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Bragg (search for this): article 11
he Coolness with which they meet their death. We have published a brief notice of the execution of Captain Lawrence Williams and Lieutenant W. G. Peter, of General Bragg's army, by the order of Gen. Rosecrans, at Franklin, Tenn., on the 8th instant. They entered the Federal lines dressed in Federal uniforms, with their Confedeattle he was allowed to go South, where he joined the Confederate army, and his subsequent history I have not been able to learn much about. He was a while on Gen. Bragg's staff as Chief of Artillery, but at the time of his death was his Inspect or General. When he joined the Confederate army be altered his name, and now signs and Aide-de-camp to Gen. Robert E. Lee; then Aid to Gen. Polk, then Captain of Artillery, under the same General, at Columbus, Ky.; then Chief of Artillery, on Gen. Bragg's staff, and subsequently commander of that General's "Body Guard," and was finally made Colonel of Cavalry, which position in our service he honorably filled u
Wickham (search for this): article 11
For the last four months preceding his death he has been known as "Colonel Orton." The Federal account represents him as a cousin of Gen. Lee, commanding the Confederate army on the Rappahannock. He was, also, we understand, a relative of Captain Wickham, at present of this post. The horse which he is said to have presented to the Federal Colonel Watkins was a fine black stud, which formerly belonged to Capt. Wickham, and well known to the citizens of Chattanooga. Col. Orton was recentCapt. Wickham, and well known to the citizens of Chattanooga. Col. Orton was recently married to Mrs. Lamb, formerly a Miss Hamilton, of Charleston, who accompanied her husband to the army a short time since. Col. Orton, by those who knew him well, was known to be brave to rashness. His courage was not tempered with prudence, or any regard whatever for consequences. He was not sent on the expedition which resulted in the loss of two brave men and useful officers, and his brother officers of our army were not even aware of his intentions. The coming Storm — a Change o
Alexander (search for this): article 11
n was marshalled around the place of execution in solemn sadness. Two poplar coffins were lying a few feet away.--Twenty minutes past nine the guards conducted the prisoners to the scaffold — they walked firm and steady, as if unmindful of the fearful precipice which they were approaching. The guards did them the honor to march with arms reversed. Arrived at the place of execution, they stepped upon the platform of the cart and took their respective places. The Provost Marshal, Captain Alexander, then tied a linen handkerchief over the face of each and adjusted the ropes. They then asked the privilege of bidding a last farewell, which being granted, they tenderly embraced each other. This over, the cart moved from under them, and they hung in the air. What a fearful penalty.--They swung off at 9:30--in two minutes the Lieutenant ceased to struggle. The Colonel caught hold of the rope with both hands and raised himself up at these minutes, and ceased to struggle at five minu
Brownlow (search for this): article 11
Grand Jury yourself. It is your duty. Brownlow's son. A letter from Shelbyville, Tenn., on the Yankee side in Middle Tennessee is Colonel Brownlow, son of the notorious and infamous old Parson Brownlow, of Knoxville. He is young, rather handsome, a great dandy and lady's man, and; like -party, truly! Though commanding a regiment, Brownlow is nearly always out at the head of small scolean him out, just for the fun of the thing — Brownlow didn't accept, and ever since then May has been trying to catch Brownlow, and Brownlow to catch May. May very nearly succeeded one day. He got onBrownlow to catch May. May very nearly succeeded one day. He got on Brownlow's trail, and came up with him, their parties being about equal in number. After a brief cBrownlow's trail, and came up with him, their parties being about equal in number. After a brief carbonic and pistolonic interchange, Brownlow and his men fled, and May and his party pursued. May tBrownlow and his men fled, and May and his party pursued. May took individually after Brownlow, but the latter had too fleet a horse, he, however, left his cap andBrownlow, but the latter had too fleet a horse, he, however, left his cap and telescope on the road, and May now has them as keepsakes.
Vallandigham (search for this): article 11
t to have it forced into his way or thrust in his face until the war is over. Did it ever occur to you that the next election may put an entirely different face upon affairs? The next election may bring great and deplorable changes, when Vallandigham and men of his class may determine who are to be arrested. [Cries of "No! that can never be. " "Never, never," from all parts of the crowd] Well, gentlemen, there is no use in closing your eyes to the facts which exist around you on every sionstitution is a fine thing for peace — good enough — but when war comes it must be rolled up and laid away? Or, in other words — for it means the same — who among you is ready to substitute the will and opinion of one man, who may be another Vallandigham, in place of the Constitution as the supreme law of the land? [Cries of "We don't want any more of that." "What's that hand for?"] Well, hear me through, for I will not be long, and the questions before you are of so much importance and grav
Baird (search for this): article 11
lf to be Colonel Austin, U. S. A., and Lieutenant Peter assumed the character of Major Dunlop, both representing themselves as Inspectors General."They deceived Col. Baird, the commandant of the post, and had gotten three miles on their way to Nashville, when he, suspecting their character, sent a message for them to return, as heoth submitted. When the Major's sword was drawn from the scabbard there were found etched upon it these words: "Lieut. W. G. Peter, C. S. A." At this discovery Col. Baird remarked, "Gentlemen, you have played this d — d well." "Yes," said Lieut. Peter, "and it came near being a perfect success." They then confessed the whole mattious papers showing their guilt were discovered upon their persons.--Lieut. Peter was found to have on a rebel cap, secreted by the white flannel havelock. Col. Baird immediately telegraphed the facts to Gen. Rosecrans, and asked what he should do, and in a short time received an order "to try them by a drum-head Court Martia
Moss (search for this): article 11
sted the ropes. They then asked the privilege of bidding a last farewell, which being granted, they tenderly embraced each other. This over, the cart moved from under them, and they hung in the air. What a fearful penalty.--They swung off at 9:30--in two minutes the Lieutenant ceased to struggle. The Colonel caught hold of the rope with both hands and raised himself up at these minutes, and ceased to struggle at five minutes. At six minutes Dr. Forester, Surgeon 6th Kentucky cavalry, and Dr. Moss, 78th Illinois infantry, and myself, who had been detailed to examine the bodies, approached them and found the pulse of both full and strong. At seven minutes the Colonel shrugged his shoulders. The pulse of each continued to beat seventeen minutes, and at twenty minutes all signs of life had ceased. The bodies were cut down at thirty minutes and enjoined in full dress. The Colonel was buried with a gold locket and chain on his neck. The locket contained the portrait and a braid of ha
Lamb (search for this): article 11
r months preceding his death he has been known as "Colonel Orton." The Federal account represents him as a cousin of Gen. Lee, commanding the Confederate army on the Rappahannock. He was, also, we understand, a relative of Captain Wickham, at present of this post. The horse which he is said to have presented to the Federal Colonel Watkins was a fine black stud, which formerly belonged to Capt. Wickham, and well known to the citizens of Chattanooga. Col. Orton was recently married to Mrs. Lamb, formerly a Miss Hamilton, of Charleston, who accompanied her husband to the army a short time since. Col. Orton, by those who knew him well, was known to be brave to rashness. His courage was not tempered with prudence, or any regard whatever for consequences. He was not sent on the expedition which resulted in the loss of two brave men and useful officers, and his brother officers of our army were not even aware of his intentions. The coming Storm — a Change of the Republican Pr
Watkins (search for this): article 11
ation to the personal history of Col. Orton I have gathered from the Colonel himself and from Col. Watkins, who knows him well, they having belonged to the same regiment of the regular army--2d U. S. cavalry. Col. Watkins, however, did not recognize Col. Orton until after he had made himself known, and now mourns his apostasy and tragic fate. The other victim of this delusive and reckless darffer death, and hence they expected it and made no complaint. Col. Orton, who recognized Col. Watkins as soon as he saw him, told him that he barely escaped his life when the arrest was made — thn any one else here he would have done so. Col. Orton delivered his sword and pistols to Col. Watkins, and told him to keep and wear them. He also presented him his horse, valued at $5,000, and kham, at present of this post. The horse which he is said to have presented to the Federal Colonel Watkins was a fine black stud, which formerly belonged to Capt. Wickham, and well known to the citi
Austin (search for this): article 11
o Confederate officers at spies trial by drum head Court martial — the Coolness with which they meet their death. We have published a brief notice of the execution of Captain Lawrence Williams and Lieutenant W. G. Peter, of General Bragg's army, by the order of Gen. Rosecrans, at Franklin, Tenn., on the 8th instant. They entered the Federal lines dressed in Federal uniforms, with their Confederate caps covered with white flannel havelocks. Captain Williams represented himself to be Colonel Austin, U. S. A., and Lieutenant Peter assumed the character of Major Dunlop, both representing themselves as Inspectors General."They deceived Col. Baird, the commandant of the post, and had gotten three miles on their way to Nashville, when he, suspecting their character, sent a message for them to return, as he wished some further conversation with them. This they politely consented to do, and were thus made prisoners. Gen. Rosecrans was then telegraphed, and replied that there were no suc
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