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Webster (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 18
riking the ruffian between the eyes, with a force that would have felled an ox. The man reeled half-way across the room, and fell prostrate between two tables. With a roar like that of a baffled beast, Zigler gathered himself up and rushed at Webster, flourishing above his head a murderous-looking knife. But, as if by magic, a revolver appeared in the detective's hand, the muzzle of which covered his adversary's heart. Stop! cried Webster, in a tone of stern command. Hold your distanceing Zigler to leave the saloon at once, if he desired to save his bacon. Zigler did not dare to disobey. Sullenly putting up his knife, and muttering curses on the whole crowd, he slunk out, stopping at the door long enough to glance back at Webster, with the exclamation : I'll fix you yet, d-n you! When he was gone, Webster said: I cannot conceive what that fellow has against me, that he should try to defame my character by such an accusation. Several of the men broke into a de
Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 18
g goes on much longer, there will be a general uprising one of these days, and the streets of Baltimore will run with blood a thousand times worse than they did on the 19th of April. You are right, there, said Rogers; but for heaven's sake, don't let any one outside of your circle hear you use that expression, or you will be the next one in limbo. If they want me, now is their time, replied the detective, with a smile, for I have made up my mind to undertake a journey down into southern Maryland and Virginia, at an early day. The devil you have! You will find that a difficult and dangerous undertaking. Nevertheless, I shall attempt it. I find that if I can make the trip successfully I may be of service to some of our people here, by carrying letters and messages to their friends and relatives, with whom they are unable to communicate in any other way. Webster made this intention known to all of his associates, and gave them to understand that he desired to sell his
Baltimore, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 18
Chapter 17: Timothy Webster in Baltimore. an encounter with a fire-eater. Webster Defends himselson rampant in the Monumental city. The city of Baltimore at this time was also under military rule. It wasMcClellan, I sent several of my best operatives to Baltimore, chief among whom was Timothy Webster, with whom tp into the rebel lines. During his residence in Baltimore he was directed to represent himself as a gentleman impeached or suspected. Once, on returning to Baltimore, after a longer absence than usual, his friends gron as that. There is not a better Southern man in Baltimore than Mr. Webster. I am as sober as the soberesm five to six thousand stand of arms right here in Baltimore. That may be true, said Webster, but nobody see of time, three or four weeks at the utmost limit, Baltimore would be occupied by rebel soldiers, and Jeff Daviral uprising one of these days, and the streets of Baltimore will run with blood a thousand times worse than th
George P. Kane (search for this): chapter 18
tates troops, commanded successively by Butler, Banks and Dix, for the purpose of enforcing respect and obedience to the laws, and of presenting any violations of order within its limits, by the malignant and traitorous element of the people. Marshal Kane, the Chief of Police, as well as the active members of the police commissioners, were arrested and held in custody at Fort McHenry, because of the alleged encouragement and protection which were given to those unlawful combinations of men who echoed Rogers; why, sir, we have from five to six thousand stand of arms right here in Baltimore. That may be true, said Webster, but nobody seems to know where they are. I am satisfied they will turn up at the right time, said Rogers. Marshal Kane, before he was arrested, put them in the hands of men who will take good care of them until they are wanted. And let us hope they will be wanted inside of two weeks, put in Sloan. We can afford to be quiet now, boys, but when the Southern
George B. McClellan (search for this): chapter 18
April, and the intention was to curb those mutinous spirits, whose passions otherwise would have led them into committing all sorts of crimes and outrages against the government. Notwithstanding these measures, however, the disturbing element was not by any means passive and inert, although appearances may have warranted such a conclusion. Secret bands of conspirators were still in existence, and were working assiduously for the advancement of the Southern cause. By direction of General McClellan, I sent several of my best operatives to Baltimore, chief among whom was Timothy Webster, with whom the others were to co-operate whenever their assistance were required by him. The principal object in this was to enable Webster to associate with the secessionists of that city, and by becoming familiar and popular with them, to pave his way for an early trip into the rebel lines. During his residence in Baltimore he was directed to represent himself as a gentleman of means and leisu
Abraham Lincoln (search for this): chapter 18
nt on the streets. On every corner on Baltimore street, from the Exchange office, large numbers of men were standing in groups, evidently absorbed in some particular topic of conversation. While wondering what all this meant, the detective was accosted by a man named Sam Sloan, one of the most faithful of his adherents. Webster, I was just going up to see you. Have you heard the news? I have heard nothing, Sam, was the reply. Is there a new sensation this morning? Another of Lincoln's outrages, said Sloan, with an indignant oath. Major Brown, Ross Winans, and several others were arrested last night, and taken to Fort McHenry. What for? For no other purpose, I suppose, than to break up the election, which is to take place next month. But how can that interfere with the election? By making us all afraid to go to the polls, or speak our minds. The two walked down the street together, and dropped into a drug store, which was known as one of the resorts o
Dix (search for this): chapter 18
Chapter 17: Timothy Webster in Baltimore. an encounter with a fire-eater. Webster Defends himself. treason rampant in the Monumental city. The city of Baltimore at this time was also under military rule. It was garrisoned by United States troops, commanded successively by Butler, Banks and Dix, for the purpose of enforcing respect and obedience to the laws, and of presenting any violations of order within its limits, by the malignant and traitorous element of the people. Marshal Kane, the Chief of Police, as well as the active members of the police commissioners, were arrested and held in custody at Fort McHenry, because of the alleged encouragement and protection which were given to those unlawful combinations of men who were secretly aiding in numerous ways the people at war with the government. General Banks appointed a Provost-Marshal for the proper execution of the laws, in conjunction with the subordinate officers of the police department. This condition o
Butler (search for this): chapter 18
Chapter 17: Timothy Webster in Baltimore. an encounter with a fire-eater. Webster Defends himself. treason rampant in the Monumental city. The city of Baltimore at this time was also under military rule. It was garrisoned by United States troops, commanded successively by Butler, Banks and Dix, for the purpose of enforcing respect and obedience to the laws, and of presenting any violations of order within its limits, by the malignant and traitorous element of the people. Marshal Kane, the Chief of Police, as well as the active members of the police commissioners, were arrested and held in custody at Fort McHenry, because of the alleged encouragement and protection which were given to those unlawful combinations of men who were secretly aiding in numerous ways the people at war with the government. General Banks appointed a Provost-Marshal for the proper execution of the laws, in conjunction with the subordinate officers of the police department. This condition of
John Brown (search for this): chapter 18
om the Exchange office, large numbers of men were standing in groups, evidently absorbed in some particular topic of conversation. While wondering what all this meant, the detective was accosted by a man named Sam Sloan, one of the most faithful of his adherents. Webster, I was just going up to see you. Have you heard the news? I have heard nothing, Sam, was the reply. Is there a new sensation this morning? Another of Lincoln's outrages, said Sloan, with an indignant oath. Major Brown, Ross Winans, and several others were arrested last night, and taken to Fort McHenry. What for? For no other purpose, I suppose, than to break up the election, which is to take place next month. But how can that interfere with the election? By making us all afraid to go to the polls, or speak our minds. The two walked down the street together, and dropped into a drug store, which was known as one of the resorts of the unterrified. There they found a number of men conver
Jeff (search for this): chapter 18
orning, Mr. Webster; we were just talking over last night's proceedings. It beats anything I ever heard of, said Webster, warmly. But what can we do? Nothing just now, returned Rogers; but I think there will soon be a time when we will have a chance to do something. In the meantime, gentlemen, we must make up our minds to say nothing. We have all been too free with our tongues. Hereafter, we must keep mum, or we will all get into Fort McHenry. We must just lay low, and wait till Jeff crosses the Potomac, said one of the loungers. If we only had arms, said Webster, musingly. Arms! echoed Rogers; why, sir, we have from five to six thousand stand of arms right here in Baltimore. That may be true, said Webster, but nobody seems to know where they are. I am satisfied they will turn up at the right time, said Rogers. Marshal Kane, before he was arrested, put them in the hands of men who will take good care of them until they are wanted. And let us hope they w
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