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Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-07

The incorporators of the GAINESVILLE
Coal and Ice Co. are George S. and, j.
M. Bowling, j. r., E. w. and G.. IT.
Cunningham, j. j. CARROT, e. B.
Ely, j. l.. Glenn and H. G. Merritt.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-07

Office and residence Main street, next to
Presbyterian church. Hours to 8 a. m; to
ep.m.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-07

Mrs. Sallie Bowling, from the Port
Royal neighborhood, and lady
friend, was in the city shopping to-
day.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-02-24


of our going back to Richmond. re-
member somewhat dimly the picture pre-
scented Immediately at the wharf under
the sunshine of that March dayl OF more
distant objects 1 have no recollection
whatever. In fact, was dazed almost
equally by the brightness of open daylight
and by the happy coming of this long ex-
pected day. l could not, however, help
being struck by the contrast between the
sets Of prisoners. Those on the Confed-
crate side looked strong and hearty; their
clothing was whole, neat and clean; but
on our side all the number were in the
last extremity of raggedness, dirt and
emaciation. 1 have totally forgotten
whether any breakfast was given us that
morning or not-a matter Of small mo-
ment when we had been obliged to starve
through so many longer journeys.
While the wrangling over details was
still going on, without, as far rs we could
sec, any prospect of termination, the order
was suddenly given us to go on board"
Most promptly it was obeyed. 1t meant
great deal for US to be actually under the
Stars and Stripes once more. But not till
the boat cast loose and swung into the
stream did we count ourselves truly out
of Confederate hands.
linen, 100, the nearly welcome Win
which we were greeted; the good cheer, so
different from our miserable prison fare;
and the kind faces smiling all around,
showed in living colors that we were free
men again.
In regard to food, the great difficulty
now was one we had not encountered for q
year past-that Of over eatingl A years.
famine had made us terribly hungry, and
we received cautions on this point which
were not unneedful. Nothing in the
rations were more enjoyed than the tin
cup of good coffee which Was given TO us
all-genJiine coffee was something which
we had not tasted inside the rebel lines
and L am not certain that l have found
any as good sincel No place on the boat
seemed more homelike than the engine
room, where 1 sat and ate slowly for a
long time. The working of the strong
machinery which seemed impelling us
lovingly homeward was about as much
company as / wanted for the time
Down the river we went in o delirious
dream of rapturel We were scarcely
conscious of passing events. Probably
no emotion on earth has greater sweep and
intensity than the wild throbbing SEN
sations that rush thick and fast through
the bosom Of the liberated captive
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-02-24
CHAPTER XVII.
REPORTING TO SECRETARY STANTON AN
PRESIDENT LINCOLN.

REPORTING TO SECRETARY STANTON AND
PRESIDENT LINCOLN.
have forgotten almost everything that
took place on this homeward voyage, if,
indeed, my mind was not too nearly in the
condition Of waking dream to receive
definite impressions. / saw some Of the
great gunboatS as we drew near the
mouth Of James river, which looked like
grim sentinels guarding the avenue to re-
bellion. We were furnished comfortable
blankets, and when tired out, as much by
unwonted emotions as by physical effort,
we could lie down and slumber at our
will.
We arrived in Washington late in the
afternoon--I know not Of what day, but
presume it was the day after leaving
Richmond, which would be Thursday,
March 10. made no memoranda at this
time, such as had not failed to keep dur
ing THE darkest parts of our history. In
my own experience JOY was more over
powering than sorrow.
After supper we took our proposed
walk, But once outside in the dark
street, with no place to go, no money to
buy anything and nobody to care for us,
it began to seem rather lonely. We had
been objects of so much solicitude for so
long that we could scarcely help feeling q
little neglected now that nobody prevent
ell us from wandering in any direction we
chose. Beside, we were not yet provided
with new clothing. A regular requisition
would have to be filed before our wants
in that direction could be supplied and
the air was chilly. After wandering aim
lessly for few squares, looking in at the
shop windows and staring Mt the great
buildings, we turned and were soon back
in the barracks. The room, which was
well warmed, seemed very cozy. 1t was
easy to consider the sentinels ut the door
as placed there to guard us from an enc
my, q view of the case which greatly
pleased the Tennesseeans. / really think
we slept better than we would have done
il ut q first class hotel.
The next day, as had expected, all re-
strictions were removed from the other
members of the party; but we were in
vited to make our home ut the barracks,
receiving regular soldiers rations, as long
as convenient.
We did not remain long A wealthy
and patriotic lady, Mrs. Fales, had fitted
up pavilion in her yard in excellent
style and kept It filled with convalesccnts
from army hospitals, to whom she gave
the attendance and most Of the comforts
Of home life. Hearing our story, she APP
piled to the Ohio state agent, Mr.. j. c.
Wetmore, to secure US as dodgers. He
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-02-24
A FEW OF TIE ESCAPED RAIDERS.
n. Y. HAWKINS.

A FEW OF TIE ESCAPED RAIDERS.
The eight men who got away from the
immediate vicinity of the prison travelled
in couples, taking different routes and
meeting with great variety of stirring
adventures. Porter and Wollam went
westward and reached the Tennessee
river, down which they floated in boat,
making % land circuit to avoid mussel
shoals, till they reached Corinth, in Mis-
sissippi, on the 18th Of November, having
been month and two days on their peril.
Gus routes.
Dorsey and Hawkins pursued route
similar in general direction to the last,
but keeping little further west. They
were entangled in the outposts of Bragg's
army, then on its retreat from kentucky,
and very narrowly escaped capture. They
also were greatly helped by the Union
people of East Tennessee, and without such
aid would very probably have died with
cold and hunger in the mountains, They
and all the others were received By their
army comrades and relatives as men risen
from the dead.
But the most surprising and longest but
easiest route was that taken by Wood and
Wilson. The former was so sick that it is
not probable he could in any other way
west till they encountered tho Chatta.
hoochec river, when, seizing boat, they
padded down the stream night after night,
hiding by day, till they reached the Gulf
of Mexico, when they stood boldly out TO
sea in their frail craft and were fortunate
enough to find our blockading fleet OF
their emotions on once more beholding the
old flag it is useless to speak; all who were
prisoners during the war will understand
It, and no others can! They reached Key
West Nov IL, and were the first of the
party to send home full account of their
adventures, which is stin on file in the
war department
A few words will finish the story of the
six Of US who were so unfortunate as to
DO rccaptured. We expected nothing less
than instant death; but instead Of that
we were taken to the Atlanta barracks,
then under charge Of an officer who had
been in the regular United States army,
from whom we received moro humane
treatment than had been before accorded
TN within the limits Of the Confcderacy
Here we renamed two months, ana were
then forwarded TO Richmond, Va. We
spent only about two hours in Libby
prison, but were more than three months
in Castle Thunder, where our suffcrings
were often very great. Food was but
little above the starvation point. No
clothes were given us by the Confcderacy,
and we were almost naked. Many died
around US. and in the very rooms with
Us, of smallpox and other deadly diseases,
but our lives were strangely preserved,
though several Of our number were very
snk- We nsFW we're called on to face
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-02-24

again I'm scarcely less bright waxing
dreams. tried to look at the country
through which wc were passing, but my
preoccupation was so great that could
scarcely sec it at all.
Petersburg was reached with no notable
Incident; then after but short detention
we moved on toward City Point. AS the
train passed around n curve about IL
o'clock we saw very large steamboat in
the river; we had seen none such since we
left our own Ohio. But there was some
thing still better than the boat. Waving
over it in the morning breeze was the
"Flag of the Free" / seized the comrade
next me and shouted, ''Hurrah, boys:
hurrahl there's our flagp' They needed
no prompting; indeed some in the forward
cars had seen it sooner than had. Cheer
after cheer went up from the whole train;
some of the guards were disconnected at
our vehemence and said, "Stop that noise,
there's no use in making such FUSS"
but we did not stop. This was the first
time we had seen that banner for eleven
long months, and it meant to us life,
home, freedom, CONFERENCE.-THE
which men love; and tears and shouts
intermingled till we drew up at the station
but short distance from the truce boat
State of Maine.
From its side issued n long procession
of prisoners, 800 in number, who did not
seem to be nearly so much rojoiced as we
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-02-24
DARING AND SUFFERING.
A History of the Andrews Railroad
Raid Into Georgia in 1862.

~e started for the woods that were ABOUT o
mile distant We ran shrough gardens or any.
thing else thGt came in tie way, kicking the
pickets off several garden feuces as the easiest
way to get over them. TO say we were tired out
when we reached the woods do es not half express
our condition. The woods wal but narrow, and
we only stopped there long enough to catch our
wind, and then pressed on again. Mason Dorsey
and Hawkins were now with US. We next en-
tered big field, in the middle cf which was
deep rcvine with brush grown up in IT, Here wa
Fr5se1 ard t3or orr bearings, and then travelled
on. Lason now Ss.san to get sick, but we worked
him along till dark; then through the night we
moved along slowly, secretng ourselves good
share of the time.
During day we hid, but come men caused
W. TO change ON position once or Gwice to avoid
them. The second night we also made but little
progress on account OF Nason's sickness. and
after hiding AL day again, we still found him no
better. We held n consultation, Mason urging
us to leave him TO his fate and save ourselves
But We decided not to leave him In the woods, at
any rate.
We selected a house that was on q little cross
road between two main roads, about q mile
apart, and with woods near SO Brown and
went TO the house and asked for lodging, telling
the man that one of our number was sick. He
did not wish 20 keep us. but we told him we were
going to stay, as we could go no further. He
yielded and gave us our supper. Mason was put
TO bed and we staid up with him part of the
night, and then went to bed ourselves and had u
good sleep. We had not yet determined what to
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-02-24
CHAPTER XVIII.

INTERVIEW WITH SECRETARY OF WAR
STANTON AND PRESIDENT LINCOLN.
When we reached Washington day
was fixed for an interview with Secretary
Stanton. Ohio State Agent Wetmore and
Mai. Ger. Hitchcock accompanied us. Gems.
Sigel and Stahl, with many other distin-
guished persons, were in the ante.room
waiting, but as we were there by appoint
ment, they continued to wait, while wo
were at once admitted. Stanton had long
resided in my county town of Steuben-
vile, and had seen him, and knew him
well by reputation, though / could then
claim no personal acquaintance. We
us warmly by the hand S1d uttered
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-02-24

another court martial There was much
talk of exchange, but our hopes in that
direction were so often disappointed that
we almost ceased to hope.
At length, on the 18th of March, 1869,
we received the joyful tidings that spe-
cial political exchange had been con-
cluded, which, by the insistance of Secre-
tary Stanton, had been made to include
us. No words can describe our joy when
we at last found that it was actually true,
and that our year of horror was over and
we once more under the old flag.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-02-24

INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT LINCOLN. "a
LITTLE LUCK WITH THE BATTLES Now"
to another of us, as he addressed each one
with great courtesy / specially remem-
Der part of one remark and his position
while making it. Something had been
said about political matters, and our Joy
that the Union party was now gaining in
the country after the great defeats of the
fall before. Eyes" Lincoln said, as he
stood in a STOPPING position by the fire.
place with his elbow resting on the end of
the mantlepiece, ''if we could only have q
little luck with the battles now, all would
soon be right and the war be over" The
quaint phrase, "a little luck with the bat
ties" made an indelible impression ON my
memory, for we had been having very i'll
luck in that direction for some time. We
did not wish to be tresome, and ourselves
made the first motion to leave; the presi-
dent took the hand Of each in both his
own, saying again how thankful he was
that we had been spared, and that he
hoped we would find all our relatives liy-
ing and well when we reached home. We
left him, exceedingly proud of the honor
the greatest man in the nation Tor the
WORLD had conferred upon us. We had
now nothing further to detain us I'm Wash-
tngton, and were most anxious to bo IA
Ohio again. A furlough for sixty DAYS
was given to as and an order for govern
ment transportation to our homes.
LrHB ENID
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-02-24

were. They were
formed in line,
and there was u
calling of names,
q e kin g of
lis t s, it h in
quiries about spe-
cial officers, for
what seemed to
me q long time.
Som o disputes
arose, but L could
not catch tn Q
words, and could
only pray silently
that all might be
arranged in such
manner as to pre-
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-02-24

JhOVH EA1t1tUTIs H HAbON
GROUP OF THE EXCHANGED PRISONERS.
weary distance. Two or three had to be
almost wholly carried, but the burden was
cheerfully endured, upborne as we all
were on the wings of hope and cxultation.
Seated in comparatively comfortable
cars, with no ropes or irons upon us, and
but weak guard, and with deep peace
and content in our hearts, we glided out Of
the rebel capitalize see 1t no more till ell
that had belonged to rebel power had
passed away like the baseless fabric Of q
vision, and left not ok behind" Tho
unwonted light dazzled our eyes. The
motion Of the cars was an intoxication.
This was happiness indeed. The thoughts
ard visions of the night were lived over
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DO They Mean 10.
Communicated.

Communicated.
The Prohibition meeting held in the
Court House, a few weeks since, closed its
proceedings with the following motion
ssMoved and carried that We refrain from
placing a county Prohibition ticket before
the people this campaign, but due notice be
hereby giyea that 1t is the sense OF the
present organization that hereafter a full
county ticket may be expected, without
any consideration of the affect it may have
on candidates Of other parties.''
Evidently the framcr of that motion is a
novice in politics, and lacks the wisdom Of
the serpent and h1rmlessness Of the dove
in dealing with political issues he late
Roscoe CoukIIng would style such Poiiti-
cal deliverance, hunting rabbits with
brass band" Calling TO mind the service
rendered the cause Of Prohibition by the
Republican party, through its members Of
the Legislature in passing the Prohibitory
Amendment and knowing that the friends
of the Amendment depend upon the Re
publicans who may be elected 10 the mex
Legislature to pass IL a second time, does
not that ..dus notice hereby given" par
take o: the atmosphere OF the artic regions
aud exhibit a little bit of ingratitude IL
seems to US TO read very much like an op-
en- proclamation that the help already CIV
en-, and the help expected next winter TO
secure the second passage of the Amend
ment, win be received without thanks and
and requit-d Sith.political inquiry in the
future. While it sqnints that way, it is
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4 RARE TREAT BIGHLS
RECOMMENDED.

SHIcKsHISSr. Pa. April 20, 1887 The
Centennial SIngers,'' OF ilarper's Ferry,
W. Va, under the management Of h &.
Keys, gave an entertainment ia the Meiho-
dist Episcopal Church in this place last
evening. The songs, as well As their man
ner OF singing them, is q true rendition OF
the sty Ie and spirit, IN which those songs
were sung by deyOut negroes in days OF
slavery. The singing is pleasantly inter-
sprrsed with remarks by the manager, add
ing to the interest Of the occasion The
moral effect OF the entertainment is good
recommend them 20 lovers OF truth and
virtae.-W. II. Keith, pastor OF NJ E
Church. The above mentioned singers will
give sn entertainments in the q. a. K. Hail.
on next Saturday evening the 18th inst.
General Admission - cents Children l5c.
Doors open at =. NJ.
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MIFFLINTOwN MARKETS.
Mur1nro,x. October 10, 1898.
MIFFLINTOwN GRAIN MARKRT.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETs.

PHLaDELPHIA, October =, lsSs.-W
sI.lS to Sl-25 Corn 81 TO 5ic- Oats 80
to S4c. Tive chickens 10 TO Ilcts per 10.
Eggs Is TO 22c- Butter Il TO 25cts per 10.
Clover seed s 10 9c per To-
CaICAGo, Oct. observation-disclosures, 5000
head shipments, 2OOO head steers, $3.50
as so stockers and feeders, s2-2Os3 40 !;
COWS, bulls and mixed, 81 -hOa3 bulk, s2-2O
AZ. so; Texas cattle, 81 5Oa3.7O. H1gs-
Receipts. II, 100 head shipments, 500 head I;
market weak, AZ S5ai0c. lower mixed
s. s5a6. 40 heavy, S6-l0a6 60; light, s. I5-
6.25. Sheep-Receipts, 2ioO head ship
uents, 900 head natives, S3ai-l6; West
ems, SSas.5O; Texans, s2.I5aS.50; lambs,
- 5a5.3 -.
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aSo hereby make known and give no.
tice, e ihat he inspectors and Judges stall
.neet at the respective places appointed for
holding the election ia the district AZ which
they respectively belong, before O'Clock
in the morning OF Tuesday, November
and each sand Inspector shall appoint one
clerk, VINO shall be a qualified voter OF such
district.
:. In case the person who shall have re-
ceived the second highest number of votes
tor Inspector shall not attend on the day of
any election, then the person who shall have,
received the second highest number OF votes
for Judge at the next preceding election
shall act a. Inspector IN his place And in
case the person who shall have received the
highest number of votes shall not attend
the person elected judge shall appoint an
Inspector in his place; and in case the nor
son elected Judge shall not attend, then the
inspector who received the highest number
of votes shall appoint Judge in his place
and If amy vacancy shall continue in the
board for the space of one hour after the
time fixed 10y law for the opening of the cleo
tion, the qualified voters of the township
ward or district for which such officer shall
have been elected, present at the place of
election, shall elect one of their number to
till such vacancy.
SPECIAL ATTENTION
is hereby directed to the Sth Article of the
New Constitution.
SECTION !. Every malG citizen twenty-one
years OF age, possessing the following quail
iticafions, shall BE- entitled TO vote at all
elections:
FIsf-He shall have been a citizen of the
United States at least one north.
Ssoond-He shall have resided in the State
one year, (or if having previously been
qualified electOr OF native born citizen of
State, he shall have renewed therefrom and
returned, then six months.) Immediately
preceding the election.
ThUd-He shall have resided in the cleo
tiOn district where he shall offer TO vote AT
least two months Immediately preceding the
election
FOuyfh-If twenty-five wears Of age of
upwards, he shall have paid within two wears
a State or county tax, which shall have
been assessed 1t least two months and paid
al least one month before the election.
i al hereby make known and give no.
tice, that seSery person excepting Justices
OF the Peace, who shall hold any Office
or appointment of Office or trust under
the Unit-d States, or this State. or anv
city or Incorporated district, whether a
commissioned officer or otherwise a sub-
ordinate officer or agent who is or shall
be employed u.-ler Legislative, execu-
tive or Judiciary departments of this
State, or Of the United States, or of auy
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| also hereby make known and give no.
tice, that the places for holding the afore-
said General Election in the several bor-
oughs and townships within the county of
Jun:ata, are as follows, 10 wit
The freemeu of the borough of Miffiintown
are TO hold their election in the southeast
room of the Court House, known as the
Sheriff's office, in said borough.
The fTeemen OF the TOW NnshIp Of Ferman-
agh sIe 10 hold their election IN the north
east room OF the Court House, known as the
Treasurer's office, in MifiiintowH borough.
The freemen OF the township of Walker
are TO hold their election at the School
House in Mexico, in said township.
The freemen OF the township OF Delaw are
are TO hold their election at Smiths School
House, in said township.
The freemen OF the borough OF Thomp-
sontown are to hold their election at the
School HoIse in said borough.
The ircemon Of The township OF Green
wood are TO hold their election at the Pub
lie House Of Thomas Cox, IN said township.
The 1reemen of the township of Monroe
are to hold their election at the School
House in Richfield, in -ald township.
The frremen of the township of Susque-
hanna are 10 hold their election at Fry
meyers Hotel, IN said township.
The 1reemen Of the township of Fayette
are TO hold their election at the School
House ia AcAlsteryille, in said township.
The freemon OF the borough Patterson
are TO hold their election at the School
House ia said borough
The iree,nen OF the borough Of Port Royal
are TO hold their election at tn. School
House in said borough.
The ireemsn Of the township Of Milford
are to hold their election AT Locust Grove
School House, in said township.
The freemcn Of the township of Spruce
Hill are to bold their election AT pruce Hill
School House, in said township.
The freemen Of the township OF Turbett
are to hold their election at The Church Hill
School House, in saId township
The freeB'en Of the township of BeaIe are
to hold their election At the School House
at Academia, in sald township.
The freemeu Of the township of Tuscarora.
except that portion OF it lying northwest
ward Of the summit Of the Shade mountain,
are to hold their election at the School
House near AcCulloch's Mills, in said town
ship.
The freemcn of the township OF Lack, ex-
cePt that portion OF it lying nOrth-westw ard
OF the summit OF the Shade mountain, arr, TO
hoid their election at the Lack School House.
IN SAID township.
The irccmen OF 50 much OF the townships
Of Lack and Tuscarura u lie northwest OF
the summit OF the shade mountain are 10
hold their election At Lauver's School House
in said district.
Iz1- The election Is to be opened at
. O'Clock IN the forenoon, and shall
continue without iuicrmissIOn or adjourn
ment, aud Is not 10 be closed before Z
O'Clock in the e. cniug.