The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-05-27

his work, was drilling squad Of raw re-
cruits and gave the word Of command;
'Lift the right leg" One of the soldiers
raised his left leg. so that 1t joined closely
to the right leg of his nelghbor. "What
jackanapes has lifted both legs I" ex-
claimed the officer.
"bIy DEAR" said General Washington
to his wife, one cold and frosty morning,
"Ies sun up" "Well my love, what Of
it 2" inquired the Mother of our Country.
"Why, when it's sun up, It's about time
to make the fire." responded the General.
Then Mrs. Washington gave the coverlet
q vicious tug and remarked: "Look ahere /!
George Washington, II you want to have
fire you can get up and make it yourself.
You may be the deliverer of your country,
but you'll freeze to death il you wait for
me to tackle the kiudling wood. This
bed is warm enough for mel Then Gen.
Washington slid out OF bed, and as cold
wave struck him in the small of the back
he muttered: "Derned II this don't knock
out Valley Forge" and Mrs. Washington
snored. This story is about as true as
great many others told OF noted people.
Comrades of the Grand Army-It
pleased heaven to spare your lives through
the war, and to-day you see your country
crowned with these years Of peace. Some
of you carry silent though eloquent testi-
monials of your devotion to duty. You
brought them from your country's battle
fields, aud they shall be yours until you
sdream of battle fields no MORE" While
tho past must always have peculiar in
tsrest for you, the duties of the present
claim your first attention. 1t has been
with you labor OF love to care for the
orphan and widow of your deceased COM
rades. In this, as In all works OF patriot
ism and charity, you have grand re-en-
forcements In this corps of noble women
who are are with us to lead grace and
charm TO this occasion.
In the darkest hours of war their faith,
courage and constancy never faltered.
They were the aids and auxilaries that no
gold could buy; they were ever present
as the faithful ministers OF Him who has
assured us that he who keepeth Israel
shall neither slumber nor sleep.
Comrades, be OF good cheer. The past
is secure. The high duties of citizenship
In this great republic demand your con-
slant and unselish service. The God who
protected you in camp and field and gave
you the victory, still calls on you TO go
forward in your high vocation.
Lieut.. A. g. Coryell, formerly of the
14lst Volunteers, Twentieth Army Corps,
was with Sherman on his famous march
to the sea. One Sunday morning 10 De-
cember, 1864, the Lieutenant was detailed
to take charge of the picket line in front
OF rice swamp. There was truce be-
tween the pickets and everything wore a
Sabbath. like appearance.
Coryel had nothing to do and was out
of tobacco. How to get chew OF II was
the question. Finally handsome young
Confederate officer strolled out between
the lines. Coryell hailed him at once.
al say, Johnnie, II come over to you
can l get some tobacco aud return safely
to my linesa
"Come along, I'll treat you right"
"How do you know / will not be taken
a prisouer9"
"You have the word OF gentleman
and Confederate officer"
Coryel laid aside his sword and belt
and started across the high and narrow
dixie leading to the Confederate lines. On
either side OF the dixie the water in the
rice fields was Eve feet deep.
The Lieutenant reached the opposite
shore without any misgivings. The Con-
federate produced some tobacco, and q
trade was made In no time. Then the
two fell into pleasant conversation.
Suddenly Coryell saw signal futter
from house a short distance in the rear
Of the Confederate lines.
"Wbat does that mean Z" he asked
sharply.
al do not know" replied the Confed-
crate.
Just then an orderly dashed up on horse
back and, with dignifled salute, said to
the Confederate officer:
"Lieutenant, the General orders you to
take the Yankee officer to the headquar-
ters."
Coryell was dumbfounded. Then he
looked OF the Confederate officer and no.
ted his honest eyes and his manly face.
''Am your prisoner ~ asked Coryell.
The Confederate extended his right
hand.
81 offered you my protection. Go over
to your lines. will follow you over the
dixie, and II my body can shield you from
the Confederate lead you shall reach your
command In snfety. Good.by, and God
bless you"
The federal started on his return trip.
He was half way across when the first
shot came, until the whole brigade seemed
to be firing at him.
The fugitive walked rapidly onward I'M
I'll he reached the federal lines and lesped
over the breastworks. Then he looked
back and saw his protector standing 10
the middle Of the dixie. The Confederate
raised his hand, turned about and march
ed TO his own side. He had kept his
promise like true soldier.
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