The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-04-24
For the Uuiuu.


History is occasionally giving 10 the world notices Of
the rmness and devotion of the American women in the
cause OF liberty during the stormy period of the war Of
the revolution. This Is right, and applaud the dis
interested historians that weds The pen of ready writer
in bringing to light the noble and self devotion Of
the mothers of America and /, our purpose in th 5
short article to show that their example was not los,
upon their in the second of independence-hat
of 1912. It will be remembered that the British ships
of-war had reached the Potomac and Rappahannock
rivers, and the enemy actually disembarkng
his forces at several points ia the Northern Neck
committing deIredaons the property of unarmet cit
izens, burning their houses, stealing their slaves as well
as other dlsgracsfu enornes Our militia and volun
teers being assembled al the Round-hil" church
in all possible haste ia order TO show 'front.' aud repel
these bold marauders from shores when, on the 9th
day OF September, during this great excitement and busy
preparation TO meet the foes Of country, there was
silent scene, but one OF most nexpesbe interest be-
ing enacted at Oakland" in the county oil King George
delicate and rather fragile looking female stood erect in
the midst OF her large family circle seeming for time
10 commune with her own heart, yet casting search
ing gances at her five grown sons and then at the
smaller boys This painful position was relieved for
moment by call for The knapsaeks, which were speed.
lily produced and arranged in line, when this Than
Spartan mother calmly opened and deposited In each
change OF linen, an extra pair Of socks, aud, lastly,
the indispensable blanket At this crss OF so melting
scene the venerable father left, unobserved the family
mansion and retired tas was subsequently stately 10 the
residence Of neishbor, that his feelings might not De
come openly manifest to his children-in uulb, not TO
bid them adieu.
The five boys, clothed in their blue hunting rocks,
stood resting the muzZle OF their short iafany mus
kets, witnessing The packing scene not daring to open
their lips, lest they might be betrayed into momenary
weakness-bessing God for having given them such a
mother.
he of ha
pleted the baggage a, the door received the camp
equipage and provisions, when faithful Dick as il in.
structed, sang Out, "all ready, Madam" This hint
caused the young volunteers sling their packs aud
pause for the oud embracethe warm kiss 10 EACH and
mothers blessing This DONE she said " Ii gives me
nexpressibe pain 10 part with you, my dear children
yet country demands this sacrifice and only regret
cannot send larger number into The field These =
pointing 10 two other smaller boys too young as YET
TO bear arms. Ipray you remember The noble daring Of
your kindred in the dark days Of tho revolution and for.
get not 10 emulate them, and show yourselves worthy Of
being called by their name Now 20, my Jewels and
may God have you in His holy keeping, and should il be
his viii, restore you all 70 10Y arms again in life
This noble malron was Wilhelrina WishaH, only
daughter OF the late Rev John Wishaft, of Scotland,
lineal descendant from George Wishar, the martyr
burnt at the stake for his religious principles and sup.
posed intimacy with James H. The husband OF the be.
rome OF our story James Garnea Taliaerro, sen
who, though be subsequently died-as brave &c sar
could not bear to part with his Jewels he oftimes
termed the possession OF his sons
OF this patriotic family one entered The regular army
and served through the Of 1912. ON The Niagara
frontier, and for years thereafter upon the upper
lakes and three Others cadets at West Point We
have reason 10 know, from official documents IN The
public archives at Washington that from the days OF the
revolution down 10 the close OF the Mexican war; this
family may be traced from The ranks as pfsates and
volunteers NJ TO the higher grades
" Seen DEEDS by THE SWORD"