The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-03-02
CORNwALLIs, BUCKLES.

CORNW AJL1S' BUCkLESs
am not quite sure of dates, but Il
was late in the fall, think, of 1771,
that foraging party from the British
camp in Philadelphia made a 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 cOniiscation by the soldiers
could not be tolerated for a 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, poor Sukey trudged along,
her reluctant steps quickened now and
then by 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 a 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
q must see the General Immediate
ly!''
d" But the General can not be dis
turbed for every triie. Tell me your
business, and if important, it viii be re-
ported to him."
1t is of great Importance, and 4 can
not stop to talk to you. Please let 20
my pony, and tell me where to find the
Generalr'
81 But, my little girl, can not let you
pass until you tell me whence you come,
and what your business is within these
lines"
81 come from Darby, and my busi-
ness is to see the General immediately
No one else can tell him what have TO
sayr'
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 fre-
quently reached the British Commander |
through families residing in the coun-
try and still, in secret, friendly to the |
Crown. Here might be such case, and /
this consideration determined the sol
der to send the child forward to head |
quarters. So, summoning an orderly, /
he directed him to escort the girl to the /
General.
It was late in the afternoon by this /
time, and CORVALLIS was at dinner with /
number of British officers, when "a /
little girl from the country with a mes
sage for the General was announced. /
. Let her come in at once, = said the |
General, and few moments later Miss 4
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 of /
her ''Redwolf' ancestors asserted itself, /
and to her Cornwallis, I'm full dinner /
costume, surrounded by his brilliant /
companions, represented only the power |
that could save her favOrite from the /
butchers knife.
Well, my little girl, / am General 4
Cornwallis," said that gentleman, kind I
Iy. What have you to say to meP''
g want my cown'
Profound silence reigned for a mo- /
ment, then came simultaneous burst /
of uproarious laughter from all the gen
tlemen around the table The girls /
face REDEEMED, but she held her ground, I
and her set features and flashing eyes /
convinced the General that the child /
before him was one of no ordinary |
spirit.
A few words of encouragement, pleas
antly spoken, quickly restored the equa-
nimity of the girl Then, with ready /
tact, the General soon drew from her a /
concise narration Of her grievance.
this for youP''
Ny father is not at home, now"
" And have you no brothers for such /
an errand, instead Of coming yourself /
into a British campp''
Both Of my brothers are away. But,
General Corvallis" cried she, inn
patiently, while you keep me here
talking they will kill my cowr'
SO-your brothers also are away
from home. Now, tell me, child. where \
can they be found2''
MY oldest brother. Captain John
Rudolph, is with General Gates"
And your other brother, where IS
hep
Captain Michael Rudolph IL with
Harry Lee The girls eyes fairly
blazed as she spoke the name OF gallant