The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-06-28
MISCELLANY.
For The RECORD.
UP THE HUDSON.
BY J. r.. T.
NO. III

During the night of September 2ist, 1880,
while General Washington was absent at
Hartford, with surtout thrown over his reg
imentals, Andre was put ashore in boat ana
had an interview with Arnold, upon the banks
of the river, within the American lines. Day
light, the next morning, found their arrange
ments completed, and Andre was induced to
Arnold's, near Stony Point, and within the
American lines, and remain concealed during
the day. Here they had time to mature their
designs. During the day gun was brought
to bear upon the Vulturc, which obliged her
to change her position and at night the boat
man refused to carry Andre on board the
sloop. To return to New York, therefore, by
land, was the only alternative left To rem
der his situation more safe, ANDRE laid aside
his uniform, and, in plain coat, upon horse
back, he began his journey. He was furnish4
ed with a passport in the name Of John An
derson, signed by Arnold, Ito 60 to White
Plains, or lower, If he thought proper, he be-
ing upon public business by my direction. -
He was accompanied by the aforesaid Smith.
They crossed the river at Kings Ferry, from
Stony Point to Verplancl's, and passed the
American works at those places without sus-
picion. 1t was now quite dark, and they were
induced; from the Representation Of danger
which they received from patrollng party
which they met, to stop for the night at the
house Of Andreas Miller near Crompond,
about eight miles from Verplanck's Point
At the first dawn OF light, Andre, who, ac-
cording to Smiths testimony, had spent 4
"restless night reused his companion, and
ordered their horses to be prepared for an
early departure. They took the road toward
Pines Bridge, and pressed forward without
interruption. Here they took their breakfast
at the house of good Dutch woman /; ana
here Andre and Smith separated the former
pursuing his way towards Tarrytown, while
the latter returned to his home.
Andre was now upon the neutral ground
as it was called. This part of the country
was greatly infested with set of robbers,
from the i" Lower or British party, denomi-
mated "Cow Boys They lived within the
British lines, and stole or bought supply of
cattle for the army 1t happened that the
same morning on which Andre crossed Pines
Bfidge, seven persons, Who resided near the
Hudson River, on the neutral grounds, agreed
voluntarily to go out in company, watch the
road, and intercept any suspicious stragglers,
or droves Of cattle Chat might be seen pass
ing towards New York -Four of this party
were stationed on hill, where they had a
view of the road for some distance. The
other three, named John Paulding, David
Williams, and Isaac Van Wart, were conceal
ed in the bushes about half mile north of
the village of Tarrytown. AS Andre, who
had met with no interruption from Pines
Bridge, approached this spot, Pauding step
ped out and seized his horse by the bridle.-
The surprise Of the moment put Andre of his
guard, and, instead of showing his PASSPORT,
he hastily asked, " Where do you belong 2"
They answered, "Down below" meaning
New York. a true Yankee reply. Elated with
the belief that he was once more among
friends, after so much danger, Andre instant
ly replied, $50 doE' He then foolishly de-
clared himself to be British officer, upon ur-
gent business, and begged that the men would
uOb Qctdin uluts lJub uiS iutotdhc Ndo oOUu
apparent. He was taken into the bushes ard
searched. In his boots they found six papers,
as Paulding observed, g of dangerous ten
dency." Andre now proceeded to offer his
watch, his horse, and large amounts of mon
eys to be set free. But he pleaded in vain.-
The nearest military post was at North Cas-
tie, where Lieut.. Colonel Jameson was sta
toned. To this place Andre was taken.
Andre still passed for John Anderson, and
requested permission to write to General Ar
mold, to inform him that he was delayed. Col.
jameson thoughtlessly permitted the letter to
be sent, and forwarded to. General Washing
ton the papers found upon the prisoner, with
a statement of the manner in which he was
taken. Tho General was then upon his re-
turn from Hartford, and the express took a
road different from that on which he was trav-
cling, and passed him. This occasioned so
great loss Of time, that Arnold, having re-
eeived Andres letter, made his escape on
board the Vulturs befors the order for his ar
rest arrived at West Point.
AS soon as Andre learned that Arnold was
safe, he threw off all disguise, and assumed
his true character as British officer. Gen.
eral Washington referred his case to'a board