The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-24

, mad returned, the captain stating that
the rebels had overthrown tho guard
captured the steamer and landed some
where south OF Cape Henry. General
DIX says that some thirty prisoners
refused 10 Join in the plot ana had re-
turned on the steamer. / much fear
my readers will have TO accept the
statement of the general with few
grains OF salt. The truth is that every
soul able TO travel landed on the
beach. That doughty sailor warrior
Captain Fuller. prize master ring
leader. who had so recently seen car
ricd 10 most successful issue the
plans that his brain had conceived
was compelled by reason of severe
wounds TO remain on the steamer, and
was promptly placed In irons upon ar
rival at Fort Monroe.
Small courtesy that, to n man who
prefers remaining u prisoner of war
20 joining his comrades on the beach
ana making n bold dash for liberty.
one can easily read between the lines
and see that General Dix was In no
calm and peaceful frame or mind when
his report was pcnncd. and doubtless
the officer in charge OF the overthrowu
guard enjoyed most uncomfortable
quarter OF an hour. when called In 10
the presence of the old general. who
requests in his report that he be sum
marily dismissed from the service
tScc War Records. Vol. XXVII Series
l., pit. ., p. 1860
The first business on landing on the
beach. says Colonel Green, was the
election Of 4 leader. and Captain
Semmcs. son of Admiral Raphael
scenes, of Alabama fame. was chosen
by reclamation. with Captain Holmes
OF a Louisiana regiment. rs second in
command. The next thing was 10 find
their hearings Sa.ipf- IL,
distance as showing from a house,
scout was sent out. who quickly re-
turned. reporting the house occupied
BY lady and children, and that her
husband was in the Confederate army:
mat they were in Princess Anne Coun-
~. Virginia, and would be compare
lively safe if they could get to the
swamps of North Carolina, but 10 do
SO would be compelled to cross Curri-
tuck Sound. and the only boats avail
able were nearly thirty miles south on
the beach, where some persons had
come over from the mainland to boil
salt This march was undertaken at
night, and Mt early breakfast the boats
were at their service. In crossing cur
rituck sound the prisoners stopped Mt
the south end or knotrs Island. where
supper was given them. 7 had recently
q very pleasant visit to a most charm
ing inatron. now living in Norfolk. who
recalls most vividly rs a little girl
THESE prisoners being at her fathers
nome; that the boats were crowded.
ana after supper lie took many OF them
IN MS boat, and all went to the main
lhhd' landing near Currituck Court
mouse; that the next morning early
inc yard was full of Federal cavalry.
The father: Mr.. White. In the meantime
had returned. but most iudicious!y had
taken TO the tail timber Her mother. not
strong from the excitement OF the night he
aoIe, nad taken TO her room. The Federal
cavalry we're bent on arrcs,ing any ana
everything they could nnd--the boat and
salis were quickly burned and this little
maid OF less than ten summers was actually
arrested by these valiant soldiers and
brought q prisoner To Norfolk. charged with
the awful crime of aiding and abettinE the
escape Of rebel prisoners.
Upon reaching the mainland near cur
rituck Courthouse guide was found who
where they felt they were nj least In hidin.
and would be cared for by the Southern PEG.
ple near. After. few days. says Colonel
Green guerrilla captain from Camden.
hearing OF their presence, came to them. and
finding him possessed OF all the information !
needed. they accepted his guidance. Tho |
Pasquotank River crossed near Eliza |
beth City. tho Perquimans River near Bel !
videre. and the Chowan River about Muir.
about Boykins. Va. reaching there about
nightfal: supper In Weldon. y. c. ard then |
Via Atlantic Coast Line Railroad to Rich |
mond. and breakfast mt Spottswood Hotel. |
Colonel Green says that after n hasty toilet |
they reported to General WIndcr, provost