Eastern times., 1855-04-12
Questions and Answers.
Who was Baron Stenbe

AnsBer-Frederlck William, 1ar0n of Steu-
hen, was a native Of Prussia, and formerly aid
de-camp of Frederick the Great,-the most
warlike and distinguished monarch that ever
sat upon the throne. The Baron was one of
the greatest military tacticians in Europe
When the Revolutionary War broke out, he
cheerfully relinquished all honors and prefer
ments at home, came TO this country, joined the
revolutionary army was made Major General,
and rendered the most important services 10 the
cause of American freedom. He introduced
new and thorough system Of discipline into
the American army, animated their hopes, in
spired them with courage, and Taught them 10
win victories with all the ease and rapidity of
the most experienced veterans. He died fall
of honors, at SteubenvilIe, ~ Y, in 1894.
Who was Baron DeKalb!
"A brave and noble German martvr 10
liberty. He was formerly distinguished
Brgader General in the French army. When
the war-cry of Liberty was sounded on this
continent, he flew to the aid of our PROSTATE
fathers, fought like lion in their defence; and
cheerfully laid down his uagnanimous life at
the battle Of Camden. Congress ordered
monument 10 be erected to his memory He
died that we might be Free
Who was Lord Stirling,
"A noble-hearted Scotchman; Gener-
al in the American army who drove The British
from Rhode Island, and never lost battle
Who was Paul Jones
A.-A native Of Scotland-a gallant sea
king'-captain Of the Ranger, and afterward
of.ihe Bon Homme Richard. He fought more
battles, gained more victories on the ocean,
and displayed more valor than any sea-warrior
| that ever existed, belore or after him, with the
/ same limited means He was the first man
/ who Taught our growing republic the lesson,
that with small armament she might easily
cover herself with naval glory, and dispute the
empire Of the ocean with the creates: maritime
power on the face Of -Iae globe. His many
daring exploits filled Europe with asionisl-
ment. He died at Paris in 1892.
Who was Richard Montgomery
/ "A noble-heared lrishman; a Major
General Of the American Army of the Revou-
tion. He was bold and intrepid leader in the
brilliant action which resulted in the capture Of
! Montreal1 and fell gallantly fighting at The
storming Of Quebec in I775. His remains
we're removed from that place few years
-'--~ ---I 'izrs''eirsd Ia -Vl'~ or vre crrn-
/ eleries of New York CITY, where his monument
even now seems TO frown Indignantly upon the
Know Noihings.
I Who was John Wilherspoon
! "A native Of Scotland, and most disiin-
! guished clergyman Of that country. He came
10 America in l766, and accepted the Presiden-
of Princeton College. With patriotic zeal and
ardor he fully entered into the views AUD feel
ihgs Of the American Colonies in their struggle
for Independence. He was elected Represen-
ialve to Congress in l776, and signed the De
claraton of Independence. He saw his adop-
ted country free, and spent the residue Of hi;
highly useful and patriotic life in calm tran
guilty in presiding over the far-famed Seat o.
'te n1uses. iio disI :, p-i~neinn in l194.
Who was Baton Gwiuneth,
"A patriotic Enslishmau, who cspousec
the cause of the Revolution He came from
England TO South Carolina in l77O; and suor
after removed 10 Georgia. He was a member
Of The famous Congress Of 1776, and one Of the
singers of the Declaration of Independence
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in l777, before the close of the Revolutionary
War.
Who was Charles Leet
"A native of Wales, and a Major Gen
eral and Commander Of the Southern detach.
ment of General Washington's army. The
services which he rendered TO the case Of Free.
dom were great and invaluable. According tc
the stern rules Of military discipline, he was
censured for disobedience of orders, in neglec
ting 10 bring up the reserve in the memorable
battle of Monmouth He was casbiered, and
suspended from command Would to God thai
Washington had known what noble anc
chivalrous heart beat in his bosom He would
have suspended :he rules OF war IN Lee favor.
For subsequent developments have fully
proved that General Lees mistake was not the
result of cowardice, but Of misunderstanding
of the orders of the Commander-in-Chief,w which
were conveyed in the heat and din of battle,
and not distinctly heard and understood by the
brave Welchman We will love the memory
of &c stilI apJ sbalI over regard him as beinp
numbered among the bravest of Freedom 5
worthless. He died Of a broken heart, in 1852.
-Ltchfeld Republican.
A Change of Mind.
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