>S 635 29 :552 opy 1 G3 5 Z2>Q> &*& ■THE- i<-r-r KJ A. ION SCOUT, M •IN- Marchmg Through Georgia. 4 Historical Military Drama of Sherman's March to the Sea, in Five Acts and Fiue Spectacular Tableaux, localized by Corporal J. W. Clemson, Late Co. 1. 46 0, Y. Veterans. 1884: G. E. Waters, Printer, Crawjordsville, Ind: The- 'UNION SCOUT" IN Marching through Georgia. A Historical Military Drama of Sherman's March to the Sea, in Five Acts and Five Spectacular Tab- leaux, localized by y Corporal J. W. Clemson, Late Co. I. 46 0, V. Veterans. 1 Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1884, by J. W. CLEMSON, in the office of the Librarian of Congress. I shall punish by law any infringment of any part or portion of this drama. EXPLANATION OF THE STAGE DIRECTIONS. The Actor is supposed to face the Audience, AUDIENCE. LIE. \ L. a e. L.3E.* \ L. U.E. K. 1 E. R. 2E. K. 3 E. R. U. E. L* Left. L. 1. E. Left 1st Entrance. L.2E. Left 2nd Entrance. L. 3 E. Left 3d Entrance. CD. Center Door R. Right R. 1 E. Right 1st Entrance. R. 2 E.Right 2nd Entrance. R.3E. Right 3d Entrance. TMP92-0Q8857 Dramatis Personea. FEDERALS. FRANK HARRISON, the Union Scout. Thomas Harrison, a loyal Northern merchant. John Harrison s a young son of Mr. Harrison. Mrs, Martha, wife of Mr. Harrison. Miss Alice, daughter of Mr. Harrison Phil Smith, ~) >■ Friends of the Harrisons. Fred Jones, ) Yockup Stine Grumblebock, a loyal Dutchman Col. Wallace. Capt. Carrington. Genl. Sherman, Commanding Military Division of the Mississippi. Ma j. Dayton, A A. General southerners Monroe Cobb, a wealthy Georgian. Harry, son of Mr. Cobb. Mable, daughter of Mr. Cobb. Uncle Tom a colored servant of the Cobbs. John Moore, Sergt 10th Georgia Tigers. Sam Crawford. " Genl Johnson, Commanding Army of Tenn. C S A. THE UNION SCOUT -IN- Sherman's March Through Georgia. ACTl. SCENE 1. — Plain room; table r. c, breakfast on table; ibi Mbs. Harbison and Tom arranging for breakfast; door in flat, l h. eight chairs — music. Mrs. Har. Now, Tom, ring the bell: breakfast is ready. Tom. Yes, Misses, and dat am a r'ale ole Norvern breakfas', (Bings bell) (Aside.) Dis am de bes' coun- try I ebber seed. No whippin' ob niggers byar, no blood-houn's to tar us to pieces, and the brack man am as free as de white man (Recognizes the music; — sings ) {Enter Mr. H and Mr. C, arm in arm. Harry C. and Alice H. All take seats at table. Enter Frank and Mable slowly Lover business. Mr.H. Friend Cobb^as this is such a fine morning, sup- pose we take a drive in the country, Mr C All right, Harrison, you know I enjoy a ride with you very much. Mrs. H. Uncle Tom, coffee, please. Tom. Yes, Misses. [Business^ THE UXION SCOHTT. •> Mrs. H. Mr. Cobb let me help you to coffee. [JPassts coffee. Mr. C. Thank you, Mrs. Harrison, you Northern women make excellent coffee. Mr. H. Alhe, pass Harry the buckwheat cakes. Cobb, do not forget the miple molasses. It is very fine this year. You must all help y ourselves . Mrs. H. Harry, allow me to help you to coffee; Mible, would you like coffee ? Mable C. If you please. Your coffee is much better than we have in Georgia. You Northern women cer- tainly understand the art of distilling to perfection. Mr. H. Cobb, things look as though you and I are to become rehted as well as old school-mates. [All look at Mable and Frank. Mr. C. Yes but you know we were youn^ once, our- selves. [All laugh- Mr. H. O, certainly Well do I remember some of your old love-inaking times while we were in college. Mr. C Harrison, we can neyer forget the many pleasant days we have passed under yo lr roof, and Sir, we expect in the near future, to see you all at our Georgia home. Harry. C Be sure to come when the oranges are ripe and the magnolias are in bloom. '[All look at Frank and liable, laughing Mr. H. Many thanks, many thanks, friend Cobb. You may look for us at no distant day. We will be de- lighted to see the old mill, the cotton fields, and the orange orchards of the sunny South. [Enter Johnny H. l 2. e. with mail. D THE UNION SCOUT. Johnny H. Father, I was detained at the store by some country customers. Here is the morning mail. [Hands the mail to Mr. H.] There is great excitement down towii. The telegraph office wis open all ni^ht and Capf. Wallace has been getting dispatches from Washing- ton. Mr. H. [Hands Mr. C. letter.] Did you notice in the late papers that trouble is breviog at Charleston Harbor? Mr. C. Yes, but I do hope all difficulties may be settled amicably. Mr?. H. Now, gentlemen, please do not resume these old political arguments, It will only end in trouble be- tween old friends. Mr. Cobb thinks the South has been imposed upon, while f father, you are equally strong in your abolition views* Mr. H. O, no. mother; if we do differ on the politi- cal issues of the day, we are, nevertheless, firm friends. We stood shoulder to shoulder too long in college to be- come enemies now. Mr. C # I trust, Harrison, we will never be enemies. I feel that we both have better sense than to disagree on such a subject. Mr. H. [Rising excitedly f reading paper. ~\ The in«» fernal traitors ! Eyery one should be shot down ! Re- taleation for the death of John Brown ! Frank H. What has excited you, so, father ? What is wrong ! Mr. H, Excited! Why, the news is enough to excit© the whole world ! [Points to paper] The South has des clared for seccession and Beauregard has compelled Maj THE UNION SCOUT. 7 Anderson to evacuate Ft. Sumpter, The government will hang every one of them. Mr. C. What is that, Harrison? Have they really commenced hostilities ? Mr- H. Yes, indeed they have, and I tell you, in the name of Old Hirkory, "The Federal Union must and shall be preserved!" [Bringing fist dozen on table.) Frank H. The ignorant traitors! They certainly do not expect to succeed. Harry C. Frank Harrison, that is a bold expression for you to make. I tell you that the people of the South know whit they have suffered at the hands of the North; they have felt the indignities heaped upon them, and they are prepared to fight, yes, fight to the bitter end. Tom. [Aside ] Dar am guwine to be tiouble hyar D'ey am gittin' bilin' hot, [Business. Mr. C. Yes, you are right, my boy. Cotton is King. The North has long bse-i sending such men as John Brown among us to excite our Negroes to theft and mur- der. Frank H. Mr. Cobb, and Harry, I have studiously avoided the the subject of politics when in conversation knowing, as I do, the wide difT^ren*e of opinion exiting between us, but I can tell you, if the South is determined upon war, we of the North will meet you face to face, and if we do, the South will be routed, horse, foot, and drag- oon. Remember what I siy, we will have but one fhg and one government in America^ and one people undi- vided. Mr. H, Nobly spoken, my boy. That sounds like Old Tippecanoe. 8 THE UNION SCOUT. Harry C. You Northern men are afraid to fight. You are cowards. One Southern man is equal to five Yankees of the North. You have no hot blood for fight- ing, like S>uthern men. Mable C. Father, and brother, for Heaven's sake cease this unpleasant conversation. Do you not know that there are as brave men in North as there are in the South? Frank H. Let others do as they may; I will defend the old flig and Union as long as I live, God helping me. Mable C. That is right Frank. Equal rights for all has ever been mv motto Distance may sepirate us, but our hearts mar throb as one. The old flig is ^long enough and broad enough to covet this whole country. Enter boy l. 2. e. with telegram for Mr, C, Mr C. [Opens telegram and reads MlLLEDGEVILLE. Ga. \ April 16, 1861. j •'Mr. Cobb: Come home. Georgia has seceeded. We are raising troops for the Confederate army. 1 have appointed yourself and Harry officers in the 10th Georgia Tigers George E. Brown, Governor of Georgia." [All rise excited.'] Tom, Tom! pack the baggage, We are off for Georgia at once. Tom* [Aside] Dat am all right; but dis darkey am not gwine back wif you all if he knows hisself. He's gwine to took de under- ground railroad. [Business.'] [Ex- it L. I.E. Harry C. Yes, we are off. We will do all in our power to repel the invasion of our sacred soil by your in- ternal Lincoln hirelings who must turn niggar^stealers. THE UNION SCOUT 9 The South is in earnest, deeply in earnest. Should you Northern Lincolnites attempt to invade the South, we will welcome you with bloody hands. F»ank H. Be careful what you say. You are still in the North. You might spill some of your hot blood before you get back South. Harry. Take that back, you miserable nigger-iover ! [Business for Cobb.] Frank. That I'll never do for a traitor ! Habry. Then, Sir, you will regret it. We may meet upon the battle field. If we dr, your life is mine. Frank. I have no fears. Leave this house before I compel you. Mr. C. Harry you and Tom prepare at once for de- parture, We will take the first train for the South. Mr. H. Mr. Cobb, and Harry, heretofore we have kept strictly in view the prosperity and honor of the whole country; and the preservation of the Federal Union. You of the South have sought to overthrow the best govs ernment on earth. I bid you go; befoul yourself with treason and may God in his mercy forgive you! [Business.] [Exit Harrison c. d, Cobbs l. 2. e- Frank and Ma« ble come down. Music] Frank. Mable, the time has come for us to part — the first sad parting of our lives We may never meet again, and the cords, now torn asunder, may never heal. We have already avowed our intentions. War is about to break out between the North and South. What shall be our decision? I first owe my allegiance to the dear, old flag, and the government that says I am a free man. Nex 1 to that allegiance, I owe you all. In my heart I 10 THE TJXION SCOUT. I have sworn to "love, cherish and protect" you as long as I live. At which shrine shall I offer my sacrifice? Your answer shall be mine. Mable Frank Harrison, my answer is this; I know we are dear friends. I also know our intentions. I love you with ali the devotion of a true heart, I love you for yourself — love you for your devotion to the dear old flag — [Points to flag] — that emblem, handed down by our forefathers, pure and unsullied. Notwithstanding the friends I love dearest are deceived by the hallucinations of treason, I love that dear old emblem of freedom. You will go forth to battle for that flag. My friends will oppose you- Perhaps you may meet in deadly conflict. Terrible as the thought is, my only advice to you is, do your duty as a true man. I will go with my father praying the war may soon end, and that we may yet see many happy days. My earnest prayer will ever be for the dear old union, undivided, inseperablt! Frank. Mable, this parting almost breaks my heart! But fear not; I will be ever true to my country and to you. On the march, in camp, and on the battle field, you will be ever present in my mind. The memory of that sweet smile will light me on my way, and the echo of that dear voice will cheer me in my lonely hours. Think of me sometimes, when I have gone, and in your prayers, whisper the name of Frank Harrison. Take this little flag; it is the emblem of our country's greatness, and of the free in- stitutions of America. [Gives flag.] Mable. O, Frank, how can we part! How the mem- ory of the happy past will rise up before me! [Sobs.] THE UNION SCOUT. 11 Frank, here is a testament; take it for my sake, on the march, in camp, or on the battle field, read it; it will teach you the true way; you will find my photograph inside. Perhaps you think this a poor offering, but His fitting for an American union soldier; for you are to battle for your conntry, and >our country's God, Frank. (Placing ring on Mableh finger.) Dearest Mable, good — by — good — by — [Kissing her.] My coun- try calls, [Drums » without.] and I must go. Captain is calling for volunteers, and I will go and enlist. Mable. (Sobbing.) Good — good — bye, Frank. [Ex. l. 2. e. with handkerchief to face. [Ent. Yockup Stine l. i. e. Dogs bark; Yock. tumbles in; business.] Yock. Hello, Frank! Vot v*s matter mit dot dog? He pite himself mit some pody, don't it? [Business^ Frank, O, he wont hurt you Yock Vy you ton't tie dot dog loose? Frank. He is only <*lad to see you. Yock. I don't vas glad to meet mil him soma . Look of dot koat. don't dot look like some pody vos ship- wrecked mit a railroad? Say, Frank, who vos dot gall seed youst now; vos dot your gal from down South? Frank. Yes. Why what is this? [Business.] Yock. O, dot vos some swheet violets my gall vos gif me. Say, Frank, I hear dot some var was all proke oud, eh? Frank. Yes, war has been declared. It now becomes the duty of every American citizen, native and adopted, to take up arms in defense of his hearthstone. Won't you 12 THE UNION SCOUT enlist under your country's banner? Yock Eh? I vos a pully poy. I go und fight mit dem rebils. I vos raised a gumpany from srhmall in- fantree, and vos going town und clean all from dem vel- lers oud. [Enter Tom l. 2. e. with baggage.'] Say nigger, you vas in some free States and don't must go South mit your master. Tom. Am dat so, Massar Frank. Fbamk, That is so, Uncle Tom; you had better take the baggage down and tell your young mistress you are going to stay. Tom. I'se gwine to do dat as sure as you are bo'n, honey. [Business. ,] Yock. Say, phcky, I vos got some leetle gumpany. Ve vos going down py South Carolina to clean oud some of dem Cheff Davis mens. Vont you go mit me in my gumpany? Tom. 'Scuse dis culled chile. Ise not gwine widde Dutch or Irish trash. I'se a free nigger, I is. Massa Frank done tole me so. [Scene closes in.'] SCENE II.— Street. [Enter Mr. Cobb, Harry, Mable, and Tom icith baggage. Music. Mr. Cobb. I tell you the people of the North are terribly in earnest, and will give us trouble before we are a free and separate government. Harry. O, the Northern nigger- worshippers are not going to fight. As soon as they find we are in earnest, they will back down. THE UNION SCOUT. 13 Mr. C. Do not deceive yourself; the same blood courses through their veins as in those of the South. Harry. But they have no chivalry in the North. Tom. (Aside.) What am I? Ise shibalry. Mr. C. Do not under-rate their metal. Think how hot blooded the Harrison's were. Harry. Yes, we were baselv insulted. I can never forgive them We may meet upon the battle field; if we do, there will be one Frank Harrison less. Mable. Brother do not be too sure; Frank maybe as vigilant on the battle field as you. Harry. So, you take sides with that nigger lover. Mable. Harry ! Mr. C Mable, oblige me by not mentioning his name. You shall never marry that Abolitionist, never! The fair name of Cobb shall never be disgraced by him. Tom. (Aside,) Don't fool yourself, M^isa. When a woman sots her bead, de debble hisself can't stop her. [Aloud to Mable.] Say, missie, Ise gwine to stay wid Massa Frank. I knowed you an' him am mighty sweet. [Business.'] Mable. (Aside.) All right, Tom, and the first ohance you have, come home and bring me word from him. Mr. C. Come, we must hurry along, or the train will, leave us. [Looking at ivatch.] Tom. (Sings.) Ise not gwyne to Dixie (Music Exit Omnes e. 2. e. 14 THE UNION SCOUT* SCENE III.*— Street. Sign, 100 Recruits Wanted for the Regt. Stand, muster rolls, Copt. Carring- ton seated, flag, drum, etc., etc. [Enter Yock. toith aivkward squad l. 2. e. Scene opens out.'] Yock. Hay-foot, straw-foot! (Business.) [ ' * * * * * * * Exit L.3. E. [Enter Frank Harrison, Fred Jones, Phil Smith; all shake hands with Capt. C. Frank. Capt. Carrington, have you room for any more men in your company. We have heard that the rebels have insulted the -flag of Washington, and think it the duty of every loyal man of the North to rally to arms. Capt. Well spoken, young man. With an army of such men, we can whip the world. I want a few more good men. [Enter Yockup l. 1. e. singing Dutch song.] Yock. Hello, poys, don't you heard someting 'pout dot repels town py South Ktrolina? I tolled you it vos te duty uf efery citizens votlive from America, to dake his goon unt go town unt glean dem rebels oud. (E?iter Tom l. 2. e., runs against Yock; business, coat covered with feathers.) Tom. Git out ob de way, Dutchy. (Business.) Yock. Veil, vy dond you schlock um? Do you tink I been afraid frum a nigger? I vas going down to fight mit Seigle Vot vos the matter mityou? (Business.) Frank. Tom, where did you get all those feathers on you? THE UNION SCOUT. 1^ Tom. I done got in a box down at de depot to hide from ole Massa, when de bulljine lef. {Business.) Am dis de Captain? Yock. Say, schtove-pipe, do you vant to go met der var? Tom. Sartin sure. Phil. All right. We will take him along for com- pany cook. Tom. Ise gwine 'long as M. D. Phil. M. D.? What is that? Yock. Dot vos mule driver. Enter Johnny Harrison l. I.e. running. Johnny. Captain Carrington, pa and ma says I may go with you. Capt. I fear you are too small for a soldier, boy. Johnny. Well, I can go as drummer. Capt. Can you drum? Joanny. See if I can't. (Urums.) Yock. Veil, you leedle puger. (Business.) Tom. Look at clat chile. Fred. Come, boys, let us enlist. (All sign muster roll.) Capt. Come Yockup, sign your name and go with us. Yock. Vot you say, placky, let us go mit de var? Tom. Well, 1 'spect I will honey; all de white trash am gwine. Frank. Why don't you come up and write your name down? Yock. I don't vill go of you take dot nigger. Capt. He is going as company cook. Yock. Veil dot is all right; I go den. (Takes pen, 16 THE UNION SCOUT. but hands it back) You write him myself. Capt. What is your full name. Yock. Vy, don't you know my name? Dot was vun- ney. Capt. Spell it for me. Yock. Yockup Stine Grumblebock, uf Hoben Gribe. (Business.) Capt. Frank Harrison, fall the men in ranks. We will march down to camp and draw uniforms and com- mence drilling. Frank. Come, boys, fall in. (He stands the Awkward Squad in line, one by one — Business for Yock and Tom. Yock Dot vos settled Inm. I don't vill fool mit dot nigger* All dose droubles vos apout the nigger. Capt. Attention! Right face! Forward march! [Johnny at head of company with drum awkward squad business; music. Exit Om. l. 3. e. ready to reenter. [Enter Mr. and Mrs. H. r. 1. e.] Mr. H Thank God! the dark cloud lowering over our country, and ready to burst fourth in a deluge of blood, threatening to destroy at once the noble fabric of constitutional liberty, shows to us, and to the world, that /America's sons are worthy the heiratage be^ queathed to them bv our noble sires. Their patriotic hearts are fired, and they are ready to offer their lives as a sacrifice upon their country's altar. May the God of battles go with and protect our dear, brave boys. Mother, we may as well make up our minds to bid the boys good-bye. The — regiment has been ordered to THE UNION SCOUT. 17 the front. Mrs. H. It grieves me to see the boys go, but it is all right. The country is in danger and needs their service. Mr. H. The ladies are at the city hall, making tents and flannel shirts for the boys of the regiment. Mrs. H. Oh! how many of our dear boys who now march so proudly to the beat of the drum, will return to make our hearts glad! Ere this war ends how many chairs will be made vacant. Mr H. The regiment is coming out on parade. The ladies are going to present them a stand of colors. Here come the ladies now. [Enter ladies, r. 1. e , Alice icith flag— music. — Enter Regt., Col., Capt., Adj., Frank, and Johnny with drum- they march around the stage and halt at backJ] Col, Hah! Front! Right dress! Order arms! {He turns to Harrison and salutes.) Good morning, friends. Mr. H. Good morning, Col. Wallace/ the ladies of desire me to state to you that they wish to pre- sent your regiment a stand of colors^ before you leave for the field. [Alice sings "Red White and, Blue" or "Star Spangled Banner."] Alice. Col. Wallace, the ladies of wish to present your command with this beautiful flag; this em- blem of freedom, feeling assured that in your hands^ we can safely intrust it. Our fore fathers raised this flag aloft in the name of God; carried it proudly over many a well-worn battle field, and maintained it unsullied, while it 18 THE UNION SCOUT. floated over the land, ciries and towns, which they res. cued from despotic rule. Soldiers, refl ;ct where our ances- tors have carried this flag, and raised it in protection of our glorious liberty. Through what storms of shot and shell if has passed. How many heroes its folds have cov^ ered in death. How many have lived for if, how many hive died for it. How rainy tears have gleamed upon it. Ho.v many he-rts !:ave oeen made glid by it! The groai s of the worl'l have been hushed by it, and the light of lib- erty has reflected flora it. We have stood beneath us folds and defied the world. Take it, (presents to Col.) plant it where the traitor's flag falls. You go forth to battle, fired by patriotic devotion to our insulted flag. We remain at home to aid you with our prayers Col. Ladies and friends: In behalf of this regiment, I take this flag. We thank you If there is anything in- tended to cheer us on to victory, it is love of our country and our country's flag. We will find the bouth worthy of our steel, but we can assure you that we will not halt till it waves over the very dome of Secession. Let us give three cheers and a tiger for the ladies of {They give three cheers and a tiger) Boys, will you ever de- sert the banner that has been presented to us. Boys. Never! neyer! never! Col. Then remember Buena Vista, and swear on your bended knees that you will never desert your regimental colors. Let us kneel and swear. (All kneel, raise right hand and repeat.) All. We do solemnly swear to remember Buena Vista. (All rise.) THE UNION SCOUT. 19 Col. Attention! — Shoulder — arms! Present — arms! Shoulder— arms! Order — arms! Now, boys, these fair ladies have presented us this beautiful flag. Who shall be the color-bearer.[(7a//s of Sergt.Harrison\he marches to center of line and faces. Col.] Color guard, to the front, march! [He marches forward] Halt! [Col. gives flag to Frank.] Sergeant Harrison, you have been intrusted with the greatest honor of a soldier; that of color-bearer. We shall expect you to plant you colors upon the very ramparts of Secession, and we will follow. Color guard, about — face! To your post. March. [Enter little girlR. in dress and turban of U. S.flag.. Ex- clamations of soldiers: See the little daisy, The infant of Liberty, the baby Goddess, etc., etc.] Boys are you will- ing to adopt this little girl as the daughter of the regi- ment? All. Yes, yes, yes! Yock. {Taking her on his shoulder,) Dis is dot gal I don't vill leave pehind me some, [Inspection.] Capt. Prepare for inspection. Spring rammers! Frank. Ad lib. Fathers, mothers, and friends, we call upon you to aid us with your prayers and bene* dictions* May not your gray hairs go down to the grave with the sad recollections that you have lived in vain. May you live to see how proudly your sons can defend the flag you have handed down to us. Regiment kneel; Harrisons invoking blessing — Tableau Slow Curtain 20 THE UNION SCOUT. ACT II. SCENE 1—TheMvouacby night— Street—Sign, "Chat- tanooga Hotel" — Soldiers sleeping on blankets — Two Sentinels on duty r. and l. — Frank reading testa- ment— C apt. icriting on drum, candle in bayonet. Capt. Sergeant Harrison, we have had many hard battles and marches. Three years of warfare has cut our company down to a mere handful Frank. Yes, Captain, many of our comrades were left at Ft- Donaldson, Shiloah, Stone River, Vicksburg, Chickamauga, and Misson Ridge. (Points l.) [Enter Yock. l. 2. e. witk goose.] Capt. What on earth is that you have? Yock. Dot vos a goose. He hisses at dot American flag. Dot make me so mad as I never vos. I say schtop a leedle. Dot geese he don't vod obey orders, oond I know he been a Secesh. (Business. ) Frank. You was marked absent at roll-call this morning. Yock. Vos dot so? Capt. We will excuse him this time. Yock. Yaw, vere is dot nigger? Frank. Tom has been gone four or five days. I think he has gone to his old home in Atlanta. [Enter Tom r. 4. e.] THE UNION SCOUT* .21 YocK. Hello, nigger! Tot vos the Matter mit you..? Jiusiness.') Capt. Where have you been, Tom? Tom. Indeed, massa Captain Carrington, I don* went home whar I was bo'n. Frank. Did you see them, Tom? Tom. Yes. I done seed some one else, too. ( Busi- ness.) Frank. Who was it, Tom? Tom You done knowed who, massa Frank. Yah! yah! yah! Yock. Don'd I told you so. Tom. Dar; she done gib me dis, (Hands paper to Frank.) and tole me to bring dat paper to you, and if de Johnnies cotch me for me to eat it up. Frank. ( Unfolds paper and reads : ) "Dear Frank: Tom is here. This is the first I have heard from you for three years. I am still true to both unions. I send you the Rebel countersign. I got it out of father's pocket. It may be of value to you. Yours truly, Mable." (Drops small paper) What! she has sent me the Rebel countersign for the next fifteen days. She is a Union spy in the heart of the Southern Confederacy. This will be of great value to General Sherman* (Tattoo — Lights out-) Capt We must put out this light and get iomi sleep. To-morrow we move out on the Dalton road. Tableau . [Every thing quiet; guards tramp their beats — Enter officer of the day and relief^ 22 THE UNION SCOUT. FhilS. (Emphatically) Halt! Who comes there? Fred J. Sergt. , with ! econd relief. Phil. S. St; nd — relief! Advance, Sergeant, and give the countersign, (Sergeant gives countersign,) The countersign is correct. Advance relief Fred. Relief, forward, march! Halt! (To sentinel The orders are very strict to>night. There are rebel spi?s around. Lookout for the officer of the cay. Relief forward — march! (March across stage:) [Enter Oapt. it. 1. e.] Yock. Schtop. Advance and give dot curiosity. Do you think I vos some goose? (Buss.) Capt. Let me see your gun. (To Yock ) Yck, I von't do dot. (Buss ) Capt. (To Y >ck) What are your instruction-? Yock. Dot vos none of my pisiness. Don't you bin glad you found oud. Of you don't look aleedle oud I let you see my son-of-a-goon vot I got in my pocket. (Bulls out bottle — Business.) Capt. That is all right Keep a good watch. [Exit l. 2. e. Yock. Dot Captain veller dink he vos schmard. [Bugle call without — All rise as from sleep, and fall in line for roll-call — Fred Jones calls roll. — Buss."\ Fred. Right — face! Break— ranks! March! [Life in Camp, songs, dances, cards, cooking meat on a stick, fall in line for jiggers — Bugle Call — Poem — Buss — Adlibetum — Sherman's march to the sea. [Enter Yock vnth hog, l. 2. f..] THE UNION SCOUT. 23 Yock. Dunder as blixim, [Looking r.) uf dier don't comes dot old Vitesides, looking for dot sow-pelly. ] vos killed dot hog. (Points to hog.) Now for some shoaks mit dot old repel. (Spreads blanket over hog) [Enter Whitesides r. l. e.] Whiteside Say, Yank, did you see my old sow. Yock. Vare vos dot old hoof. Whiteside. I seed her here when I left the house. (Points l.) Yock. Say, old Sheff Davis, Cum du har. (Buss.) Vos you ever see von mans vot dide mit small pox (liaising blanket.) Whiteside. Thunderation! you blue bellied Yanks are goin' to give us the small pox. \ Puns off a. 2. e. excited. Yock. Dot vos vone pully joke, vot I blaid on dot old repel mans. [Exit l. 2. e. [Bugle Call — Assembly fall in, in front of camp -fires. .] Fred. Attention! In each rank, count twos. [They count by twos'.] Captain, the Company is formed. [Without.] Captain Company D. is formed Lieutenant, company K. is formed. [Enter Col. l. 2. v. takes position — Without: Atten- tion, batillion! Present, arms!] Col (Removes hat.) JBatiilion, shoulder, arms! Boys, we are ordered to take the advance, to-day. Have your canteens filled. There will be hot wot work before night Shoulder, arms! Right, face. [Bugle call forward —Peat, march off r. 3. e. — Music, "Hail to the Chief — Enter Gen. Sherman and staff-- 24 THE UNION SCOUT Staff in silent conversation, and the Gen. smoking and walking stage in study.'] Gen. S Major Dayton, order Gen. McPherson's army Tennessee, out on the Villanow and Snake creek road, to move on Resacca. Gen. Thomas' army Cumberland to move on Tunnel Hill. Gen. Schofield's army Ohio, to Rocky Face Order them to move with great caution, feelimg their way. Maj. Dayton. Your orders shall be executed. [Send- ing out soldiers and staff* officers. Gen. S. It will be necessary for me to have further information in regard to the enemy's movements. (Reflects) Maj Dayton, order Col. Wallace to report to me at once. [He sends orderly l. — Reenters r -with Col. who salutes.] Col. Good morning General, I was ordered to report to you. Genl. S. Col. Wallace, I am about to com- mence a campaign of great importance. I require the services of a brave, shrewd, and intelligent man; one that I can trust on a very important secret mission. Can you furnish me one from the regiment? Col. Yes, General. Gen. S. Then, sir, have him report to me at once. Col. Is one enough? I have a regiment of such men Gen. S. I know, we have an army of brave men, but one good man is sufficient. Col. [Salutes — Exits r. and reenters with Frank — THE UNION SCOUT. 25 — Both salute. Here is a man you can rely upon Gen. S. Sergeant, I have sent for you on im- portant secret business. Are you willing to take upon yourself, the solemn obligation of a scout? Frank. Yes, General, I am willing to do anything for my country's good. Gen. S. Then, sir, you will enter the enemy's lines, go to Dalton and obtain all the information you can concerning his movements. Here is a pass through our lines and the countersign. Frank. General, I have the Rebel countersign. (shows countersign. ) Gen. S. Sir, how did you gain -possession of that? Frank. I dislike to tell you, but as you have taken me into your confidence, I will confide in you. The only woman I ever loved lives four miles from Atlanta, at Cobb's mills on Entrenchment creek. She sent me the countersign by an old colored ma'.. She is true blue General. Gen S Ah! then there is a woman in the affair. The love of true-hearted women encourages brave men to deeds of daring. If discovered you will be shot. Frank. General, I have fully weighed the matter, I know the risk. Although my life be in jeopa) dy, I offer it on my country's altar. I will be off in an h our Shake hands and exit l ] Gen. S. {To staff.) We will go down to the rail- road, as I wish to arrange with Col W W. Right, Chie^ 26 THE UNION SCOUT. of Tranportation, in regard to keeping up supplies with the army. [Exit L. 2. e..] Scene closes in. SCENE II. — Street— Atlanta— Cotton Exchange— Reb- els march on stage from l 2. e. Mr. C Halt! Front— right, dress! Order, arms! Rest, [Enter Mable r. 1 e. and ladies with Rebelflagsfor aprons^] Harry. My dear sister, have you at last doned the flag of the Confederate States? Mable Yes, brother (Aside.) I must not betray myself. Let then> think I am a rebel. Frank is at Chattanooga. I have sent him the Rebel countersign, and I must keep a look-out for him. Mr. C. Attention! (Reads orders from commander) j D ALTON, GA. | May 6, 1864. "Mr. Cobb: You will move vour regiment at once to Resacca. The Federal forces are collecting for a cam- paign a against us. My opinion is, Atlanta is the objective point he is striking for. We must check him at all hazards. Atlanta is the gate city of the Con- federate States. J. E. Johnson. Com. Military Division, C. S. A." Yes, my brave men, we must move at once, The Yankees are gathering at Chattanooga by thotsands. We must meet and defeat these Licoln hirelings. Our homes are in danger, our wives, sisters, and daughters may be at the mercy of these vandals, and we, men of Georgia must rapsl tlia.u or sacrifice our lives. But I know of THE UNION SCOUT. 27 what metal you are made. I have not a doubt of your will and ability. Ere another month rolls around, you will meet, defeat, and drive them back from the sunny South, and have wiped out the foul stains of polution with Yankee blood, and made bright the fair escutcheon of Confederate States. [ Regt cheers and waves flag — Mr. C. and Harry shake hands with ladies, and kiss Mable goodbye.'] Sam Cr. <"Tis hard for we'uns to lay in camps; 'Tis hard for we'uns to fight the Yanks; 'Tis hard for you'uns and we'uns to part, Since you'uns has got all we'uns'' hearts." Mr. C. Attention! Shoulder— arms! Right — face! Forward — march! [Exit, ladies l. 2 e., regt. R. 3. e. Mable remains on stage ] Mable. I will show them that there is one loyal heart yet in Georgia. {Tears off Rebel flag and shows TJ. 3. flag. There, take your dirty emblem of Seccesion. My heart ever beats for the old flag of the free! [Exit l. 2.E.J SCENE III.— Top of Kena saw Mt.— Rebel lines Harry in Com. — Music— "Dixie." Harry. Now, boys, the country is full of spies. I was almost sure there was a Yankee spy in camp at Big Shanty. Sam Cr. [Noise without.] Halt! Who goes there? Frank. Friend with countersign. Sam Cr. Advance, friend, and give the countersign. [EnterFKAXVLboldlyfromB, 2. e. and (jives counter sign.] Sam Sr. The countersign is correct. Pass, friend. [Frank passes boldly and salutes Harry.] 28 THE UNION SCOUT. Harry. To what command do you belong? Frank. Forty- eight Alabama. Harry. Where have you been outside our lines? Frank. After our defeat at Resacca, Dallas and New Hope church, General Johnson sent me as spy into the Federal lines Harry. What success did you meet with? Frank. None. Sherman has every road and pass doubly guarded. [Enter Mr. 0. l. 1. e. — Frank salutes'] Harry. Co., this is one of our spies. Mr. C, Indeed! I am glad to meet you, sir. [Exit Frank l. 2. e."| Mr. O Look yonder! (All look ft.) There is the whole Federal army, marching by the right flank. [Fed. troops move so as to be seen at back of stage.] Harry. Yes, and I suppose we will have to evacu- ate. But didn't we give it to the Yankees on the 27th as they came charging up old Kenesaw? [Enter Orderly ivith orders for Col. C] Mr. C. The orders are to evacuate Kenesaw Mt. Harry. Fall in, boys. Right t face! Forward, march! [Exit r 2. e., when Yockup enters with gun ready, r. 1. e , and captures three men.] Yock. Schtop a leedle or I vill haf my poys pull dier schnappers on you. I vos got you all surrounded. Sam Cr. Now, boys, ready! aim! (All aim at Yock.) Yock. Down mit dem schooters. (Business.) THE UNION SCOUT. 29 Sam Cr. We will surrender. (Puts white handkerchief on bayonet. ) Yock. Sehtack goons, or my poys vill schoot. (Russ.) [Noise without — Rebels stack arms quickly.] \E nter Tom with prisoner, r. 2 e.] Tom Come along hire, or you are a dead Johnnie, Reb. Golly! I done eotched dis chap. Yock. (Getting between Rebel sayid their guns.) I vos got all dem vellurs myselluf. The virst Chonny vot makes some drubbles mit himselluf, gets some Yankee bills. Tom Dutchy, we must took dese, Gray cusses to de rear. Yock. (Examines his men) Py chemmenny, dot goon vos not loaded some. (Loads) Dere goomesShen- eral Sherman! [Enter Sherman & Staff, l. 1. p.JShen- eral, dere vos some vellers vot don't got avay. I vos surrounded dem py myselluf Tom Dat Johnny was fooling around hire Dis chile out flanked him. I learned dat from you, massa Gen'l. Gen. S. (To rebels.) Well, my men, are you tired of fighting? All. Yes, General. Gen. S. Conduct them to the rear. Treat them well. Give them something to eat. [Exiti;. 2 e — Gfn. [looks through glass,] There is the proud city of Atlanta. Looks off R.] Maj. D. Yes the gate city of the South. [.Zu/terFiv'ANK H., r. 3. E.] 30 THE UNION SCOUT. Frank Good morning, General. (Salutes.) Gen. S Good morning, Sergeant, you are back! Where have you been.? Frank. I have been to Atlanta, General. Gen. S. Ah! And what have you to report. Frank. The enemy's fortifications are well selected, and very strong. I drew complete maps, and have them. (Gives maps.) Gen. S. Did you gain other information? Frank. Yes. General, I learned that Gen. Johnson has been relieved by Gen. Hood. Gen. S Ah! indeed! You information is of much value You may rest a day or two, and then return to the enemy's line Gentleman, we will return to Mari- etta. [Exit Omne. l.] Scene closes in. SCENE IV.— Wood— Enter Harry and guard, quick time, l. 2. e —Music. Harry. Guard, halt! Front Right-dress! Order- arms. ]n place! Rest. (They fall down.) Now boys, we will take our stand here. We have been driven back till I am at home. Sam Cr. Yonder is your home. (Points r.) Harry. Yes, the place where I was born, the dearest spot on earth. Sergeant Moore, take three men, go down to the ford and watch it well. If any one comes bring them here. John M.. Fall in guard. (Guard falljn.) Guard right-face! Forward, by file left — march! [Exit l*3. e. TME UNI01T SCOUT. S 1 Harry. The first Lincoln dog that puts foot on this farm, dies. Sam Cr.^ [ Stand firm, Lieutenant, we will help you defend your home. Harry. Keep a sharp lookout; Killpatrick's cavalry may gobble us up. {JVoise without — Enter Tom dis- guised ' r. 2. e.) What are you doing outside the lines? Have you a pass? Tom. No massa, I aint got any of dat. (Aside.) Golly, if dar aint massa Harry. Harry. Who gave you permission to run around Tom. Massa General. Harry. General of what. Tom. Ob de critter company. Harry. O, you mean General Wheeler. Tom. Yes, Wheelum, or rollum, or something like dat. Harry. Where are you going? Tom. I done come ober yer to see if you all d dnH want tor buy some nice chickens. {Pulls chickens ox t ofbag.) Harry. Where did you get them? Stole them from your master? Tom. No, massa Gen'l, dis chile don't steal. Harry. Then you are an exception of an niggeir [Exit l. 2. e. Tom. What was dat he called me? (Buss.) Sam Cr. O, nothing bad. Say, did you see any Yankees as you came along? Tom. No, massa, but de Gen'l said dar was heaps 32 THE UNION SCOHJT. down on de odder side ob Atlanta. (Po ints r. ) Sam Cr. {Tries to take Tom's sack.) You black ras- cal, give me those chickens. Tom. Let dem ohickens 'lone. Dat am all you'uns am good for, stealin' chickens. Sam Cr. What is that? You black rascal! Boys teach him how to talk to white folks. ( They whoop him upon blanket.) There boys Tom. Dat am mighty lively business for de ole man, but you all don't get de chickens. {Keeps h< /don chickens.) [Enter Harry l. 2. e.] Harry. Hello! What is the matter, old man. You look frightened. Tom. De Lord! massa, day like to shook de ole man's toe-nails off. [Aside) De Lord help dem ignirant white trash. Massa Gen'l Sherman am gwine ter eat em up Harry. Fall in, officer of the day. [Forms guard.) Present, arms! [Enter Mr. (\ l. 2. e.] Shoulder arms! Order arms! In place! Rest. (Col. salutes Tom. (Aside.) If dar aint ole massa Cobb! Dar's blood on de moon. De ole man am mad. Mr. C. Is every thing quiet in front to-night? Harry. All quiet so far. How is everything at home? You have just come from there. Mr. C. I am of the opinion that Frank Harrison has THE UNION SCOUT. 33 been there. Hhrry. What aroused your suspicions? Mr. C. The actions of your sister. He is in Sher- man's army, and, I heard, was a successful Yankee scout. I have orders to shoot him upon sight. Harry. If he was there, she would give him over to the authorities. She is true to our cause. [Noise without — Enter John Moore with Frank under guard, l. 2. e.] Tom. [Aside.) If dat aint massa Frank! Dat boy'L hab to pass in his checks if ole massa Cobb cognizes him. John M. Lieutenant, this man came to our lines and wanted to go through. I have brought him to you, according to orders Harry. That is right, my man, obey orders Frank. (Aside) Well, here is a pretty fix. Both the Cobbs and Tom. Tom. (Aside.) Corn has fell, but Cobbs have riz Harry Well, sir, what can we do for you? Frank Nothing; but let me pass. I am on impor- tant duty. Mr. C. Important duty for whom? Frank. For the Confederate States Mr. C Where are your papers, sir? Frank. (Takes paper out of shoe and gives to Mr. C ) There are the proper papers. Mr. C. (Examining papers) The countersign is correct as far as it goes, but General Johnson is not in 34 THE UNION SCOUT. command of the army now, and the countersign change with commander'. Frank. I am aware of that, but I was on duty inside the Federal lines at Peach-tree creek; have not seen General Hood since the change. Mr. G. Then vou are one of our spies. Frank. Yes sir. Mr. C Then pass on. Be careful, or you will be caught by the Yankees. Liutenant, go with him as far as the ford. See him across. [Harry goes near Frank who stoops to replace paper in shoe,when Mable's photograph falls out of pocket, and is recognized by Harry. Harry Sir! What does this mean? (PicJcs up photo and shows to Mr. C.) Tom. (Aside.) Dat do settle it. A woman am al- ways gittin' a man into trouble. Mr. C How did you — Harry. I know This is Frank Harrison, the Yan- kee scout. All. A unio^ scout? Mr. O The son of my old friend inside our lines! Tom. De Lord hab mercy! Was dere ebber a po critter in jest such a fix? Harry. Now is the time to get even with him. Re- venge, how sweet! (Buss.) Frank. (Aside to Tom) Tom, make your escape and tell Colonel Wallace to send aid immediately. Tom. All right, massa, I's off. I's gwine ty tell THE UNION SCOUT. 35 missa Mable. [Exit *. 2. e.] Mr. C. I fear, young man, I can do nothing for you. Frank. [Boldly.'] I hare not asked you to do any- thing for me, yet. Mr C. Tell me all you know of General Sherman's plans, and I will do what I can for you. Frank. Sir, I will die before I will divulge one word Harky. O, how brave! Point a loaded musket at his breast if you want to see him wilt. Frank. It every stolen musket, in your rotten Con- fe lerey were pointed at me, and Jeff Davis stood ready to command, fire, I would not weaken. Mr. C Form your guard, Lieutenant, and march the prisoner to the mill. It will answer for a guard-house. Put on double guards. See that he does not escape He shall be shot at daylight. Harry. Attention, guard! The first attempt at es- cape, you will be shot down like a dog. Guard, for- ward, by file! left, march! {Exit l. 2. E.] SCENE V.— Garden at Cobbs.— Enter Tojvi, l. 2. e. breathless. Tom. I wonder whar Missa Mable is. Dat boy 's a gonner sho, if I don't do sumpin. Golly! I would'nt be in his shoes fer de whole Cornfed'cy. Day '11 shoot dat chile so full oh holes dat he wont hold cobs — Cobbs, dat's what I said. [Enter Mable, l. 2. e.] Mable. Why, Tom! What on earth are you doing 36 THE UNION SCOUT. here. Tom. I 's come t« find you, missa. Mable. There is something- the matter I know! Tell me, Tom, quickly! Have — have you seen Frank? Tom. Yes, missa. I done come to tell you bad news. Mable. O, what is it Tom? Tell me? Tom. Dey've cotched massa Frank. Mable. Who? Tom. Massa Cobb an' Harry. Mable. O, what shall I do! Tom. Dey'll shoot him, sho. Mable. O, Tom! Tom. Sartin, sho. Mable. O, Tom, where is he? Tom. Dey've done took him to de ole mill. Mable. I fear the worst! Tom. Sumpin' must be done, missa. Mable. What can be done, Tom? I am willing to do anything, I would offer my life, if that would ran- som him. Tom. Datwont do, missa. Mable. Did they recognize you, Tom? Tom. No, dey nebber 'spected this chile. Mable. Then you can be of service to me. (Ad lib.) Frank shall be rescued if I loose my life in the attempt I must now choose between a father and brother's love or Frank's. God help me to choose aright! Child- hood's happy hours, the dearest recollections of home, all, all must be weighed in the ballance — but the heart THE UNION SCOUT. 87 that swells with love for its country, will throb as true for me, and I will be true to him, if all the world scorns me! I know I shall bring the wrath of my father down down upon my head; I know I shall turn a brother's love to hatred; yet I have counted the cost, and will haz- ard all for the one I love. Come, Tom, we must be off.. * A rescue or a death. Tom. But I don't want to furnish de co'pse f or de funeral. [Exit both, l. 2. e ] SCENE VI. — Exterior mill — Door open c. — Sacks of flour seen through door—Enter guard vnth Frank hand-cuffed — Music. . Harry. Guard, halt! Sergeant, leave two good men at this door. Do not allow the prisoner to escape for your lives. Guard, forward march! [Exit l. 2. e.] [Enter Tom with jntcher and basket ] Sam Cr. Halt! Who goes there? Tom. Nuffin' but me wid good grub. Sam Cr Advance and give up the good grub. [Tom advances and gives basket and pitcher."] Tom, [^4m?e] When dem Johnnies drink dat milk, dey'll be done gone Missa gim dem a big dose. [Sen- tinels eat and drink, smacking their lips.] (Aside) Y( u all wont smack yo' lips arter while. [Exit l. 2, e,] Sam Cr Goomully! This is better luck than we've had for many days This makes me home-sick. [Both get drowsy; sing, "Away down in Dixey" — Sleep. [Enter MABLEan. 1. Post No. 4-. Half past 8 o'clock and all is well, and Atlanta gone to h — 1. [All on stage and behind wings shout for Sher.] Johnny. Didn't I tell you our government is bound to win? Phil. Atlanta hsa fallen, and Sherman is marching to the sea? Fred. Bully for Sherman! [Enter Harry and guard c. d.] Harry. Shut up, you infernal Lincoln dogs, or I'll turn the blood hounds loose among you. Johnny. Do it if you dare, you cowardly Harry. [Strikes him.) Take that, you saucy little fiste. Buck and gag him. (Buss, for guard.) All. Bread ! bread ! Harry. If you miserable pack don't shut up, I'll have the artillery fire upon you. You don't need to bfst; we whipped Sherman at Atlanta. Frfd. It was the sickest victory you ever won. An other victory like that would make your rotten old Con- federcy ready for a coroner's inquest. [Enter Frank c. d.] All. Fresh fish! fresh fish! Frank. Where is Johnny? {Buss.) Fred. There, (pointng.) Frank. Who did this cowardly deed? (Buss.) Phil. There [Pointing to Harry.] is the brave soldier who struck a boy! Frank. Harry Cobb. 4o THE ; union SCOUT. Harry. Do my eyes deceive me? Oh! ! Frank H ar- rison, my revenue shall be at last I wi il have both your lives before you leave this prison. Frank. I am so tired and thirsty. Brother, would you bring me a drink? Johnny. Gladly. {He goes near dead line when Sentinel fires at him; he falls as if dead) Harry. That's right: every mm who kills a Yankee gets a furlough. [Frank advances toward Harry.] All. Go for him Frank, go for him. Harry. Attention, guard, ready, aim, fire! ((hiard fires; two men falls. Exit with Harry c. d ) Johnny [Rising.) I am not killed! [Shows wound, All quiet Bell striks ten.) Sent, No. 2. Ten o'clock and all is well. Frank. (Aside) Now is the tim© to escape. (He and Johnny appronch sentinel with negro disguise. ) Sent. Halt! Who comes there? Frank (Mimics negro) Friend wid de counter- sign. Golly, de nex' time dis nigger comes in hyar j want you-all to stick a ba'net in him. Sent. The countersign is correct. Pass on. [Stage light vp. Bugle Call — Enter Harry c. d.] Harry (Looking about.) Where is Frank Har- rison? He shall not see the light of another day Johnny was shot by a sentinel. That saved me the trouble Frank's turn is next. THE UNIOtf SCOUT. 47 Phil. Ha! ha! Frank and Johnny are safe under the folds of the Star Spangled Banner. Harry. Why? How? Phil. They have escaped. Ha-REY. That fellow beats the devil, but the blood- hounds will catch him Phil. He has beaten you, and you are worse than the devil. Harry. Never mind, I'll make you think I am a whole army of devils. Prisoners fall in. G'erferal Winder and Capt. Werz have ordered you transferred to South Carolina. Phil Yes, the throne of Jefferson the First — and last, is about to tike a tumble. (Aside.) I will escape before T get very far from here, and join Sherman on his march to the sea. Scene closes in SCENE IV .—Exterior. Enter "bummers," l. 2. E, Foraging —Buss. — Ad lib — Mule brays without — Whips must crack as if driving mules. All. Here's your mule! (Bugle Gall Halt) Col. Halt! Front! Fix bayonetsl Stack arms! General Sherman's orders are to camp here to-night. All. Bully for Uncle Billy! Yock. Yaw, Pilly vos von pully poy. [Exit r. 2. e Capt Boys, you must not leave camp. Tom. Dey burned massa Cobb's Mills Missa Mable wentnorf; some day darwill be a splicing. [Buss."] 48 THE UNION SCOUT. [Enter Sherman and staff ] Gen. S. Colonel are the troops and wagon trains over the Ocmulga river? Col. All across safely and the pontoon bridges taken up and reloaded. Gen. S. Kilpatrickis still driving Wheeler's cavalry. March along slowly. Give the men time to forage off the country Lookout for my scout, Maj. Harrison; he expects to join us on the march. Walcott's Second Brigade, First Di- rision, 15th Corps, defeated Cobb's Georgia Maltia at Griswoldville, yesterday. {Exit with Staff, r. 1. e.) [Enter Yockup k. 2. e.] Col. What are you going to do with that? Yock Dot vos von fifteenth commend ment. (Exit it.) [Enter Tom with pig.] Tom. Look atdat feller. De ole woman had him in de ban'-box, but I done foun' him. Capt. I believe you "bummers" could find a needle in a hay stack. [Enter Yock. l 2. e with bee stand.] (Exit Tom l. 2. e. — Buss.) Yock. Dot wos some stidgers vot fite mit dere tails. Sets down bee hive Buss, for troops Enter Tom with r ouster l. 2. e.) Col. Bees as I live! Tom You done bet day live. You pick one of dem up you see how hot his little feet am. THE UNION SCOUT 49 (KxU Yo«!k l2b) Col. The "bummbers" will devastate the whole South. Tom. De •'bummers" am lively chaps, Kunnel. Col. They certainly are, Tom. [Enter Yock. with rooster.'] Col. What have you now? Yock. Dot vas a shickens. Col. Where did you get it? Yock. {Pointing l.) I vas vent down py dot house unt vas talking Sherman to dot shickens, ven der olt vomans goomed to der door unt s ay: 'Vat you do mit my shickens?" I say dot I vas only trilling dose chickens, dot Sheneral Sherman's bummers trill oofery day, unt I learn dose shickens to march drough Shorgia? Den dot old vomans say: a Dot von't do; dese shickens been all bullets;" unt she look so schweet, youst like mine gal, dot I let all dose shickens go but dot olt shentlcman hen. He rouldn't keep schtep, I dook him brisoner Vat vas some commands, geptain? Ca.pt. We cross the Oconee river to-morrow, and march for Savannah (Tom to Yock ) Tom. I'll bet my rooster con curflummix your ole Billy Sherman. Yock. Veil, goom along mit your olt Pete Beaure- 50 THE UNION tCOUT. gard. {Cockfight, Boys Cheer.) All. Go for him Uncle Billy. Tom. Don't get too cantankerous. You must lick dat ole Billy, or I'll put you in depot to' bile. Yock. Vat you say now, nigger? Dot vas do vay ve march drough Shorgia. Capt. (Pointing L.) Boys, don't take all those sweet potatoes. Col. There is the plantation {PoiuUug l) of Howell Cobb, one of the leading rebels of the South. Enter r2e Frank, Johnny, and Phil. All shake hands.] Tom. Glory hallelujah! If dar aint dat boy done got away from de Johnnies (Business for Tom and Johnny.) Yock. D under und spikes! Vere did you goom from ? [Business.] Frank Where is Gen. Sherman? I must see him. Col. Gen. Sherman's headquarters are just over there. (ExH Frank l 2 e ) Johnny. I am almost gone, but the sight of the dear old flag givesjme new life. Where is my drum? Capt. Boys, get his drum. Phil S. We have gained our liberty at last. We have much to thank the kind-hearted colored man for, who assisted us through. [Drum handed to Capt.] Capt. Here Johnny is your drum. We found it after the battle of Atlanta. THE UNION SCOUT. 51 Johnny, {taking drum) Dear old companion, you can almost smile. ( Throws arms around drum — Ad libitum.) How I have missed your cheery voice and happy ring. Dear, intimate friend, n y love for you can never die. We have clung together through many tiresome marches. We have stood side by side in many a hard fought battle. We have bivouaced together on many a stormy night, and I have often pillowed my weary head on yours. * See, there is where the ball struck before it struck me. (Show* hole in drum.) You even stood guard to save my life. [Bomb drops in Camp. All, Grab a root. [Mule runs off — Buss.] Bugle Call forward march — Begt. Exit r 3 e, John- ny at head, beating drum. GRANT) TABLEAU— Decorations and National Cemetery — Slow Curtain. ACTV. SCENE I — Home of the Harrisons; — Plain room,, chairs, stand, etc. — Mrs. H., Alige and Mable — Mr. H. reading paper. Mrs. H. Father, is there no news of our dear boys? Breaks down and weeps.) Mr. H. {Jumps up excited) Glorious news! Sher- man and his brave army have captured the city of Sa- vannah. They are marching through the Carolinas for 52 THE UNION SCOUT. Richmond. Now the backbone of the so-called South- ern Confederacy is broken. That is the greatest vic- tory, the greatest military achievement known to the world. Think of it! Cutting lcose from his base of supplies, marching three or four hundred miles through the enemy's country to a new base, and without the loss of scarcely a man The history of Sherman's march through Georgia will be handed down to future generations to the end of time, as the greatest military campaign of the world (reads) Later: — Lee has surren- dered to Grant. Hurrah! Later Still '.—Johnson has surrendered to Sherman. Mrs. H. Our boys will soon be home. Thank God! Alice. Yes mother, all that are left. Mrs. H. O, to think of the many vacant chairs and desolate hearthstones throughout our grief-stricken land. Mablr. Yes, and the orphans' and widows' tears that glitter in victory's sun. Alice. Our dear boys are spared, after many hard- fought battles and weary marches. But we should not forget our neighbors:— There is scarcely a house that the shadow of the death-angel's wing has not passed over, for many brave boys sleep in far off graves. ^ Mable. Still, through all our gloom, a bright ray of light bursts in a flood of glory. Thank God, the flag of the free, handed down to us by our forefathers, still waves over an undivided country, and the clouds of THE UNION •COUT. (3 gloom are gilded by this glorious thought. [Show* small flag.] Mb. H. [reading\ The troops have been reviewed at Washington, and Johnny Harrison has been christened "The Drummer Boy of Atlanta," by Genl's. Grant and Sherman. Mb. H. (reading) Hurrah! The old regiment is on the way home. [Enter Tom l 2k in a grand tumble. — Chord.] Tom. Hoop-a-law. Mb. H. What on earth is the matter? Who is this •olored man? Tom. Dis chile am so glad to got hum. Mablk. Why, this is Uncle Tom. All. Uncle Tom! Uncle Tom! {Shake hands — Bvss) Tom. Don't you 'cognize dis culled gemmen? Mbs. H. Why, Tom, we are so glad to see you. Tom. I'se mighty glad, too, I tole you. Mb. H. Where did you leave the boys? Tom. Dey done sent me on ahead to tole youall dat dey'd be here on de next train, prebious to de one dat follows — Mb. H. Why Tom you are so badly excited that you can't tell anything. Tom. O I'se not 'cited. It's de eblution ob de gushin' spirits ob youth. Mb. H. Tom, can you tell us when the boys will be here? 54 THE UNION SCOUT. Tom. Dey'll be hire on de cattle guard. Mr. H. Tom, did they send any word or letter? Tom. Dfett's it, massa, dat's it. (Fumble* in all his pockets and finally hands Mr. H letter.) Mr. H. [opens letter} Ah, I thought you were addled ( Reads. ) Washington, May, 24th. 1865. Dear friends at home: Fearing to shock you by a too sudden 9£p§tu> ance at home, we send Tom as advance o-uard We have been mustered out and will take tlie #rdj*rti*i£ train for home. Will arrive at 4 o'clock. With loving an- ticipations, I remain, Ever Yours, Frank. Tom. Dey'll be 'at de smoke stack on de 4 o'clock tender! Mr. H. We must prepare to gi?