Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-27

/ Ol SepleuOeT, (lnlS was TIE IOCu,) auu cOH-
duet him TO place favorable for their antici-
pated meeting and entirely secure against in
terruption He added, however, that it was
necessary to visit the spot in disguise, at the
same time assuring him that if no danger ex-
listed iu passing the British lines, none would
| result from entering within the American.
AT the appointed time, Andre proceeded to
Dobb's ferry, having received particular direc-
tions from Sir Henry Clinton, neither to make
the slightest change of apparel, enter the Amer
icau army, be the bearer of documents, or by
any act render himself liable TO the suspicion
of being a spy but meeting no ore at this
place he returned to his vessel, and awaited
farther communications. Arnold had previous
ly visited one of his aCcompliceS, man named
Smith, who was possessed of some influence,
and induced him to aid in bringing Andre to
place of safety, alleging that he was the bear,
er of important news from the enemy. and
gentleman Of rank and consequence He also
arranged with Smith that if the conference
should be protracted, the parties were to al
journ TO the farmers house, and there conclude
their remaining deliberations. 1t was by the
assistance of this person that Andre succeeded
in finally leaving the British ship Vulture, then
anchored iu Hudson river, the particulars of
| which exodus We viii now hurredly portray.
Twilight had failed, and stars were appear
iug at intervals in the calm, ,autumnal sky the
night was mild and cloudlesS without breeze
TO ruiile the rivers surface, and the towering
hills, Shrouded in shadow, sent not rustic from
their silent, motionleSS trees. Everything ap
peared favorab ble for the anticipated diSembark-
alton, aud Andre impatienty awaited the
! approach Of Smith, who expected to have
| reached the Nulture about the dusk of evening
| There were many difficulties, however, to be
| encountered, ana Arnold fOrSaw the possibility
/ of suspicious being aroused among his officers
by 50 irregular u movement as was contem-
plated. He therefore found it essential to exer-
else the greatest caution, least anv knowledge
ot the occurrence should be prematurely dis
covered il was also neceSSarT to obtain oars
men for the purpose OF rowing Smiths boat to
the British ship and these he found great
difficulty 10 procuring but by diHt of menaceS
and brbeS, two men were induced TO under
take the voyage, and at midnight the party
started leaving Arnold at Haverstraw directly
opposite the Eulture'S anchorage, in painful.
uui anxious expectation. Considerable fns,s.
was requisite TO rvade the American gunboatS
stationed along the river shore, but these per-
lis were all alike Surm0ghted and eight bells
found the traitors dupe aboard the Yulture
SeaG.u- his letters Of introduction. Smith was
presented to Andre and handed him the passes
which Arnold had prepared these contained
permission 10 pass aud repaSS the American
guards, whenever each was deemed nevdful, and
were issued as though TO private gentleman,
Mr.. John Anderson, under which name Major
Andre had proposed proceeding to the place
/ of couvocatiou.
/ During Smiths absence Arnold went down
I the river about two miles below Haverstraw,
and conceaIjug himself 10 a buShy convert, wait
/ ed Audres arrival, at which spot the former
had been directed to lsud. The plot thus far
had admirably succeeded Smiths boat arrlv-
ed IN statue ggo at the place Of rendezvous,
aud Andre Immediately conducted TO the pres.
euce of his fellow coaSpiratcr, with whom he
nov conyerSed for the hrSt time. Here. sur
rounded by the dark forest, aud closely wrap
ped in its deepening shades, amid the silence
and solitude Of night these misguided men
held their dark anu gloomy collOQuy. Deep
in the woodland receSSes the only sounds heard
were the los whiSperingS OF their own voices
or the peaceful murmur of the flowing stream
without, ali was the gentle calm of an unbro-
ken repOSe within, Gemuhical passion ragged
with uagoTernabie fury. What picture is
here presented afar in the solitary grove, the
traitor barterS his country and himself, while
the purchaser of both quietly listens TO bis
future plans; and could no computations re-
membranes have flashed across his mind dur.
iDg this long and anxious conference.-the the
memories of Quebec aud Saltwater never draw
near 10 remlud him Of what he had been and
what he was-were no thoaghtS OF Isle 4u-
N0IZ OF Ridfeld ever present to confront him
with their chilling reColectioRs We cannot,
We must not believe it the man had not vet
sunk SO low, but that the contemplation of
these would have fallen upon his soul with q
crushing aud overwhelming power.
The night had passed away, and the rosy
light Of coming dawn was tipping the hazy
tree tops, vet no intention Ia cease the confer
ence was perceptble Becoming alarmed,
Smith veutured to interrupt the conspirators,
assuring them Of the necessity for departure,
at the same time observing that his house wa,
not too far distant, but that it might reached
expeditously and in safety. Arnold having
provided himself with q spare horse, Andre
reluctantly consented 70 mount, and accom-
pany the general TO the locality designated,
which vas about four miles from their place
OF meeting and some distance within the Amer
{ lcau lIue>. Aue i4eut ol morning was nOI YET
distinct, although the birds had begun their
songs from the Wild bil!sGeS, and the squirrel
bounded along the branches overhead some
few stars we're still visible, aud the voice Of q
sentinel near at hand, aloue appTised theu Of
his presence. Andre now found himself direct
/ ly il the eHemy's power, and is said 10 have
displayed decided and but i'll concealed trep
idation possibly he feared that the man who
was willing so cheaply TO part with both country
and honor, would not scruple-were large