The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-13

Molly was strongly lnpfeSScu Dy Tue PIC
ture; he had never before looked so glo-
rious to her. save when be was about to
sacrifice his life at the pine tree, the cen
trail object Of savage ire. She could not
be restrained longer. Skipping away 10
the cool spring a few rods distant, she
filed the pitcher, and remembering Hol-
lis liking for spearmint, paused moment
to break off few leaves Of the rich bed
fringing TIE bank at her feet. These she
settled in the pitcher as she ran to Hollis.
He received her offering gladly, blessed
her for the thought in a low voice, and
drank the whole before he resumed his
duty.
Molly ran away again, regardless of
the many eyes which had been attracted
by the strange sight of her muslin dress
amid the bloody strife. She returned to
her post of watching with breathless anx-
iety, for tho battle waged closer and
fiercer. Unconsciously she would break
forth into words of encouragement for her
favoritc generals, as she distinguished
their uniforms, or the noble horses which
they rode falling dead beneath them. q
Once moro she ventured out to carry
water to Hollis, for he nobly and unre-
mittingly worked on in the face of the foe.
She had refilled her pitcher, when turning
she saw Hollis fail TO the ground. With
blanched cheek, and horrible forboding
rushing over her heart, she lost no time
in reaching the spot.
Alas he was dead! A shot of the
enemy had killed him instantly.
stake that cannon away said Gen
eral Wayne to one of his soldiers, "we
cannot fill the place with as brave man
rs has been killed."
"Nop returned Molly, looking upon
the General with face like death, yet
calm in its inspiration of bravery height
ened TO heroism, "the cannon shall not
be moved for want Of some one to serve
it, since my brave husband is no more
for l will use my utmost exertions to
avenge his DEATH" ... .
Molly was now fairly aroused. She
loaded and discharged her cannon, while
the officers beheld her with undisguised
admiration. m
"There!' she exclaimed, after the first
fire; stake that, ye 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" inquired 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." replied Gen. Wayne.
Molly now determined on n coupt de
matre. Accordingly she reloaded the
cannon with double the ordinary quota
then discharged it. A terrible crash sue
ceeded. Molly was thrown into the air
several feet, then she fell 10 the ground
with violence. Three British soldiers
were killed, and an officer of high rank
apparently mortally wounded. Many
who stood by were thrown down, and
general confusion prevailed.
This last discharge had broken the can
non in fragments. r
For few moments Molly was insensi-
bic, but she soon rallied and rose with q
steady eye. The soldiers loudly applaud.
ed her, notwithstanding which she imme.
dately withdrew to her home followed by
two soldiers with the body of her husband
On the following day Molly was sur
prised by a visit from Generals Washing
TON. Wayne and Lafayette, who had wit
messed her brave conduct at the battle
ground. Molly retained her self com
mand.
sour army, madam, being about tC
leave Monmouth, we took this early op
portunity to express our entire approva
of your action Of yesterday" said Gener
al Washington. t..
Sir" said Molly, "I only wished tc
serve my country; the death Of my hus
band made me almost frantic"
"You merit coat of arms, like on
Joan of Arc" observed Lafayette, "her
contained two golden lilies and sworc
pointing upward bearing a crown"
81 should prefer eagles in the place 0
the lilies," said Molly.
"You shall have an epaulette for you
coat of arms" said General Washington
rising in his accustomed dignity of man
ner: al here confer upon you The ram
of captain, as testimonial Of my regar
for your service" The other general
arose and crossing their arms upon thei
breasts, beheld tho scene with smile c
qualification.
"Many thanks, General" said Molly
the tears rushing to her eyes; but vol
that my husband had been spared {
have received this honor instead of my
self" t3r-. ..,n
al trust that you will como to gle
rious end," remarked General Lafayett,
unlike the Maid Of Orleans, who wa
burned at the stake"
al have come to that already" returne
Molly; "at least have been taken pri,
; ouer by the Indians aud confined to
tree. where | should have been burne