The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-07-05

J., each other Those ''Jessie Scouts" were body of
men dressed in Confederate uniforms organized by
General Fremont. The fellow rode up Cautiously
his pistol drawn; but pretended 10 be very uncon
| cerned showing no disposition to draw mIne lie
RSS PS6Ss dP @Ts a6S PDod when
you goingW said he. "GoinR into toyn," replied
l., quietly, but in firm voice. He then inquired
vhere belonged, and i answered TT the same
crowd you do-to Captain Purdv's scouts"
why, 1 don't remember seeing you, though
haven't been detailed long myself"
That is just my case, ," replied.
He then asked what regiment was detailed from
told hum from the 18th Pennsylvania, Captain Fen.
ners, Company F.. This satisfied him he put up his
pistol and as rode up alongside, noticed pair
tbc saSSsnncSat 70 the a sa d suap tnat nolos
going to do with the ''rutlies He replied There
is Reb out at old Grffith's, and am going after
him." LET me look at them" said I; and as he
stopped 10 take them off, quickly drew my sabre.
There was gate leading into lane near where we
perate effort to get through but his horse pushed it
to with his neck and at the same instant my sword
than FIVE minutes, but not before he said, I sold
me pretty well, but don't blame you" gave him
him, but my blade went too near the heart BE had
a very good saddle, that suited me better than my
own; the handouts carried ali the way TO 0ettys'
burg, and there gave them away
When, after General Hunters return, in 1864,
from Staunton and other points down in the
heart of old Virginia, the insurgents burned
ChAmbersburg in retaliation, as they said, for
Hunters atrocities" Glmor took a hand in
1 took two men with me to fire fine brick
dwelling beautifully situated on an emnence north
west OF the town. Dismounting, l went in, and
told the lady who came to the door that was there
TO perform The extremely unpleasant duty Of burn.
Ing her house, which much regretted; that we were
Obliged to resort to such extreme measures in order
to prevent or check the terrible devastation com.
mltted by such men as General Hunter
Gimor being hungry, decided to feast upon
some ''rations" in the houF" before burning it,
and while doing so entered :" conversation
with the lady owner:-
asked her the name of her husband. ". -eplied
Colonel Boyd, Of the Union Army" "What, Colo
mel Boyd, Of the 1st New York CsvalrYP "The
same, sir ,, "Then, Madam, your house shah not be
destroyed"
The reader will recolleCt that this officer has been
already mentioned operating in the Valley. He
had ever been kind and lenont to the citizens men,
women, and children, warning only againss men in
arms. The fact OF her being the wife of Colonel
Boyd decided me at once. l told her that knew
her husband, and had fought against him for two
years the Valley of Virginia that he had gained
high putation among the citizens for kindness and
gentemanly conduct; that while we were there for
the purpose OF Furnishing vandalism, we were ready
and anxious to repay acts OF kindness done to our
people, who, when unprotected had been exposed
by the fortunes of the mercy of harsh trea
ment of our foes 1 tod her that her house should
not be burned, blame mo for 1t who would, and that
would leave guard for her protection till all were
gone She seemed to be completely overwhelmed,
as though she did not comprehend what said; but
when 1 assured her again that neither her house,
nor anything that belonged to her, should be mo-
esed, her gratitude knew no bounds. To the picket
near by the mouse Sne afterwards sent DasketS neu
with nice eaables, hot coffee, and as much wine
they desired
Gilmor was finally captured by Sheridan's
troops, in the spring of 1865, Just before the
final collapse. He thus alludes to his capture:-
My cousin, H c., was in bed with me. when
the door suddenly opened, and five men entered
with drawn pistols, and, although dressed as Con-
federates, saw at glance what they were But it
was too late for fight, for they hau seized my pis-
tolls, lying on chair under my uniform. care you
Colonel Gilmor?" said one OF them. did not
answer at first; was glancing round to see if there
was any chance of escape. My attention was
arrested by feeling the muZZle of pistol against my
head and hearing the question repeated. "Yes; and
who, in the devils name, are your? "MajOr Young,
OF General Sheridan's staff "All right. 1 sup.
pose you want me to go with you?n 81 shall be
happy TO have your company to Winchester, as
General Sheridan wishes to consult you about some
important military affairs"
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