Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-07-12

| iiy and care, passed for the most part in
the wilderness and on the frontier, far from
female socie,y-snd lef. little mood or leis.
ure for the indulgence Of the tender senli-
men.: made him more sensible in The pres
ent brief interval Of gay and social life, to
the attractions Of an elegant v oman, brough,
up in the polite circle Of New Y York.
That he was en- open admirer Of Miss
Philipse is historical fact ,ha. he sought
her hand, bu, was refused, is traditional and
not very probable. His military rank, his
early IsureIs and distinguished presence
were ell calculated to find favor in female
eyes bu. his sojourn in New York wss
brief; he may have been difliden, in urging
his suit with lady accustomed TO the hom-
sge Of society and surrounded by admirers.
The mos, probable version Of the story is
.ha, he was called away by his public du
Ties before he had made sufficient approach
es 10 his siege of the laJy's heart TO warran,
a summons to surrender.
Washington was now ordered BY Sir
John ST. Clair, the quarter master general
of the forces under General Forbes, to re-
pair 10 Williamsburg, end lay the state Of
the case before the council. He set of
promptly on horse back, attended by Bishop,
the well-,rained military servant who had
served The late General Braddock. II proved
an even'ful journey, though no. in q militia
ry poin. of view. 10 cruising ferry of
The Pamunkey, branch Of Y ork river, lie
fell in company with a Mr.. ChamberIayne,
who lived in the neighborhood, and who,
in the spirit of Virginian hospitality, claim
ed him as guest. 1t was with difficulty
Washington could be prevailed on to bal.
for dinner, so impatient was he to arrive q,
Williamsburg and accomplish his mission.
Among the guests a. Mr.. Chamberlsyne's
was young and blooming widow, Mrs.
Martha Cus'is, daughter OF John Dsndfdge,
both pa.rician names in The province. Her
husband, John Park Gusts, had been dead
abou. three years, leaving her with Two
young children and largs fortune. She is
represented as being rather below The mid
die size, but extremely we'll shaped, with
an agreeable counenance, dark, hazel eyes
and hair, and those frank, engaging man.
ners, so captivating in southern women
We are no, informed whether Washington
had met with her before probably no, du-
ring her wido whood, as during that time be
had been continually on The frontier. We
have shown, that, with all his gravity and
reserve, he was quickly susceptible TO fe-
male charms and they may have had a
greater effect upon him when thus casually
encountered in fleeing moments sna,ched
from the cares aud perpIexities and rude
scenes OF frontier warfare. At any rate hls
heart appears 10 have been taken by sur
prise.
The dinner, which in those days was
earlier than at present, seemed all too short.
The afternoon passed away like Dream
Bishop was punc.usl TO The orders be re-
ceived on haI,ing; ,he horses paved at the
door, bnt for once Washington loi,ered in
The path Of duty. TA horses were coun-
demanded, and it was not until mex, morn
ing ha, he was again in the saddle, spur
ring for Williamsburg. Happily The White
House, the residence of Mrs. Gusts, was in
New Kent county. st no great distance from
.hs. city, so that he had opportunities OF
visiting her in the intervals Of business.
His time for courtship, however, was
brief Military duties called bin almost
mmed edialely to Winchester; bu. he feared,
should he leave the mailer in suspense,
some more en'erprising rival nigh, supplan,
him during his absence. as in the case oi
Mrs. PhiIlipse q. New York. He improv-
ed, therefore, his brief opportunity to the u.-
most. The blooming widow had many
suitors, but Washington was graced with
that renown SD ennobling in The eyes oi
woman. In word, before they separated
they had mutually plighted their faith, and
lhe marriage was to take place as soon as
The campaign sgains! Fort Duquesne was
al an end.
Who is FANNY FERN.-The lsdy's mai
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