The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-03-22
cursed sight worse, not single drop to


drink" - =
This is complete. It is unnecessary. Il
tell how the gallant and clever Tennesseear
took the wayfarer home, gave him nutner-
Gus if not innumerable drinks, and filled
him with fruits Of field and flesh of fiocks.
When George was filed, however, be
signified by numerous signs, and finally by
words, that he wished the servants to leave
the room s asA 3 =
"Bll" said be, a knew you were i,sia1 man IA
with a heart in your bosom; told 'em 50.
said no better man than Bill Polk conld
be found. told 'em So" .-A'.4 lS.s e
'Told who so2" asked Mr.. Polk. rather
surprised at the sudden and mysterious
language, accompanied by the removal Of
the servants. -
"Mr. Polk, I want your horse aud car
riage for time" said Sanders.
!. = q Certainly, Mr.. Sanders. if you want
i'e q Mr.: Polk, said George, al do not ap-. ;.
pear before you in any ordinary character
to-day, am clothed with higher authority;
Il am an Emissary." ~ s-.-.'.
The tone and manner indicated somsfhino
fearful-perhaps this arrest of his host.
am an emissary," repeated Mr.. San
ders, speaking in very large capitals, " from
THE STATS OF KENTUCKY, and hope to be
received as such. The fact is" continued
be, coming down to the level of family
conversation, =" | left the Provisional. Gov
ernment Of Kentucky a mile or so back, on
foot, finding its way southwardly, and l
demand your horses and carriage in the
name of that noble State"
OF course the carriage was harnessed up
af snesl MF Co
the Provisional Government to Mr.. Polk's
house.
How shall we diseribe this party2 The
Hon. George W. Johnson, as much of a
Clay man as the sacred soil of Kentucky
could afford, but still preserving his light
and active step; Mckee, late of the Courier,
following; Walter N. Haldeman, with ali
his industry and perseverance,, trying to
keep up with his associate and Willis B.
Maehen, vigorous, active, slightly sullen,
but in earnest, with every boot be drew
out of the snowy, muddy soil, giving
groan of fatigue. Imagine them safely Ell :
sconced at Mr.. Polk's, on their road South.
Mr.. Sanders" said the Governor, with
digni6ed sauvity, after the walnuts and
wine, claimed to be an acquaintance of
yours, and we were very glad to send him
forward"
The Hon. Governor maintained through
out that easy, selfpossessed manner which
characterizes the gentleman. -..-
The Emissary-for he ought to be known
shortly after suggested to the Provisional
Government that be was "broke." and |
wished to represent the Seventh Oongres-
sional District of Kentucky-that is, the
Louisville District, /" for" said he, in his
confidential tones, 'tthat is the
A session was at once held of the State
Council, and it is our pleasure to record
that Mr.. Sanders is now authorized by the
Provisional Government to proceed to
Richmond and represent our interest in the
rebel Congress, vice q. w. Bruce, removed
or resigned.
Mr.. Polk at this time addressed the new
Congressman, saying that he had a par
ticular favor to ask. Bill, said George |
to his host, speaking out of a full heart and |
a full chest, Bill, you are boy after my |
own heart whatever request you make |
grant, alt is only a trihe," said Mr.. |
Polk, (which you can easily grant, and |
which will please you" at is granted" |
interrupted the grateful Sanders. "I may
be arrested" continued Mr.. Polk, " within |
q few minutes, for disagreeing with some |
which Governor Harris has urged |
upon the people," "NeVer mind that"
said the impetuous Sanders, " I'll stand by |
you" All want" continued Mr.. Polk, |
H is for you to return to Nashville as host |
age for my soife and family" s .-
q Bill Polk" said George, grayely but /
firmly, "you are man love love you,
and love your wife and family bat IF |
eper go back to NashUills, may I be |
id"
Of course there was no reply to this, |
and the redoubtable George and the Provis- !
ional Government soon went on their way |
rejoicing.
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