The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1863-11-13

was In temper and heart thorough de-
mon, and scruplsd -.t ia his cruelty to
destroi the slumbering infant or the sick
mother. Not few in that Youthful band
trembled for widowed mother or a de-
fenceless sister. Some were for departing
Immediately, but James Wilson, still re-
tanning his grasp on the Tory's son. order.
ed ! to be silent. The prisoner was
bound hand and foot, thick handker-
chief bound over his mouth to prevent
him from calling for assistance and a
stout cord fastened to his breast and wound
about tree. All hope of scape forsook
George Livingston. Wilson motioneo his
little band to follow him, and in few
moments they stood upon the summit OF
q high precipice which overhung White
Clay Creek.
"Now. boys" said Wilson, "the mar
rative which we have heard is true, and as
we have no mu.kets or ammunition. We
must make the best Of the occasion The
British band will pass this spot ia their
boat, and as we have an hour to work,
let US bnsv ourselves in rolling some OF
those large rocks to the edge of the prec
ipice, and when tho redcoats pass below
let US sink them 70 the bottom.
Each boy Immediately set to work, and
in an incredible short space Of time, nine
huge rocks. each half a ton IN weight
were balanced upon the edge of the preci-
pice. The creek at this point was not
more than twenty feet wide, and was di
.ectly overhung by the mass of rock on
which our heroes stood. If the British
descended the c. eek, they would certainly
pass this spot; and if they passed it then
death was their certain fate In about an
hour the quick ear Of Wilson detected the
measured beat Of muff1ed oars.
"They are coming" he whispered, "let
no one drop his rock until give the word
and then all at once"
Peeping cautiously over the cliffs, Jas.
Wilson saw the Tory boat SLOWLY but
surely approaching, Ap officer stood in
the bows. guiding the oarsmen bv his or
ders, and the epauletts on his shoulder
told that he was the Identical fend, Major
Bradstone.
"Don't drop ill | give the order,"
again whispered w llson
When the boat WAS about twelve feet
from the rock, he boy leader fell securely
behind his stout defence and shouted -
"Who goes there!
In moment the oarsmen ceased row
ing, and gazed with astonishment about
them. The impetus the boat had acquir-
ed caused it to drift slowly beneath the
rock, and just as it was fairly below came
forth the loud doomed words
"Cut loose in the name Of Liberty !"
Each boy pushed bis rock at that instant
and as if with one impulse the gigantic
stones fell. A loud shrek from the dark
waters told how we'll the plan had sue
ceeded. and as the exutant boys again
looked over the rocks nothing was seen
I ut few pieces Of wood The boat was
burst in pieces. and the occupants found q
grave at the ho',am f Wife Cav CT eek
A cry Of victor, burst from the joyous
lips of tho youthful patriots. and it was
echoed along in solemn grandeur.
"Now for our prisoner !" cried rank
Howard, bounding ahead but what was
the astonishment Of the boys to find that
in his efforts to get free, George Living
ston had been caught by the fatal cord
and choked to death. There was no time
for repining; the traitor and his son had
met their deserved doom, and there was
ny one to mourn their loss.
"Such be the end Of Americas foes
forever p said James Wilson
Old Livingston's house was searched
and to the surprise Of every one, moi
merely guns, but three brass field pieces,
several barrels of powder, and an abun-
dance of balls we're concealed in the To-
rvs cellar. The military stores found
here were given over to the American
| troops, and found a JOYOUS welcome at
their headquarters. Had no: the British
party been SO signally defeated along the
banks Of the White Clay, the town o.
Newark and the whole Northern part Of
the State of Delaware would have beer
overrun by predatory bands of Rri'ish
soldiers.
James Wilson and Frank Howard botl
joined the army of Green. and served with
distinction in The Southern camnaign.-
Frank fell in the memorable battle of Eu'
,aw Springs bewailed by all who knew
him. James lost a leg at tbs siege o
Yorktown, and retired TO his native vii
lage but modification ensued and he ex
pireG with the eyer--to- be remembered
words on his lips, Cut loose in the name
of Liberty !!
The village Of New ark still stands and
has become town Of some celebrity. TIL.
scene of the defeat Of the British by thu
boy patriots is still pointed out, and is {
sacred spot in the annals of Newark,