The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-12
For the +. & M.-Household
Camp Stories
GEORGIA. WIT.


When Colquitt's company of "Colum-
bus Light Guards" passed through Will
mlngton, n. c., on their way from Geor-
gla to the Old Dominion, the ladies of
that fair seaport city met them with over
flowing patriotism. Capt. afterwards
Gen Colquitt in speaking of the event
said: The ladies of Wilmington, n.
G., met us with open arms Nv hat
did YOU do, Captain p asked the bril-
liant and gallant young Luria. Why"
said COlquitt in his inimitable manner,
Il remembered | was soldier, and when
they presented arms, 1 sdluted"
HOW THE GEN. COULDN'T GET A REAR
VIEW OF THE BETHEL REG'T.
On one occasion during the first year of
the war, Gen. Joe Johnston rode over to
the camp of the lst n c., better known as
the Bethel regiment to hold review. Ii
happened that the regimental trousers
were all iD state of great dilapidation,
and the officers, desiring to make the best
possible appearance, gave the men strict
orders always to front face no matter
ln what direction the General rode. True
enough, go to what point Of observation
he would the regiment always faced
around and gave him front view.
Finally he remarked What is the
reason that can see nothing but the faces
of these men?'
A quick witted, and very ragged pri-
vate saluted, and said:
Because, General, the first North Car
olina never turns its back on friend or
foe."
A CHOICE OF EVILS.
When Eastern Carolina fell into the
hands of the enemy. an old lady, whose
wealth was eQualled by her patriotism.
was subjected to so much theft annoyance
that she went to the commandant to de-
mand protection.
He heard her story, and asked if she
was loyal? "Yes, sir, loyal to the hearts
core" she answered with only one idea
OF loyalty.
We'll, madam, the only way to ensure
the protection of your property will be
Tor You TO take the oath of allegiance TO
sentence was never finished, for the old
lady rose to her feet exclaiming, What !
take the oath Of allegiance to the Yankee
Government Why sir, I'd drink Hell
boiled down to pint first"-and out she
walked.
HOW THE SERGEANT SECURED oBEDI-
ENCE.
In the spring of 1852, C's battery of
iieht artillery was stationed In Eastern
Carolina, and the men had been using
the Leighboring fences as firewood. Conn
plants were make to Capt. c., who i'm
mediately detailed the offenders to maui
rails and rebuild the fences they had des-
troyed A newly elected Sergeant was
detailed to command them, and the men
full of mischief began to try the nerve
of the new officer, and finally re-
refused to work. The Sergeant in peck
of trouble came to the Captain quarters
and reported that the men refused to
work. Go back sir, and make them,
was the hriet response.
Off went the Sergeat, soon to return
and report, Captain the men wont
obey me-
The Captain looked him with ominous
red light, terror of all deinquents, gath
ering in his stern blue eye and thundered
forth, What sir you an officer, and tell
me the men won't obey you Go and
make them obey you, or L III reduce you
to the ranks again as unit for your
stripes" Out rushed the Sergeant never
pausiug until he reached the scene of his
late defeat, and then springiDg upon a
stump he roared out in stentorian tones
Il am Sergeant Nick H.-you are
men; Capt. c.. he told me to make you
obey orders, and III be id if | don't do
it
| The men gave a cheer for the resolute
Sergeant, and went to work as they
meant to do all the while, but the des
| ii oil
and whenever he approached group OF
men at an incoDyenlent time, the quota
tion Il am Sergeant Nick II --' wa:
quite enough to send him to the right
about in double quick time.