Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-04-02
GEORGE N. SANDERS, VIM. HI. POLK,
OF TENN, AND THE PROVISIONAL
GOVERNMENT OF KENTUCKY.

ton some forty miles from Nashville, lives
comfortably, has joke for every one, and is,
vithsl, resolute man In his opinions He was
the opponent of the eVanescent Harris, who
has disappeared mysteriously, and voted for
by the cooperationists in the election for
Governor Of that State. About month ago
notice came to him that he must leave the
State-a notice which, however, he did not
obey. His description Of the terror of the
rebels on the taking Of Nashville is said to be
supremely rich. Among other incidents is
one Of peculiar interest to us Kentuckians,
conserving the fate of the late Provisional
Government
Colonel Polk, a few days before the arrival
OF our army at Nashville, and, indeed, before
be heard OF the fall Of Fort Donelson, in going
down the road from bis farm, deserted fat,
rsggid, bushy headed, tangled mustached, di-.
lapidated looking creature, (ssmething like an
Italian organ grinder in distress,) so disguised
IN mud as 10 De scarcely recognizable. What
was bis surprise, on q nearer approach, to see
that 1t was the rcdoubtable George N. San
ders.
George had met the enemy and be was theirs
NOT In person bat in feeling. His heart was
lost, his breeches wee ragged, and his boots
showed set oftat, gouty toes protruding from
them. The better part Of him was gone, and
gone good distance.
'.In the name Of God, George, is that you?"
said the ex-Congressman.
Me" said the immortal George, II wish it
wasn't; 1 wish / was any thing but me- But
Whist Is the news here-is there any one run.
ming! They are all running back" pointing
over his shoulder with his thumb.
"No," said Mr.. Polk, mot that know of.
You needn't mind pulling up the seat of your
pantaleons. I'm not noticing, What in hell
are you doing here, looking like q muddy
Lazarus in the painted clothf''
Bill, said George to the Tennesseean, con.
hdentlally, and his tones would have moved a
heart Of stone, Bill, you always was friend
OF mine. knowed you long while ago and
honored you-cuss me if didn't I said you
was man bound TO rise. told Jimmy Polk
so; me and Jimmy was familiar friends. I in
tended TO get up biographical notice Of you
IN the Democratic Review, but that damuad
Cory stopped IL, I'm glad to see you; I'll
"Of course, old fellow" said the charitable
Tennesseesn more in pity Of his tones than
even Oh tse nIattering eloquence, but what Is
Matter" said George, "the id Lincoln.
ties have seized Bowling Green, Fort DOnelsop,
and have by this time taken Nashville Wby'i
continued he, in q burst Of confidence "when
left, hacks was worth a hundred dollars an
hour and, Polk in whispsr0 didn't have
d-d cent"
The touching psthos Of this last remark was
added to by the sincere vehemence with which
II was uttered, and the mute eloquence with
which he lifted up ragged Zap in the rear of
his person that some envious rail or briar had
torn from its position Of covering glorious re-
treat.
mot add cent, /" repeated he, "and, Polk
walked that hard d-hearted town up and down
all day, with bombshells dropping on the street
st every lamp-post-I'n swear did-trying
TO borrow some money; and, Polk, do you
think there wasn't scoundrel there would
lend anything, not even Harris, and he got
the money out Of the banks, too?"
No." said Polk, who dropped in word
OCCASIONALLY as sort of eneourager.
Bill, repeated Sanders, 4" Bill said Won
was friend Of mins-and q talented man
always said 50, Bill. didn't have red and
I've walked As miles in the last day by the
milestsnes, and I haven't had anything 70 buy
BIT 70 eat; and, he added with impsssioped
elOQuenoe, "what is g cursed sight verse. not
single drop TO drink"
This is complete. 1t is unnecessary to tell
how the gallant and clever Tennesseean took
the Wayfsrer home, gave him numerous II not
innumersble drinks, and filed him with fruits
OF fields and flesh Of Aocks. When George
was filed, however, he signifed by numerous
signs, and finally by words, that he wished the
servants TO leave the room. "Polk, ;" said he.
81 knew you were q man with heart in your
bosom; told 'em 50. said no better man
than Bill Polk could be found. told 'em
60.
Told who so ?' asked Mr.. Polk, rather
surprised At the sudden and mysterious Ian
guage, accompanied by the removal of the SER
wants.
''Mr. Polk" said Sanders, al want your
horses and carriage for q time"
Certainly, Mr.. Sanders, if you wish them. "
"Mr. Polk" said George, II do not appear
before you in any ordinary character to-day;
l am clothed with higher authority; I am an
Emissary."
The tone and manner indicated something
fearful-perhaps to arrest his host.
am an emissary," repeated Mr.. Sanders,
STATE OF KENTUCKY, and hope TO be received
as such The fact is, continued he coming
down to the level Of familiar conversation. =.
left the Provisional Government of Kentucky
mile or so back, on foot, finding its way south
vardly, and demand your horses and carriage
in the name Of that noble State"
Of course the carriages were harnessed nm nj
once and Mr.. Sanders proceeded to bring the
Provisional Government TO Mr.. Polk q house,
How shall We describe this partl The Hon.
George W. johnson, as much Of CLAY man "A
the sacred soil OF Tennessee could afford, but
still preserving his light and active step !;
Mckee, late OF the Courier, following; Walter
N Hsldenan, with all his industry and perse-
verance, trying 10 keep up with bis associate;
and Willis =. Machen, vigorous, active, slightly
sullen, but in earnest, with every boot he drew
out Of the snowy, muddy soil, giving groan
OF Isdsue. Imagine tnem safely enSc0nced At
Mr.. Folks, on their road South. u
Mr.. Sanders" said the Governor. with
dignifed suavity, after the walnuts and wine,
claimed to be an acquaintance Of yoursl and
We were very glad to send him forward"
The Hon. Governor maintained throughout
that easy, self-psssessed manner which char
acterizss the gentleman. ......
. The Emissary-for be ought to be % known,
shortly after suggested to the Provisional Gov
ernment that be was "broke" and wished to
represent the Seventh Congressional District
Of Kentucky-that is, the Louisville District:
''for," said he, in his persuasive, confidentiai
tones, ''that is the only way know Of for a
man without money to get 70 Richmond. 7"
session was at once held Of the State
Council, and it Is our pleasure 10 record tha
Mr.. Sanders Is now authorized by the Provi
siOnal Government TO proceed to Richmond
and represent cur interest in the rebel Con-
gress, vice III. W. Bruce, removed or resigned.
Mr.. Polk at this time addressed the new
Congressman, saying that he had particu-
lsr favor to ask. IS Bill, - said George to his
host, speaking out Of q full heart and full