Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-06-30

The eXCerlence or the enemy al
Bunker Hill made them cautions OF
attacking Americans behind entreLcn-
ment The British srmy marched from
the camp in two columns, upon slght-
ing the American forces they placed
10 or 20 artillery ON high ground opposite
the hall, commencing furious cannon
ade under Cover of which they construct
ed bridge over the Bronx River and
crossed, the red coats rushing forward
attempted TO take two American Eeld
pieces by charge up the bill, which
were in charge of Captain Alexander
Hamilton of artillery. Years AFTER upon
the spot be described as follows: For
three successive discharges the advanc-
/ ing column of British troops was swept
from hill TO river" Thus AGAIN talled
they attempted turning McDougal a
right iaIk, compelling him TO retreat,
| but making stand at each tavofooie
( point he contested the ground To the
| hills summit; when the British cavalry
| gained the bills summit they cut TO
| pieces the militia on his right:
The Americans made their last stand
| behind fence, twice repulsing the
British but at last were obliged to re-
treat doing so in good order under cover
of regiments detached by Washington
to the main army. Following the
battle for several daye, the enemy tried
to gain Washington's rear and induce
MIN to fight or retreat by threatening his
TANKS, several times forming semi
circle about him.
In this battle the Americans lost
about 400. Soon after Forts Washing
ton and Lee were captured, Washington
retreated through New Jersey and the
British held New York boasting OF
having taken nearly 5000 prisoners.
The remains of Washirgton's eDcamp-
rueut are still TO be seen at White Plains
In a small portion OF embankmeht and
on the surface rec 9 mutIlated
hoWitZer which was dis.nterred from
near spot Howe's success would prob
ablv have been greater had he attacked
at White Plains instead of the hill for
he gained nothing although the flower
Of the British army were engaged IN the
attack and it has been the wonder OF
military men that Washington made a
successful stand, here as In numbers
and discipline his troops were inferior,
being only partly composed OF militia,
the rest being raw recruits.
Continuing our journey we pass
through Ch9ppagua the home OF Horace
Greedy who rose to prominence through
many discouragem ents but mantuliy
persevered until he attained success.
He started the New York Tribune with
the dying words of the first President
Harrison as its motto: Il desire you 10
understand the true principles OF the
government. / wish them carried out
| ask nothing more" At Chappagua
Horace Greeley's home was tasteful but
unpretentions, here in the midst OF
surrounding hills he ltarned farming.
The forest Is still there were with bis
own axe he cut away the branches
which detracted from the graceful
beauty of the trees. His defeat In the
presidency and the loss of his wife cost
him his reason aud for time he was
placed 10 a private asy lum at Pleas ant
VILE near Chappagua. AT his fune raj
\ plOught OF white camelias on a ground
OF v!oiets was the gift Of the Tribune
workmen in honor of the work he did
and his ennobling of farm life. A mon
ument was unveiled in New York on
Memorial day Of him in bronze, lie
slze, mouotsd on a polished granite
PEDESTAL, he is seated 10 an easy chair
holding a newspaper in one hand and
his spectacles IN the other and wearing
his watch chain.
The old quaker church is also in this
town which during the revolution was
occupied by sick and wounded soldiers,
and on the surrounding slopes lie the
remains of many of the patiUts who lost
their lives for American independence.
A few miles distant Is the Croton
Aqueduct from which the city of New
York obtains her water supply. Further
on is Bedford from which a mile distant
Is Croton Lake being abundantly sup
piled with fish; a stage line runs to the
old historic village of Bedford, once a
Maidstone town destroyed during the
revolution by Tarleton and his rangers.
Katonah which obtained its name
from an Indian chief who once owned
all the lands IN that vicinity; the Jay |
family purchased a portion of it and |
have lived here for generations; here the |
huntsman can find partridge, quail, |
gray squirrels and Mr.. Fox who likes to |
pay sly visits to the poultry yard. |
Croton Falls where pretty falls leaps |
over on the Crotou River, the water of |
which supplies the Croton Aqueduct.
Within few miles Of Golden Bridge are
numerous hiding places OF the cow
boys called the ''Bummers" of
ingtons Headquarters. Within radius
of three miles of Sinners Centre can be
seen many mementos of the Revolu-
ton. Here is the oldst methodist
church in America and has had con-
tinuous service each Sabbath since its
erection in 1874, a substantial frame
having had but few repairs,
it's quaint interior is curious; among the
prominent methodists who have Of
ficiated here are Asbury and Captain
Webb; in the graveyard surrounding 1T
are quantity carved tombstones with
odd epitaphs, buried here is Margaret
wife of Enoch Crosby said to be the
original of the spy in Cooper's novel;
the Tooth anniversary of the church
was held ID May and hymns of hun
bred years ago were sung with ardor IN
the Mount Zion NJ. E, Church.
E. HoPKINsoN Holgste.