Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1893-04-21
HOW PHILIP WAS SAVED,

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On the 22d OF September, 1777. the
British army. headed by Gen. Hove
and splendid staff. marched into
Philadelphia The ragged and dis
heartened americans had reiterated
toward Lancaster. Of those left in
the city at least two-thirds were either
indifferent Or actively hostile to the
cause OF independence.
Old Andrew Bennett whose farm
and country seat stood about where
Second street crosses Girard avenue.
was confirmed Tory He was a
Scotchman, rich. retired merchant
and by his conduct had made himself
obnoxious to, the patriots. His family
consisted Of two girls. his only child
rem. Both were beautiful and accom-
plished according to the standard of
the times. but much unlike in sentl-
ment and character. Charlotte the
elder, was a blonde. taking after her
father in loyalty to king 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 char
acter and intellect. and a quiet but
resolute little patriot.
Among the American officers who
left Philadelphia when the British
marched in was Capt William Camp
bell, a Marylander Of good family and
an intelligent and well hammered gen.
tleman. and when the Americans left
he took with him all the love that
Mabel Bennett could feel for anyone
save her father and sister.
Miss Mabel had black maid Cassie,
who had been brought up in the family
and was devoted to her mistress. She
was tall and strong enough to be a
match for an ordinary man. and was
always on the lookout in her mistress
behalf and received all the letters
that from time to time were smugglei
through the lines by Philip.
Capt. Campbell started out one ev-
ening to keep an appointment with Ma
bel He was accompanied by one of his
men. a little fellow named Weaver not
weighing much over 100 pounds. quick
as a cat and afraid OF nothing.
The Americans had passed the
guards and were inside the British
lines, when they were suddenly
halted. Weaver put a bullet through
the first man he saw and plunged into
the thicket. calling Campbell to fol-
low him. but it was too late. A rush.
and the unlucky officer was in the
hands OF a dozen men and safely Sc
cured.
Weaver secuted around. and ere
morning had succeeded in telling black
Cassie all he knew aud then rapidly
made his way back to camp.
Mabers heart almost stopped beat.
ing as Cassie rushed into her room.
and, breathless. told her story; Philip
taken within the lines not in uniform!
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
and rapidly dressing she ordered Cas-
sic to have the gig brought to the
door. and without breakfast started
with her maid for the city. Miss Ben
nett was Intimate with Joseph Gallo
ways family. and he at this time was
civil ruler of the city. He was pleasant
hammered gentleman. much esteemed
even by the better class of patriots.
He heard Mabers story with amaze
ment. You dear little rebel who
would have believed it? And Philip
Campbell taken! Poor fellow. NV
dear Miss Mabel. this is a serious mat-
ter Old Knyphausen is an iron
hearted soldier who cares nothing for
mans life; come in and see the girls
and III send out for information. ;"
Within q few hours Mabel learned
that her lover was in Walnut street
prison and would be tried in a few
days as spy. walnut street prison. j"
The very name was synonym for SUI
fering. horror and death.
Mr.. Galloway assured Mabel that
he would do his best to aid her. and
stated, with a significant look, that
Christian Grobe. German formerly
In his employ. was now a keeper in
prison-and through him no doub,
Capt Campbell could be communicated
with. ':He will do much for a guinea.
You understand, my dear. You can
use my name.
Grobe was on night watch, and
about noon was enjoying his pipe in
front Of one OF those low two-story
houses, still standing in Drinkers al
Icy, when little man came saunterina
up and addressed him in German.
The prison keeper was not violent
Tory. but rather trimmer. and had
on several occasions sadly reflected
that in the event of the patriots win
ding his future would be very uncer
tain. No mercy would be shown t
any connected with the prison. SC
when Weaver began to make stealthJ
approaches he soon found that his
work was half done. For dve guinea:
down Grobe wouldsee that everything
possible should be done for Philips
comfort aud for ten guineas in. hand
and ten more promised he would d.
his best to aid his escape. He advised