The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-10-15

foe. She had reflIed her pitcher, when
turning, she saw Hollis fall to the
Ground. With blanched cheek, and
a horrible foreboding 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.
"Take that cannon away" said
General Wayne to one of the soldiers;
''we cannot fill the place by as brave
a man as has been killed ~
s.No - returned Molly, looking upon
the General with face like death, yet
Icalm in its inspiration of bravery
heightened to heroism; "the cannon
shall not be removed for the want of
some one to serve it, since my brave
husband is no more, for [ will use my
utmost exertions to avenge his death"
Molly was now fairly aroused. She
loaded and discharged the cannon, while
the officers beheld her with undisguis-
ed 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.
"Who have we here p inquired
General Washington, attracted to the
spot by the singular spectacle.
''An angel of the host Of Michael.
The power of hell would drop before
her p replied General Wayne.
Mollysnow determined on a coup de
maaitre. Accordingly she reloaded the
cannon with double the ordinary quo
ia, then discharged it. A terrible
crash succeeded, Molly was thrown in
to the air several feet, then she fell to
the ground with violence. Three Brit
ish soldiers were killed, and on officer
of high rank was apparently MORALLY
wounded. Many who stood by were
thrown down, and general confusion
prevailed.
This last discharge had broken the
cannon into fragments!
For a few minutes Molly was insen-
sible, but she soon rallied and rose with
a steady eye. The soldiers loudly ap-
plauded her, Notwithstanding which
she Immediately withdrew to her home,
followed by two soldiers with the dead
body Of her husband.
On the following day Molly was
surprised by a visit from Generals
Washington, Wayne and Lafayette,
who had witnessed her brave conduct
at the battle ground. Molly retained
her self command.
"Our army, madam, being about to
leave Monmouth; we took this oppor-
tunity to express to you our entire ap-
proval Of your action yesterday" said
General Washington.
"Sir," said Molly, 81 only wished
to serve my country; the death Of my
husband made me almost frantic
F'You merit coat of arms like our
Joan of Arc" observed Lafayette
''her's contained two golden lilies and
a sword pointing upward bearing a
CROWN
Il should prefer eagles in place o.
the lilies" said Mol.
''You shall have an epaulette for
your coat of arms, "said General Wash
ington, rising III his accustomed digni-
| ty of manner; SI here confer upon you
the rank Of captain, as a testimonial o.
my regard for your service"
The other generals arose, and, cross
ing their arms upon Their breasts, be-
held the scene with a smile Of gratif-
icaton.
''Many thanks, General said Mol
ly, the tears rushing to her eyes, "bu
would that my husband had beer
spared to receive this houor instead O
myself"
Il trust that you will come to a glo-
Irious end" remarked General Lafay,
cite; "unlike the Maid of Orleans, who
was burned at the stake.''
81 have come to that already re-
turned Molly, sat least, l have been
taken prisoner by the Indians, and con-
fined to tree, where / should have
been burned alive had not he who af-
forwards became my husband nobly Of
fered his life for mine.''
care you indeed that young girl
who figured so conspicuously at the
murder Of Miss McCrea p inquired
Gen. Wayne.
Molly bowed.
"Brave MADAME exclaimed Gen
eral Lafayette ''before we leave, per-
NIT me to salute you after the custom
Of my country, when we would honor
noble ladies like YOURSELF
A blush suddenly overspread Mol
ly's cheek as the chivarous general
imprinted kiss upon her brow. A
few calm, earnest words, like a bene.
diction, General Washington added to
Molly, and the distinguished visitors
took their departure.
"Iercy on us!'' exclaimed Mrs.
Rogers. who had partially witnessed
the scene; ''you are now really a
captain; this is the most wonderful
thing ever heard of in all my life. "
READY REToRT-Among the attractions
made of tin given to the pastor of one of the
Connecticut churches, the other day, on the
occasion of his ''tin wedding" tenth aniver-
ary,) was a huge tin pen, nearly eightfeet long,
cribs capacious enough to hold nearly pint
of ink. The donor wittily said, as he held up