Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-12-01

horse will bring thousands of people and Al
immense amount of trade TO our city. It il
for our merchants to say whether we shall
secure this trade or permit tito go to Phila
delphia. If they avail themselves of the
means offered to make their purchases from
the first houses in New York, and transport
them direct at small expense, and show tc
our country friends that means are afforded
them to procure goods at as low prices and
of as good quality, as are presented in Phila.
delphia, the result will be that an immense
amount of money that goes to enrich the
people of the latter city, will be poured into
our own Golfers. We think that an enter
prising spirit is manifesting itself among our
people, which augurs the future prosperity
of our city, and we look upon this line oil
Steamers as an initial step in direction
which will accomplish much towards eX-
panding our limits, and augmenting our
wealth. Let every merchant, therefore, feel
that he has an interest in the success of the
Wilmington Steamship Company, and give
ii the weight ot his influence.
now a YANKEE GIRL DECEIVED A british
OFFICER.
The large house at the Northwest corner
of Sixth and Shploy Streets, now occupied
by John Finn, Esq, in the days of the
Revolution was the residence of Mrs Han
son, member of the Society of Friends
She had two single daughters, who resided
with her. The evening after the battle OF
Brandywine, Colonel Tilton, of the regular
army, and Captain Bellach, of the militin
sons-in-law of Mrs. Hanson, arrived in town
and took lodgings at her house. At late
hour in the night, one of the young ladies'
was aroused from her slumbers by the sound
of voices and footsteps in the street. This
being an unusual thing at that time in Will
mington, 1--WE have sadly changed since, how
ever,) Miss Hanson was much alarmed, and
raised the window to ascertain the cause of
il. Imagine her surprise at finding the house
surrounded by British troops. Here was n
dilemma. One of the officers was in full
uniform, and had no change of clothes
She aroused the family, who quietly assem-
sembled in the parlor, to devise some means
for the escape of the officers. Many schemes
were presented, but all appeared to be attend
ed with difficulties that rendered them i'm
practicable. AT length Miss Nancy Han
son, who by tine way was great belle,
and withal very intelligent girl, made a
proposition which was adopted instantly
The bricks of the hearth of a room in the
third story were taken up, the sand rcmov
ed, the officers clothing deposited in the hole,
and the bricks replaced in the most care
iul manner Just at dawn of day Miss Han
son presented herself at the front door, attir
ed in the most neat and tasteful manner.
She soon attracted the attention of the officer
in command of the troops, who saluted her
IN the most polite manner Imaginable. She
informed him that an invalid relative had
taken ride for his health, and was detained
in their dwelling, and that an article was
wanted from n neighbor, who resided in an
old dwelling which then stood at the South
cast corner OF Sixth and Shipley Streets.
1t was torn down some years ago 10 make
room for the large brick edifce now on the
site. She said il was essential to his comfort
that he should have it, and asked the officers
protection. He freely accorded ii to her,
and escorted Miss Hanson across the Street.
Her friends We're astonishcd when she en-
tered the house, and wondered how she
reached their domicil without molestation.
She solicited n suit of male apparel, and
and directed that it be packed in bundle
oil as small compass us ii was possible to
make it, Her request heing complied with,
She was escorted back by the officer, whom
She invited 10 parlakc of breakfast The
invitation was accepted, and while seated at
the table enjoying the repast, Miss Hanson
availcd herself Of the opportunity to ask an
other favor. She told him carriage had
been sent for 10 convey the invalid home,
and she solicited his influence to prevent any
detention of the vehicle. The officer assured
llcr that he would give orders that il should
not be molested on its way through the city.
few hours afterwards the carriage came
TO the door. Colonel Tilton and Captain
Bellach took seats inside, and Mrs. Hanson,
fearful of the consequences that might ensue
| from knowledge of the facts coming to the
ears of the officer, deemed it judicious that
Miss Nancy should accompany her brothers
in-law All being in readiness, the carriage
drove at rapid rate down to the old Ferry
which was just below Adams & Co. S Iror
Mill. The scow was conveying the fngi
tives across the stream, when the soldiers O
George Ill made their appearance on the
shore, and discharged a volley of musketr,
ut them, fortunately without effect. Til,
seow was detained on the sOutherly side o
the creek until the horses had put man,
miles between the pursuers and the pursued
The party reached Dover in safety, and Mis-
Hanson was for some time the great centr,
OF attraction at the Capitol She marie,
Major ID. G, Adams an officer of the Revo
luton, few years afterwards. The Britisl
officer soon after the event left the city, no
being willing to stand the many Jokes whicl
were cracked AT his expense, at the way Ii,
was deceived by Yankee girl.