Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-19

mended Andre to the loving pity of the Americans who saw him. Many Q tribute was paid to his memory by his own brother officers by all His demeanor was most en- gazing His words attracted all His manly apDeal for death suitable to man of honor was read oJohn Andre, Adjutant General British Army" the appeal was signed. Wash ington refrained from reply. Words would only have given an added pang. Andre was II years the junior of Arnold. He was born of Swiss parents in 175l. IT Arnold could have been exchanged. the country would have gladly saved Andre. Delicate and refined in features, cultivated in his manners, he was brave as g soldier, fond of poetry and music. and satirical when he chose ,as witness his tilt at General Wayne. He was in love, and still worse was a rejected lover. The woman he loved is presented to us as grace ful person and beautiful in features, whose expression gave eloquence to all she said Andre was once captured by body of troops was exchanged and soon was promoted, until next he fell into the grasp of one who was all in all perhaps the blackest traitor in history Arnold was man of great intellec- tual yigor, brave, brilliant, capable man, of great nervous capacity. He was specially honored and trusted by Washington and en- trusted with the charge of West Point, most important trust, the key to the situa- ton. Burgoyne was on one side, Clinton on the other. The speaker now defined
 
 committed to Arnold and the momentous i'm portance of retaining secure this fortress Arnold and Andre were in communication. Their intimacy and Arnolds black treachery were graphically described Arnold was to receive E3O, 900 and retain his rank if his plan succeeded The speaker quoted from Battell to show the heinous character of the offense of Andre, and in justification of the execution of Andre as an important retribu- tive act, due to the country.
 General Washington, in his letter to Con- gress, highly commended the acts of the captors. In the height of the war Arnold became weary of war. He complained of 8 ruined constitution and an injured limb. He said he looked for compensation. Andre was buried in his own country in 1921. The re- mains were borne on ship and buried in Westminster Abbey, on which itis told that he fell sacrifice to his zeal for his country. A monument to his memory has been erected in our own country. The wisdom of this some question, but it is in accord with the doctrine of peace on earth and good will to men. Upon the monument is an inscription stating that Here died October 2, 1760, Ma ior Andre, who while endeavoring to arrange with Benedict Arnold for the surrender of West Point,, etc.
 The speaker eloquently justified the execu- tion of Andre by scholarly reference to noted historical precedents, and finally reviewed the desperate situation of Washington and his army and the cause of the republic at the time of Arnold's treachery, and how much hung upon the fortunate capture of Andre and the discovery of the great treason, and following masterly review of the career of Washington soldier, patriot, statesman and President was given, interspersed with many historical allusions, principally to rev o1utionary events, which embellished the subject and called out demonstrations of ap plause.
 On motion of Rev. Dr. Bacon vote of thanks was passed to Hon. MT. Brooks for his very able paper, and Dr. Bacon made short but powerful speech, full of suggestive ness and strength, stating how great would have been the blow had the treason of Ar mold succeeded. The occasion was much en- joyed by the large audience.