secessionist wanted to spit in the faces of | The examination was terminated by the loyal men of this Union, and that you took following order from the General: the oath with the same view as he did, or rather he took it with the same view that you did—it makes no difference which. I agree, Sir, that you did. I have treated you, Sir, during this interview, with propriety and courtesy up to this moment, and yet you, Sir, here tell me, in order to clear this vile wretch, who shall be punished as he deserves, that you took the oath to my Government with the same view that he did. Mr. A.-Well, Sir, it was a mortifying fact to confess that we were a conquered people, and it was the irritation growing out of that fact. "Make an order that this man be committed to the guard-house in close confinement, there to remain until further orders; and send a copy of this examination to the officer in command there." A "Long" Portrait. Some curious reminiscences attach to the career of Alexander Long, of Ohio, whose well-known pro-southern speech and course in Congress, during the war, raised him to such bad eminence. He was a candidate for Congress during the dark days of 1862, when McClellan retreated from the Peninsula, when General-You have not helped it, Sir. Pope transferred his head-quarters from You had not better go on in that direction the saddle to the fortifications at Washany further, Sir, for your own sake. Now, ington, and when Kirby Smith was beSir, while you did preach a very virulent sieging Cincinnati-Alexander's home. sermon upon "The Victory of Manassas," He was wonderfully patriotic; was a memat the recommendation of the Confederate ber of the military committee of HamilCongress, have you ever since preached ton County, and gave liberally toward the in your pulpit a sermon favorable to the payment of bounty for recruits; he made Union cause, or one that would be likely speeches urging men to enlist in the glo to please the loyal, and displease the dis-rious cause of his country; talked war, loyal? Mr. A.-No, Sir, I never have. General-You said you looked upon the hanging of John Brown as just and right, because he interfered with the peace of the country. Mr. A.-Yes, Sir. General-Very good, Sir. Now, then, would you look upon the hanging of prominent rebels, Jefferson Davis, for instance, as just and right? You know that the rebels have interfered with the peace of the country' and have caused rivers of blood to flow where John Brown only caused pints. What do you say to that? Mr. A.-I would not, Sir. and declared he was prepared to act war, if his bleeding country demanded such a sacrifice; and, by way of earnest, induced a young law partner to enter the army; he went around among his religious brethren-for Alexander the Long was a devoted member of the church—and urged them to support him from personal considerations, as he was as good a war man as his competitor-Gurley, the then sitting member. He held tickets all day at the polls in his own Ward-the Eighth-in Cincinnati; and persistently importuned all his friends and acquaintances to vote for him, pledging his word that he was for the suppression of the Rebellion at all hazards, and declaring that to compromise with traitors would be dishonorable in the high General-Are your sympathies with the est degree. Union or the Confederate cause? Mr. A.-With the Confederates. Gurley had many enemies among members of his own party, and the consequence was that Alexander the Long overreached anxious to know what "you Yankees think his rival, and was accredited a Represent- of us rebels," the farmer retorted by asative from the IId Congressional District suring him that "we think you are a misof Cincinnati, by a majority of a little ris-erable set of rascals, and we mean to clean ing one hundred votes out of a poll of you out." This of course roused the ire sixteen thousand. of ye rebel, and he began to make a lusty A few days after his election, a good display of tongue and muscle,-brandishbrother in Alexander's church, who had ing his arms wildly, pulling off his overalways been a Republican, but who had coat, advancing and then falling back grovoted for him out of personal considera- tesquely, and exhausting the rebel vocabtions, upon solicitation, and a pledge that ulary of tirade and insult. The Michihe was a good war man, called upon him gander remained all the while as calm and to offer congratulations. Alexander prof- composed as Bunker Hill monument, and fered his hand, and vouchsafed one of his although some of the occupants of the car best smiles; but he was a little horrified were for holding back the French rebel, when asked something about his views yet Michigan bade them let him advance relative to the details of the war. just as soon as he pleased, or in any shape he pleased. “I had better not talk with you,” said he; "you are for war-I for peace; we can't agree, and, as brethren in the church, we should not quarrel." The 'brother' left the Congressman, feeling that he had been completely sold, and conveyed the intelligence to others, who, like himself, had been deceived; and they all resolved that never again should personal considerations induce them to vote for a doubtful candidate. The result was, that at the succeeding election for Governor, Brough, the straight Republican candidate, carried the District by about seven thousand majority. Chronicles of a Railway Trip. The ride over the Great Western road was amusingly diversified one day by the mouthings and antics of a big-whiskered, French-brogue jackanapes, who claimed to be a Southerner, and, of course, a rebel. He met his match, however, and a big dog under the wagon to spare, in the person of a plain, intelligent looking, and gentlemanly-appearing farmer from near Pontiac, Michigan. Finding that bluff wouldn't win, the Frenchman began to plead that the sympathy of the car was against him, but boastingly said: "I'l be d-d if you can crush me, any more than Abe Lincoln and the d-d Yankees can crush the Southern Confederacy." The old game of injured innocence and Northern cruelty here began to manifest itself, but it wouldn't work in the least. The Michigander carried too many Columbiads for the chivalry, and beat him on every tack he took-muscle, cut-andthrust argument, and every other way. Frenchy insisted that he must whip somebody, even after he had blown off two or three times, and apparently got cooled down to milk heat-a new degree of Fahrenheit, indicating a milk and water state of mental temperature. Michigan put a poser to him by inquiring: "If you are so full of fight, why don't you go back South, and help your friends out of their troubles!" Frenchy said he had been in the Southern service for fifteen months, and became so enfeebled that he was discharged. (He presented a feeble' picture, he did!) Michigan assured him that from appear The "lordly Southron" opened the ball with the farmer, by leading off in a "forward two" movement upon the subject of the rebellion. The farmer sat directly behind the Southron, and the latter being ances he had thoroughly recuperated, and the order to fire, and five more fell. Poor little Billy was shot in both arms. He as he was so full of fight, he ought to go back again now, and re-enter the service, where he could have all the chance he then ran to an officer, clasped him around wanted, to whip somebody. Frenchy the legs, and besought him to spare his couldn't stand this kind of 'lip,' and so he life: "You have killed my old father culminated all the mean things that he and my three brothers; you have shot me could think of, by venting forth the fol- in both arms-I forgive you all this-I lowing against his Michigan friend : can get well. Let me go home to my mother and sisters." His appeal was disregarded. The little boy was dragged to the place of execution; again the stern word "Fire!" was given, and he fell 66 My opinion of you is that you are a miserable, ranting, black-hearted Yankee abolitionist." body. "My opinion of you is," retorted Michigan, "that you are a sneaking, cowardly dead, eight balls having entered his rebel, and a God-forsaken man-stealer, and a thief," (accent particularly heavy on the last noun.) Memorable Interview at the White House. As a bit of political history that will always stand connected with the great "Right!" "right!" exclaimed several who were within the car. The sympathy was evidently with Michigan, and Frenchy money crisis during the rebellion, the saw it and had to wilt. change in the Treasury department caused by the resignation of Secretary Chase, may here be noticed, especially in its personal developments, showing that all men are but mortal.' A spruce-looking little fellow approached Frenchy after the worst of the storm was over, and informing him that he was on his way to join the Federal Army, and was anxious to obtain recruits, made The President was very low-spirited on a vigorous appeal to Frenchy to go with Thursday-the day on which he sent in him and join our army, promising him a the nomination of Dave Tod. The feelhandsome bounty, and a splendid chance ing, whether well-founded or not, was unifor a fight. This was the last feather up-versal in Congress, that for such a man to on the camel's back, and it broke Frenchy succeed Mr. Chase was ruinous to the fi "clean down." nances. On Thursday night Gov. Tod sent his declination by telegraph - the same as it was received by him. Mr. Lincoln went to bed upon it, and, as he said, before morning he was satisfied that Pitt Fessenden was the man. Early Friday he ordered the nomination to be made out, and Major Hay took it down to the Senate. Only five minutes after he had left, Senator Fessenden entered the Presidential apartment and was soon discussing the "situation." Mr. Lincoln did not tell him what he had done, but discussed Mr. Chase's resignation for a short time and then said: Billy Shelton, the Martyr Patriot Boy. The sway of the rebels in East Tennessee was characterized by a trail of blood which flowed from the veins of men, women and children alike. The case of poor little Billy Shelton, the patriot martyr boy, will never cease to be remembered and wept over by every true Union heart. He was but a mere child, only twelve years old, but with five others was ordered to kneel and receive the assassin's fire. He implored the men not to shoot him in the face. "You have killed my father and brothers," said he; “you have shot my father in the face; do not shoot me in the face!" He covered his face with his hands. The soldiers received in!" "Mr. Fessenden, I have made a new nomination this morning which I trust you will approve; I have sent your own name The Senator was greatly surprised and place now, Massa John; you is in a tight amazed. He replied: place now! Good bye, Massa John!" and Jim swung away at his usual limping gait. “You must recall it; you can overtake Hay with a messenger now if you will. Please send for him at once for I can not possibly undertake it. My health will not permit me to think of it for a mo ment." Beauty of Nullification and of the Guillotine. Napoleon, on one occasion, when speaking of the French Revolution, called it 'natre belle revolution. This will do to go along with a little occurrence in 1835, soon after the excited times of nullifica tion. · But the President was firm. "You must take it," he said, and later in the day he sent word as follows: "Tell Fessenden to stick." Meantime telegrams Mr. Calhoun, in a conversation with from all parts of the country came pour- Senator-then Judge-Butler, repeatedly ing in upon him, congratulating him upon called nullification a beautiful remedy.' his admirable selection. At night Mr. The assertion of State sovereignty, against Lincoln was in fine spirits, and he ex- an unconstitutional act of Congress, apclaimed to Mr. Seward who was present: peared beautiful in the eyes of Mr. Cal"The Lord has never yet deserted me, and I did not believe he would this time!" The strain which the Ship of State suffered during this sudden financial complication will not be forgotten. houn. "Mr. Calhoun," replied Judge Butler, "I am as determined a nullifer as any one, and I am as ready to go as far in the assertion of State sovereignty as you can possibly be;" (Judge Butler and many others had, indeed, preceded Mr. Calhoun in the open avowal of nullification,) but, to save my life, I cannot see the beauty of it. Nullification is all right, but as to its being beautiful that is another thing. It is not unreasonable to suppose that a man might have replied to Napoleon "Sire, whatever the French revolution may have effected, leaving aside all discussions of this sort-to save my life, your Majesty, as to the beauty of the guillotine, I have never been able to see that!" There is a quaint old negro to be seen every day in the City Building Park, Cincinnati, who is known and called by the name of James Morgan. He acts as a sort of Cerberus of the gates, or kind of Major Domo of the grounds, sprinkling water upon the grass when needed, and clearing away the litter that accumulates in the paths. Well, James was originally a slave to the father of Morgan, the rebel chief, but some years ago he contrived to make his escape, and found his way to Cincinnati, where he has lived ever since. Hearing that his young master-the notorious guerilla Morgan-was in the city thick-set, about five feet eight inches high; prison, he made application to the Chief hair and beard very black, the latter worn of Police to see him, and was admitted. thick and long; head set very erect on his The General treated him warmly, shook shoulders-if anything a little thrown hands with him, and congratulated him back; face round and solid in expression, upon his having his freedom. "Yes, with blunt features; address prompt and Massa John," broke in Jim, "you mout practical-voice full, distinct and unmusihab yourn too, if you hadn't gwine in to cal. He never studied the art of pleasing broke up de Union; but you is in a tight and this left him without the gift of pay Stanton and the "Old General." Secretary Stanton will be recognized by all who ever saw him when in his prime, by the following portrait: Stout, ing compliments in conversation. An ex-misconception of your oath of allegiance. hibition of his thoughtlessness in this re- You have solemnly sworn to support the gard was exhibited when the officers of United States, and now you avow that you the army called to pay their respects to are for the Rebel Confederacy. This him on his induction into the War De- is nothing but perjury. I shall have to partment. An officer well sprinkled with commit you for trial. gray, but yet with quite a vigorous step and clear eye, was presented to Mr. Stan- Backing the Commander-in-Chief. ton. The latter recognized him, and shook The story seems to have become quite him warmly by the hand, saying: "I re- a favorite one, that a well known Senator member you well. I saw you many years took it into his head to have a special inago, when you were in the prime of life, terview with the President, in order to ask and I was a little boy about so high," a change in a certain particular, relative to and the new Secretary measured with his military operations. The President agreed hand, as he said this, an imaginary lad of that it was a good one, and promised that not over ten years old. The sturdy old he would make it. Some time, however, General turned and walked off without a intervened, and nothing was done, when word in reply, evidently not disposed to the Senator again visited the executive regard himself so 'old' as Mr. Stanton's mansion, and accosted the President with, remarks would have implied. "Well, I see you have not made the change.' "No, Sir, General Halleck Quality of Secessionist Oaths. I would not consent." "Well, then, why The following conversation, which oc- don't you dispose of Halleck, if he is alcurred not far from Nashville, Tenn., will ways in the way y?" Well," said the give some idea of the estimation in which President, "the fact is, the man who has the oath of allegiance to the United States no friends should be taken care of." The is held by many of the chivalry. A Senator retired, appreciating the Presiwealthy secessionist, of high social posi-dent's dry compliment to the Commandertion, was summoned as a witness before a in-Chief. military board: Officer.-Are you a loyal man? Offi.-Are you a friend to the Federal Secess. I cannot say that I am. Big Job in Prospect. A brisk and spirited dialogue was that which took place between an East Tennesseean loyalist and a Mississippi Butternut' who had been taken prisoner and Offi.-Well, then, are you a friend of brought into Federal custody. the Southern Confederacy? Secess. Yes, I am. Offi-And you want its armies to whip ours? Secess. I have always lived in the South; all my property is here, I have sons in the Confederate army, and it is natural that I should have a desire for our side to succeed. "What do you expect to do with us Southerners?" asked the Mississippian. "Why, we mean to whip you, Sir; we mean to whip you badly," replied the loyalist. "But if you are so sure you can whip us, why is it that you have to call in the niggers to help you out of the scrape?" 66 Why, our white men are too valuable Offi.-So you want the Confederacy to to risk in battles against rebels. succeed? Secess. Yes, I do. want to save 'em, Sir! But niggers are plenty good enough to shoot traitors with. Offi.-Well, Sir, you have a strange We mean to save our white folks, and |