Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-02
QNOreester Daily SPY.
The Experiences of George N. Sanders.
HOW HE LEFT NASHVILLE AyD HOW he HOPES TO GET
TO RICHMOND.

SohiNH SShS iOii mites from NdSnV lille, lives
comfortably, has joke for every one and is,
withal, resolute man in his opinions. He
was the opponent of the evanescent Harris,
VINO mas disappeared Inysteriously, and voted
Tor by the co opeTationists 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 re-
bells on the taking of Nashville is said to be su
premely rich. Among other incidents is one
of peculiar interest to us Kentuckians, CON
corning the fate of the late provisional govern
ment.
Colonel Polk, few days before the arrival
OF our army at Nashville and indeed before
he heard of the tall of Fort Donelson, in going
down the road from his farm, deserted a fat,
ragged, bushy' headed, tangled mustached, di
lapldated looking creature something like an
Italian organ grinier in distress, so disguised
In mud as to be scarcely recognizable. What
was his surprise, on nearer approach to see
that it was the redoubtabe George N San.
ders George had met the enemy and he was
theirs-not In person but in feeling. His heart
was lost, his breeches were ragged, and his
boots showed a set of fat, equity toes protrud-
ing from them. The better part of him was
gone, and gone a good distance
In the name Of God, George, is that you 90
said the eX-congressmau
Me said the immortal George, 81 wish it
wasn't; wish | was anything but me- But
what is the news here, is there anyone run
ming They are all running back there"
pointing over his shoulder with his thumb
NO. said Mr.. Polk, mot that know Of
You need mt mind pulling up the seat of your
pantooons. I'm not noticing. What in the
= are you doing here, looking like a mud
dy Lazarus IN the painted clot: o.
Gill; said George to the Tennesseean, con.
IOI Il 1,
heart of stone, Chill, you always was a friend
OF mine. l know'd you a long while ago, and
honored you-cuss me it didn't. said you
was man bound to rise. told Jimmy Polk
so; me and Jimmy was familiar friends. |
intended to get up a biographical notice OF you
In tue Democratic Review, but that --Corby
stopped it, Pm glad to see you ; I'll swear /
am"
"Ot course, old fellow" said the charitable
Iennesseean, more in pity of his tone than
even of the tlattering eloquence, "but v hat is
the matter?"
"Matter?' said George "the id Lincoln.
ties have seized Bowling Green, fort Done-
son, and have by this time taken Nashville
"Why," continued he, in a burst of conli-
deuce, "when lett hacks was worth 500 an
hour, and Polk lin whsper,) | didn't have
id cent"
The touching pathos of this last remark
was added to by The sincere vehemence with
which it was uttered, and the mute eloouence
with which he Tilted up ragged flap in the
rear OF his person that some envious rail or
briar had torn from its position of covering
glorious retreat.
"Not Id cent" repeated he, land, Polk,
walked that hard-hearted town up and down.
all day, with bOmbsheils dropping on the street
at every lamp pOst-I'll swear l did-try ing 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 oc.
caslonally as a sort Of encourager.
"Bill, repeated Sanders, "Bl, said you
was friend OF mlne--and talented ONE
always said so, Bill. didn't have a red, and
I've walked forty five miles in tie last day,
by the mileslones, and l haven't had any
thing to buy bit to eat; and, he adds, with
impassioned eloquencc, what is cursed sight
worse, not single drop TO drink"
This is complete II is unnecessary to tell
how the gallant and clever Tennesseean took
the waytarer home,sgave him numerous, if not
innumerable drinks, and filled him with fruits
of fields and flesh of focks. When George
was filled, however, he signiied by numerous
signs, and finally by words, that he wished
the servants to leave the room. POLK" said
he, 81 knew you were man with heart in
your bosom; | told 'em So said no better
man than Bill Polk could be found | told
'em So"
Told who 500" asked Mr. Polk, rather
surprised at the sudden and mysterious Ian
guage, accompanied by the removal of the
servants
"Mr. Polk" said Sanders, 81 want your
horses and carriages Tor Il time
Certainly, Mr.. Sanders, if you wish them"
Mr. Folk, said George, Il do not appear
before you in any ordinary character to-day
| am clothed with higher auhority-I am an
emissarv."
The tone and manner indicated something
fearful-perhaps to arrest his host
81 am an emissary," repeated Mr., Sanders,
speaking in very large capitals, from the state
of Kentucky, and hope to be received as such.
The fact is continued he coming down to
the level of familiar conversation, 81 left the
provisional government Of Kentucky a mile
or so back, on foot, finding its way southwark.
ly, and demand your horses and carriage in
the name OF that noble state "
OF course the carriages were harnessed up
at once, and Mr.. Sanders proceeded to bring
the provisional government to Mr.. Folks
house.
How shall we describe this part? Hon.
George w. johnson, as much Clay man as
the sacred soil of Tennessee could afford. but
still preserving his light and active step Me-
Net ldte VI tue SOuTleT, lOllOWlDg Walter
n. Haldeman, with all his industry and perse
verance, trying to keep up with his as sociate
and Willis B. Machen, vigorous, active slight.
ly sullen, but in earnest with every boot he
frew out of the snowy, muddy soil, giving a
groan of fatigue. Imagine them safely en-.
sconced at Mr.. Folks, on their road south.
"Mr Sanders" said the governor, with dig
nifed suavity, after the walnuts and wine,
"claimed to be an acquaintance OF yours, and
we were very glad to send him forward
The honorable governor maintained through
out that easy, selEpossessed manner which
characterizes the gentleman
The emissary--iOr he ought to be so known
shortly after suggested to the provisional
government thai he was "broke," and wished
to represent the seventh congressional district
of Kentucky-that is, the Louisville district
"for," said lIe in his persuasive, confidential
tones, that is the only way know OF for
man without money 70 get to Richmond"
session was at once held of the state
council and it is our pleasure TO record that
Mr. Sanders is now authorized by the provis.
ional government to proceed to Richmond,
and represent our interest in the rebel con
gress vice Ii. w. Bruce, removed or re-
signed
Mr. Polk at this lime addressed the new CON
gresham, saying he had particular favor to
ask. bill, said George to his host speaking
out of full heart auda full chest, "Bill, you
are boy after my own heart; whatever re.
quest you make will grant" at is only n
trihe," said MIR. Polk, (which you can easily
grant, and which will please you" ut is
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