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The Daily Dispatch: January 17, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 19 (search)
f it ever is written, will prove that truth is indeed stranger than fiction. Escape of Capt. Edwards from Lincoln's clutches — interesting Narrative. The Quincey (Fla.) Dispatch, of the 8thnt of the escape of Capt. John E. Edward's from the clutches of Lincoln's minions: Capt. John E. Edwards, of the George B. Sloat, who, it will be recollected, was captured by the Federal war st the Sloat, who furled her body in the Confederate flag, and defied the minions of Lincoln. Capt. Edwards states that after the release and departure of his lady, the officers and crew of the Mohawkspatches, with leaden sinkers attached, ready to let go should the steamer be captured. Capt. Edwards says the cargo of the Ella Wharley, worth about $700,000, consisted of arms, ammunition, blacines, &c. This achievement was, indeed, glory enough for one day; yet this is not all; Capt. Edwards left in the port of Nassan the British steamer Gladiafor, laden with two millions worth of a