Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1865-07-08
WEEKLY TRINITY JOURNAL.
something about Howell Cobb.

correspondent writing from Macon, Georgia,
under date of May 18th, refers to Howell Cobb
as follows:
ST there is human being on Gods green
earth who deserves commiseration at the hands
of his fellow men, while surrounded with all the
luxury that wealth procure, that man is Gen.
Howell Cobb, of Georgia. He is only
superanuated politician, but despicable traitor,
not only to the Government bought by the blood
of his ancestors, but to the State and people
where he resides. His constituency, of which
" C.'s and politicians generally pirate much,
the hast to do him homage, and the old man
in his dotagc looks upon the past with regret,
upon the future without hope. l had occasion
to call upon this great mogul that was, on bust
ness few days ago, and will endeavor to give a
brief pen and ink sketch of Gen. Cobb and
staff. 1t was few days after the arrival of the
Yanks F; and as he still persisted that Macon was
not legally captured by General Wilson, a guard
was before the door. . Is General Cobb in 7?
inquired. He has just gone out said the
guard. Il think you are mistaken, sir said /
for just saw him alight from the carriage and
enter the door, | walked up the steps and en-
countered his son Captain Cobb who conducted
me to the room occupied by the staff 1t con-
sisted of seven individuals, dressed in English
blue and gray cloth, with the different insignia
of rank, and trimmed in the most fantastic style
with lace and gewgaws, covered all over with
buttons, like cousin joe One of them-a
corpulent individual, with whiskers like a regu-
lar Bluebeard-lay stretched upon a sofa, and,
whilst twisting his moustache till it assumed the
shape of the narratives of two Chinese perkers
he entertained the company (regardless of my
presence) with stories of the barbarity of the
Yanks ); and when he had concluded his en-
tertainment drew deep sigh, and in a noncha-
Ast manner, said that if he could no longer
fight the Yanks in this country he could go to
Mexico and join Macmillan. This drew forth a
hearty gufaw. And then a little dapper gentle
man, with pug nose and cross-eyes, said that
as for him, he should now make his long con-
templated tour OF Europe. And l. spoke q
sandy little lieutenant, with protuding teeth,
between which he held the amber stem of pipe
bowl some six feet in front oc him on the table
{ shall go to the Sandwich Islands, or some other
Yankee have only time to remark that these
gentlemen belong to the State merlish' and
never heard the whistle of a minnie ball | am
called out and ushered into the august presence
of the late Hon. Howell Cobb, of Georgia =
How shall describe him A man of about five
feet eight in his boots fat swarthy and dissipa-
ted eyes of no particular shade or color, and
bulldog air, which said plainly, am chained
now, but wait till get loose, if you want to
fun. This is all in appearance, however, for he
has never been known to show spark of bravery
yet. He had great deal to say about his Gov
eminent, and lamented the dire necessity which
compelled so great and brave people to sub
NIT to the rule of tyrants, as he termed the Off
GERS of the United States. When he came to a
period, made DASH and, hastily bidding him
good morning, left his house, thoroughly dis
gusted with what had seen and heard"