The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1863-08-14
how the Morgon Raiders Served an
OHIO Copperhead.

How the Morgon Raiders Served an
Ohio Copperhead.
a Trend who vouches for the truth OF
DIS s'"'ements-an intelligent and reliable
union Democrs,-..~ries the following nc.
count o' the manner in which a Conner.
mead residing in Hamilton County was
dealt with by Morgan's men. As.
Illustrating the ingra,itude OF .be
Rebels toward, and their contempt for.
Their Northern friends. it is both interest.
ing and instructive :--ED. DEN.
When the late notorious guerrilla Rebel
Chief, John Morgan, now consoling him.
sel',nos in "butternut," but in the sniped
Uniform Of the Ohio Penien,iary, was
making his tbieving and murderous raid
through the southern part Of our State, a,
"po'u. in lis path in Hamilton Co.. lived
nch' burIy, unwashed Copperhesd,
known among men Of that persuasion as a
democrat" (Modern. Aem. They steal
the livery OF Democracy to serve their
Rebel master. He'll and the Southern
Coniederacy hear and spplaud) And,
being absent al the time the enemy This
iriends) passed his home, they took from
his stable very fine span of perfectly
matched, full bloc ded horses--a splendid
pair. which would comm and, at any time,
$1,000. On his return, finding them
gone.in the certainty Of his f,ie endship for
those in rebellion, and. believing that a
statement from him to the great Raider Of
his honest sentiments towards the rebels.
and his kindly wishe0 for tbaix success,
would Immediately restore the horses,
acting on this belief. and having the full
measure Of copperhead confidence in the
honesty. purity snd patriotism Of all the
rebels, he hitched up his remaining team,
(the one he was previously absent with, }
to his carriage. and beat out al full speed,
to over,ake his Rebel friends, entertaining
no doubt that, by letting his sentiments
be known 20 them, his horses would be
Immediately restored. lie soon came ND
with the rear guard. and plainly present.
ed his case; whereupon three of the reb.
els threw their brides to their comrades.
aigEted from their horses, and got into
the carriage, compelling the old gen, to
set on The dashboard. or against it. with
bis feet on the whippletrees. and drive,
while they very oomplacen,ly listened to
his exposition Of his principles. which was,
IN brief, that the South were right. ergo the
North wsre wrong;hat the North were the
sggressors and commenced the war; that,
in his opinion, the South should succeed in
their Undertaking to break up the Govern.
ment aud dismember the country and
that. To this end, he supported and should
vote for Vallandighsm. having no doubt
but tha; the Southern Chivalry would. by
their superior wisdom and indomitable
courage, be able eventually to reclaim
State by State. the whole territory now
embraced 10 the Uni'ed States, and WELD
over it The mild. Chris,i,n. pa,eynal and
patriarchal government tha, has hereto.
fore invariably marked the administration
Of Southern power /; and tina, to this much.
to-be-eesired end his daily and hourly or,
isons ascended. The rebels. being highly
pleased by this talk, asked him 10 guide
Them 10 the houses OF Union men, which
he did; and they were plundered Of all
valuables that were portable with their
conveniences Of transportation on hand a.;
numerous horse swaps being affected a,
each place where any Of the equines could
he found.
After serving them TO he utmost OF lis
capacity, he very nodestly inquired il be
could no, be released and 60 home. and
take his Two span Of horses. as il is ncl
customary in modern warfare ,ha, friends
should roe friends. Rebel asks, Have
you ever subscribed or paid anything to-
ward the support OF our side. which you
say is right ?" a., ..
Copperhead.--"No, but l have argued
and maintained il until my neighbors and
friends all look upon me in dsdain, and
really abhor me. detest me; call me But
ternu'. Copperhead and a Traitor"
Reb.--"Well. old fellow, all we can say
is, that your neighbors and friends are
d--n fools or towards, and, did you live
South, and hold such opinions in favor Of
the North as you profess. living there. TO
hold in favor OF the South. you would
swing by the neck TO the nearest tree; but.
as you appear 20 be our friend. we will on
ly ask OF you TO do what the friend Of a.
good cause should, and 10 always ready
and willing to do. We shall. therefore,
accept from you,not only the 6rst span Of
horses. but. as this span ls fresh sad 10
good condition. We shall also, with our
kindest regards for your friendship. &C.
cept them from you as gif,.e AMAZING. as
il does, frcm q heartfelt desire on your