Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
AFFECTING STORY.
To The Editor of The Bauror (. Ne j B1io. q,

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where the nomination Of Gen. Taylor as a candidate
for the Presidency, is more acceptable 10 The the
hearted Wings than here ID Manse isolated as we
are in this island Of the sea.
Mansellsa new town. incorporated BIZ the Leeisa-
tufe ofthis State. june g. lS4s or organized by The
choice oftown officers. August 9, 1851 being that
part Of the Island Of Mount Desert which lies stretch.
ed out TO the South and West Of chain Of Mountains
running l1as, and West Of chain Of Mountains run
ning East and West, separating il from the town of
Mount Desert. But here Gen. Taylor is known and
loved Tor his humanity towards family residing in
Mount Desert.
Ezra d. Cot, young man efhat town, being sew
era years since accidentally in New Orleans cut Of
employment, induced by a love of military show
toJoin The American army dragoon then quarter
ed al Nachiioches, under Gen. TAYLOR His father a
scky and an nhrmman, and his mother, woman Of
strong affections, though far from berg wealthy were
pious people. They looked upon soldiers life as
one, not only of exposure TO hardships sickness and
death, but one accompanied by temptation, SIM and
crime OF all descriptions. When they learned that
their only son had become a soldier in a Southern
cline, their grief was rreconcilabie Numerous Pc
ttons and letters were from the most respectable
sources IN this vicinity, stating the War Department
the sickness Of the father and the grief of the mother
and praying for the release OF her But all in vain
lnvaln did the Hon John Fairfield and Shepherd Ca
rey use their influence 10 have young Got discharged
and sent home to his afflicted parents. The mother
ceased not her Efforts Tor the restoration of her beloved
son; and IN the winter season left her family in the
care Oh ber TenuS ana started jOr Washington, On
her arrival there's she waited the President and Sec
rotary OF War, and with the affection and grief which
only mother can feel, pleaded for an only sons re-
lease. But there again disappointment was her fate
She was compelled TO return home without obia nng
any encouragement, and landing at home she found
her neghbors just conveying 10 The grave beloved
daughter at which augmentation of her grief the az
hiced woman sank almost into despair.
Alter the battles OF the Sth and 9th May, 1876, Mrs.
Got heard that Gen Taylor was as remarkable for
a he wa FIR hiS nd
ventured TO write the following letter:
MorNr DESERT, June IL, 1876.
Gen TAYLoR-Dear Sir-Perlait distressed e.
male to address you subject which lies near her
heart; and that is 10 plead with you for my son. my
only son, Ezra ID. Got company c. % Dragons
IS fathers health is poor that api afraid he cam
stand long, and his desire is TO see his son once
mere We have tired every method 10 get him clear
but in vain.
/ Nov. 2lh, 1915, went on board small schooner-
ct bound 10 Washington, distance of eight hundred
miles leaving beloved daughter the point Of death
MY feelings al This time can be better imagined than
described without even female 10 accompany me
under such trying circumstances. We had rough
passage ottwenty five days The first week out we
encountered Tremendous gale Nanllicker shoals
and we all expected TO be Cs vessel near us went
on shore, and every board persisted on inc
next day we experienced another gale and | really
/ thought that the waves would swallow us IN. The
distressed situation oimy family rushed into my mind
Dut sun Zoo supported me, ana saved us from
terry grave. On arriving at Washington called on
President Tyler. Heappeared very kind aud thought
that the Secretary would discharge him {my son r.
Blu, the Secretary refused, and appeared nnconcerned
about the matter. then felt as III should never see
home again, as starting by land without friend IN
accompany me, and under the disappointment | had
then met with. When got within four miles Of my
home, received the melancholy intelligence OF nv
daughters death. then felt that my last hopes were
blghted settled down almost into despair. My
falIt .efttt tSfa Nf 4.
present Secrearys taking the place he now fills hone
again revived and hearing that on the 9th of Janua-
ry the Secretary had left il with YOU TO decide and
had authorized you 10 discharge him and hearing of
your brave acts III defending our country, will venture
on your kindness 10 plead with you for an honorable
discharge our son. knowing that tue brave have the
most sympathy In so doing YOU will confer the erea
test earthly blessings bereaved family
SO wait between hope and despair to hear the re
suit am. very respectfully.
| Your obedent servant
! JANE. r. GOTT
The Contents ofths letter touched the old Generals
heat. He did not enquire to know whether Mrs
Cot a rich lady or Mr.. Got gentleman of in
tiuence. 1t was enough for him TO known that i, was
IN his power 10 relieve the distressed and although lie
was preparing TO march against Monterey and needed
all his well drilled soldiers, yet he Immediately direct
ed the following reply
HEADQUARTERS Army OF OccurArIoN
| MATAmoRAs, July 81, 1876 s
MADAM \ our letter to General Tay lor of June IT.
in which YOU request the discharge Of your son. pri
vate Ezra ID. Cot Company c.. ID draeoons was
this day received This was brought to the Gen
ERALS attention in January last but owing TO the great
want of enlisted men, il deemed practicable at
lhatiime to grant his discharge. Now however. Ihave
the pleasure to inform you that orders lot his discharge
have been issued and will take effect immediately
1t may be satisfaction TO his family and friends 10
be informed that private Cot has participated credila
bly, IN the recent service OF The army on the frontier
I / am, Madam. very respectfully,
Your obedent servant
| w. w. BLISS,
/ Asst Adi't. General
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