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Baltimore, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 36
was mentioned, that led either of them to believe that they were suspected of being other than they seemed. They informed the Marshal that they were natives of England and Ireland, that Scully had been in America nearly three years, while Lewis had arrived only eighteen months before; that one of them had been connected with a prominent dry-goods house in New York city, and the other represented a London publishing firm, whose office was located in the same city. They also stated that in Baltimore they had become acquainted with W. H. Scott, who had informed them of great opportunities for making money by smuggling goods into the Confederacy, and that this visit had been made to afford them the knowledge requisite to embarking in such an enterprise. They had agreed to deliver the letter, which Mr. Scott gave them, to Mr. Webster, which they had done, and further than this their intimacy with either gentlemen did not extend. This interview was conducted in a very pleasant manner
Henrico (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 36
ing my operatives said: Gentlemen, your stories don't agree with what I know about you, and we will give you time to think the matter over; then turning to his deputy he commanded, Take them away! Where to? inquired the officer. To Henrico jail, was Winder's response. They were then conducted to the jail and placed in a room in which six others were confined, where the officers left them to their meditations, which, as may be imagined, were far from pleasant. Not knowing whath a repast, which the famished fugitives devoured with a rapidity which gave ample testimony of their long and painful abstinence. After dispatching this meal they were conveyed directly back to Richmond, and returned to their old quarters in Henrico jail. On their arrival each man was placed in a separate cell, and doubly ironed, to prevent a repetition of their efforts to escape. While Price Lewis had been engaged in this unsuccessful attempt to gain his liberty, John Scully had been u
Scotia (search for this): chapter 36
antecedents and the business of the two men before him, although no word was mentioned, that led either of them to believe that they were suspected of being other than they seemed. They informed the Marshal that they were natives of England and Ireland, that Scully had been in America nearly three years, while Lewis had arrived only eighteen months before; that one of them had been connected with a prominent dry-goods house in New York city, and the other represented a London publishing firm, to Webster's room to give him an account of what had transpired. They had not been seated very long, when a detective from the Marshal's office made his appearance, and after apologizing for his visit, inquired from what parts of England and Ireland the two men had come; stating also, that General Winder desired the information. After this man had left, Webster turned to his companions and in as firm a voice as he could command, said: Get away from Richmond immediately! There is d
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 36
bbin there, they were soon introduced to General Winder, who occupied that position in the rebel capital. After they had been formally introduced to General Winder, that officer made very minute inquiries, as to the antecedents and the business of the two men before him, although no word was mentioned, that led either of them to believe that they were suspected of being other than they seemed. They informed the Marshal that they were natives of England and Ireland, that Scully had been in America nearly three years, while Lewis had arrived only eighteen months before; that one of them had been connected with a prominent dry-goods house in New York city, and the other represented a London publishing firm, whose office was located in the same city. They also stated that in Baltimore they had become acquainted with W. H. Scott, who had informed them of great opportunities for making money by smuggling goods into the Confederacy, and that this visit had been made to afford them the kno
Potomac River (United States) (search for this): chapter 36
Chapter 35: McClellan and the government. Lewis and Scully arrested as spies. a n attempted escape. Trial and conviction. condemned to die. before the gallows their Mouths are opened. The month of February added its slowly passing days to those that had preceded it, and as yet no tidings were received from Timothy Webster, or from those who had gone in search of him. W. H. Scott had returned, and reported that they had safely passed over the Potomac River, and landed upon rebel soil, but further than this, I had no information that tended to allay my anxieties, or to give assurance of their safety. In the meantime, the troops around Washington had not been idle. Reconnaissances had been made from time to time, by the advance-guard of the army, and skirmishes with the enemy were of frequent occurrence. These movements were of great importance, not so much from the actual results of victories attained, as for the education which it imparted to the troops, in ac
Carrie Lawton (search for this): chapter 36
ly upon his hard prison bed, vainly attempting to court the rest-giving slumber of which he stood so much in need, Lewis arose from his couch, feverish and unrefreshed, as the first faint rays of the morning sun penetrated his damp and dingy cell. His mind was in a state of confusion, and his heart was filled with fear. What had been done he knew not, and yet those guarded figures of the night before were ever in his mind. Could it be that they were Webster and his faithful attendant Mrs. Lawton? He shrank involuntarily from this thought; and yet, strive as he would, it recurred to him, with increased force, and with more convincing power, after each attempt to drive it from him. In a little while, the prison was astir. The guards were making their accustomed rounds, breakfast was served, and another day, with all its solemn activity, and its bustle so death-like and subdued, had begun. Unable to partake of the scanty meal that was set before him, Lewis impatiently awaite
John Scully (search for this): chapter 36
McClellan and the government. Lewis and Scully arrested as spies. a n attempted escape. Trithey were natives of England and Ireland, that Scully had been in America nearly three years, while n searching. The consternation of Lewis and Scully may well be imagined, and the latter, without To all of his statements, however, Price and Scully made emphatic denials, and vehemently asserteds unsuccessful attempt to gain his liberty, John Scully had been undergoing a far different experie from the commandant of the post, stating that Scully was suffering with a serious illness, and havi had been granted. On entering the cell where Scully was confined, Lewis found his fellow-prisoner w, would be wrong indeed. I tell you, said Scully, I don't know what I am going to say. I don't im last, it was evident that their effect upon Scully had been terrible and agonizing. He had been nd at last he, too, added his voice to that of Scully, and made a revelation of his true character, [16 more...]
Price (search for this): chapter 36
and to adhere strictly to the story originally told by them, and then to abide by the consequences, no matter how serious they might be. During the afternoon of the following day, an officer accompanied by an elder son of Mr. Morton made their appearance at the jail, and he, too, identified the two men, as being concerned in searching his mother's residence in Washington, and endeavored to recall several incidents which had taken place on that occasion. To all of his statements, however, Price and Scully made emphatic denials, and vehemently asserted their entire ignorance of anything connected with the Mortons, or their relations to the Federal government. Finding it impossible to obtain any admission from the two prisoners, they took their departure, and left the confined detectives to their own unpleasant reflections. For three days they remained in their place of confinement, and during that time no word came from the Marshals office or from any one concerning their disp
Price Lewis (search for this): chapter 36
ards the open doorway and disappeared, leaving Lewis, filled with astonishment and apprehension, toied by an officer. Stepping directly up to Price Lewis, he addressed him: Don't you remember me? I do not, responded Lewis; I do not remember to have seen you at any time before to-day. ts contents? You are mistaken, sir, replied Lewis, firmly I know nothing of what you are alludinnot return that night, and for days afterwards Lewis was in ignorance of what had become of him, ore. On the second day after the return of Price Lewis he was conducted before a court-martial, an communicated to them, a letter was brought to Lewis, from the commandant of the post, stating thatut I cannot tell what I may have to do yet. Lewis argued with his companion long and earnestly uing slumber of which he stood so much in need, Lewis arose from his couch, feverish and unrefreshed and that further concealment was of no avail, Lewis, too, opened his mouth. He was again visited [27 more...]
Timothy Webster (search for this): chapter 36
and as yet no tidings were received from Timothy Webster, or from those who had gone in search of chmond Enquirer, for the proprietors of which Webster had frequently carried letters, and purchased a warm Southern friend, whose friendship for Webster was of long standing, and whose visits to theity. During the short interview that ensued, Webster was fretful and ill at ease. Knowing the senProvost-Marshal's office, who was a friend of Webster, and who visited him frequently. Webster if unnecessarily. A spasm of pain prevented Webster from replying immediately; but when the agons about their mission; their knowledge of Timothy Webster; their visit to Richmond, and in fact aboh they dreaded, and also with the belief that Webster, their friend and companion, would not be asss. You will not tell him what you know of Webster, and his connection with this matter, will yoight have seemed a blessing. Leaving them to their reflections, we turn again to Timothy Webster. [17 more...]
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