Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-10-07

strange sight of her white muslin dress amid
the bloody strife. She returned to her post
OF watching with breataless anxiety, for the
battle waged closer and fieTcer. Unconscious
ly she would break forth into words of en-
enlargement for her fayorite generals, as she
distinguished their uniforms, the noble
horses which they rode falling dead beneath
them.
Once more she ventured out to carry water
to Hollis, for he nobly and unremittingly
worked on in the face of the foe. She had
reflled her pitcher, when turning. she saw
Hollis fall to the ground. With a blanched
cheek, and a horrible foreboding rushing
over her heart, she lost no time in reaching
the spot.
had killed him instantly
Take that cannon away" said General
Wayne to one of the soldiers eve cannot
fill the place by as brave a man as has been
killed -
No - returned Molly, looking upon the
General with face like death, yet calm in
its inspiration of bravery heightened to he
roism; the cannon shall not be removed for
the want of some one to serve 1T, since my
brave husband is no more, for 1 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 undisguised 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 ?" inquired General
Washington attracted to the spot by the
singular spectacle.
"An angel Of the host of Michael. The
power Of he'll would drop before herm re-
piled General Wayne.
Molly now determined on a comp re 55saitre
Accordingly she reloaded the cannon with
double he ordinary quota, then discharged it,
\ terrible crash succeeded. Molly was
thrown into the air several feet, then she fell
to the ground with violence. Three British
soldiers were killed, and an 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 few minutes Molly was insensible
but she soon rallied and rose with a steady
eye. The soldiers loudly applauded her,
Notwithstanding which she Immediately with
drew to her home, followed by two soldiers
with the body of her husband
On the following day Molly was surprised
by visit from Generals Washington, Wayne
and Lafayette, who had witnessed her brave
conduct at the battle ground Molly retained
her selfcommand
"Our army, madam, being about to leave
Monmouth, we took this opportunity to ex-
press to you our entire approval of your ac-
ton Yesterday said General Washington.
Sir said Molly, 4 only wished to serve
my country; the death Of my husband made
me almost frantic"
q You merit coat of arms like our Joan
Of Are" observed Lafayette; "hers con
tanned two golden lilies and sword pointing
upward bearing a crown"
. should prefer eagles in place of the Ill
les" said Molly.
''Iou shall have an epauIette for your coat
of arms, said General Washington, rising in
his accustomed dignity of manner: 81 here
confer upon YOU the rank Of captain, as a tcs-
timOnial of my regard for your service"
The other generals arose, and, crossing
their arms upon their breasts, beheld the
scene with a smile of qualification
''Many thanks, General" said Molly, the
tears rushing to her eyes, ''but would that my
husband had been spared to receive this hon
or instead Of myself
q trust that you will come to a glorious
end" remarked General Lafayette unlike
| the Maid OF Orleans, who was burned at the
stake"
Il have come to that already" returned
Molly; Eat least l have been taken prisoner
by the Indians, and confined to a tree, where
| should have been burned alive had not he
who was afterwards my husband nobly offer
ed his life for mine"
rcd g 9H B9Gsa Rat a nGlr Who @
McCrea inquired General Wayne.
Molly bowed.
Brave madam :" exclaimed General Lafay-
cite; before we leave permit me to salute
you after the custom of my country, when
we would honor noble ladies ike yourself"
blush suddenly overspread MoIly's cheek
as the chivalrous general imprinted a kiss up
on her brow. \ few calm, earnest words,
like benediction, General Washington ad-
ded to Molly, and the distinguished visitors
took their departure.
Mercy on Us !" exclaimed Mrs. Rogers,
who had partially Witnessed this scene; "you
are now really captain; this is the most
wonderful thing l ever heard of in all my
life"