Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-14
ASA Is TAKEN PRISONER, AND SEES
DISP ATCHES,

Didn't ] fight, bleed, ana have the narrative oi
nv coat violently, ruthlessly, and murderousy
abbreviated by the sangupary sword-bayonet
of bloody New York Fire ZouaveP Wasn't
taken prisoner by the same Zouayc, at Bull
Run. and unceremouiously ushered into the
presence of the McD-w wellP War is a big thing
and desire to stand to the assertion.
1t matters not how Klubs and | chanced to
be at the battle Of Bull Run. We were there
on business Of my Uncle Davy-and that's suf
Hcient9 nHiH tl. ESD I.~
Whilst Klubs and were seated in a tree,
and ndulging in loud huzzahs of general glori-
Gcafion at the defeat of the Federalists and the
triumph Of our arms, we were surprised by the
appearance of half dozen villainous looking
Federal Zouaves of the ''pet lamb' style, who
presented their pieces, and gave us choice of
'coouing il" down the tree, or having our des-
cent to terra f,md accelerated by the addition
al weight Of three ounces of lead
We cooned ii down; and it was then lost
the appendage to my coat, which the Zouave
kept as trophy.
Klubs was ferociously and cruelty separated
from me, and takcn---l know mot where. In
utter defiance of all military rule, J. Asa Hartz,
was forced to step 80 inches at each stride, for
distance of four miles, until, with my captors,
reached the quarters of the ruissant Mcdowell,
who backed the Federal troops in their attack
and led them in their retreat
The Mcdowell asked me who | was. Told
him was Asa Hartz. He dismissed my cap
tors, and told me he would be compelled 10 send
me on to Washington, as he had been instruct
ed to secure me, dead or alive and at the hazard
of his entire division. In view of the vast i'm
portance of the affair, I kindly advised him TO
rip ahead.
| was Immediately sent to Washington, under
a guard Of fourteen Zouaves and two bottles OF
brandy, and was ushered into the presence of
Gen. Scott, who happened to he taking the oath
Of allegiance at the time
! The old General was delighted to see me, (he
is Son Of Malta,) and Immediately informed
the Liucolns of my capture. They lost no time
in coming 10 Scotts headquarters-Old Abe.
Mrs. L., and the veritable Bob, (all Sons of
Malta) My status in the order gave me
passport direct to their best feelings, and was
not only allowed TO 60 at large, but was invited
by Gen Scott to make his home mine. He al
so assured me that the grand army would i'm
mediately march on Manassas and that should
be the first rebel, not in the Confederate army,
to hear of the defeat Of my countrymen.
"Bully - said ]. And old +. & F. was soft
enough to think did't know something. With
the pious ejaculation, "Oh my countryr' he
Immediately proceeded to take The oath of ale
glance again.
left ihe General and took stroll with Bob
Bob talked freely about the national troubles,
aod wound up by telling me he didn't care
otnentn--how things went, so long as the
old woman had the run of the old mans rhino
and il Jeff Davis wanted to take possession Of
Washington, all he asked was that the family
be permitted to leak out before the Confeder
ates got in.
Thus was allowed to go where pleased un-
ill Sunday morning the Dist of July, when
was summoned to the presence OF General
Scott.
ASA" said be, with his foot in bucket of
ice water, ''look ut that dispatch which | have
lust received from our brave Gen. Mcdowell
Don't YOU think your JEFF Davis, (here horri-
bly, pain seemed TO strike the old man, and
your Beauregmd, and your Johnston had better
simmer down? DO you think they can stand
before our brave 60,000?"
| didn't have any hetter sense than to tell
old F. & F. thought they could. read the
dispatch, however. which was as follows:
JUST THIS SIDE STONE BRIDGE, SAM.
TO Gen. Scot-We are moving along, slow
" and surely, taking masked batteries where
ever we can pick 'cm up. We expect to reach
Richmond-l6O miles-this afternoon, in time
TO adjourn the Confederate Congress Fifty
members of the United States Congress are with
me- They pleaded so hard for permission to
see the rebels run, that have concluded to let
them enjoy that privilege.
(SieneN IRWIN Mcdowell.
Gen. Scott had Just finished curs.nS General
Wool, and taking the oath of allegiance, when
his messenger brought him the second dispatch
which was as follows:
JUST THIS SIDE STONE BRIDGE, 8 An.
To Gen. ScOii-Just took another masked
battery and captured two wheel-barrows. On
this capture think q series Of events will turn.
Scouts report TO me that there is large force
of rebels Just ahead If this be true, you may
tell that rebel, Asa Hartz, that he will have a
sight at the scalp of his General, Beauregard,
in Washington, at 8 O'Clock tomorrow morn
ing.
(SignedD McDowELL.
Gen Scott grinned audbly at this dispatch,
and took the oath again. He had not finished
before the following dispatches were received ;
STONE BRIDGE, l-2 A. NJ.
To Gen. Scoh--'The scouts report is true, we
have opened fire with our cannon on the rebels
They have not returned it. | calculate they
win surrender. If you have no objection l
shall sipulate the terms of surrender.
(SignedD McDowEtI;
p. S. In answer to my demand to surrender
, Beauregard says he will see me id dead
:, frs. They have opened fire, too, and would
YOU believe it, General, the rebels actually put
balls in their guns; proceeding on their part
to which my men seriously object
(Sirne,O MCDowELL.
STONE BRIDGE, 1912 A. NJ.
! To Gen. Scotia drummer belonging to the
Confederate Zouaves has deserted to our side
He says the rebels have force now against Us
of about 1000 men He is quite an acquisi
, ton to our ranks.
a (Signed) Mcdowell
Gen Scott pursed his lips and asked me
our Zouave drummers had any very genera
reputation for truth | told him that not on'
: of them had ever been known to tell a lie
/ Where did suppose Davis could have muster
: ed us 675, 900 men | answered that over 'wS
millions Of men in the Confederacy had ohereu
4 their services to President Davis, who w9ulo
: not receive them, because they had ohereu to
: pay their own expenses, and only charge tne
!, Government Is cents Il sea p for every federai
: ist they killed. Scott drank some sherry anO
= proceeded to take the oath again, Waeh ln'
Z messenger arrived with the following dispatch
n STONE BRIDGE, p. NJ.
. TO Gen. SeoH--Senator Wilson Is iiNing W
! biy dinner at Centeyie. TO which am invi
: ted wlh nv staff officers. lie mas some twen
II ty-four baskets OF champagne on hand to wasl
= down the sayory viands. Shall | send you
u "hasty plate of sonpP" Expecting to taxi
: breakfast and dinner in Richmond tomorrow
I, have had bills of fare for the meals printed
u The dishes are exclusively French, and will o'
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