Juliet signal., 1862-06-17

Near Peakskil!. no far from the main
road, stands a small slump Of forest trees
ann ng which an aged hickory is c,nspicu-
Gus. a--,---<.--z-s
1t bore for long time. and still bears
tile name of old Puts Galuws.' from the
fact that mmny tory spy, skinner and
thieving c0w>boy had swung from from its
branches when Putnam Commanded on the
lines
In the early part Of August, HI, Ger.
Tyrun was at the British outposts near
KIngsbridge. Ii will be remembered that
be wss royal Governor Of New York at the
commencement nf the Resolution. and a
Z. C.lrnel tf British regulars. After the
war broke out he was placed in active
service, and raised to Generals rank,
with power to recruit and equip tory
corps OF brigade from the Americans who
,tlll remained 10y u! to the crown aud gov
eTnment.
For long time it had been a favorite
pr ject Wit Putnam that al attempt 81 ouId
be made to IecaptuIe the city of New
York. From all accounts it appears that
Washington did DOT dislike the plan but
with prudent caution, did not wish to haz-
ard, at that time the risk of defeat.-Put-
nam, however made several fent and false
movements at his autpusts 10 alarm Sir
Henry Clibtop, in which he succeeded.
and thus kept the British troops within the
city for its protection, that otherwise, by
the feet would have been engaged in raw
aging the adjacent shores Of other States.
Ii became necessary to Sir Henry Clinton
that he should know the position and stu
ation Of Putnam's troops more accurately !;
also endeavor if possible to ascertain what
parties in the city gave Putnam such accu
rate knowledge Of all his (Clinton's)
plans.
Tyran, was busily engaged raising his
new leyies,' when Sir Henry sent for
him.
General Tyron,' be said, Il must know
tbe position Of Putnam's troops and their
number, including his fresh bettalions of
militia. You ought to find some who has
eulieted in you corps, that will go into the
Highlands and obtain it for Us. The
reward shall be liberal, and, If success
fuI, the person shall be advarced grade
Il think have such q man, Sir Henry
"a sergeant in De Lancey's regiment
He enlisted only a week ago, and is intel>
ligent and ambitious. He has friends in
the other side that do not know he has
joined as yet.'
The very man. Go ard send him.
Gen Tyron was absent about two hours
for he had to send to Harlem where the
sergeant vac stationed, undergoing drill
with others of the new levies, and their
officers,
i have seen the man and had 4 long
conversation with him. said Tyron, when
he entered. He is willing to undertake
it on one condition, and that is only 9 con-
ditiou Of pride
'Whst is itf
That he shall receive Ia lieutenapt's
commission at once. lie will then depart
the instant you require aud is confident of
success.
DO you know him to be worthy of rsli-
ance.'
From all can learn, aud from my own
judgement, should not doubt It in the
least
Then let the commission be made out
and send him with it to me. If have the
same opinion Of him will sign IT.
The young sergeant made his appear
ance. BE was not more than twenty
three years Of age, of good personal ap-
pearaDce, and q cunning twinkle about his
small black eye, denotiDg no want of con-
fidence in his own good opinion. Sir
Henry was so well pleased wit b m bat bis
instructions were soon complete, and re-
cieviug his commission the new lieutenant
bade the British commander fareNe ell. to
return in few days with the desired
Information. On reaching bis quarters,
be shifted his military apparel for plain
country suit, ripped the lining of
his cooked hat, uuder which be placed his
commission saving to himssif.
think when Miss Rosa Milford sees nv
commission as an officer in his Majesty's
service she will no longer refuse the hand
Of Nathan Palmer.
The Next morning he left the further