Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-09-07

the General with lace like death, vet
calm in it's inspiration Of bravery height
| ened to heroism the cannon shall not
| be removed for the want Of some one to
serve it, for will use my utmost exertions
to aveuge his DEATH
Molly was now fairly aroused. She
loaded and discharged the cannon, while
the officers beheld her with undisgused
admiration.
There!" she exclaimed, after the first
fire, take that, We remorseleSs enemies,
and wait for the next
Again and again she discharged the
cannon, dealing death and destruction at
every shot.
"Whom have we here ?" enqured Gen.
eral Washington, attracted to the spot by
the singular spectacle.
:" An angel Of the host of Michael. The
powers of hell would drop before her y
replied General Wayne.
Molly now determined on coup dc ma.
| tire. Accordingly she reloaded the cam
non with double the ordinary quota; then
| discharged t. A terrible crash succeeded.
Molly was THROWN into the air several feet,
then she feel to the ground with violence.
Three British soldiers were killed, and an
officer of high rank was apparently NOR
tally wounded Many who stood BY were
thrown down, and general confusion pre-,
vailed. This last discharged had broken
the cannon into fragments
! For a few minutes Molly was insensiblc,
| but she soon rallied aud rose with steady
eye The soldiers loudly arp!auded her,
Notwithstanding which she Immediately
withdrew to her home, followed by two
soldiers with the body Of her husband.
On the following day Molly was sur.
prised by visit from Generals Washing'
ington, Wayne and Lafayette, who had
witnessed her brave conduct at the battle
ground. Molly retained her self command.
"Our army, madam, being abou, to
leave Monmouth, we took this early op-
provai OF your action OF yesterday said
General Washington.
Sir" said Molly, 81 only wished to
serve my country; the death Of my hus-
band made me almost frantic
You merit a coat Of arms like our
Joan Of Are observed Lafayette; hers
contained two golden lilies and sword
pointing upward, bearing " GROWN"
i should prefer eagles in place Of the
lilies" replied Molly.
"Iou shall have an cpau'ette for your
coat Of arms" said General Washington,
rising in his accustomed dignity of man,
ner: /" here confer upon you the rank of
Captain, as testimonial OF my regard for
your service.
The other Generals arose, and, crossing
their arms upon their breasts, beheld the
scene with smile of satisfaction.
Many thanks, General said Molly,
the tears rushing TO her eyes but would
that my husband had been spared to have
received this honor instead Of myself
trust that you will come to glorious
end remarked General Lafayette; Gun
like the Maid of Orleans, who was burned
at the stake
II have come to that already returned
Molly; lat least have been taken pris
oner by the Indians, and confined to a
tree, where should have been burned
alive had not he who altcrward was my
husband noby offered his life for nine
Are you indeed that young girl who
figured so conspicuously at the murder Of
Miss McCrra?' inquired General Wayne
Molly bowed.
Brave madam - exclaimed General
Lafayette; :" before we leave. permit me
to salute you after the custom of my coun-
try when We would honor noble ladies' like
yourself
A blush suddenly overspread Molly's
cheek as the chivalrous General imprinted
n kiss upon her brow. A few calm, earn.
est words, Ike a benedctlon, General
Washington added to Molly, and the dis
tingulshed visitors took their departure.
Mercy on US |" exclaimed Mrs. Rodg
ers, who had partially witnessed this scene;
"you are now really captain This is
the most wonderful thing ever heard of
in ali my life