Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-07-26
FRIDAY. JULY 26, 1861

heroisn "t the cannon shall not DO rcmov'
ed for the want Of some one TO serve 10, sinc'
my bravo husband 10 no moro, for will u,'
my utmost sIcrtions to Avengc his death"
Molly was now fairly aroused. She load
ed and discharged the cannon, while the Of
dccrs bohsd her with undi'gui'cd admirA
ton.
There :" she exclaimed, after tho first
fro; "tako that, 20 rcmorseless English
mon. ani val, Tor the next"
Again and again she discharged 'ho can
non, dealing death and destruction a, every
shot.
"whom have We here?' inquired Gen.
eral Washington attracted to the spot by
the singular spectacle.
"A An angel Of tho hos. OF Michael. The
powers OF hell would drop before her :" TO
Piled General Wayne.
Molly nov determined on coup de mai.
ire. Accordingly she reloaded tho cannon
with double the ordinary quota; then dis.
charged. A terrible crash succeeded. Mol.
ly was thrown into the air several feet, then
sho iell 10 the ground with violence. Threc
British soldiers were killed. and an officer
Of high rank was sPParon,ly mortally
wounded. Many who stood by were thrown
down, aud general confusion prevailed.
Thi, las, discharge had broken the can
non into fragments"
For iew minutes Molly was insen'ible,
DO, -ho soon rallied and rose with steady
eye Tho soldiers loudly applauded her.
Notwithstanding which she Immediately
withdrew to her home, followed by two col.
der. with the body Of her husband.
On the following day, Molly was surpri'-
ed by ,i.i, from Generals Washington,
Wayne and rayfayci,c, who had witnessed
her brave conduc, a, the la,o battle ground.
Molly retained her self.command.
"Our army, madam. being abou, to
leave Monmouth, We took thi. early oppor.
,uni,y to express to you our entire approval
Of your action Of yesterday" .aid General
Washington.
"Sir." aid Molly :" only wished to
serve my country the death Of my husband
made mo almost frantic"
"You meri, coat OF arms like our Joan
Of Arc" observed Lafayette hers con.
,ained two golden lilies and sword point.
ips upward, bearing crown"
~ should prefer eagles in place Of the
lilies" said Molly.
You shall have an epaule,,o for your
Goa, Of arms" said Gen. Washington. ris.
ing in his accustomed dignity OF manner :
81 hero confer upon you the rank Of Cap
tain. as a testimonial OF my regard for your
service
The other general, arose and crossing
their arm, upon their breasts. beheld the
scene with smile Of qualification"
Many thanks. General, said Molly the
tears rushin: to her eyes, " but would tina,
my husband had been spared to have recelV.
ed this honor instead Of myself"
81 tru., that you will come to sloriou,
end" remarked Lafayette, " unlike the
Maid OF Orleans. who was burned at the
stake"
- have come 10 that already" returned
Molly, at least have been taken prisoner
by tho Indians. and confined to tree.
where I should qa'e been burned alive had
not he who Afterwards was my husband no.
bly, offered his life for mine"
"Arc you indeed ,ha, young girl who
figured 90 eOn'picuously at the murder O'
Miss McGrea ?" inquired General Wayne.
Molly bowed.
Brave madam :" exclaimed Lay yfavet,e
4" before we leave, permi, mo 10 salute you
after the custom Of my country when We
would honor noble ladies like yourself"
A blush suddenly O,ersprcad Molly''
cheek Us the chivalrOus general imprinted a
kiss upon her brow. a lew calm. earnest
words, like a benedic,lon, General Wash.
ing,on added to Molly, and the distinguish.
ed visitors took their departure
Mercy on u.s." exclaimed Mrs. Rod.
gers, who had partially witnessed thi, scene;
"you are now really u captain T! THIS is
the most wonderful thins ever heard Of in
all my lifc."