Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1860-07-07


not dare to be seen among the frcemcn. Let
affection, strengthened by suffering, fears
reused by Dangers and fortitude supported by
the greatest prospects, unto and nvigorate the
grand struggle, that we may soon be in full lib
erty and peace, each enjoying all that is con-
tanned in the charactorrof A Citizen.
ANEcDoTE OF THE KING OF PRUSSIA.
| The King of Prussia not long since presented
his Exccllency General Washington with the
picture Of his majesty taken to the lile inscrib-
cd under" From the Oldest general in Europe
to the greatest general on earth" A cclebra-
ted general of his majesty's, (oyer whom con-
quest never gained dominion) on viewing the
inscription, asks, "Why does ho stand higher
in the annals of fame than myso!f?" "Consid.
err" replied this llustrious artist in the science
ofwar, You never fought but at the head of
troops in NUMBER discipline, bravery ardor,
and full Of hopes, vieing with any commander |;
but this noble chief has encountered every en-
barrassment, and by his united abilities (com-
! peto to constitute the general indeod) has sur
mounted untold difficulties and thereby justly
stands entitled to such laurels as conquest, fame
and magnanimity can only give"
HOW THE TORIES VIEWED GATES DEFEAT.
AUGUST 10, 17S0.-Thc following extract from
q letter from q clergyman at New York, will
convey pretty lively idea of the joy which tho
British must have felt at the news of Gates de-
feat it contains some other more important
matter, which those who feel themselves con-
cerned will do well to ponder upon -" With
respect to politics, you know you have laid me
under strong injunctions to transmit you a
faithful picture of them. l shall therefore be
all obedience; though the shade will much
overpower the light in my description. Know
thcn the storm which hath long threatened us
hath at length covered us. The French force
has arrived in our neighborhood; and to add to
its impression our Intelligence from the South
is of mHch the same color with that which at
short intervals made its way to us on the eve of
the miserable event at Saratoga. The enemy
imagine nothing but conquest, and God grant
they imagine a cain thing; but there is some
thing else which sits heavy at my heart.
lowering discomfort prevails in our lines,
which sometimes breaks into murmurs. cx-
plainod to you some time ago the cause which
began to generate these ugly symptoms. The
great from whom countenance, honors, and pre-
sentiments come Remember not the former
things, neither consider the things of DID, They
have shown an unwarrantable prediction for
those whose hearts have ever hecn known to
be in the camp of the enemy, and who, there is
too good ground to suppose, are more occupied
In invcntlng topics of excuse Of their present
conduct on those whom they think fortune now
| smiles, than in preparing cordia!s for those who
have run their course with honor and cQnsistcn-
cy; and who must meet the worst rage Of the
foe. !, you know, am no party man. add
not one, therefore, to the number OF murmur-
cis. On the contrary exert my poor talents
to assuage the dangerous and increasing mala-
dy, but reason on the other side too often re-
duccs mo to silence. | vcntured to cxpostulate
with our friend s. c., upon the in
jury which this temper might do to the common
cause; who, in roughcr tone than had ever
heard from him, desired me TO reserve my scI-
mon for the pulpit.
You sir, (said he arc by accident tolcrably
easy in your circumstances; but before you en-
ter upon this subject again, fetch down t. lev
cl with me at least - and -- who now
soar so high above me in all their pride Of place.
You know what have been. Survey my pres
ent apparel. have family You saw my ia
bio to-day. l have been decided, SO indeed
have - aud -: for, they against,
my sovereign. l this moment encountered
two dark Presbyterians, in close consu tation,
dobating-l suppose, upon the propercst arts
to practise for their profit, and elevation, upon
another change of sides; though the flush for
hand was yet warm upon their cheeks. One Of
them, doubtless, hath laid his finger upon the
office of flicutenant-governor, and tho other Of
chief fjusticc, if the rebel power prevail. Let
them but attempt it, and my word for it, their
sublety will dissolve every obstacle in their
way ; and perhaps the time is not very distant
when you and shall hold up our hands before
the latter for high treason against the United
States, and the former will sign our warrants
You will call it policy perhaps which has order
ed things thus
Ibelievc, indeed, it is partly owing to the
doctrine of the Florcntine school but am con.
il NOR tn ho ,o1 70 fha
feclingncss Of men, new to power, who have |
thus trampled upon our services, and alfrontcd |
us. They have provided for their minions from |
connection or caprice, after the fashion Of their
country, and returned from us with scorn, to |
follow the pursuits of their own pleasure, their
interest, or their vanity; but, however, although
cannot always govern my n passion, trust
shall in the worst of times, behave like an hon
est man and n faithful subject. Judge, there
fore, what feel. Would had the nerves of
-, whose letter goes under cover with this
his spirit rises in proportion with our Difficult
ties; and he ovcrwhelms any man who doubts
the ability of Cornwallis to keep what he has
got, If he cannot yet penetrate further. II is
his opinion that Washngtons army Of half
starved ragmufIins, who, in lhc language Of job,
Cut up uallows by the bushes, aud juniper
roots for th3r meat will melt before Us as the
vapor does before the sun and he is preparing
q suitable. sermon, with the above verse for his
text Something however, must happen in
few days, in the South, mean to end our doubts.
To this quarter our eyes are more fixed than
to what is rolling to ourselves. May my next
make amends for this.
THE TREASON AT WEST POINT.
SEPT. 26, 17SO-Treason of the blackcst dye
was yesterday discovered. Gen. Arnold, who
commanded at West Point, lost to every scnti-