The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-11-26
This information proved true in all esser

This information proved true in all essen
tialS and its value to the country was ines
timable. We had other spies piercing the
rebel lines at this time, but they did not en-
Joy the facilities possessed by the nameless
one. Almost with anguish did he exclaim
against himself in the presence eff the author,
for the severe manner in which he was de-
ceiying the general and in involving the lives
Of thousands of his brave but deluded follow
ers.
After tho first great battle the work of such
a spv is ended, or rather it ceases when the
shock of arms comes on. Thenceforth the
armies are moved upon the instant, as circum-
stances NAV require. Our man, who during
the four DAYS had been almost necessarily i'll
the saddle, or with his ears and eyes painful
ly observant while in the camps, took leave
Of our army on the battlefield and retired to
place ofrest.
One incident occurred during his last visit
to Bregg which is worthy of mention That
General took alarm in consequence of his re-
port, and at once started a special messenger
to Gen. John H. Morgan-who was absent
with his cavalry in Kentucky to destroy Ros-
ecrans' railroad communication which
Morgan succeeded, to return instantly with
his command by forced marches to Murfrees
boro, That same night our man reported
this fact to the Federal commander, describ-
ed the messenger and what route he would
take, etc, The information was at once tel
egraphed to Nashville. Gallatin and Bowling
Green, and force was sent from each of
those posts to intercept the messenger.
| They failed to apprehend him, which, how
ever, proved of no consequence, as the battle
of Stone River was fought and Bragg was
on his retreat from Murfreesboro by the time
Morgan could have received the orders.
Our spy was brave man; yet during the
last three days of his service he was most SEN
sible of its peril. To go between hostilelines in
the lone hours of the night-tor he did not
wait for daylight-to be halted by guerrillas
and scouts, and pickets, with guns aimed at
him. and finally,to meet and satisfy the anx-
ious, kesn-eyed, understanding rebel officers,
az well as our own, was a mental as well
as physical demand that could hot be
Ions. sustained While proceeding upon his
last expedition, the author met the nameless
upon 4 bv-road. We halted our horses, drew
near. converseda few seconds inprivate, while
our attendants passed on. lie was greatly
exhausted and soiled in appearance his cloth
inc having been rained upon and splashed by
muddy water, caused by hard riding ana
which had dried upon him. He said he was
about to try it once more, end, though he
had so often been successful yet he feared
detection and its sure result-the bullet or
the halter. He had been unable mid the hur-
ry and excitement to make some final dis
position Of his affairs. He gave us the last
message to send his wife and children in case
it should be necessary and he also desired a
promise-most freely gveii-t.!...@:tt We %"nd
attend to the settlement of his account with
the General for services recently rendered.
Thus concluding he wrung our hand most
earnestly, and putting spurs to his fresh and
spirited animal, dashed off upon his mission
Twenty four hours afterward we were reliev-
ed of our anxious foreboding by his safe and
successful return. We have stated the price
paid him for his labors it was well earned,
and to our cause most profitable invest
ment.
Such a man may be nameless now, but
when the war is over, and when its history is
written, his courage and self sacrifice will not
be forgotten.