_Oct. 18._--It was ascertained that Cornwallis attempted, on the night of the 16th, to escape by crossing to Gloucester Point with a portion of his command. A heavy storm prevented his execution of the plot, and with difficulty his men returned to their positions. On this day Washington communicated the terms of capitulation, and allowed two hours for their acceptance. _Oct. 19._--The surrender actually occurs. Gen. O’Hara, as the representative of Cornwallis, who seems to have recoiled from the humiliation of surrender, apologized to Washington for the non-appearance of his chief, and conducted the further operations of the capitulation. General Lincoln on the American side accepted the tokens of surrender. _Oct. 20._--In general orders Washington thanks officers and men, both French and American, for their services in the campaign. _Oct. 21._--This being Sunday, some of the troops participated in divine service. Mr. Evans preaching an appropriate discourse, which was listened to by Generals Lincoln and Clinton. Yorktown was the site of the closing battle of the American Revolution. The surrender included 7,247 regular troops, 840 sailors, and 225 guns. The British loss in killed, wounded, and missing was 550; that of the Americans and French some 300. W. F. BOOGHER. WASHINGTON, D. C. [Illustration] FOOTNOTES: [6] (Now Mobjack). [7] Edward Antill, who was with Arnold at Quebec. This is the first mention of him in active service that I have seen after that time.--(ED.) [8] Alexander Scammell was born in Mendon (now Milford), Mass., in 1746; died in Williamsburg, Va., Oct. 6, 1781. Having graduated at Harvard in 1769, he taught for a year or two. In 1772 he was employed at Portsmouth, N. H., in surveying and exploring operations. Having studied law with General Sullivan, he assisted him in his legal business for a time. Dec. 10, 1776, he became Colonel of 3rd N. H. regiment, but was soon transferred to the 1st regiment. Was wounded at Saratoga, Jan. 5, 1778, while serving under General Gates. In 1780 he was appointed Adjutant General of the army, and became a member of Washington’s staff. Preferring active field work, he was assigned again to the command of his regiment. As officer of the day, Sept. 30th, he was employed in reconnoitering the enemy’s position at Yorktown. He was captured by Hessian dragoons and was treacherously and mortally wounded by them after his surrender. He was the highest American officer killed during the siege. His loss was universally felt and expressed. [9] Duc de Lauzun. [10] Gimat, aid to La Fayette. A PORT OF THE LAST CENTURY When white frosts and keen, starry nights have turned the foliage of the Niagara gorge into a riotous color scheme is the best time to visit Queenston Heights, and walk the grass-grown thoroughfares of the forgotten hamlet at their base.