Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-19
The yankee Soldier.

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The Springfield, Mo-, correspondent OF
.ha N Y. Times gives the following inter
esting sketch of one of the men who have
become famous as guides and scouts IN the
Western Army:
Another gentleman who has obtained
considerable prominence as a scout and
soldier, is Maj. Clark Wright, who COM
mands SQUADRON of the same character as
himself. Maj. Wright moved from Ohio
to Polk County, Missouri in 1858, and
buying large amount of prairie commenc-
ed the business ofstock raising. He was
lust before married to a woman of more
than ordinary intelligence and determine
tion who proved herself eminentIy fitted for
the duties which their new life imposes up
on them. He prospered greatly, and in a
short time had erected fine house, fur
nished in the best style possible: had two
young children. an amiable wife, good
home, and was adding rapidly to an origi-
nal fortune.
Last winter, when the roar of secession
came up from South Carolina, be heard
it in common with others of his neighbors,
but while avowing himself in favor of sus-
tanning the Union, he determined to at
tend strictly 10 his own business. He had
no hesitation in expressing his sentiments
of loyalty to the government, but he did
it quietly, and with view not to give Of
fence. Soon after at Baptist meeting
near his residence, few of the brethren,
after refreshing their spiritual appetites
with the sanctuary, took his case into con-
sideration and unanimously determined
that be should leave the country, appoint
ing a committee of three to inform him of
their decision.
One of the party although an ardent Sc
cessionist, happened to be personal friend
of Wright, and hastened away, informing
him of the meeting and that the Commit
tee would wait on him the next Monday.
Wright thanked his kind friend, and then
like dutiful husband, laid thecase before
his wife, and asked her advice. She pom
dered few moments, and then asked if
he had done anything to warrant such
proceeding. Nothing. "Then let us fight
was the reply, and to fight was the con-
clusion. Wright was plentifuly supplied
with revolvers; he took two, and his wife
another, loaded them carefully, and await
ed further developments.
Monday afternoon three men road up
and inquired for Mr.. Wright. He walked
out with the butt of a revolver sticking
wearily from bis pocket, and inquired their
wishes. The revolver seemed to upset
their ideas. They answered nothing in
particular and proceeded to converse
upon everything in general, but never al
luded to their errand. Finally, after
half hour had passed and the men still
talked without coming 10 their mission
Wright grew impatient and asked if they
had any special business; if not he had
pressing engagement, and would like to be
excused. Well, they had little business
said one with considerable hesitation, as
he glanced at the revolver butt.
"Stop" said Wright "before you tell it
wish to say word. l know your bust
ness and just promised my wife on my
honor as a man that l would blow HI
out the first man who told me of il and by
the eternal God I'll do it. Now tell me
your errand" and as he concluded he pull
ed out his revolver and cooked it. The fel-
low glanced moment at the deadly look
ing pistol, and took in the stalwart form of
Wright, who was glaring at him with muir
der in his eye, and concluded to postpone
the announcement. The three rode away,
and reported the reception to their prin-
cipal.
The next Sunday, after another refresh
ing season the brethren again met and
took action upon the contumacy of Mr..
Wright. The captain of a company of Sc
cessionists was present and after due delib-
Grafton, it was determined that upon the
next Thursday be should take bis COM
mand, proceed to Wright's and summariIy
eject him from the sacred soil of Missouri.
Wrights friend was again present, aud he
soon communicated the state of affairs to
Mr.. W., with suggestion that it would
save trouble and bloodshed if be got away
before the day appointed.
Wright lived in portion of the country
remote from the church and the residence
ofthose who were endeavoring to drive him
out, and he determined, if possible, to pre-
pare a surprise for the worthy captain and
his gallant forces. To this end he bought
barrel of whisky, another of crackers,
few cheeses, and some other provisions,
and then mounted black boy upon
swift horse sent him around the country in
vitiDg his friends to come and see him,
and bring their arms. By Wednesday
night be had gathrred force of about
5000 men, to whom be communicated the
condition of things and asked their assist
ance. They promised to back him to the
death. The next day they concealed
themselves in corn field, back of the
house, and awaited the development of
events.
A little afternoon the captain and some
eighty men rode up to the place and inqui-
red for Mr.. Wright. That gentleman i'm
medlately made his appearance, when the
Captain informed him that, being satisfied
of his Abolitionism, they had come 10
eject him from the State.
won't you give me two days TO settle
up my affairs 2" asked Wright.
1.-TWO days be id! I'll give you lust
five minutes to pack up your traps and
leavew
@But I can't get ready in five minutes
have fine property here q happy