The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-12-31
"REMINISCENCES OF ANDREW

When var was declared between the states, patribdc gentleman of the south. arisiocrztic and with never thought for the feelings of endearment existing in the families of the poor, biazed at once into the oratory Of enthusiasm. One day in Nashville, Tenn, when every sound was the sound Of coming war; when every breath was the breath of blinded passion ; when every eye was the eye of martial spirit rich man, well known as the owner of one of the finest stock farms in the south, ascended the courthouse steps and exclaimed:
 l My friends, my brothers, i, is your duty to take up arms against the monsters oi oppression. The sword waves above you. il is your duty-your God-given privilege, let me say, to strike and paralyze that arm of cruel treachery. Go to the war, and fight for your state. Go to the war and fight for your homes v
 Say, Cap'n," yelled man from the crowd, Tim perfectly willing to go and ] fight. for I'm not so much of i peace man no how, but me and my friends sorter want to understand this business
 Speak out. my brave yeomsn.r ex- claimed the prominent citizen.
 All right. My name is Sill Young ] My pard's name here is John Carsey and my other friends name is Sam Gib- bins. We've all got families We have to work to support them for VIC are poor Suppose we go to the war what will becom of them Who'll feed our children =
 II will, exclaimed the great man. .(;o to the war and, my word for il. your fam lilies shall no, suffer.
 The brave men joined the army ana were soon afterwards in the whirlpool of death. The great man remained at home He took the oath very promptly and give entertainments to federal officers. One evening just as general and his staff had sat down to '' rich wine and pleasan, bread,n and just as the host held aloft a wine -cup in flourish. panegyriring the glorious union, three poorly clad women entered the dining hall. One of them drawing tattered shawl closely around her, folded her arms and said:
 We have come to you for aid Have come to me for aid r exclaimed the distinguished citizen.
 "Yes, sir. My name is Mnllic Young, this is Sallie Carsey and this is Julia Gib- bins. You were the cause of our hus- bands going to the war. You promised them that you would provide for us. We dislike to call upon you, but now, after all our resources are exhausted and re- membering how enthusiastic our hus- bands were when they spoke of your pa triotism, we decided to appeal to you knowing tha, heart which can swell with pride can move with pity"
 "I know nothing of the shameful trans. action," indignantly declared ,he rich map. "Your husbands are rebels and you deserve nothing at my hands"
 The poor women went to the city and :, finally seeking an interview xith Andrew Johnson. military governor, explained how their husbands had been induced to enter the army anf how the prominent man had deceived them. Mr. Johnson was visibly affected. Meet me at tha, mans house promptly at three o'clock to- morrow he said kindly, and will ask him to reconsider his rash action"
 The next afternoon. when Governo, Johnson and several officers drew up al the mansion of the former secession en I thusiast, that gentleman was almost be side himself with excitement. He hao gained the good graces of the garrison and his wine cellar had made him popu lar with oonvivial officers, but to receive a visit from the military governor. man whose name was fast becoming knowr even in the most remote parts of ,h country, was indeed more than his mos ambitious dreams had entertained. I We will be pleased to take dinne with you the governor said. when tn, company had assembled in the elegan drawing-rooms. We have not merel, stopped in passing, but have designed this visit especially for you
 "I cannot, as wish were able, ex press my appreciation of the distinction which you confer upon me" replied tn, host. @That the great leaders in m, oounty's glorious cause honor me with their acquaintance is mark of favor tt which fear am at best but poorly enti sled.r
 , After season of pleasant oonversa ton, during which the host spoke in en thusiastic warmth of the army's heroism a servant announced dinner. "Wait { moment" said the governor. carelessl, looking from the window. A minuts