The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-03-11
A BRAVE LITTLE "REBEL. :"

A BRAVE LITTLE "REBEL."
am not quite sure of dates, but it
was late in the fall, think, of III,
that foraging party from the British
camp in Philadelphia made descent
upon the farm of Major Rudolph, south
of that city, at Darby Having supplied
themselves well with provender, they
were about to begin their return march,
when one of the soldiers happened to
espy a valuable COW, which at that mo-
ment unfortunately made her appear
ance in the lane leading to the barn
yard; and poor Sukey was immediately
confiscated for the use of the company.
Now, this unfortunate COW happened
to be the pride of the farm, and was
claimed as the exclusive property of
Miss Anne Rudolph-the daughter of
the house--aged twelve years. OF
course, no other animal on the estate
was so important as this particular COW,
and her confiScation by the soldiers
could mot be tolerated for moment
So, Miss Anne made an impetuous dash
for her recovery, but finding the men
deaf to her entreaties and the Sergeant
proof against the storms of her indigna-
ton, the high-spirited child rushed over
to the stables, saddled her pony, and
was soon galloping off toward the city,
determined to appeal to the Commander
in Chief of the British army. if nothing
less would save the life of her favOrite.
Meanwhile, poorSukey trudged along,
her reluctant steps quickened now and
then by a gentle prick with the point of
a bayonet in her well-rounded side. .
To reach the city before the foraging
party was the one thought of the child
as her pony went pounding along the
old Chester road at pace that soon
brought her within the British lines.
She was halted at the first outpost by
the guard, and the occasion of her hot
haste was demanded. The child re-
piled:
81 must see the General Immediate
lyn' .... .......s......
But the General can not be dis
turbed for every trife. Tell me your
business. and if important, it will be re-
ported to him." t-
1t is of great Importance, and [ can
not stop to talk to you. Please let 90
my pony, and tell me where to find the
Generaln'
- But, my little girl, can not let you
pass until you tell me whence you come,
and what your business is within these
lines"
Il come from Darby, and my bust
ness is to see the General Immediately
No one else can tell him what / have tC
sayr' f...-
The excitement of the child, together
with her persistence, had its influence
upon the officer. General Washington
was in the neighborhood, with his
ragged regiments, patiently watching
| his opportunity to strike another blow
for the liberty of the colonies, The Of
ficer well knew that valuable informa
ton of the movements of the rebels fire.
quently reached the British Commander
through families residing in the coun
try, and still; in secret, friendly to thu
Crown. Here might be such case, anC
this consideration determined the sol
der to send the child forward to head
quarters. &c. summoning an orderly
he directed him to escort the girl to thu
General. ''.
1t was late in the afternoon by thi
time, and CORVALLIS was at dinner will
a number of British officers, when -
little girl from the country with a mes
sage for the General" was announced
r - Let her come in at once" said tn,
General, and few moments later Mis-
Anne Rudolph entered the great tent.
For moment the girl hesitated, over
come, perhaps, by the unexpected brill
fancy of the scene. Then the spirit o
her 'sRedwolf'' ancestors asserted itself
and to her CORVALLIS, in full Dime
costume, surrounded by his brillian
companions, represented only the powe
that could save her fayorite from tn
butchers knife. a .if. ..tia' HH
"Well, my little girl, am Genera
CORVALLIS" said that gentleman, kind
ly. "What have you to say to me?'
81 want my cown' '''
Profound silence reigned for a mo
ment, then came a simultaneous burs
of uproarious laughter from all the gen
tlemen around the table The girl
face Redeemed, but she held her ground
and her set features and flashing eve
convinced the General that the chill
before HIM was, one OF no ordinar
spirit. .,.,. ......., .......,.
A few words of encouragement, pleas
antly spoken, quickly restored the equa
nimity of the girl Then, with read
tact, the General soon drew from her
concise narration of her grievance.
"Why did not your father attend t
this for youY .".'i '' "'' y
d. fMy father is not at home. NOW -
"And have you no brothers for sue
an errand, instead Of coming yourse
into a British campo
Both of my brothers are away. Blu
! General Corvallis" cried she, in