Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-08-06
Letter from Columbus.


After running and turning, and doubling,
twisting through the country for more than
two weeks, he and his great thieving expe-
dition have como to delectable end. Your
readers are, no doubt, fully ccnversant With
the history Of Morgau's capture, and re.
turn to Cincinnati Upon receiving intel
ligcpce Of his discontinue, quarters in the
Penitentary were Immediately put in readi-
ness to receive the distinguished convict
upon his arrival from Sallneviils.
But the question bUing raised as to
whether himself and command we're law.
fully entitled to the terms of surrender
guaranteed by the militia Captain Burbeck,
or not, an order was issued by Gen. Burn
side requiring them to. proceed to Cincin
natl, until this momentous question could
be settled. The following evening Gov.
Tod went to Cincinnati for the purpose Of
holding consultation with Gen. Burnside,
relative to this important issue. Late in
the same evening, the Secretary Of War,
L. NJ. Stanton, was placed in direct tele
graphic communication with Tod and Burn
side. After holding conversation Of half
an hour in length, it was unanim )usly de-
cided that the acceptance of SlOrgan's sur
render by the CoppeThcad Militia Captain
was direct violation OF the rules OF war,
aud that Morgan could not be considered as
a paroled prisoner, but that he should DO
disposed of as Tod and Burnside might
decide. A few moments of consultation be
tween the latter parties were sufficient. -
The eminently proper decision was arrived
at that John Morgan and his elan OF cut
thronts, should forthwith be incarca rated
within the walls Of that stauuch edifice, the
Ohio Penitentiary, or at least as many OF
them as could be conveniently accommo-
dated. [ mean his officers. Gov. Tod re-
turned here early the following morning.
That day, the word spread that Morgan
would arrive on the $3.50 train from Cincin
natl An immense crowd CT citizens quiet
ly convened near the Penitentiary. The
entrance to the prison is about one hundred
yards from the Riilroad, double file of
soldiers was placed on each side OF this
route to the prison door. Precisely on time
the train arrived. In half moment John
was seen emerging from the car neatly
handcufed, in the regular convict style, to
brother officer. In jiiry the whole Of
the officers, 20 in number, were empted
from the train und safely received within
the prison walls. Then they began to re
alize the reality of thoir situation. Before,
they had assumed bold defiant look, but
now they appeared downcast and dsheurt.
ened. They had previously understood
that they were to be put in military pri
son.
Now comes the interesting scene, the
barbering, scrubbing, and clothing process.
This was done in the Warden's ofiice. But
| few spectators were present. The officers
Of the prison, Gov. Tod, Gen. Mason, and
their respective stnffs, members Of the
press, and teegraphers, completed the
number. The shaving was ordered to be
commenced. A negro convict was select
ed TO do the job Morgan was led in like {
lamb to the slaughter, bleating out his com
plants at being subjected to such Ldrbrom
treatment. 1t was no go. however, he was
cleanly razored. should have mentioned
that before the barbering process began
Morgan was closely searched, which opera
ton resulted in the discovery OF q large
number Of golden eagl's and ahugc pile o.
greenbacks, together with an immense rol
Of Confederate notes, all OF which wa'
cunningly secreted in legs Of his breeche.
between the lining and cloth. After Nor
gan's feathers were taken of, he was treat
ed to bath, and change of clothing
conducted tc his CELL and there left to re
eminato on his sudden change of fortune
Cukc was then brought in and treated a Ia
Morgan-all of the sub thieves were served
in a like manner--all were clothed in con
vict habiiaments, placed in separate coils
and are held subject to all prison rules
amenable for every ofense. Morgan asked
for a newspaper and writing material to-
day, which was OF course denied him. Phn
afternoon Burnside ordered by telegraph
the residue of Morgan's officers from John
sons Island to this place. They are thos,
who we're taken ut Burlington aud Believille
and are 60 in number. They are to shar,
the fate of their chief
Morgan was informed that his incarcera
tion was o measure of retaliation for tn,
imprisonment Of the officers of the Streigh
expedition in Libby prison, Richmond
and that ho would be held in coninemen
precisely as long as StIeight has been. =
Morgan made no reply, but looked NOR,
detected than betors.
Political trouble ia brewing here. A dasl
was made by some wounded soldiers to-da,
on Copperhead flag, displayed in front o
the business place Of notorious traitor. l
bore the inscription, mo moro arbitrary ar
rest, &c. Butternuts in the neighbor
hood rallied TO its defense. Serious troubl,
was npprehended, when very opportunely
strong detachment OF Provost Guards ap
peared and with fixed bayonets disperset
the crowd. We have fears Of gigantic
mob to morrow. Soldiers io camp say they
will not permit secession emblems to- bt
displayed Within their reach. Preparation,
are being made to quell riotous deu,onstra
tions. The papers here mako no mention
OF the troubles, tearing II may unnecessarily
excite the soldiers and people.
Geo. u, Pugh arrived q few moment
ago, and has just ceased speaking to an i'm
promptu crowd Of Morganites. He sale
"Vallandigham will be elected, and she,
be inaugurated if there be any virtue in tn,
rated strength Of ono hundred Thousand
freemen. Tyranical rule in Ohio will b,
suspended, aud we will suffer no NOR,
arbitrary arrests, for We shall have both tn,
,c,U and po,0ev to prevent il" This ma,
all bs so, but We 'dou't see IT," ibl-
TELEGRAPH.
Mr.. Brough IN Cincinnati
I'm Moudav eveniny Mr. Brourh nddress