The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-04

party man whom he knew to be the
most tender by nature. in order, if
caught Champe would be kindly
treated.
The order ran thus: aPursue Sergeant
Cnampe as far as you can with safety
he IS suspected Of deserving to the
enemy and has taken the road to Paulus
HOOK Bring him back alive, that he
may suffer in the presence Of the army;
put XIII him If he resists or escapes after
being taken
It was no night of ease and rest to
MAJOR Lee to wait the return of the SOL
dlers, who returned next dav with the
sergeants horse. the sight of which at
rrst, seemed evidence that the deserter
Tau Deen Killed Although Champe made
good his escape, it had been at the risk
81 MS life. for the pursuing party came
up with him not far from Bergen vii
lage, where desperate effort was made
~ capture him, but by abandoning his
morse ana baggage and jumping in the
river, he reached the galley that
We're lying at anchor in the
river Major Lee being the only one in
The secret was compelled with concealed
joy TO hear the account of the disap-
pointed soldiers, and TO convey to Wash
lngton the news of the hairbreadth es-
cape of their ambassador.
In order to disarm the suspicious of
the English officers who interroga ted
him, Champe said that Arnold's example
had demCralized the whole of the Amer
lean army. and the discomfort would
soon breed disaffection through the
ranks OF WashingtOn's soldiers if
properly encouraged by the British COM
manders- The records Of the British
army give Champe'S birthplace I.OudOuu
county. his size. countenance. color of
MS halr. the corps in which he served
and other remarks in conformity with
army regulations
Sir Henry Clinton. on hearing of
Champe's desertiOn from the American
army. sent for him and made various
INQUIRIES as to the condition of Major
Andre and of the disanection among
the american forces. and sent him with
q letter to Benedict Arnold. who was
forming legion among the British SOL
diers- Champe received a warm vel
come from Arnold, and was assigned to
comfortable quarters Champe next
made the attempt to see the persons to
whom Washington had sent letters
This step was taken with the grea test
precaution- AT first he saw the person
designated as one who would assist in
keeping up constant communication
with Washington Again he sought the
second person, who assured him that he
would spare no pains to assist him in
securing the person of Benedict Arnold
For the object Of being nearer Arnold
and also to learn as much as possible
whether Washington need fear that
there was additional treason to be ap-
pretended in the American camp. Ser
geant Champe enlisted in the army. In
spite of his efforts time passed rapidly,
and although Washington and others
Hopeu 10 delay andres court martlaI
order to give Champe more time for the
execution of his project the self con-
victed Andre made a full confession. the
death sentence was pronounced October
/, 1880. and the next day Andre was ex-
ecuted according to custom.
Although not able to save Andre.
made every effort to secure
Arnold Washington sent money and
letters to Champe to encourage him, as
can be seen by the following letter:
Headquarters. Oct 20 1880
Dear Sir-The plan proposed for