Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25

but lay tossing in restless anxiety till
morning.
When she arose 10 the performance of
her next days duties, she went wander
ing about the house in the most miserable
suspense, and her mind in so abstracied
state as TO attract the attention of her
husband, who in vain endeavored to as.
certain the cause Of her unusual depres.
sion. Turning his questions with evasive
answers she tried 10 detract her thoughts
from the revelations of tho proceeding
evening; but to no purpose were her ef-
forts, and as a last resort, she began to
think of some method 10 make available
the information she had SO claudes,inev
obtained. AT length she determined, if
possible, to convey her intelligence to
Washington ; but then the risk of trust
ing what she alone knew, to the honesty
or judgment Of others, made her hesitate,
until finally she resolved to be the bearer
OF her own intelligence, and thus secure,
by well>timed movem ent, the hopes of
the American army. Her next thought
was to frame an excuse for leaving the
house, as she intended that even her own
family should remain ignorant of her
movements. At length she hit upon this
expedient:
Ascertaining that they were in want of
flour, she informed her husband that she
would 60 to Frankford for some. This
he tried to persuade her from doing, or
offered to go himself in her stead but
finally, when he saw her determination,
he insisted that she should be accompani-
ed by her servant maid. This also, to bis
surprise, she refused, alleging here was
no necessity for her to have a companion,
and that the route was perfectly safe, ana
free from danger. Thus seeing her de err
mination to proceed alone, at any rate,
he ceased further 10 eXpostulale. and she
was left to carry out her plans without
loppositlon. Getting every thing ready
for her departure, and preparing horset
with bag. TO give all appearance of hon
esty to her purpose, her next object was
10 procure pass through the British
troops on the lines. Accordingly, she
visited Genera. Howe, and stated to him
her pretended errand with so much ap,
parent sincerity, that he readily granted
her the necessary passport; and at length,
seated upon the back of her favorite
chestnut pony, she departed from the city
with lighter, but still with very anx-
ious heart. She passed the mills on her
way, where, leaving the bag, she haslened
on toward the camp of Washington,
encounterirg, as she approached the lines,
a lieutenant Of The Lighthouse. Sho recog-
nsed her, and inquired where she was
going. She told him that she was in quest
of her son, and desired him to accompany
her to the tent of the General.
He at once acceded to her request, and
IN few moments she was standing in the
presence of Washington, whom she found
alone, husly occupied with some dispatch.
es, which he had but few moments be
fore received while, spread out udon the
ground before him lay maps of different
sections of the country. Arroducing her
to the General, the Lieutenant left the tent,
ojoin his companions; while Lydia pros
ceededto deliver herselfof the intelligence
which she had SO happily gained frym the
lips Of the British Adjuant- general
: The surprise Of Washington may well
be conceived when he heard all the good
woman had to say, though, from the usual
calmness of his features, it was oftentimes
difficult to trace in the expression of his
countenance any emotion either of pain or
pleasure. Always careful to be correctly
Informed himself, and cautious about re-
, ceiving as truths every rumor that was ut
tered by busy tongues, or fell upon the
putlic ear, he questioned Mistress Hanah
most particular degrading wha she had
heard, and why, in the first place she had
been tempted 10 listen then, and being
we'll satisfied that what he said could be
depended upon, he offered to reward her
for her faithlulness, which she declined
with a delicacy that forbade him to be
importunate upon the subject
AT any rate,' said he, with a smile, sal
low me, in the name of the army and O.
, the country to thank you for this excellen
service if wise Providence ordain.
, that shall again hold my quarters in ,ou1
3 good city, | shall take occasion to thanl
+. you more particularly in person at you
t own residence. In the meantime, mus
bid you a good day, for, as our friends
r the British, intend paying us visit, 10
a morrow, we must neglect nothing to Civ,
: reception worthy of such dstinguishe,
/ guests.
e Bowing Lydia out of his tent. he or
t dered the Sergeant of the guard to escor
. her to the out-pos,s, from whence sh
! fastened back TO the mill, and with he
t small grist of meal :epassed the BIRTHS
lines. and returned te the city-gainin
e her own house without interruption @
suspicion.
L Now. in the camp If Washington a!
J., was bustle. Pickets were placed, Il,
o guard was doubled. and strict orders ri,
|, en- that no person should be allowed ,
'f 60 into. or from the camp, withou, an e.
n pecial passport from the Commands
D. Cannon were mounted. and trpops ver