Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-06
CONFEDERATE TIMES.

Macon fell into the hands of the tederals
under General Wilson in April, 1860. lie
approached by way of Columbus-was met
near Macon with tidings of an armistlce,
but the Confederates who could get away
were glad to skedaddle.
The Federals raided all day, however, for
nroft or amusement, every day and sun
day too. When daylight declined they
hustled into camps. Occasionally they
were fired on from the bushes-buckshot
we're picked out Of their soldiers once In
while. and more than once dead Yankee
was found in the road-and nobody the
wiser.
When the news came to Georgia OF Presl-
1art Iincoln's assassination they started .
early in the forenoon, stayed out later AT
night and ware, altogether, more violent
and aggressive The "rebs" then had more
hiding out to do.
Among those who fed to the swamps
and canebrakes were three young olncers
of NV acquaintance for this Is an over
true story''), but their names ana rank are
unnecessary TO mention. VIII ueslghaCe
them as Lieutenants A, b and I, because
they went to other pursuits, ana thelr Sol
diering occupation was soon done ana over
with after General Wilson occupied Macon.
tuitous food and lodging became, there
fore. a matter Of loyalty to the government
then undergoing throes of dissolution. In
their enforced retirement they had many
amusing experiences. Hard times and war
times failed to quench their enjoyment OF
the comic side Of this sort of life. When
they came in to our refugee home aiteI
dark for shelter it was as enjoyable Tor us
TO listen as for the narrators themselves 10
experience One night they were tramp
inc down in Twiggs county, score OF
miles from the city Footsore and nearly
famished they at last discovered a light IN
the woods at some distance from the man
road
A heavy rain had fallen in the afternoon,
and the night was foggy and starless;
They scrambled through the bushes ana
fell over dilapidated fences until they
found themselves near the house, out
gang Of dogs on the inside OF the inclosure
made it prudent to halloo, to WHICH only
the dogs replied. Forsome minutes 1t was
doubtful whether the human or the canine
species would prevail in the noise and hub
bub that ensued. The officers began to
think il would be best TO seek the road
again. Sore and weary legs were to be
preferred to bitten legs-and the pack was
apparently intent on tasting blood.
Hungry men, however, are usually per
sistent. At last the door opened; man
bearing torch, holding il high over his
head. and peering into the gloom, called
out: "who is it, What's yer wantf"
Lieutenant A-as we will call MIN
stepped forward and said; I'VE are travel
ers. are benighted, and would like supper
and lodgings. Can you allow us to CONT
into your kitchen for the might've ar
muddy and tired from walking in the rail-
and very hungry
Before the torch holder decided to repl
a female voice in his rear squeaked out
''No, sir; we don't take in travellers. W
bain't bite to eat but plain corn mea
and leetle enough of that, God know
Old Wheeler's cavalry cleaned us out la'
winter-we've putty nigh starved since
went along" concluding in lower tor
of voice to the torch holder, why don
Won tell 'em to 90 to the Wilder Jones
cross the creek; may be she'll take e
inf"
The man did as he was bidden-recoI
nended Widow Jones hospitality al
stopped-waiting for further prompting.
"But mister" said Lieutenant b. as '
y will call him, 1--WE are very hungry al
very tired II your good lady will only
so kind as TO allow us to sit 10y your kitch
fire we will cook a corn cake ourselves, 4
to give her any trouble. promise you
will not annoy you. We must find shelf
very soon as it threatens rain again.
reconsider and take us in. Your good W
is too clever and good looking TO forbid
a shelter know
The woman here interrupted, address,
her husband, "Tell 'em. Jonas, we do
want no blarney nor no comp'ny need
Ell Wheeler's creeter comply had er lef'
ANYTHING but corn meal, and but leetlt
that, we might er spared some OF it-bu
j want yer to shet that door and come
How dyer know but these folks Is try
to git in and rob us Of the leetle bit q
wheeler's crowd leftY
This was too strong an insnuation
.,cb Lieutenant B. Madam, | am proud
tell you am Confederate soldier. |
in Texas. | have been on Georgia
since the battle of Missionary Ridge
ing to protect helpless womanhood and
nocence from the most terrible foe kno
TO their history. When the Yankees c
quer this country you will suffer, ] fear
am truly sorry to see you mistrust y
ia best friends. Say, comrades, shall we
-. I for onen- interrupted here by the
man. wish we had some grub ftten
YOU folks, but, as the old CONAN told }
we hain't a bite TO spare, and not
amakin'. Jack and Buck, the two oil
sons, the conscript TUX, and thar a
anybody to work but me and our da
Sallie in here. Sorry to disobleege you
san but it's les like the old 'oomW. says
w II hain't got bite to give you"
-vneI' Just then Lieutenant c., as we will
ni,b him, stepped out with Yankee over
5enn, on his arm. They had found it In the
Joe that morning; perhaps it had droI
eitfer from some troopers saddle who had a
Miss Of plumber piled waist high before
New Before his comrades had a suspicion o.
w IL role he proposed to play he rushed l
a ai, the speaker, clasped his hand in
annd dial, gushing manner, with a tremen
Chi, "Howdye do, my good Union friendf"
owes, "An' what are you" inquired the
O woman, who had also stepped outside
M ID door by this time, the fickeriug torch
vile, playing on her coarse features, rough
!; > and uncouth apparel
nus. los "Well my good woman, what shot
,nolIs be but Federal officer, with this over
Ieapo, We have been feeling cur way-ha
we. boys-to see how the land lay.
eral Wilson Ia in Macon-the town Is
l;Un flowing with his soldiers-and we are
grim hunt for shotguns and rebel victuals.
=" me your hand, old felt II you arr
friends TO the Yankees, I'm as much
taken as the fellow that burned his