Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-12-01
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General Van Dorm commanded the
left, with headquarters at Spring Hill
Our right wing rested at Franklin, which
is nearly on direct lines between Spring
Hill and Nashville. This much by way
of explanation.
One morning in February, 1868, two
persons were making their way on horse.
back from ShelbyviII @ to Spring Hill
The first of these was dressed in Quaker
garb, and bcstrode a light built, dapple
bay stallion, whose small, sinewy limbs,
broad chest ami open nostril betokened
both speed end bottom. Horse and rider
were Unmatched, but seemed to have
perfect understanding.
The other person was negro, dressed
like his master, broad brim, white neck
tie and all, mounted no roadster. They
were fast approaching vidette post ;
were shortly hailed by cavalryman.-
They drew rein and dismounted..
Is thee q man of war" asked the
Quaker.
Il don't know; reckon though I might
be. Bat what's your business, Quaker 2
"Does thee know a Mr.. Van Dorm
about here p
Well, reckon does but he'll mis-
ter ye, il We call him that"
We'll, | have business with him, and
desire adaittance-into thy camps"
"All right, old fellow, wait until call
the Corporal
General Van Dorm was examining some
maps and charts, when an orderly entered
and announced that Quaker desired to
see him.
Admit him." said the General.
Is thee Mr.. Van Dorm, whom carnal
men call General %
"What is your business with me sir ?"
asked the General, without answering the
question.
! 81 am sent, friend Van Dorm, by my
society to minister comforts and consoia-
ton to these men of war, and would ask
permission to bring III such things as they
may need or my means may supply"
Have you any recommendations y
es verify = and the Quaker pro.
iuced bundle Of papers, and commenced
asserting them oat, "lere is one from
friend Broadbent, and here is one from
friend Quakcrbush, and here
Never mind, = said the General, while
the corners Of his mouth began to jerk,
"herc, Mr.--'
Thurstsn,' suggested the Quaker.
I" MIR. Thurston. is a pass through the
lines, at will, for such articles as you may
see proper to bring. That is all, sir"
May [ ask, friend, how far it is to
those uugoaIy men who are prosecuting
our people with fire and sword whom
carnal men call the Yankees?'
"Ycs, sir, about fourteen miles. See
that you give them wide berth, for
they have curious way of burning men
Of your persuasioa.'
Yea, verify | will and vita this the
Quaker retired.
"Quccr character, that" remarked the
General to himself "bat 1T takes all
kinds to maze a world.
The Quaker passed out among the
camps meeting smile here and rough
Jest there, but they seemed not to ruff
the placiiity Of his coautenance though
the negro,s eyes would fash out, who fol-
lowed few steps in the rear. The Qaa-
ker seemed 10 have good supply of
tracts and religious papers which he scat
terel freely. with a word of gentle admo.
milton to the card players, and hint OF
the world to come to all. He was par
ticu!ar in his inquiries for the sick, and
even visited all the forts and Notifications
and m lde particular inquiries about them
for the sick, writing letter to one. fur.
nishing stamp to another, so t..at at the
close OF the day he had visited all and
made memorandum Of what was need
ed. and was preparing to leave camp,
when a Lieutenant came along AMI accost.
ed him with
Il say, stranger, haven't we met be-
fore ?"
Very likely"
"Wasu't you up here at Stone River,
at the fight ~
NAY, verify" returned the Quaker
IL % not aboat where carnal men do bat
tle."
NO! Well, l mus. have seen you
: some place, bat | don't recollect where.
Likely I'm mistaken"
"Massa, did yes see dat debbil's eyes
brighten up towards the last? tells ya
sure we'd better be trab5.ing.'
"Ycs, Sam, saw it, and my recolec-
ton is better than his, for | took him
prisoner at Stone River though be cs'
capped soon afterwards. We will pas:
out as soon as possible"
Not long after the Quaker and his
colorcd companion were gallopns over
the smooth pike. As they approached Il
house they slackened their speed, but
when out of sight they increased it
Thus they pushel on til after dark A,when
they came to a by.road into which they
rode some miles, AMI finally drew rein at
little log cabin, at which, alter recon-
noiering a little, the negro advanced
and knocked, and a voice from the in.
side bid him enter, which he did followed
by his master.
That night a dispatch went to Gen
Bragg. which read
81 )ok out for Quaker followed by a
niger. lie is SPY. Arrest him.
(SigneD, Gen. VAN Dorm"
The next day negro rode into Muir
fecsboro and passel on to Gen. Rosecrans
headquarters, and presenting pass was
admitted to his private apartments, and
handed the General paper which read