The morning call., 1892-01-13
HOW PHILIP WASSAVED

On the 22d Of September. 1777, the British
army. headed BY General Howe and
splendid staff, marched into Philadelphia.
The ragged and dishearteued Americans had
retreated toward Lancaster. OF those left
in the city at least two-thirds were either
Indifferent OF actively hostile TO the cause of
INDEPENDENCE. All trade was controlled by
the Ouakers. and they welcomed the British
troops because they paid gold for goods,
while the currency Of the patriots was al
most worthless.
Ola Andrew Bennett, whose farm and
country seat stood about where Second
street crosses Grard avenue. was con-
drmed Tory. He was a ScJtchmau, rich,
retired tobacco merchant. and by his con-
duet had made himself obnoxious to the
patriots. His family consisted Of two girls,
his only chlireu Both we're beautiful and
accomplished according to the standard Of
The times. but much unlike in sentiment
and character Charlotte, tie elder was
blonde. taking after her father in loyalty to
Sing and crown, stubborn in character but
loving her sister and generally Influenced
by her Mabel Bennett was two years
younger than Charlotte, much stronger in
character and intellect, and a quiet but
resOlute little patriot
Among tie American officers whOFleft
Philadelphia when the British marched in
was Captain Philip Campbell. MarylandeT
f good family and an intelligent and we'll
hammered gentleman He had met Mabel
Bennet In the city, and was much taken by
1eT spTghtiy grace and beauty. Unlike her
sister, she was 4 pronounced brunette VITA
glorious black eyes. HE two Kept up
quiet acquaintance, until Mabel became
aware that there was DO charm IN any COM
pany if Captain Campbell Was absent Her
sister bad noticed this, and warned Mabel
that their father would be furious II he got
anOwedge Of the matter; but Mabel an
sWered quietly: Dear LOttie ike Captain
Campbell / am not in the least afraid Of
papa, buzz l don't want al Englishman, all
the same" And so II went on, aud when the
Americans left Philip Campbell took with
him Rll the love that Mabel Bennett could
feel for any one save her father and sister.
Philip was so much in love himself that
he on several occasions Tlsked his life Oy
coming inside the British lines at night To
see his sweetheart She imp,OTed him not
10 DO H. as he VAS at the mercy IL the peO-
pie in tie nelglborhovd, most OF whom were
HOTies.
The British lines on the east ran from the
I'D FaiThiIl mansion, on Sixth street, TO the
ferries, above what is now ShackamaXOu
street The guards were mostly HesslauS.
Miss Mabel had a black maid Cassie, who
had been bTOugh, up in the family and was
devoted 10 her mistress. She vas tail and
strong enough TO Oe a match for an ordinary
man and WAS always on the lookout in her
mistress behalf aud received all the letters
that from time 10 time were smuRg.ed
through The lines by Philip.
On the I2,h Of December Captain Camp
bell sent lew lines 10 his mistress by the
hands Of one If his men. Israel Plant was
native Of tlsntOWn and knew every field
and path between the city and Germantown.
Moreover, he was fearless Of danger and
entirely faithful to the cause but, like
greater men, Israel mad faIiIng-he would
get drunk under all and any circumstances
# the LIQUOR Was forthcoming. So he
marched of on his mission with pint Of
EeTy rum IN his Cauteen. de resolved TO be
mudrTdIe in his puCatiOns buu by the time
he had got within q mile Of tile English
pICke,S, lie was full up TO the nose and be
had, Of course, al utter contempt for the
enemy. So he determined to show it by
singing something patriotic, For some time
be kept up lis melody without InstlgatOn
Of voice and had Just got 10 the twentieth
stanza
Both the British State and King,
And Wen give EN- Yankee tOguIe dandy. on.
When lie was leyeled. hapiess warbler, by
blow from a musket butt ana coming 10
his senses found that he was 10 the hands
Of half dozen men II the well-ku0wn blue
and yellow Hesslan uniform, and shortly
after was laying his sore head on the hard
boards OF the guaTd-EOuSe, Third street,
below Green. The letter was taken to
headquarters and quickly decpheTed. "NIN
meet December l4th at usual place" was
easily read and the English authorities at
once saw something Important and myster-
lOuS 10 The mlssiYe. 30 The night OF the
l4th tie picket lines we're strengthened and
every pTeCautlOn taken to capture the spy.
Although somewhat puzzled al the alb
sence Of Plank, Captain Campbell started
out TO keep his appointment. He was accom-
panied by one OF MS men, little fellow
named Weaver, not weighing much over 100
pounds, quick rs a cat and afraid IF nothing.
De was born sc ut, and as he spoke Ger
man, was very useful in getting information
about the enemy. The night was misty,
and following his guide, Philip walked
rapidly on. The Americans had passed the
guards, and we're Inside The British lines,
when they were suddenly halted. Weaver
put bullet through the first man be saw
and plunged into the thicket calling Camp
bell to follow him, but it was too ate. A
rush, and the uniucky officer was in the
bands Of a dozen men and safely secured
Weaver secuted around. aud ere morning
had succeeded in telling black Cassie all he
knew, and then rapidly made his way back
10 camp.
MabePs heart almost stopped beating as
Cassie rushed into her room, and breathiess
told her story; Philip taken within the lines
not in unif0rml he would be tried as & spy
and hanged-there was no mercy on either
side for such offenders.
The girls mind was soon made up, ana
rapidly dressing, she ordered Cassie to have
the gig brought TO the door, and without
breakfast, started with her maid for the city
Miss Bennett was intimate with Joseph Gal
lOways family, and lie At this time was civil
ruler of the city. lie was a pleasant-man-
neTed gentleman, much esteemed even by
the better class Of patriots He heard Ma
bePs story with amazement You dear
little rebel, who would have believed itP
And Philip Campbell takenl Poor fellow.
My dear Miss Mabel, that is a serious mat
ter. Old Kuyphausen is en- iTOn-hearted
soldier who cares nothing for mans life;
come in and see the girls, and I'll send out
for information"
Within a few hours Mabel learned that
her lover was in Walnut-street Prison and
would be tried in few days as a spy.
"Walnut-street Prison" The very name
was a synonym for suffering, horror and
death.
Mr.. Galloway assured Mabel that he
would do his best to aid her, and stated,
with a significant look, that Christian
GEobe a German formerly in his employ
was now a keeper in the prsOn-and through
him no doubt Captain Campbell could be
communicated with. He viii do much for
guinea. You understand, my dear. You
can use my name"
Nrver mad the old horse made such time
up Second street. as Cassie quilted him all
the way home. Tbs first thing to be done
was C. communicate with Philips COM
rades.
Cassie was stationed in the old garden at
night and soon heard a low whistle that
made her jump, and the next minute a hand
was laid on t5T shoulder
We'll, gal" said Weaver, whats the
news?
He was quickly told of Mr.. Galoway's
larry about the keeper, Grove.
Loves a guinea, does he? Well, he shall
have a hat full I'll be here on the 17th,
about this time. Learn all you can-good-