Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-11
why Breyes-Brsgndier Baker was De-
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Washington Correspondence Richmond Times.l
The notorious Government detective. Gen.
l.. c. Baker, ceases to be brigadier-general
with this day. BY the term Of an order
from the War Department his commission
was cancelled on the 15.h, instant and he Is
mustered out OF service" Il shouh be
borne in mind, however, that the military
officers here disclaim Bakers right to racog-
milton as Of the military service proper. since
he did net receive his title as brieadier
general by reason Of meritorious conduct in
the field, nor on account Of service in the
army Of the United States. His promotion
TO brigadiership was the work o. Mr.. STAN
ton, upon opportunities Of Baker. who
asked the distinction as a sort Of healthy
covering to hide his disrepusable conduct
while acting in the capacity Of chief thief
catcher, etc, Ir the 8overhment This
detective has had his day, now his trouble
viii commence, for he can no longer, at his
own bidding, bring to his aid the strong arm
of the Government to protect him from the
vengeance of outraged citizens who have
been Sufferers in person and property from
the unconstitutional and utterly illegal acts
of this man.
Baker had become so impudent, and seIt
so entirely secure from the reach Of all men,
save the Secretary of War, that he actually
attempted to play the detective npan the
President and his household some weeks ago.
There is scarcely doubt however, that
this last specimen of indecency and wonder
full impudence was encouraged, il not sug-
gested, BY some Of the Presidents, radical
friends" The Great Detective" made an
utter failure of his espionage upon the exc
cutiye mansion, for it was somehow discov-
cred by Mr.. johnson, who sent n messenger
70 bring Baker Immediately into his presence.
The detective dropped every other consider
alton, and repaired with all haste 70 the
White House, totally at fault as to the pilr-
pose Of this summons from the President.
His name being announced, the President
directed that he be ut once admitted, rot
withstanding the presence Of several gentle-
men then engaged with Mr.. johnson. The
latter unceremcaiously charged Baker with
his villainous espionage, and informed him
that If he again heard of his presence in, or
prowling about the White House, OF If he
permitted any Of his creatures 10 sneak
around the premises, the "Great Detective
should himself lodge in some one Of the
dingy cells in the Old Capitol, where 20 many
had been incarcerated upon the simple order
Of Baker himself without warrant, OF the
semblance Of law or justice.
The "Great Detective was amazed At
what he heard and remained speeches.
while the President scored him. Upon the
Presidents command, Go sir,n Baker hast
lily moved towards the door; but before he
quite arrived there, Mr.. johnson added
"Hold one moments sir. I desire that you
now go TO the Secretary Of War, and TIL
him every word have said to you, ard
Shaking his finger at him don't let me ever
see you here again"
The "Great Detective lel instsnter, and
has ebeyed the last injunction Of the Presi-
dent most religiously.