air with her cries: and the hated name of NORTH resounded through all her caves.

BUT still in all its rage the battle burned: and both parties fought with an obstinacy, never exceeded. But, in that moment of danger and of glory, the impetuous Arnold, who led the Americans, was dangerously wounded, and forced to retire: and several regiments of British infantry pouring in to the assistance of their gallant comrades, the Americans, after many hard struggles, were finally repulsed.

In another quarter, where the strength of the Germans fought, the Americans, led on by Morgan, carried the intrenchments sword in hand. The face of

Morgan was like the full moon in a stormy night, when she looks down red and fiery on the raging deep, amidst foundering wrecks and cries of drowning seamen; while his voice, like thunder on the hills, was heard, loud-shouting his heroes to the bloody charge. The tall regiments of Hesse Cassel fe or fled before them; leaving their baggage, tents and artillery, in the hands of the victors.

THIS was a bloody day to both armies: but so peculiarly disheartening to the British, that they were obliged to retreat that night to Saratoga, where, in a few days, (on the 13th of October, 1777,) they surrendered to the Americans, under Gates, by whom they were treated with a generosity that astonished them. For, when the British were marched out to lay down their arms, there was not an American to be seen! They had all nobly retired for a moment, as if unwilling to give the pain, even to their ene mies, of being spectators of so humiliating a scene! Worthy countrymen of Washington! this deed of yours shall outlive the stars, and the blest sun himself, smiling, shall proclaim, that in the wide travel of his beams, he never looked upon its like before.

THUS, gloriously for America, ended the campaign of '77. That of '78 began as auspiciously. In May, Silas Deane arrived from France, with the welcome news of a treaty with that powerful people, and a

letter from Louis XVI. to Congress, whom he styled -very dear great friends and allies.

SOON as it was known by the British ambassador at Paris, Lord Stormont, that the king of France had taken part with the Americans, he waited on the French minister, De Vergennes; and with great agitation mentioned the report, asking if it were possible it could be true.

"VERY possible, my Lord," replied the smooth Frenchman.

"WELL, I'm astonished at it, sir," continued Stormont, exceedingly mortified. "America, sir, is "our daughter! and it was extremely indelicate of "the French king thus to decoy her from our em66 braces, and make a w-e of her!"

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"Why as to that matter, my Lord," quoth Ver gennes, with the true Gallic shrug, "there is no great harm done. For the king of France is ver willing to marry your daughter, and make an ho"nest woman of her."

CHAPTER X.

Lord North, coming to his senses, sends commissioners to America-Clinton evacuates PhiladelphiaWashington pursues him-battle of Monmouth-Arnold's apostacy-Andre apprehended-executed -his character.

THE news of the total loss of Burgoyne and his army soon reached Parliament, where it produced a consternation never before known in that house. The Ministry, utterly confounded, could not open their lips; while the Whig minority, with great severity, lashed their obstinacy and ignorance. Lord North, beginning now to find, as the great Chatham had foretold, that "three millions of Whigs, with arms

in their hands, were not to be enslaved," became very anxious to conciliate! Commissioners were sent over with offers to repeal the obnoxious taxes! and also with promises of great favours which Lord North would confer on America, if she would settle the dispute with the mother country. The better to dispose her towards these offers, elegant presents were to be made to her best friends, (such as Washington, the President of Congress, &c. &c.) to speak a good word for Lord North's favours!! But, observe, Independence was to be out of the question!

DOCTOR Franklin used laughingly to say, that "Lord North and his great favours, put him in mind "of an old bawd, and her attempts upon a young "virgin, to whom she promised every thing but In"nocence. While in robbing her of innocence, the "old hag knew well enough that she was robbing "the poor girl of that without which she would soon "in spite of her fine gowns and necklaces, become "a miserable outcast and slave."

FINDING that Lord North, in the multitude of his favours, had entirely forgotten the only one which they valued, i. e. the Independence of their country, the committee of Congress broke off all farther converse with the ministerial commissioners, who proceeded immediately to try the efficacy of their presents. To Washington, 'tis said, a viceroyship, with tons of gold, was to have been tendered. But, to the honour of the commissioners be it said, not one of their number was graceless enough to breathe the polluted wish into his ear. They had, however, the hardihood to throw out a bait of 10,000 guineas to the President of Congress, Gen. Reed. His answer is worthy of lasting remembrance. "Gentlemen," said he, "I am poor, very poor. But your king is not rich enough to buy me!"

On the 18th of June, the British army, now under the command of Clinton, evacuated Philadelphia for New-York. The figure they made on the road had something of the air of the sublime; for their bag

gage, loaded horses, and carriages, formed a line not Less than twelve miles in length. General Washington, whose eye, like that of the sacred dragon, was always open, and fixed upon the enemies of America, immediately crossed the Delaware after them-pushed on detached corps to obstruct their advance-gall their flanks and fall on their rear, while he himself moved on with the main body of the army. By the 27th, Clinton had advanced as far Monmouth: and Washington's troops were close on his flank and rear.. Next morning General Lee, with 5000 men, was ordered to begin the attack; Washington moving on briskly to support him. But, as he advanced, to his infinite astonishment he met Lee retreating, and the enemy pursuing. "For God's sake, General Lee,” said Washington with great warmth, "what's the cause of this ill-tim'd prudence ?”.

"No man, sir,” replied Lee, quite convulsed with rage, "can boast a larger portion of that rascally virtue than your Excellency!!"

DASHING along by the madman, Washington rode up to his troops, who, at sight of him, rent the air with "God save great Washington!"

"My brave fellows," said he, "can you fight?"

THEY answered with three cheers!" Then face about, my heroes, and charge."-This order was executed with infinite spirit. The enemy, finding themselves now warmly opposed in front, made an attempt to turn his left flank; but were gallantly attacked and driven back. They then made a rapid push to the right but the brave Greene, with a choice body of troops and artillery, repulsed them with considerable slaughter. At the same instant, Wayne advanced with his legion; and poured in so severe and well directed a fire, that the enemy were glad to regain their defiles. Morgan's rifles distinguished themselves that day. Washington and his heroes lay upon their arms all night, resolved to fall on the enemy the moment they should attempt their retreat next morning. But

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during the night, they moved off in silence; and got such a start, that Washington thought it dangerous, in such hot weather, to make a push after them. The Americans lost 58 killed-140 wounded. The British had 249 killed, and the wounded in proportion. Numbers, on both sides, died of the extreme heat, and by drinking cold water.

IN September 1780, an attempt was made to take off our Washington, and by means which I can hardly believe the old British lion was ever well pleased with.

I ALLUDE to the affair of Arnold's treason. That which makes rogues of thousands, I mean Extravagance, was the ruin of this great soldier. Though extremely brave, he was of that vulgar sort, who having no taste for the pleasures of the mind, think of nothing but high living, dress, and show. To rent large houses in Philadelphia-to entertain French Ambassadors to give balls and concerts, and grand dinners and suppers-required more money than he could honestly command. And, alas! such is the stuff whereof spendthrifts are made, that to fatten his Prodigality, Arnold consented to starve his Honesty: and provided he might but figure as a gorgeous Governor, he was content to retail, by the billet and the gill, wood and rum unfairly drawn from the commissary's store!

COLONEL Melcher, the barrack master, mentioned the matter to Congress, who desired him to issue to General Arnold no more than his proper rations. He had scarcely returned home when Arnold's servant appeared with an order for another large supply of Rum, Hickory wood, &c. &c.

"INFORM your master," said Melcher, "that he can't have so much."

ARNOLD immediately came down; and in a great passion asked Colonel Melcher, if it was true he had protested his bill?

“Yes, sir!”

AND how durst you do it ?”