Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-29
II Correspondence of The Star /
HAe RRsrowN, July ~, 1862.

DC, &c.
Especial Correspondence Of The Star
HAsRRsTowN, July %, 1s69.
Edifcr StGr Lieut. George Shearer, OF Brad
Johnson's LIST Maryland (rebeD regiment, was
captured at Hancock, I'D. on Friday afternoon,
together with fac horse and equipments. He
was brOu2 ut 10 this town aud committed TO Jail;
and In a conversation had with your correspon-
dent admitted that he had been in Washington
and Frederick countie, for three weeks, and, as
learn from other sources, was recruiting for his
regiment, but had met with very poor success.
He states that he travelled by night and laid by
during the day, and was just awaiting the dark
hours In order to cross the river into Virginia
when captured. He IL a fre-looking Officer and
bears up boldly under his misad venture; and
when called upon by near relative (who is a
lOVal man) he declined shaking hands With him
He was thoroughly searched, and some papers
were found upon him. but Of their importance I
| have not been able TO learn. When his presence
l In town became known IL created considerable
1 e2citem-nt, and some Of the citizens expressed
| desire TO hang him on the nearest tree
| MIR: Henry Rice, e rich old ''Dunkard" farmer,
/ Of this county, came into town On Friday morn
| ing Cor the purpose OF disposi1p OF his country
produce, when be was arrested and taken before
/ Provost Marshal Byrnes, VINO r. qussted the old
gentle man T. take the oath OF allegiance, which
| he declined doing, saying that he Ewould rather
rot jail - and in order 10 let him rot he was
| committed Mr.. r ice Is the man who kept con
| cealed and aided IN the escape Of Dan Deckert.
| the rebel spy and guide. Deckeft, II will be re.
| membered, was formerly the editor Of the Hagers
town Mail, "a vile secession sheet and furni he'd
| the rebel commander in the Valley Of Virginia
| with correct map Of Washington county, and
| also promised to furnish him with other valuable
| Information, provided the General would pro
| cure him revolver, with which - defend him.
self until tie rebel army came to tine relief oil
| himself and friends. The FEDERAL aHthorities
have In their possession letter written BY Deck.
| ert, and which was found In the resid ence Of DR.
| Funston, some i've miles from Winchester
Deckert has fled, but II is quite likely he will be
| captured
The good work OF administering the oath to oil
| suspected individuals goes bravely on, and daily
large numbers Of the Rebels are brought up and
CON PEELED to kiss tie book" or Turalfze 10
+" Fort 6antzn County jaiD. Among the mos
| prominent who have tab en- the oath during the
past few days are the following, most Of whom
have been loud In their denunciatol IS Of the Fed.
eral Government, and have frequently declared
| they would never give allegiance to it, VIA
| hotter, states Attorney; Alex. Neil, A X. Seys.
| ter, Il. Clagett, lawyers; Thomas Robinson, ar
Sheet; Daniel Root, keeper OF the Poorhouse
DR.. CHARLES McGill, Jr DR. Henry Stons breaker
James 1 Hurley, Samuel Brumbaugh, Joseph
Funk, Philip Funk, VIM. Ffeaner, and Tom
| faggert
The course pursued by Provost Marshal Byrne.
| towards the traitors coming within his jurisdic.
ton Ii highly approved OF by all the loyal men O,
| this section Of Maryland, aud they ali aQrse IA
saying he Is the " rig ht man in the right place D
Yours, &c, 4 HowAkp.
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