LBENSBURG, THURSDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1852.

! New York. sir. In fifteen minutes shall start
| from the little stone DOCK" and pointed to II
out of the window.
81 desire you to be prudent and keep your
own COUNSEL said the General ''and should
any mischief befal you, so that you are detain-
ed, do notfail to let me know all the circumstan-
| ces Immediately, so that l may relieve YOU
! So, saying ''good bye," l took my hat and
started, and by the time stated L left the dock,
and saw the carriage drive off.
| soon reached the city, and went to Claus
Vandarats, in the Bowery, who used to keep the
| Sour Krottt Club House, as it then called,
and where had often been with my father, who
was an old friend of his. told him my errand,
and the haste was in on account of the time
of tide.
"Wen," said he, ''Here's Huey Gaines, to-
days paper, and here is an English paper which
came in the British packet last night-take that
too and the sooner you are off the better, it is
now dead low water"
l felt rejoiced at getting the other paper, ard
had them between my sh irt and skin, in my bo-
som very soon. left my fowls and eggs with him,
and took the baskets back, but not till the good
old Dutchman had tossed into a large roll Of
gingerbread, and which l began to need very
much. As 1 approached the wharf, there were
three rsd coats looking towards ship at anchor
in the river. As | stepped into my canoe, they
walked to the place, and one asked
Where you going ?"
..To Weehawk,'' said l.
"To market, to sell some chickens and eggs"
answered.
They said no more, and | made the best Of
my way to Sing Sing, with a fine tide, and SOON
arrived there just before those [ have mention
ed, and my heart felt good to see the carriage
drive to the tavern, and both of them looking
for me out of the window. | fastened my
noe, but left both baskets, for knew that funny
Frenchman would make fun of the gingerbread.
AS | entered the house, the landlord was in the
bar. / saw the back door open and the landlord
told me to 90 in, which did, and Lafayette sho
we'd it slowly to.
Washington was on his feet, and before could
doff my hat he observed -
''Well my young friend what success ?"
s'All good, sir" said, laughing, as I thrust
my hand into my bosom and pulled out both pa
pers and handed them to him.
can English paper-where did you get this
from ?' said he, as a look of appreciation spread
over his noble face.
s'Sourkrout Hall, SIR
He reached his hand and took mine, saying
Il am greatly obliged to you"
..SourkrOut Hall ?" said the Frenchman look
ing at me very significantly.
you've not had your dinner" said the Gen
eral.
mot to-day, sir
marquis, please order some, and dish of
tea"
mo, sir, must 60 home"
Washington took out his purse, and held five
guineas towards me- | drew back and said
81 American, sir, and father would
make me return it right away if he knew it,
''Well,' said he, ''if l can reward you no
other way, bear in mind ths-General Washing
ton thanks you and give my respects to your
father, and tell him congratulate him on hav-
ing such son and remember if at any time
during this contest, or hereafter, if you get in
volved in any difficulty, let me hear from you,
and will relieve you if in my power.
"As he said this, thought L tear star
ting in his eyes, and Lafayette's likewise, as
they both hurried into the carriage, when the
landlord followed to the steps. While the wait
er was closing the door Lafayette said
'sMy God what a country! patriots from
the commander r-in-chef down to the plough
man they deserve to be free"
.sYes,' replied the other, as the coach drove
off, .:and L trust in God they will be-