Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-02-07
The Yanl ee Soldier.

The Springfield, Mo correspondent to
the n. W York | ines, gives the interesting
sketch Of one of the men who have become
fame US as guides and Scouts in the West
ern Army:
Another gentleman who has obtained
considerable prominence asa scout and
soldier is Major Clark Wright, who com
mauds squadron of the same character
as himsel. Major Wright moved from
Ohio to Pix Co, Missouri. in 1858, and
buying large amount Of prairie, com
menced the business Of stork raising. He
was Just before married to a women IF
more than ordinary intelligence ard deter
mination, who proved berself eminently fit
ted f the duties which their new life i'm
poses upon them lie prospered greatly
and in a short time erected fine heuse,
furnished IN the best style possible, had
two young children, an am;ahle wife,
good home and was adding rapidly to an
original fortune.
Last winter, when the rear Of secession
came up from South Carolina, he heard,
IN common with others of bis ncghhors.
but, while avowing himself in favoring Of
sustaining the Union; he determined to at
tend strictly to bis own business. He had
no hesitation of expressing his sentiments
of loyalty to tie Government, Lut lie did
it quietly, and with view not to give Of
tense Soon after, at Baptist meeting
near his residence. few Of his brethren,
after refreshing their spiritual appetites
with the sanctuary, took his case into con-
sideration unanimously determined that be
should leave the country, aPl oiptiag CO m-
mirtee Of three to inform HIM of their de-
eision,
One of the party, though an ardent Sc
cessionist, happened to be a personal
FREUD OF Wright, and Fastening away, III
formed him of the meeting; and that tie
committee would wait on him the next day
Monday. Wright thanked lis kind flend,
and then, like dutiful husband laid the
case before bis wife. and asked her advice.
She pondertd few moments. ard then
asked if he had done anything to warrant
such proceeding. Nothing Then let
US fight ! WAS the reply. and to fight was
the conclusion. Wright was plentifully
supplied with revolvers; he took two, ard
his wife another loaded them carefully.
and awaited further developments.
Monday afternoon three men rode up
and enqnlred for Mr.. Wright, He walk
ed cut. and with the butt of a revolver
sticking warily cut of his r, cket, and en-
quired their wishes The revolver seem
ed to upset their idea They answered
hing in particular and proceeded to
converse about everything in general, hut
never alluded to their errand. Finally,
! after half hour had passed and the men
still talked on without coming to Their
mission, Wright grew impatient. and ask
ed if they had specia! business; if not. he
lad pressing erga emel t, and would like
to be excused. Well they had little
business said one. with considerable hest
taiion, as he glanced at the revolver butt
Stop said Wright before you tell it. I
wish to say a word hno'e your business
and just promised nv wife on my honor
/ of man. that | would blew h Il ent of the
man who told me Of It. and by the eternal
| God | II do it. Now tell me your errand
and as he concluded he pulled cut bis re
volver and cooked If. The fell glanced
mament at the stalwart form Of Wright,
w,o was glaring at him with murde, in hi,
eye, aud concluded to postpone the an
nouneement The three rode away. anf
reported the reception Of their principles
The next Sunday after another refresh
ing season. the brethren again met am
took action on the centumacy of Nr
Wright. A captain of company Of Sc
cessionists was present. and after due de
liberation. il vas determined that up5n n