The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-15
Mr.. BorfbolotO
OF Baltimore

hVuhtSu Vu WeSh tuuhltk uoISS, az
tended by younger man whose legs
mounted us he was ON a pony. hung
very near the ground. rode into the
camp OF one Of the main divisions OF
the Confederate army marching 10 the
Invasion Of Pennsylvania. A sentinel
called the corporal OF the guard. and
the strangers requesting to see the
commanding general were taken 10 his
tent.
General" said the Quaker, II am a
man OF peace, belonging to the Society
OF Friends. Though we eschew wa. II
Is ou' duty as well as ou' desl'e TO
comfo't ou' misguided brethren who
use the swod and perish by the swod,
l come from Baltimo'. whe'e ou' people
driftei long ago from Philadelphia,
and ou' society almost all sympathize
with yo' in yo' effo't to throw or the
no'th'n yoke, though we can't coun'
tenance the means yo' employ. My so
ciety has sent me to inqure yo' necessi,
ties with view TO rende'ing yo' assist
ance."
Il am very glad TO see you, MIR
"Bartholow."
MIR. Bartholow. il Is indeed refresh
ing TO find aid and comfort SO far
north. but don't see how we can
avail ourselves OF the kindness OF your
society since we are on the march"
give me list OF yo' requirements
and. II not inconsistant with the
secrets of yo' service, some idea Of
whe'e yo' win be In five days, My
companion. Mr.. Eddleston, not only a
Friend. but interested In the Young
Mems Christian association. will take
It to Baltlmo' and see that the supplies
reach you"
what kind Of supplies will your
society furnishy"
"0nly a'ticles for comfo't; none of
the implements Of wa"
"H'm!" said the general. Were
much in need Of quinine. You might
see my medical director. lie can tell
you. I'll turn you over to him"
The two strangers were sent in care
Of an orderly 10 find the medical di.
rector, who was visiting the sick. They
rode from one temporary hospital to
another till they found him. when he
took them 10 his tent and gave them
list of his necessities; then they rode
back to the general. who gave them
both passes. the elder to visit another
division OF the army marching by
parallel road. the younger TO go east
ward. The general invited them to
share his frugal supper. after which
he sent them forth on their errsnd Of
mercy, giving Mr.. Bartholow II note &c
the next general he was to visit
The Quaker found the new command
er equally pleased that citizens OF the
state OF Maryland. then under the "des
pots heel. were not only interested In
their behalf, but anxious to aid them,
He agreed with the Quaker that medi.
cines were the only articles OF bulk
that could be transported In the pres
ent instance and doubted even II they
could be got through the lines OF the
watchful Yankees. He anticipated
battle and begged Mr.. BaEtholow to
send n supply Of bandages, which
would be especially needed for the
wounded. Mr., Bartholow said that the
young ladies OF his society had been
long engaged In scraping lint, and for
every pound given to the northern sol
dlers a pound had been reserved for the
This announcement was
very pleasing TO the general. who on
giving the Quaker list OF his medical
needs added letter commending him
to the next general he designed visit.
ing. Mr.. Bartholow, not having any
one to send with the message, asked n
pass for negro he proposed to use as
a messenger, which was given cheer
fully.
General Meade was standing besld-
a road, an orderly holding his horsS.
while regiment after regiment marched
by. A country girl, mounted, rode U;
to him and handed him a paper.
General" she said, "a man passing
among the southern troops under the
name OF Eddleston Is held on suspicion
Of being a spy. While going by our
farm under guard he asked for drink
Of water, inquired OF me II was
Union, and when told him / was he
contrived to slip this paper into my
hands and whispered, General
Meade"
The general took the paper, glanced
at 1t and called for one Of his aids to
bring cipher key. The key was
brought and the general read aloud
while the aid translated:
Five pounds rhubarb."
General l.. has five brlgades."
-Four bottles spirits ammonia"
-Four batteries"
Three quarts ginger"
Three regiments Of cavalry"
Two thousand yards bandages."
Twenty thousand electives in ALL"
Good" said the general. Captain
Turner and Sergeant GOodsell have
made one success any way"
An hour later a negro rode up to the
general with another paper. which, by
a similar process, stated that General
G. lad six hntferlns FIVE rnnifnnnfa Of