Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-08-24
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The greatest Of guerrilla warriors
was General John ii. Morgan, and the
greatest of this dashing officers ex.
ploits was his ride through the states
of Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. But
Morgan did not make his famous raid
alone or unaided. Hundreds of Ken
tucky's brave sons. with hearts quick
to dare and do" were at his side--a
rugged, substantial body Of which he
was the intelligent head. Side by side
they fought and side by side they fell
| for a cause which they thought was
right. AS they fought their way so
CALAMITY through hundreds of miles of
hostile territory the bright star of their
Confcderacy that had risen in such
splendOr to Il place in the constellation
of nations urged them on. But today
their cause is Il thing of the past. Their
star, like the lost Plead is seen no
more" SO with flowers and tears for
the dead, with joy and brotherhood
for the living, we tell our tale.
1t was bright July day in northern
Kentucky, bright for both the guerrilla
general and the Federal forces Nor
gan, with command composed of
young men from the best families Of
Kentucky, ardently attached to their
cause and himself, had planned a
greater excursion than he had yet at
tempted. He had divided his COM
mand into three divisions, and at three
different fords he was to cross the
Cumberland river, and when united the
enemy was to learn that it was not for
naught that men tremblcd at the men.
ton Of his name.
On the other hand, the Union gener-
al, obtaining information of Morgan's
plans, had by forced marches arrived
on the scene and was ready to attack
the separate divisions Of the guerrilla's
command before he could consolidate.
All was arranged and in the hands of
able Union brigadicrs. Proudly the
old general walked the vcranda of his
headquarters dreaming of victory, for
he had nauGht to do but wait.
Presently young lady appeared. 1t
was his daughter. who had followed
him, to be there at the death. he said.
Ma, ha. my little angel" he laughed.
"we'll fix them-ah, we'll fix them!
Wen get them this time. You see the
way we are going to attack them. 1t
cannot help but be regular skedad
die"
yes" she sighed as unconsciously
she looked bescechingly into his face.
Dash it, girl" cried the general, fly
ing into rage and casting her from
him, "why don't you forget that rebel
dog?"
II will do what I can" answered the
girl. "But let us not talk on a subject
upon which we cannot agree. | have
come ont only to ask your autograph"
MY autograph"
"Your autograph. certainly he was
answered us not the autograph of
the captor of General Morgan worth
having? have just written letter.
wish your signature"
The old general. like the rest of us,
had his vanity, and in few moments
his signature was on the paper his
daughter had produced.
Having procured what she wished,
the Young lady retired. and the old
general again resumed his walk. 1t
was some time before he was again
disturbed in his reverie.
horScman was approaching from
the direction of the scene of hostlities.
Perhaps he brought news Of victory.
The general held his breath
Coru-orJ cproDp tho mpSSppopr'S
horse until his hot breath was blown
in the old soldiers face.
"A letter. sir" said the messenger.
Your order has been obeyed."
Recognizing the writing as that OF
his daughter. 10 whom he had given
his signature but n short time before,
the general, pale with excitement. tore
off the cover from the letter and read;
huntsville. Ky. July 2 1863.
My Dear Father-knowing that 1t would
be impossible for General Morgan to unite
his forces before they would be attacked
by General Shackelfords brigade, ana
knowing that such an attack would be
most destructive to General Morgan
/ command, | obtained your signature to
an order commanding General Shackel-
ford to halt and await further orders
from you. which was properly delivered
BY the time this reaches you you Will
see that 1t will be disastrous to General
Shackelfords brigade to again order their
advance. for General Morgan will by that
time have consolidated a superior force
Think of my conduct as you Will, | have
only attempted to save the life OF one OF
General Morgan's officers. the lover OF
your daughter Anna
The general was thunderstruck. His