Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-09-04

From the vfdette
another Tel graphic Feat of nsorgan,s onerotor.
Mr. Eas'oorths Report TO COL Morgan of his Operation
al GaHGn.
HARrsvnLE. TENN, Aug. Is, 1862.
GEN'L JNo. H. MORGAN,
! Commanding Brigade, Sir:
On The morning of the 18th inst, when within tw,
miles OF Gallatin, l was ordered to accompany III,
squad OF men under command of Capt. Dpsbea VIII
were sent ID for the purpose of taking Col Boone prs
oner' winch was accomplished by the gallant Captain
IN grand style. Immediately proceeded to the Rail
road depot where understood the telegraph office was
as wen as the operator at once bursted in the door
ana running up stairs found the operator n bed sta1no
hto the barrel of my six shooter He surrendered and
accompanied NE down stairs into the operating room
he soon made me acquainted with the signals of the
1ne &c, when tested the line and found the wire q
h. to Nashville and also to Louisville This was
an0ut 44O A. M, and the office hours are not until
'oO therefore between the hours of and there were
no operators IN their Offices on the ne At 7:lO the
operator OF Nashville in the depot Office called me and
reported the train to Louisville leaving on time as also
dld the operator at Franklin. ] informed Cant Mo
Cann who was at the depot about the time the train
rom the North would be at Galatin. He accordingly
made arrangements to take charge of the train and M
sooner had 1t arrived at the water tank than he did So
me train from Nashville vas now over due. I en-.
Cured OF the Nashville operator as follows:
'falh No 3 not yet arrived what can be the
trouble with ber?" He replied:
oU0eo AOIpdl got Rcr she lelt time with 81
cars, six l0aded.'
Bowling Green called me and asked me about the
tram from Nashville | told him. not vet arrived %
Ibis about 9 O'Clock. =
Bowling Green then, called Nashville saving "Gal-
Ia iaan 9 says No not arrived; have you heard from
II Z: Nashville replied " No they left on time"
Bowling Green to Nashville" ANY rumors of an
enemy between Gallatin and Nashvile?"
T. Nashville to Bowling Green Nary rumor'
Nashville call2d me and informed me that Tie passe
ger train bound North had left on time
Inquiry after inquiry was made Of me as 10 these
TWO trans that left Nashville on time.
Everything passed off without suspicion until 10
CLOCK 40 minutes A. M. when Nashville commenced
calling me with gnsto sufficient to induce me to be-
neVe that the trains had returned and our occuDati0n of
Gailat!n made known in Nashville but was on the
alert to cCunteract this report and did not answer he
Nashville operator until l could get Mr. Brooks the
Federal operator in the office, who wes under guard
ou'Sce the ot1ce rfq1ired Mr.. Brooks to answer all
questions knowing the Nashville operator would ask
me Question | could not answer-something pertsi1
Ing to past events
Accordingly MIR. Brooks answered the call, when the
following conversation ensued
Nashville to Gallatu-f What was the namo of that
young lady that you accompanied to Major Fosters ?"
Gal!atin to Nashville" don't remember of going
to MAJ Fosters with any young lady"
Nashville to Gallatin" What about that nitric acid
sent you the other day ?'
Galatin to Nashville" You sent me no nitric
acid"
Nashville to GaIIatin" Mr. Marshall, the SuDerip
tendent OF the Railroads. is not yet satisfied but that
you are Morgans OPERATOR and he wishes you to tell
him who ytu wished to take your place while you were
gone CIT OF leave Of absence how long you wished to
be gone, and when did you wish to go?
Ga!Iatn to Nashvie-'' Tell Nj Marshall wished
Mr' Clayton to take my place while 1 got a weeks
cave to go to Cincnuati
Informed Mr. Brooks before gave him nv place
1t the instrument that should listen 10 his replies to
any inquiries that might be made Of him. and threat
ned to carry him 10 Dixie, the replies did not satisfy
he Nashville operator.
am (as well as MIR. Brooks), happy to say that the
Nashville operator was perfectly satisfied and as the
rain bound South now at GaIlatin waiting for the
rains bound North, the Superintendent of tie Road
Wished it to move to Edeefed Junction and there meet
md pass the trains bound North, and accordingly be
ent the following message:
NASHVILLE, August II, 1862
10 Murphy, Conductor, Galatin {
lou will run to Edgeeld Junction to meet and pass
rains No. and and pass them both ct that point !
Answer how you understand. B MARSHALL
gave Murphy's reply understanding the order as
bove. q
Nashville then said "Train8 No ard left at t
1l5."
During the afternoon dispatches were passing to and
ro but none Of them in relation to any enemy and no
nspcion was yet attached to me being in the Gala
in Office
Ibe enemy, not knowing Of your whereabouts, the =
dispatches of benefit or interest to u.s. and I Z
opled but few. About o'clock the Nashville opera
Or called and informed that they bad positive in
}rmation Of our occupation of Gallatn. He said the
rams bad returned tie second time and had brought re-
able information beyond doubt; ard inquired what f
ad become Of Murphy and his train but gave him no
satisfactory reply. About o'clock sent your dis !
atch, which was as follows:
"GALLATIN, Aug. IL, 1862 9
Geo d. Prentice, Louisville Ky:
" I prediction VPsterday's nanprq rn0ardpn
y Wherea bouts, is like most Of the items from your
en-. You had better 60 to Jacksonville to sleep to-
i5ht John II. MORGAN,
Commanding Brigade.' ii
The following is dispatch I sent to Prentice for
dy Who was IN the Cflice at Galiatn
"GALLATIN, Aug. II.
Gee. D. Prentice, Louisville, KY:
" Your friend Gel John II. Morgan, and bis brave
blowers are enjoying the bospalities of this town to-
~ Wouldn't you like to be here? The Colonel has u
en- your 100000 reward for bis head and offers
lG0,00O better tor yours, at short range. Vi
Wash. Morgan, whom you published in ycu. paper
'mciima ago when be at Knoxville ACCOMPANIES n
cousin John with 400 Indians. He seeks no SCALP :;
1T yours. CA SECESH LADY" e
The above is respectfully submitted it
/ am your obedient servant,
GEO. A. ELLSWORTH, =.
Telegraph Operator. ps
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