Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-01-23

made. linen Jett said: 81 fear YOU have
frightened Booth off, for you passed near III,
J plantation where | left him, which ia only
} few miles from the ferry you crossed
But | will show you the Garrett place
where left him." Jetts horse was n mode
animal, built for endurance and speed. -
Lieutenant Baker was fearful that Jet
might escape if he got any advantage ii
start, and two of the men were ordered L
ride near him, and If he attempted to es
cape to "shoot him without hating" The
whole party then took the back track for the
Garrett plantation. The faded horses wer,
urged to their best speed, and at about three
O'Clock next morning they arrived at a gate
way which Jet said led TO the Garrett resi-.
dence. The night was dark, but the en-.
trance to the lane was visible. The house
was about twenty rods from the entrance -
Jet also said there was another gate about
half way to the house. The plan was 10
surround the house as quickly as possible, 81
as to prevent any possibility of escape
Lieutenant Baker went to the second cate
opened II, and gave the signal for the charge.
The dash was made through the lane In
short order, and the house surrounded.
Lieutenant Baker dismounted, went ON to the
piazza and Numbered at the door The old
man Garrett threw up window near and
asked in frightened tone, "What is the
matterY" Lieutenant Baker seized him by
the arm, and ordered him to unlasten the
door and strike II light This he did, and
the Lieutenant entered the hail. Mr.. Gar.
rett soon appeared with a talow candle.
| The Lieutenant took the candle and asked !,
Nv here are the men who are stopping with
your The old man was very much ex
cited, and he stammered out that "they
went to the woods when the cavalry went
by The Lieutenant said Don't you tell
me that again; they are here" The sight
of pistol brought young Garrett to the
front, who said Don't injure father, and
I'll tell you all about it; they are in the
barn"
About this time Colonel Conger came into
the hall Lieutenant Baker took young
Garrett by the collar and led him out on the
piazza, while Conger formed zoe men to
surround the barn Tho Lieutenant IN
ordered Garrett to lead the way. Before
reaching.the barn Garrett said " / have for
gotten the key, but my brother has it, who
Is sleeping in the coru-crb. We would nos
let those men sleep in the house, and were
afraid they would steal the horses and get
away" The brother soon appeared with
the key, and delivered it to Lieutenant
Baker. The barn was then surrounded, and
Lieutenant Baker unlocked the door. Up
to this time Booth and Harold seemed b.
be asleep. Colonel tonger came up, and %
rustlihg was heard inside the buldirr.a8if
f"e s'N'''aie- were rouAing w II n SEC
brinr ont t6 shi1 sT sFla e S9 fs
sented, but Garrett was reluctant 90 obay
saying, They are desperate fellows and
armed to the teeth" Lieutenant Baker
seized him, opened the door, showed him ing
and then closed the door. The Lieutenant
hailed the assassins, and said We send
this young man, in whose custody we find
you, and you must surrender your arms 10
him, or we shall set fire to the barn and
have a bonfire and shooting match a
low conversation took place inside the build
ing, and Booth was heard 10 say TO Carrot
"D--n you you have betrayed me- get
out of here or will shoot you."
Garrett came back to the door and said, |
Let me out, Captain ! viii do anything |
for you, but | can't risk my life here The
door was opened, Garrett came out with
bound, and the door was again closed |
Lieutenant Baker had the light In his hand, |
and young Garrett said II you don't |
put out that light he will shoot every one OF |
you" The light was placed at a short dis.
lance from the door, but 50 as 10 light the |
whole front of the building, which han been |
once used w II tobacco.house. The light |
was necessary in case the aasassins should |
make a break for the door and get out The
soldiers were dsmounted, bur refused TO
stand in the light, and they were allowed 10 |
seek u safer position. Lieutenant Baker |
again demanded their surrender Booth re- |
pied, in clear, ringing tone, Captain,
there is n man here who wishes 10 surrender |
very much" At the same time converse
ton took place within, and Booth was heard |
TO say TO Harold "a DIN you me, leave, viii
your Go, don't wish you 10 stay and in
a few minutes Harold raped at The door,
saying, " Let me out; know nothing OF this |
man. Lieutenant Baker said Bring ont |
the arms and you can come lie replied, |
81 have no arms" The Lieutenant said
" You have Il carbine and pistol; bring them |
out, and we will Jet you out" Booth then |
said, A." lie has no arms; they are mine, and |
shall keep them"
While this parleying was going on Coloue.
Congcr was doing all in his power TO keep |
the men aroused aud on the alert, for they |
had become 80 exhausted with their ride o.,
two days and two nights, without rest and I
with but one meal, that it was almost im.
possible 10 keep them awake. Strict orders
were given not 10 fire, ~ II would endanger |
the lives Of the men who were surrounding
the building. Harold begged and enirated
in the most piteous manner 20 be JET out, and
the Lieutenant ordered him 10 put his hands
out Of the door, which was partly ajaE lie
stuck his hands OUT the Lieutenant caugh,
hold Of them, pulled him out, and inmedi
atey closed the door Harold was turned
over totwo soldiers. lie kept making ascr
tons that he knew nothing about Booth, aud 4
Colonel Conger threatened 10 ito him aud
gag him II he did not stop bis noise This
had quieting effect, II had been decided
10 FIRE the building, ~ that Booth would be
driven 70 tho small door, WHERE, Il was
thought, he could be easily captured
Another parey onsued. Lieutenant Baker
again made the demand tor his surrender /
Booth said, "Who are you and what 10 you
wapt Of mey II may be- that I am being /
taken by my friends" The Lieutenant said .
"That makes no difference We know who .