The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1865-12-26


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The shove order was read upon dress
parade TO tie gallant old --ih ia January,
1868. The cotton fields aud cedar lhlck-
cts Of Stone RIVER we're as YET scarcely
dry from the loyal blood which had there
been given up 10 freedoms cause. The
regiment was struck dumb, so to speak,
the Captain most OF all. What could such
an order means Scarcely none deserved
ceEsure Tess than Capt. Carter. lie was
the idol OF the regiment a perfect Speci.
men OF manly strength, bold and fearless
10 battle. perfect master of the sword and
gloves, k,ad aad gentle hearted, always
found upon the side OF the weak. He bad
been frequently spoken Of by his superio 5
Ior his gallantry. These Thoughts passed
through the minds Of some after this order
was read, but'none could give sufficient
reason why he shC uld be thus relieved,
iof, said they, does not the order imply
disgrace But these mutterings were
nol heald d at headquarters, and were OF 10
avail. The Captain retired TO his tent,
relieved himself OF his accoutremenls,
called his servant Tom, aud set out Tor
headquarters, with none bu, his sable com.
pamon.
Gen. Rosecrans was quartcred in Judge
Ready's house, and had private suit OF
rooms on the second floor, with Windows
opening upon yerandah. He was SIT
lIng before bright fire on the evening
oar story opens, IN undress uniform, with
nothing but the buttons TO betoken rank.
An orderly entered and announced Cap
tain Carter. The General arose quickly,
AMI advanced TO meet him, with that easy,
smiling look, that put the Captains fears
at rest. The General took him by The
hand, while bis countenance assumed a
more thoughtful look or rather settled in
repase, aud SAID;
TINS i, Capi. Garter oil the - Indilna
IL S, sir, replied the Captan.
ou rec ived a peIetnpIory order this
eveliag to rrpor forthwith
i did, sir, and have done 80
Yes, yes take a seat, Captain. am
in want ot "a man OF some experience,
Captain, vino has not only hand to do
and heart 10 dare, but also has judgement
TO guide and duecl both. General rhom
as, a ter quietly looking through his com
mand, has picked out you; and have
snch confidence IN the grzzled old nero
thai | have summoned } ou here for secret
service. Are you willing to undertake it
with all It's risks 2
Anything, General, for our counlry's
good
Very well, sir; you will remain here
tonight. Any Of your effects you may
need, send tor BY lh- orderly al the door
During The night ! viii Inform you what
your duties viii be-
Gen. Bragg's headquarters were at TuI-
lahoma. The Two armies were lying il
semi.circle, the rebel right resting on the
CumJerafd at lIartsvlle, above Nash.
vile, their leIl resting at the 'sk0als' be.
lyw.
Gen. Van Dorm commanded The Left
with headquarters at Spring Hill. Our
right rested at Franklin. which is nearly
on direct line between Spring Hill
aud Nashville. This much by way of tx.
planation.
One morning in February, 1868, two
persons were making their way on horse
back from SheibyvIHe to Spring Hill
The first ct these was dressed ir Quaker
garb, aud bestrode 4 light built dapple bay
stallion, whose small, siuewy limbs, boaJ
chest and open nostril bclokened both
speed and bottom. Horse and rider were
lll-naiched, but seemed TO have IA perfect
understanding.
he other person was negro, dressed
like lis master, broad bfim, white necktie
an d all, mounted on stout roadster
They were fast approaching yidelte
post we're short y halted by cavalry
man. They drew rein and dismounted.
is the man OF war 2 asked the Qua
ker.
Done know; reckon tho | might be-.
But what's your business, Quaker
Does The know a Mr.. Van Dorm abou.
here"
Well, reckon does but he'll Muster
ye If you call him tha..'
We'll, ! have business with him, and
lesire admitiance into Thy camps.
All rigta, old fellow, wall nh call The
Gen. Van Dorm was examining some
maps and charts when an orderly entered
nd announced that Quaker desired 10
ice him.
Admit him. said the General.
Is the Mr. Van Dorn, wlom clrna
men call General
What is your business with me, sir z
l.ked he General, without answering the
question.
i a'n sent, friend Van Dorm, by my So
lety 10 minister comfort and consola ioH
2 these men oi var, aud would AK per.
nission u bring Ia such Ihings as lhey
nay need or my meaus suppyt
Have you any recommendations z
Yea, verify ! and the Quaker produced
bundle Of papers aud commenced assorl.
ig them out. Here is one IRON friend
'roadbvni, and here one from friend
laakerbush, and hero
Never mind, said tie General. while
be corners u bis mouth commenced 10
srk, here, Ar. -
j Ihursion, suggested Che Quaker.
'Alr Ibursion IS pass through the
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