The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-11

! was Inc SIOfN OF IL SlIi9lC 1dhIllS III thoHC
times! The aged and bereaved father turned
: deadly pale, but uttered not word. The
wounded were brought to Charlotte, where
our heroine remembered seeing Mrs. Mary
| Mcclure in attendance on her gallant son,
who, with his lieutenant, Bishop. afterwards
died of his wounds In crossing the river,
the matron had lost her bonnet, and walked
bareheaded by his side; Mrs. Bishop also
attending on her husband. The Gastons
and McClures were old acquaintances of the
Barnett family. William Mcclure, distin-
guished as II surgeon in the army, was a
student at Liberty Hall, and was often sent
on horseback to the river, by Mr.. Barnett,
when he wished to visit his mother.
The defeat of Gates, and the memorable
surprise of General Sumter, filled the coun
try with terror and dismay. Early on the
morning of the 18th of August, 1880, the
road was full Of soldiers and fugitives, max
ing their way to Charlotte. General Sum
ter, with one or two of his aids, rode up to
Mr. Barnett's house, dismounted, and en-
tered. Mrs. Barnett,'' he said, ''do let us
have something to eat, if only piece of
iohnny-cake and cup of milk" The ma
trOn answered: General, have fed more
than fifty men this morning, but I'll try"
Some provision had been laid by for the
family; it was then produced and set out
for the General. While eating, he turned
to SuSamnah and said: ''AIiss Sukey, please
to arrange my hair; butnever mind combing
it, it is so tangled" His hair was long,
J and rather light-colored. The voung-lady,
/ during his repast, dubbed it up as well as
she could, tangled as it was. In reply to
| Mrs. Barnett's inquiry, how it was that the
American soldiers and patriots were all
! hying? Sumter said: at was indeed a sur
| bo tlo hofo
we knew of it, and was in the midst of the
camp; | was in the marquee asleep at the
| time, and was carried out at the back part,
and mounted horse that stood ready,
| which, however, was soon shot down from
! under me. | obtained this one now have;
! not a very good one, to be sure, and the
! saddle rather the worse for wear. So | am
| here. You see | have lost my cooked hat
and fine feathers; but this old hat, torn in
the rim as it is has sheltered my head from
the burning sun; it was the gift of a noble
soldier" With many thanks for his break
fast. and a hearty shake of hands, the Gen
eral then mounted his horse, and went on
his way to Charlotte.
Another Of the refugees from South Caro-
| lima was Walter Brown, with his family, the
| father of the distinguished divine, DR.. John
| Brown, so celebrated for his zeal and elO-
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plundered of everything, and came to seek
shelter and protection. His family was for
| some time at Barnctt's house. At length
the news came that the British were ad-
vancing on Charlotte. Mrs. Barnett. stand
| ing at the door and looking anxiOusly down
! the road perceived some one approaching.
| 'Sukey and Jenny Brown she cried, ad
| dressing her own child, and the pretty
daughter of her guest, run out to the road
! and inquire the news" The traveller was
| lad on a sorely iadcd horse; the face of
the rider was very long and sunburnt.-
Susannah asked him whence he came
..From the Waxhaws," was his reply.
| .'Do you know Major Crawford"
| "To be sure | do; he is my uncle"
! "And who are yOu!'
'sMy name is ANDREW JACKSON"
| s'What is the news about the BritiSh?'
sThev are on their way to CharlOtte.'
'What are you doing down there!"
"Why,we are popping them occasionally"
The long, slender face of the STRIPPING was
lit up with a pleasant smile, and bowling
! with the grace and ease of polished gem
tleman, he said: good morning, ladies,''
and went on his way. AS he passed the
house, Mrs. Barnett had full view Of his
yellow checks and long face, and she laughed
| heartily when she heard of his remark about
! 'popping' the enemy.
Little Andy" as young Jackson was
Called was followed by an advance of some
$50, under the command of Colonel Davie
who had sllirmish with the British by night
at Wahah's in the Waxhaw settlement
Jack Barnett, the brother of Susannah, was
of this party. As Davies dragons went up
the lane, he saw something in corner of
the fence, dismounted and saw it was
Tory, whom he knew, named Dixon. The
Tory threw down his gun and RAM Jack
was left on foot, his horse having gone on
with the mounted troopers. The fighting
lust then commenced, and while the young
soldier was making his way towards the
scene of action, the flashing of the guns
showed him the cOrmrOws i'll the field, and
the bullets whistlcd around him so thickly,
he "scemed to be- to use his own words,
sin the midst of the discharge of three hum
dred guns:'' vet he escaped, bearing Dixon's
weapon in his hand. Passing through the
lane, he took to a tree for shelter. fired at
two British Dragons that came near, and
went on Presently, he was challenged by
some of the Americans, and gave the coun-
torSirn s.Iack Barnett, is that YOU ?"
called out VIII Polk; where is your horse!"
The last | saw of him." answered Jack
..he was running after Charlie Polk sGet
up behind me- then" said the other, and the
two galloped off together.
In this battle, Thomas Spratt, then over
fifty. received three bullet wounds, and was
carried from the field to his own honse. \
party of British soldiers not long afterwards
arrived there. They were told that Mr..
Spratt was i'll; bus they insisted on having
the house for their own sick, and the owner
was removed to the kitchen. 1t was here
Major Frazer, of the British army, died
while Cornwallis and Rawdcn both stood
by his bed and averred, with lifted hands,
that she was one of the best officers who had
crossed the ocean, A Scotch physician
was in attendance he afterwards went in
to the kitchen to examine SIR. Spr;ttt.
What is the matter with you, maun -
he asked.
Il have fever" The physician felt his
pulse, and exclaimed: why, maun, you
are wounded"
And what if l am - said the patient.
..Ab M, faorfuI Won have haao Hrbt