Daily national Republican., 1864-04-12
BRAVE woMEN-sHALL THEY BE
REYARDEDl


There are two women in this city al the
present time who are entitled 10 the gratitude
Of the nation. Ono Of these women not only
encouraged our gallant soldiers while they
were prisoners In Libby" at Richmond, but
when some Of them escaped conducted them
from the prison yard to certain place Of ssfc
ty, the residence of the other woman. The
guide In this daring enterpriso1cd Col. strclght
a distance of two miles through the city Of
Richmond 10 the residence Of the woman
who gave him shelter and food for
nine days, during which time the rcbo'
scouts were securing the entire country about
Richmond toprevont his escape. His arrival
at Fortress Monroe was announced by General
Butler. That announcement was "prematurc,' -
but, nevertheless, accomplished the object
which General Butler had in view, namely, 10
throw the rebels of the scent. The scouts
returned TO Richmond, and reported that
streight had reached Fortress Monroe. The
latter was all this time at the house of his no.
bic protector. Taking advantage Of the return
Of the scouts, Colonel strcight set out upon his
journey, and after many days reached the For
tress in reality.
Suspicion now rested upon the guide and
protector of tho Colonel, and they were Obliged
TO leave Richmond. What little property they
possessed was LEFT behind. What money they
had was expended TO enable them to reach our
lines in safety. The guide, upon arriving in
Washington, was recognized by Col. strcght,
who manifested his gratitude by Immediately
handing her two hundred dollars. The fact
that she was in town was made known 10 the
President who, upon consultation with the Sec.
rotary of War, authorized her to be paid the Sum
of two hundred dollars, and Col. Z. s. Sanford
President Of the American Telegraph Company
In behalf OF Mrs. Sanford and two or thrct
other persons, handed her two hundred ant
twenty-five dollars more, making total ofsl'
hundred and twenty-five dollars.
The other lady 10 whose house Col. Streigh
was conveyed, and where he remained min,
Strcight left here for the West. But he CAV
her letter, when he parted with her in Rich
mond, (Which is now in our possesslon,) di
rccting her, should she "be so fortunate" al
TO ever reach our lines, TO let him know at once
Major B. B. Mcdonald, of the lOlst regimen
Ohio volunteers, who was also sheltered ant
fed by the same lady, directed her upon reach
ing Baltimore where to go, and to address hin
Immediately. She has addressed letters to cacl
Of these gentlemen, but tlmo enough has no
yet intcrvened to produce answers. A sub
scrption of about one hundred and dfly dollar
has been raised for this lady in Baltimore with
in the last few days.
For tho benefit OF these two ladies we shal
be glad TO receive donalons-all monies TO b,
acknowledged in tho REPUBLICAN daily. W.
shall also cause TO be placed in the hands o.
proper parties in the Senate and House of Rep
resvntativCs, subscription books for this fund
for members Of Congress TO sign. The lad,
who acted as the guide was born in New Hamp
shire, but the woman who so generously mad
her homo place Of refuge for our gallau
soldiers was born in Richmond. All honor Il
them both. We hope and believe that the re
spOnsc TO our call In their behalf will be gen
crous. Time will tell.