to be wreathed around it, in
memory of the 'beloved and lamented Andre.' In their compassionate
hearts, the teachings of nature were unperverted by maxims of war, or
that selfish jealousy which dignifies itself with the name of
patriotism. Blessed be God, that custom forbids women to electioneer or
fight. May the sentiment remain till war and politics have passed away!
Had not women and children been kept free from their polluting
influence, the medium of communication between earth and heaven would
have been completely cut off. At the foot of the eminence where the
gallows had been erected, we found an old Dutch farm-house, occupied by
a man who witnessed the execution, and whose father often sold peaches
to the unhappy prisoner. He confirmed the account of Andre's uncommon
personal beauty, and had a vivid remembrance of the pale but calm
heroism with which he met his untimely death."--From Miss Child's
_Letters from New York_.

"_Andre._--At the little town of Tappan, the unfortunate Major Andre,
condemned by the council of war as a spy, was executed and buried. His
remains were disinterred a few years ago, by order of the English
Government, carried to England, and, if I mistake not, deposited in
Westminster Abbey; whilst the remains of General Frazer, who fell like
a hero, at the head of the King's troops, lie without a monument in the
old redoubt near Still Water. The tree that grew over Andre's grave was
likewise sent to England; and, as I was told, planted in the King's
Garden, behind Carlton Palace."--Duke of Weimar's _Travels_.

"_Disinterment of Major Andre_.--This event took place at Tappan on
Friday, 10th inst., at one p. m., amidst a considerable concourse of
ladies and gentlemen that assembled to witness this interesting
ceremony. The British Consul, with several gentlemen, accompanied by
the proprietor of the ground and his labourers, commenced their
operations at eleven o'clock, by removing the heap of loose stones that
surrounded and partly covered the grave. Great caution was observed in
taking up a small peach-tree that was growing out of the grave, as the
Consul stated his intention of sending it to his Majesty, to be placed
in one of the Royal Gardens. Considerable anxiety was felt lest the
coffin could not be found, as various rumours existed of its having
been