The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-11

NeAHf NAtN euANthil OAmt upon q party
Of eight men, mounted who claimed 10 be
squirrel hunting. The captain, saying
he was an old hunter himself desired 10
inspect Che sort Of shot they used ia their
sports. The result was the discovery
Of go rounds of cartridges in the poek-
cts and saddle bags of The first man over
hauled. After twitting them awhile for
their illy-selectcd ammunition for squif-
rel hunting, they confessed they had be-
longed 20 a company from Platte County,
and were on their way TO re-enforce
Gen. Price, who was then preparing for
an attack upon Mulligan at Lexington.
Capt. Carpenter sent them under guard
TO Major Barry asking for roinlorcemenis.
The Major responded by sending 60men
and howitzer mounted on an old pine
box wagon; but before these arrived, the
Captain, becoming restive made dash
into Randolph "a deserted town, the rem
devious Of the rebel bands and captur-
ed seventeen prisoners, killed five OF the
band and routed the rest He took 80
horses, 10 or 20 shot-guns, and large
quantity Of ammunition. Before leaving,
he reduced Randolph TO ashes. In this
foray he was hit bya ball over the eve,
which, 20 use his own expression, "only
raised a blood plister" The news of
this exploit spread rapidly through the
! country, and upon his returns 10 Kansas
City he and his band were met by the
reclamation of about two thousand peo-
pie. Reporting himself at st. Louis, he
was sent by Gen. Fremont TO see what
the rebel Gen. Price was about. Dressed
as farmer, he passed their pickets, and
was employed by the chief Quartermas-
ter as teamster, and made one trip into
the country, giving complete satisfaction.
Discovering what he wished, the next day
he drove off with a fine team Of mules,
and neglected to return. The mules he
sold for $3.50, his title not being very
good
Returning 10 headquarters, and seeking
q little distraction from the pursuits of
war, he made the acquaintance Of n wo-
man, who told him that the Rebels had q
plan laid 10 destroy the Hannibal and st.
Joseph Railroad also that there was a
Rebel spy then in town, who was associ-
ated with some telegraphic operator in
teroepting all dispatches passing from
one portion of the Union forces TO another,
This fact had long been apparent to those
in command.
This spy was engaged as an escort for
the st. Louis dame 10 the theatr that
night, and, for the consideration" of
$50, she consented to feign sickness, and
fOrego the play, that Capt Carpenter
drama might be perfected Upon the
spy's arrival, Capt. @. was introduced 10
him as brother spy from Gen. Pillows
camp, and they were soon sworn friends
This man, whose name was Childs, be-
meath the influence Of liquor and friend
ship, became confidential, and before
parting, disclosed 10 Carpenter the entire
arrangement by which the kilograms wer,
intercepted, informing him at what pOinr
their instruments were stationed.
The Captain, selecting a trusty aid by
the name of Hale, continuously followed
Childs TO point some 250 miles beyon,
St. Louis. Creeping stealthily through
tangled dundergrowth they lay aud Listened
to the talk of Childs to whom the tele
graph operator was debating dispatched
then being sent, from Gen. Fremont a
st. Louis 10 Gen. Lane at Leavenwortl
City, Kansas. Holding a brief cOunci
of war the two concluded TO put an ent
TO these no less ingenious than scientif
operations upon the moment they botl
, fired, the first shot killing Jones, tn
operator, instantly, and wounding Child
in the side. Springing up, Childs wit
, an oath Of recognition drew his bowl
! knife and made a fearful lunge at Car
: penter. Hale threw himself between an,
! received CHASTITY wound in his fac,
laying open his face diagonally. Car
= pentcr fired and Childs fell dead. Alon
the Captain dragged the bodies 10 th
! river, took possession Of their letters, pa
pers, SC, and left their dishonored corp
! ses TO merited Oblivion meath its water
Then securing the telegraphic apparatui
T, they followed up the communicating wiz
: some 1900 feet 10 the telegraphic pol
. through which il had been conveyed iu
geniOusly in a covered groove and fastens
! 10 the main tiers. IL was OF iine cope
!, neatly protected by silk Laden wit
: their prize they hailed the next dow
> train and reached ST. Louis TO receive u
commendation of their General
q Gen. Fremont being superseded, n
:. "Scouts" rendered their services 10 Ge
4 Halleck; and while his men were en-
? ployed roaming the country about q
! Captain made a trip into the interio
!. where he soon became prominent men
! Der Of the "Blue Lodges" formerly know
Z As the "Knights Of the Golden Circle
NJ These lodges were organized In ever
township, and when forces were doman6
IA ed by the Rebel authorities, they cast 10
/ who should go, those remaining beiI
4 taxed for their support. In this way
,e learned the projects and time appoint'
n for the destruction Of the Hannibal az
" ST. Joseph Railroad. lie reported this
= Gen. Halleck, who, not deeming the
!. possessed Of sufficient force, took
a means of preventing H. The plan, hos
m ever was matured, aud tbs railroad d
N stroyed upon the day set. He also w
made cognizant Of the fact that a lar
ID force would leave Lexington TO Join Pri,
n which be also reported to Gen Hailed
40 who laid plans resulting In the capture
80 1,l0O Of the Rebels.
Do Ia the guise Of a Confederate Ollie
h, attended by Lieutenant Robb, who pc
d. sonated an orderly sergeant, he enter
nj Kentucky 10 End out the strength Al
T. sentiments Of the people. So compile
I'd was ,hoir disguise taat they were seyel
K times arrested by the Federal troops,
H. whom they rallied in no mild terms, tl
H. attracting the sympathies OF the seoe
IA citizens. Upon being delivered 10 th'
or keeping, these citizens loaded them wi
lie expressions Of good viii, intruslod th,
n- with letters for friends ia the interi
is besides money for their incidental czpe
ad ses Having possessed themselves Of
nt desired items Of news, they returned
IN General Halleek, but soon after W.