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Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
the train at Philadelphia, Webster made his way through the crowded streets to the center of the city. He deemed it best to take counsel with some of the railroad and express officials, with whom he was very well acquainted, by reason of his connection with the discovery of the conspiracy to assassinate President Lincoln in Baltimore in the month of February immediately preceding. At that time Webster had been enrolled as a member of a volunteer company of cavalry at Perrymansville, in Maryland, and, gaining the confidence of his officers, had assisted in discovering the plans of the conspirators, and partly through his efforts, I had been successful in frustrating their murderous designs. This operation had brought him in close association with several gentlemen who were connected with the railroad and express companies, whose travel lay between Philadelphia and the now riotous and isolated city of Baltimore. As he was walking leisurely down Chestnut street he was accosted by M
Baltimore, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
hia and the now riotous and isolated city of Baltimore. As he was walking leisurely down Chestnut Dunn the condition of affairs in and around Baltimore. Very bad, indeed, replied that gentlemanrn up all along the road from Perrysville to Baltimore. The telegraph-wires have been cut, and no t such a journey, particularly by the way of Baltimore; and perhaps you had better delay your depar with the country between Havre de Grace and Baltimore, and had no fear of losing his way, even if I cannot promise to take you through to Baltimore, remarked the driver, after they had started where are you going? We are residents of Baltimore, answered Webster, not at all dismayed by td my friend here and I are anxious to get to Baltimore as soon as possible. That will be all righe time they were approaching the suburbs of Baltimore the stranger had grown exceedingly communicanation. Arriving safely at the outskirts of Baltimore, the two men left the carriage, and walking [6 more...]
Quaker City (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
hy Webster. Everywhere along the route the greatest excitement prevailed, and the people were in a state of wildest commotion. A rumor had spread throughout the country that the government, indignant at the riotous conduct of the Baltimoreans, had ordered the guns of Fort McHenry to fire upon the city, that the bombardment was now going on, and that half the town was reduced to ashes. This rumor was false, as Webster learned on arriving in Philadelphia, although even in the staid old Quaker City there was manifest a degree of excitement scarcely to be expected in a community so sedate and easygoing as Philadelphians usually are. Leaving the train at Philadelphia, Webster made his way through the crowded streets to the center of the city. He deemed it best to take counsel with some of the railroad and express officials, with whom he was very well acquainted, by reason of his connection with the discovery of the conspiracy to assassinate President Lincoln in Baltimore in the m
Chicago (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
tify himself as a Southern man to pass the guards who are stationed along the highways. It does not look very favorable for my reaching Washington to-morrow, then? said Webster, inquiringly. No, sir. I am afraid that you will find it difficult, if not dangerous, to attempt such a journey, particularly by the way of Baltimore; and perhaps you had better delay your departure until it can be more safely accomplished, said Mr. Dunn. It may be as you say, replied Webster, but I left Chicago for Washington, and my line of travel was laid out through Baltimore. I will obey my orders to the letter, and I will arrive in Washington to-morrow night, or lose my life in attempting it! I see that you are determined to go, said Mr. Dunn, and further argument would be of no avail; but I assure you, that you cannot travel further by rail than Perrysville; you may succeed in getting across the river to Havre de Grace, but after that you will have to rely entirely upon yourself. Nev
Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 8
e project of arresting the pseudo Englishman without occasioning the slightest suspicion to fall upon Timothy Webster, and shortly afterwards the Lieutenant mounted his horse and rode off in the direction of Washington. After smoking their after-dinner cigars, Webster and his companion again resumed their journey. By this time they had become thoroughly acquainted, and they enlivened their drive with many a pleasing anecdote of experience or of invention, until they came in sight of Washington city. Here a difficulty awaited them, apparently unexpected by both travelers. A Lieutenant at the head of eight men emerged from a house by the wayside, and in a voice of authority directed the driver to stop his horses, after which he advanced to the vehicle and saluted the occupants with the utmost courtesy, saying: Gentlemen, I am sorry to discommode you, but I have orders to intercept all persons entering the city, and hold them until they can satisfactorily account for themsel
Alleghany River (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
nnecessary risk. To reach Washington, however, he was determined, and to accomplish that object no danger would be too great, no hardship too severe. He nevertheless felt that he must rely solely upon himself, that he would have no one to advise him, and his own discretion and wisdom would have to be depended upon under all circumstances. Arriving at the Perrysville station, he found that the train could go no further, and that, to reach Havre de Grace, upon the opposite side of the Susquehanna River, the passengers would be required to take small boats and be rowed over, after which each man must make his way as best he could. As the boat touched the land Webster sprang ashore, and, going directly to the hotel, inquired for the landlord. He found that gentleman engaged in earnest conversation with an individual who at once instinctively awakened the suspicions of my operative. This gentleman was a tall, fine-looking man, with the erect carriage and and self-reliant air of the
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 8
r was placed, and after witnessing the operation which confined Webster a prisoner, he was conducted to the room assigned to him, and the key was turned upon him. In a few minutes afterwards Webster was quietly released by the Lieutenant who had effected his arrest, and who was none other than the friend to whom he had given the information. In less than half an hour thereafter my detective was ascending the steps of the White House, inquiring for his Excellency, the President of the United States. Having also been provided with a letter to the President's private secretary, Mr. Nicolay, Webster was soon ushered into the presence of Mr. Lincoln, to whom he made known the nature of his business, and taking off his coat and vest, he removed the dispatches and letters, and handed them to the President, who had been silently watching his movements with a great deal of amused interest. You have brought quite a mail with you, Mr. Webster, said the President, more, perhaps, than i
Perrysville (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
After an interchange of salutations, Webster inquired of Mr. Dunn the condition of affairs in and around Baltimore. Very bad, indeed, replied that gentleman; the bridges are all down, and the tracks have been torn up all along the road from Perrysville to Baltimore. The telegraph-wires have been cut, and no communications have been received from Baltimore or Washington except through couriers. The roads are guarded with soldiery, whose sympathies are with the rebellion, and it is almost imand I will arrive in Washington to-morrow night, or lose my life in attempting it! I see that you are determined to go, said Mr. Dunn, and further argument would be of no avail; but I assure you, that you cannot travel further by rail than Perrysville; you may succeed in getting across the river to Havre de Grace, but after that you will have to rely entirely upon yourself. Never fear for me, replied Webster, with a smile, I will get through all right, I feel confident. I will have but
Franklin (Ohio, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
uspicion of this, but suspicion has now resolved itself into a certainty. You have performed your duty well, and before many days there will be an account demanded of some of these people which they are far from expecting. I am glad to be of any service, replied Webster; and I have done nothing more than my duty. If you have any further commands for me, Mr. President, I am ready to obey them. Very well, said the President; take these telegrams, and when you have reached a point where communication is possible, send them to General McClellan, at Columbus, Ohio; they are important and must be sent without delay. Also telegraph to Mr. Pinkerton to come to Washington at once; his services are, I think, greatly needed by the government at this time. Rolling up the papers which he received, Webster placed them in the center of a hollow cane, which he carried; then, replacing the handle, and promising to attend faithfully to the duties assigned him, he left the executive mansion.
Webster (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
s, leaped lightly to the ground. Here is a man who can help you, said the landlord, as the new-comer entered the room; and then he called out: Harris, come here! The driver of the team came over to where the three men were standing, and the landlord at once made known to him the wishes of Webster and the messenger of the British Consul. Harris, these gentlemen want to get to Baltimore to-day. Do you think you can manage it for them? The man addressed as Harris gazed at Webster and his companion in a scrutinizing manner, and finally, apparently satisfied with his investigation, signified his willingness to make the attempt, provided the price he demanded, which was fifty dollars, was agreed to. Both men assented to the payment of the sum named, and after dinner had been partaken of, the two men took their seats in the vehicle, the driver cracked his whip, and they were upon their way. I cannot promise to take you through to Baltimore, remarked the driver, a
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