The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-07-26

!; and entirely impenetrable by cavalry.
A dog would have had great difficulty
in following a rabbit through many
parts of it, and thus it afforded an
ideal hiding place. Caywood was
brave and adventurous, and admirably
suited for the calling he had taken
upon himself. He was man Of
strong physical ability, agile and
active, sagacious and capable Of great
endurance. He continued success
fully in his occupation until the end
Of the war.
Shortly after Jarboe secured the
spurs from the Baltimore manufactur-
ers, Caywood paid one Of his periodi-
cal visits to Prince Georges County,
and went to Jarboe's house. All dur
ing the war Caywood, when outside Of
the Confederate lines, declined to
sleep within any inclosure, but always
remained out Of doors and slept in the
open air. For six weeks after Jarboe
received the spurs, Caywood was
blockaded in the swamp in hiding, as
the presence of Union soldiers pre-
vented his escape back to the Con-
| federate lines. Had the troops known
of his presence they would have fred
the timbers to drive him out, as he
was much-sought-for man. Jarboe
provided him with food during all this
time, taking it to an isolated spot,
which served as meeting place at the
hour of midnight.
At the expiration Of a month and a
half large portion Of the Union SOL
diers were Withdrawn from the sur
rounding country, and the treasured
spurs were placed in Caywood's 8 pos
session by Jarboe, who admonished
him never to part with them while he
lived until they were given over to
General Lee. This caution was, how
ever, unnecessary, as the Confederate
spy had often declared that he would
never be captured alive. Being ad-
vised that his way was clear to the
river. Caywood left with his precious
gift for St. Mary's County, where he
could cross the river.
At the point where he usually made
his crossing there lived an eccentric
old farmer named Cartwright, whom
Caywood made useful in the expedi-
ton. He was too old to go to war
himself, but was always glad to help
out the Confederates wherever posi-
BILE. A boat which he owned had fre-
quently carried Caywood and others
similarly engaged across the Potomac.
Caywood, travelling at night and sleep
ing in some dense thicket during the
day, reached Cartwright's place with
out mishap.
Upon arriving there he found two
Confederate soldiers, and the three
| arranged to cross the river that night
in Cartwright's boat. A heavy storm
came up, however, and the two sol
diers urged Caywood to delay the ex-
pedition until the following night.
This he refused to do, but crossed the
river alone with the old farmer, and it
was due to this fact that he escaped
death as spy aud the loss Of the
spurs, for shortly after he had de-
1 parted Cartwright house was raided
by squad Of Union cavalry, and the
two lettering Confederates were ar
rested and held as prisoners of war.
Occe on the Virginia side it was a
comparative easy matter for Caywood
to reach General Lees headquarters,
to whom he presented the spurs in
person. The great Confederate Gen
eral continued to wear them until after
the close of the war. They now form
one of the most interesting relics of
the war, and are treasured by son of
the Confederate commander, who now
resides in Fairfax County, Virginia.