Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-20
WASHINGTON.

as every incident of his life is becoming
more and more interesting as time is
l gaining space, from his lifetime to the
/ present moment.
/ l was seated the other afternoon, en-
+ ioying a cigar. at the Morpeth Hotel.
/ when a plain well dressed elderly man.
drew chair towards me, and seeing me
so much at leisure, evinced a disposition
to enter into a conversation with me-
when Observed
well, friend, it appears from all ac-
counts our new President has left u.s.
yes sir, so it seems-and on so short
notice, he replied
HE was quite an aged man-not so old
as myself by several years. Was you in
! this country during the revolution 2n
80 yes [ was born in this country,
/ thank God "
Then you must have some recollection.
but | was too young to enter the service
at that time"
"And where were you, SIR"
"In Winchester"
ooh then you had an opportunity of
knowing considerably about the great
movements of that day and do you rec
ollect the features of General Washing
ton as perfectly as though it was but yes
terday and Lafayette, too 2-and Har-
ry Pinckney 2"
"Yes, said he laughing heartily. "Cros.
bo and my father were neighbors
I So saying, | offered him cigar, which
be declined and said
If the landlord has pipe, will pre-
/ fer it. [ should like to tell YOU he con
continued "a little circumstance which
took place between General Washington
and myself"
l observed I should be delighted to
hear it, and he related the following his
tory of day in the Generals employ.
"Well, one morning father told me to
take the black mare to Sing Sing aud get
/ her shod, and wait till old rum nose Ben
the blacksmith, shod her SO I stood at
the door of old Ben's shop, and who
should drive up to the tavern opposite,
but Washington in his coach, and l.aFay-
cite with him They both got out, and
saw both pass into the back room, and the
landlord followed; in a few seconds the
landlord beckoued me from the piazza -
+ | felt frightened at first. and wondered
/ what it meant; but, thiuks |. they want
+ some grog and fresh water [ was IN my
shirt and trowsers, without shoes,-on my
head an old cooked hat, aud my feet and
ankles you may Judge | had been hoe
! ing corn In the morning but [ went As
/ / approached the bar | met the landlord,
who said there was two gentlemen in the
back room, who wished to see me. Una
+ bic to smother a laugh, l said
My God | can't 60 see me" and I
exhibited myself, and pointed to my feet
+ D..
So in we went. As [ pulled off my
/ hat. the stoutest man says
Sit down young man"
This boy" said the lanlord Il am con
/ fident will do any service you may trust
him with to your satisfaction" aud with
drew from the room aud the General
( 5egan-for it was General Washington
himself
"Young man, | wish to procure the
newspaper of to-day, from New York
can you procure it for me ?"
. hesitated moment, and replied
Il think can, sir"
well" says he to the Marquis, 'please
inquire of the landlord if he will furnish
a good horse"
No, Nc" said I, Il don't want a horse"
How will you 60, then ?"
''In my canoe" | said.
The Marquis could not refrain from
downright laugh, which brought the land
lord to the door.
lie diable you'll be drowned !" says
the Frenchman.
There's not water enough in the North
river to drown this child, l know" said l.
The Marquis and the landlord enjoyed
the retort by hearty laugh, but the 9th
CT turned to the window. looked on the
river few seconds and Observed
"The tide serves. and | wish to see you
off What time viii you probably re
turn ?"
Between seven and eight this after
noon, replied, and he handed ME gold
piece II don't want half as much |
only want sufficient to buy some fowls
and eggs with for | am going to market y
The General turned to the landlord
and said to him
Give him as much as be wishes On
which ne handed me about twelve shil
liugs, while [ Observed
Now I'll run home and get some
clothes on in a few minutes"
IL wish to speak few words with you
. before you start.
:, u shall not be here again till come
from New York, sir In fifteen minutes
I shall start from the little stone dock
and l pointed to it out of the window
i desire you to be prudent and keep
your own counsel said the General and
should any mischief befall you SO that
you are detained. do not fail to let me
know all the circumstances Immediately.
so that l may relieve you"
so saying good bye | took my hat
and started, and BY the time I stated l
left the dock. and saw the carriage drive
of. | soon reached the city, and went to
Claus Eandaras. in the Bowery, who used
tn keep tbe Sonr Krout Club House, as it
was then called. and where I 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
and tide