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Pulaski, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.24
Sam Davis—a Southern Hero. [from the Pulaski, Tenn., citizen, January 6, 1898.] A Tribute to this Martyr by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, with a simple account of the sacrifice. A touching parallel to the fate of Nathan Hale. Nothing sweeter, it may be felt, might the poet have done, than in her lines given. It may be trug at Missionary Ridge. The expedition was attended with much danger. The scouts had seen the 16th Army Corps, commanded by General Dodge, move from Corinth to Pulaski, and on Friday, November 19, they started to return to their own camp, each man for himself, and bearing his own information. Late that afternoon they were captured by the 7th Kansas Cavalry, known as the Kansas Jayhawkers, taken to Pulaski and put in prison. Important papers were found upon the person of Sam Davis. In his saddle-bags the plans and fortifications as well as an exact report of the Federal Army in Tennessee were found. A letter intended for General Bragg was also fo
Missionary Ridge, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.24
am Davis, into Middle Tennessee in order to gain information concerning the Federal army; he wished to know if the Union army was re-enforcing Chattanooga. The men were to go South and send their reports by courier line to General Bragg at Missionary Ridge. The expedition was attended with much danger. The scouts had seen the 16th Army Corps, commanded by General Dodge, move from Corinth to Pulaski, and on Friday, November 19, they started to return to their own camp, each man for himself,s at a window, bowed a last farewell. Arriving at the gallows Davis asked Captain Armstrong how long he had to live. The reply was: Fifteen minutes. Davis then asked for the news. Captain Armstrong told him of the Confederate defeat at Missionary Ridge. He expressed much regret, and said: The boys will have to fight without me. General Dodge still had hope that Davis would reveal the name of the traitor in the Federal camp, and thus save his own life. One of the officers of General
Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.24
s were attracted to this bit of bronze; singularly enough, many of them had never before heard of Sam Davis and his tragic death. Here is the story: In 1863 General Bragg sent a number of picked men, as scouts, among them Sam Davis, into Middle Tennessee in order to gain information concerning the Federal army; he wished to know if the Union army was re-enforcing Chattanooga. The men were to go South and send their reports by courier line to General Bragg at Missionary Ridge. The expediti Kansas Cavalry, known as the Kansas Jayhawkers, taken to Pulaski and put in prison. Important papers were found upon the person of Sam Davis. In his saddle-bags the plans and fortifications as well as an exact report of the Federal Army in Tennessee were found. A letter intended for General Bragg was also found. General Dodge sent for Davis and told him that he had a serious charge to make; that he was a spy and did not seem to realize the danger he was in. The General also remarked
Kansas (Kansas, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.24
n army was re-enforcing Chattanooga. The men were to go South and send their reports by courier line to General Bragg at Missionary Ridge. The expedition was attended with much danger. The scouts had seen the 16th Army Corps, commanded by General Dodge, move from Corinth to Pulaski, and on Friday, November 19, they started to return to their own camp, each man for himself, and bearing his own information. Late that afternoon they were captured by the 7th Kansas Cavalry, known as the Kansas Jayhawkers, taken to Pulaski and put in prison. Important papers were found upon the person of Sam Davis. In his saddle-bags the plans and fortifications as well as an exact report of the Federal Army in Tennessee were found. A letter intended for General Bragg was also found. General Dodge sent for Davis and told him that he had a serious charge to make; that he was a spy and did not seem to realize the danger he was in. The General also remarked kindly that Davis was a young man,
Baltimore, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.24
izen, January 6, 1898.] A Tribute to this Martyr by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, with a simple account of the sacrifice. A touching parallel to the fate of Nathan Hale. Nothing sweeter, it may be felt, might the poet have done, than in her lines given. It may be trusted, that, permanently re-united, our most promising refuge and Nation, will not fail in recognition, in time, of every instance of honorable devotion. At a recent meeting of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, at Baltimore, a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox was read. The poem is eulogistic of a young Tennessee Confederate soldier who preferred death to dishonor. Mrs. Wilcox wrote the poem for the Confederate Veteran, and in a note to the editor, she said: I have never worked harder to produce what I desired. I began fully twenty poems before I wrote this one. Here it is: Sam Davis. When the Lord calls up earth's heroes To stand before his face, Oh, many a name unknown to fame Shall ring from
Ella Wheeler Wilcox (search for this): chapter 1.24
Sam Davis—a Southern Hero. [from the Pulaski, Tenn., citizen, January 6, 1898.] A Tribute to this Martyr by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, with a simple account of the sacrifice. A touching parallel to the fate of Nathan Hale. Nothing sweeter, it may be felt, might the poet have done, than in her lines given. It may be trusin recognition, in time, of every instance of honorable devotion. At a recent meeting of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, at Baltimore, a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox was read. The poem is eulogistic of a young Tennessee Confederate soldier who preferred death to dishonor. Mrs. Wilcox wrote the poem for the ConfederatMrs. Wilcox wrote the poem for the Confederate Veteran, and in a note to the editor, she said: I have never worked harder to produce what I desired. I began fully twenty poems before I wrote this one. Here it is: Sam Davis. When the Lord calls up earth's heroes To stand before his face, Oh, many a name unknown to fame Shall ring from that high place! And out o
Nathan Hale (search for this): chapter 1.24
Sam Davis—a Southern Hero. [from the Pulaski, Tenn., citizen, January 6, 1898.] A Tribute to this Martyr by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, with a simple account of the sacrifice. A touching parallel to the fate of Nathan Hale. Nothing sweeter, it may be felt, might the poet have done, than in her lines given. It may be trusted, that, permanently re-united, our most promising refuge and Nation, will not fail in recognition, in time, of every instance of honorable devotion. At a recent meeting of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, at Baltimore, a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox was read. The poem is eulogistic of a young Tennessee Confederate soldier who preferred death to dishonor. Mrs. Wilcox wrote the poem for the Confederate Veteran, and in a note to the editor, she said: I have never worked harder to produce what I desired. I began fully twenty poems before I wrote this one. Here it is: Sam Davis. When the Lord calls up earth's heroes To stand befor
Sam Davis (search for this): chapter 1.24
Sam Davis—a Southern Hero. [from the Pulaski, Tenn., citizen, January 6, 1898.] A Tribute ore I wrote this one. Here it is: Sam Davis. When the Lord calls up earth's heroes To sords show. And on that mighty ledger Is writ Sam Davis' name— For honor's sake he would not make A portant papers were found upon the person of Sam Davis. In his saddle-bags the plans and fortifica was in. The General also remarked kindly that Davis was a young man, and that it would be well forion concerning the Federal army was obtained. Davis had made no reply until this time. Then he sasisted that he tell the name of his informer. Davis answered steadfastly: I will not tell. Youdge for his kind interest, but remained firm. Davis was condemned to death. The night before his her. The morning of the execution arrived. Davis was put into a wagon and taken to the Courthoupon him, adding: It is not too late yet! Davis replied: If I had a thousand lives, I would lo[6 more...]<
Dodge (search for this): chapter 1.24
The scouts had seen the 16th Army Corps, commanded by General Dodge, move from Corinth to Pulaski, and on Friday, November A letter intended for General Bragg was also found. General Dodge sent for Davis and told him that he had a serious chargis had made no reply until this time. Then he said: General Dodge, I know the danger of my situation, and am willing to t He was ready to die rather than betray his friends. General Dodge remonstrated with the young prisoner, and insisted thatand to my country. Pleading was useless. He thanked General Dodge for his kind interest, but remained firm. Davis was coand said: The boys will have to fight without me. General Dodge still had hope that Davis would reveal the name of the mp, and thus save his own life. One of the officers of General Dodge rapidly approached the scaffold, and asked the youth if my informer. He then requested the officer to thank General Dodge for his efforts to save him, but to repeat that he coul
Julian Zolling (search for this): chapter 1.24
triumph? And death! where was your sting? He showed you how a man could bow To doom and stay a king. And God, who loves the loyal Because they are like him, I doubt not yet that soul shall set Among his cherubim. Oh, Southland! fling your laurels: And add your wreath, Oh, North! Let glory claim the hero's name, And tell the world his worth. The bronze head of Sam Davis was one of the most admired works of art in the Parthenon of the Tennessee Centennial. This bust, executed by Julian Zolling, represents a nobly formed head; the boyish face conveys an impression of courage, strength and sweetness. Many visitors were attracted to this bit of bronze; singularly enough, many of them had never before heard of Sam Davis and his tragic death. Here is the story: In 1863 General Bragg sent a number of picked men, as scouts, among them Sam Davis, into Middle Tennessee in order to gain information concerning the Federal army; he wished to know if the Union army was re-enforcing Ch
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