Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-10-29

s. CoNGER, Pres't.
D. McDosALD. Acting Sec'y.
Captain MOlley.-A RevOlu-
tiOnary Heroine.
At the battle of Monmouth, Mistress
Molly Hollis, whose husband was in the
American Army serving cannon, watched
the fight from her own door, bur after a
while ventured out to carry water to Hollis,
for he nobly and unremittinyly worked on
in the very face of the foe. She had re-
6llet her pitcher, when turning. she saw
Hollis fall to the ground. With blanched
cheek and with terrible foreboding rush.
ing over her heart she lost no time in reach
ing the spot.
Alas! he was dead. A shot had killed
Kim instantly.
Take that cannon away said General
Wayne. to one Of the soldiers; we canno.
fill the place by as brave man as has been
killed.
No. returned Molly. looking upon the
General with face like death. yet calm in
its inspiration Of bravery heightened to
heroism, she cannon shall not be removed
foi the want Of some one to serve it; since
my brave husband is no more, will use
my utmost exertions to avenge his death.
Molly was now fairly aroused. She load
ed and discharged the cannon, while the
officers beheld her with undisguised admi-
ration.
There! she exclaimed, after the first
fire; take that, ye remorseless Englishmen.
and wait for the next
Again ard again. she discharged the
cannon. dealiug death and destruction at
every shot.
Whom have we here?' inquired Wash
ington. attracted to the spot by the singu-
lar spectacle.
AN angel of the hosts of Michael. The
powers of hell would drop before herl' re-
piled Gen. Wayne.
Molly now determined on cope de maitre.
Accordingly. she reloaded the cannon with
double the ordinary quota; then discharg-
ed. A terrible crash succeeded. Molly
was thrown into the air several feet, then
she fell to ground with violence Three
British soldiers were killed. and an officer
of high rank was apparently mortally
wounded. Many who stood near by were
thrown down. and general confusion nre-
vailed.
The last discharge had broken the can
non into fragments!
For few minutes Molly was insensible,
but she soon rallied and rose with steady
eye. The soldiers loudly applauded her.
notwithstanding which she Immediately
withdrew to her hoIlc. followed by two
soldiers. who carried the body of her hus-
band.
On the following morning Molly was sur.
prised by visit from Generals Washing
ton. Wayne. and Lafayette. who had wit
messed her brave conduct at the late bat.
tie.
Our army. madam. being about to leave
Monmouth. we took this early opportunity
to express toyou our entire approval of your
action of yesterday said General Wash
ington.
Sir replied Molly. 4 only wished to
serve my country; the death of my hus-
band made me almost frantic
You merit coat of arms like our Joan
Of Arc observed Lafayette: hers contain
ed two golden lilies. and sword pointing
upward, bearing crown
Il should prefer eagles in place of the
lilies said Molly
You shall have an epaulette for your
coat of arms said Genera! Washington.
rising in his accustomed dignity of man
mere; L here confer upon you the rank of
Captain, as testimonial of my regard for
your SERVICES
The other Generals arose. and crossing
their arms upon their breast. beheld the
scene with smile of qualification.
Many thanks, General, said Molly. the
tears rushing to her eyes; but would that
my husband had been spared to receive
this honor instead of myself
i trust you will come to glorious end
remarked Lafayette--'unlike the Maid OF
Orleans, who was burned at the stake
i have come TO that already returned
Molly. at least have been taken prisoner
by the Indians, and confined to tree,
where should have been burned alive,
had not he was afterwards my husband,
nobly offered his life for mine
Are you indeed that young girl who fg-
ured SO conspicuously at the murder OF
Miss McCrea?' asked Gen Wayne.
Molly bowed.
Brave Madam exclaimed Lafayette: