The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-11-26

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numerous friendly slaps on the back, the
heartiest one coming from the spy. He
declared that was jolly good fellow,
that he hoped his company and my COM
pany might meet, that he was constant
visitor at tho Nillndls, and hlttcred him
self on meeting me often. ] fhttdred my
self that would have him on his back in
couple of days, but was very clear of CIV
ing him any hint to that effect. We drank
up the champagne, smoked some Havanas
at MY expense, and half an hour afterwards
was gH'tc lion. Not one of the officers
for q moment que Toned my identity as a
captain, nor did any one except the spy
advert to my regiment. This convinced
me what an easy matter it was for spy to
hang about Washington undisturbed and
unquestioned. My suspicious friend want
ed to know where the regiment was locat-
ed, to what brigade it belonged, what
thought of army matters, and evidently i'm
agined he had got hold of fresh fish.
was desirous of catching the man with
some proofs about him that he was actually
a spy, and engaged in the work. This
feared could not do. He never wrote any
thing down, but seemed to store it up in
his memory. / had no doubt that he jotted
down all points after going to his room,
and then managed in some way to send the
information through the lines. AS it would
be tedious job to effect his capture with
pools, l determined to follow another
plan. On the second day after making his
acquaintance, met him in cafe, and
asked for private word He cheerfully
granted the request, and when had him
in quiet corner, opened on him
"Lieutenant Chadsworth, have known
you only short time, yet acquaintance
has been so agreeable that l should really
be gIieved to have harm come to you. But,
l fear that certain malicious persons are
preparing trap for you. Not ten minutes
ago. l heard you denounced as Confeder-
ate spy, by one who knows all about you
and fear unless you leave Washington
within half an hour, you will be arrested,
: convicted and hung ~
He turned red, then pale, smiled, looked
frightened, and when 1 had finished, he
looked at me for moment without speak
ing, and then walked straight out doors
9 ! had given him shot which staggered
4 him. He must have known that | hat
worked up his case and was sure of my
man. or else would not have dared Il
. handle him SO plainly. After few min
{ utes, left the cafe, lounged around for al
1 hour or two, and then dropped into one o
{ the hotels. There was crowd of army of
ficers and civilians in the Office, and no on,
F. took note of my entrance. Casting m!
i eyes about, l discovered my lieutenant il
conversation with person in the uniform
# of captain, and two others dressed a
citizens. 1t struck me in a moment tina
= the other three were also spies, and / tool
/ care that they did not see me. The lieu
}, tenant seemed to be telling them of his ad
a venture, and the four wore grave coun
. tenances. Imagining that the captain wa
d the director of the party, scanned his fac
N until was sure that / could remembe
g him again. just below his right ear, / nc
1t ticed good-sized mole, and this woul,
y aid me greatly in identifying him again
Y Without receiving notice from any of them
Il slipped out doors, hurried to my room
!. and in few moments had exchanged m
!, uniform for a citizens suit Knowing tina
> the lieutenant would give the others de
l. scription of me. l next proceeded to bar
>, ber's, and in short time had exchange
o my long beard for pair of side whiskeri
It The change was SO great that the spy him
self could not have recognized me. Pul
q chasing heavy cane, and taking care t
. walk slowly, as dignified army contract
n or might be supposed to walk, wen
N back to the hotel. Two of the four spie
!. were gone, one of those missing being til
"a lieutenant. l was quite sure that the tw
would take themselves out of the city, an
70 now proposed to hunt down the Others
70 The captain was smoking, and pulled ou
- cigar, strolled around to his chair an
asked for light.
~ "You gentlemen of the army are havin
N easy times just now," remarked, as
- handed back his cigar with bow.
o. ~ Voii oho uuOh, "o,d no rePheuj Z
~ he moved little so that l could take til
NJ chair beside him. However, it's a
IS awful bore, and for one am anxious for I'll
al spring campaign"
I'd eyes, suppose So" replied; "an
I'd fromwhat heard to-day, am Statistic
I'd that the campaign win open early, and
OF vigorously conducted. I'll bet some b
i'd movement will be made in less than 81