The National tribune., 1884-04-24

E.: WASHINGTON, D. G., TT
while. raising himself in his stirrups, he ex-
claimed in a voice OF anger:
You are in no condition TO dictate terms,
sir!"
"WelI, sir, do not know about that 81 do
not know about surrendering, sir, if we do not
make terms" retorted Bailey, with as much
dignity as he could command.
cHEATHAM ACKNOWLEDGES THE CORN.
General Cheatham saw that he was duped
and then in quite bland voice, he said
" Very well, sir; will report to Gen. Withers.H
Saying this he rode off across the field He
soon met on old gentleman dressed in blue
jeans with no insignia OF Office about him. and
a conversation ensued which lasted for some
minutes. Then Gen. Cheatham galloped back
and said in tone of voice full of humor, as if
he was convulsed at the righteousness of his
mission: Sir, Major-General Withers in
structs me to say to you that he accepts your
surrender on the conditions named, but regrets
there IS not greater number of you'll"
The train was then brought up into the field,
where, in presence of Major General Withers,
Bailey reported the terms of capituation,
and heard General Withers give directions
to officer to see that the conditions were
strictly carried out, after an examination had
been made of the effects. Bailey secured most
of the papers, but the other quartermasters lost
theirs owing to the want OF transportation and
the difficulty of finding them after examination.
The men were then paroled and allowed to de-
part towards Louisville.
1t was ascertained during the day they were
with the rebels that the force engaged in their
capture numbered some fifteen thousand men
belonging to E. Kirby Smiths command, who
had been ordered to intercept Gen. Sill, and
who had discovered their camp about o'clock
that morning, and supposing it to he Gen. Sill
with his entire division, had SO arranged their
men as to most completely surround them, as
has already been described. When these for
malities Of the surrender of the quartermasters
had been completed it was o'clock in the
morning.
They then resumed their march after Gen.
Sill, who had been encamped only three miles
in their advance, but who had been up and
marching for several hours thus making good
his escape. The capture of the Cd division of
Gen. McCook's corps under SILL which did not
exceed six thousand in numbers, unless extra
ordinary fighting had been displayed, was un-
doubtedly prevented by the nine quartermas-
tiers with their nine wagons three officers and
forty three convalescent guards
JASPER N. oHLwINE,
Co. E. Both Indiana Vol. Infantry.
LIGoNIER IND.
Kind Word for the Confederate Captain Lincoln.
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
l read with amazement your editorial, "a
Preposterous Proceeding" in THE TRIBUNE of
April 10th. Is it possible that men are to be
ostraeised here in free Iowa?
Captain Lincoln, who fills the chair of mill
tary science and tactics in the Iowa Agricul-
tnral College, enlisted in the Virginia cavalry
when seventeen years of age, at the time his
scboolmates aud all his young friends were
focking to the Confederate army. He served
with distinction to the end of the war, and
soon after the close he came TO Iowa, where he
has lived ever since, respected and honored as
an upright and loyal citizen. He has filed
positions OF honor and trust with credit to him.
self and the continents served.
de has been member of our Iowa National
Guard ever since its organization, and done as
much to bring it up to its high standard of
proficiency as almost any other one member.
He has been elected captain and lieutenant
colonel OF the list regiment by the men COM
posing the command. He is now the captain
OF company A, LIST regiment 7. n. g., aud no
man III the whole command wears the blue
uniform with more pride and dignity
he cast his lot with US long. years ago; his
children have been born to him in Iowa-fve
boys and a daughter-and they are being
brought up under the ininenee of our public
schools, in free and loyal Iowa, where we are
not afraid of the Ghost of the Confectionery.
Captain Lincoln says he is proud of his war
record as a soldier, but is frank to say if he
had hal the knowledge and experience at the
age of seventeen that he did at the close of the
war; or soon after, he would never have drawn
his sword against the old flag.
There is no dispute but what he Is we'll
qualified to fill the position. His private char
acter is above reproaeh, and It is a significant
fact that those best acquainted with him are
his most ardent and unfaitering friends Those
who thought as yon d. that his election was
great outrage. after becoming acquainted
with the man and the surroundings. have,
almost universally, become his friends and
supporters.
Our broad prairies are standing invitation
to everybody to come and enjoy life, liberty
and the pursuit of happiness, without regard to
previous condition of servitude or military
service. Iowa was the first State to give the
colored man The elective franchise and if need
be- will be the first to give the Confederate
soldier fair deal. With SCHOOL houses on
the hill and no saloons in the valley" we will
march On IN this grand age Of human progress
Men with small souls and no charity will be
found among the stragglers in this great march.
HENRY II. WRIGHT,
Co. ID, 9Th Iowa Vet. Vols.
CENrERVTLLE, Iowa.