The Hillsborough recorder., 1859-11-09

For the Hillsborough Recorder.
THE TORY'S MISTAKE.

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It was in the year Of i78l, that dark and
gloomy period Of the Revolution, when Geor-
gia and South Carolina had been overrun by
the British. y General Gates had been de,
feated at Camden. and CORVALLIS. with his
victorious army, had marched into North
Carolina, compelling General Green, with
his little band of patriots, to retreat across
Dan river into Virginia for reiniorcements.
to enable him to give battle TO his powerful
rival. CORVALLIS, finding all HIS attempts
10 bring Green to action unsuccessful, and
ascertaining that he had safely crossed the
Dan, returRed in easy marches TO HILLSIDE
rough, believing that North Carolina. like
Georgia and South Carolina, was now ready
10 submit to the Royal yoke. lie had raised
the Royal standard on the Goth Of February,
"and issued proclamation inviting oil loyal
subjects to repair to il and assist him to re-
store the English rule" and it was at this
time that the circumstance which we wish
toreate occurred, Living a few miles south
or southwest from the town, was an old man
by the name Of Baker, rank old Tory, who,
hearing Of the approach Of CORVALLIS. and
being too old to join him as soldier, was
greatly perpiexed to know how he could best
exhibit his friendship and zeal in the cause
OF the English; he referred the matter to the
consideration of the old lady, his wife, who
at once recommended that they should gather
up all the butter and eggs, Of which they had
plenty, and take them to CorRwalls and
make him prescnt OF them, and she had no
doubts but II would insure them hearty
welcome from his Lordship. Such an ex
ceiient idea was Immediately adopted, and
long before day the Rext morning their pack
ages Of butter and eggs were all ready. and
they set out on their journey of loyalty, IN
order to reach the town at an early hour,
unfortunately unconscious Of the changes
which had taken place there the evening be-
fore. CORVALLIS being informed Of The adj
vance Of Gen. Green towards Guilford Court
Hsuse. had suddenly brokeH up his camp and
left tcwn, which was entered by some Of the
American troops. Dat our Tories nut be-
ing informed of this fact, continued their
jodfaey. and about the break Of day they
crossed the bridge and entered the southern
part Of the town and here they were met
and hailed BY some American dragons, who
were coming down towards the river, the
results Of which we will give in few verses
which we have often heard repeated by the
old people:
"old woman says he, 20, what shall b done,
The gres, English Lord. cornwsIlis. has come;
lie has raised his STANDARD, is now in the town,
Has invited TO come Ia all good friends Of the Crown
"very we'll" says she. "you can Understand.
Some butter and eggs we can quickly command;
With these as present, 20 Cornwsllis well 30.
Hen be glad 10 receive them and welcome us -.
With their packages I'll slung, and long before day.
With their loyalty burning, they far on their way
And at the break Of the day they entered the town.
And here they met some dragons coming down.
H,lon," say ihey, my good friends, which way
Aie you going in this early part Of the day y
1--WE are good frsnas Of the King, Q, long may he live,
We have some butler anil eggs 10 cornwalls % give.
avery we'll they replied, we will eseor, you in town,
Aud no doubt you'll be rewarded as friends Of the
Crown"
They marched ns to the MARKET where me they tied
And ihiriy-nine lsshes were laid on my hide.
Ny tears and rnirrs,ies and prayers were IN vain,
On nv poor back ihs lashes were heavily lain,
o. ! never shall frget - long ss ! live,
The butter and eggs % conwaIIis give.
ORANGE.