Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-09-30

The editor Of the Henderson * C.) Tunes
has recently made visit through East Ten
nessee to Cumberland Gap. Upon his return
ne fixed up the following story for the edihealon
of his readers:
At Powell's river stopped and engaged more
milk of an old Lincolnite Jade, keen as brisr,
and mother Of three I don't know how many
more rather nice looking gals. She complained
of having been rudely treated by North Caro-
lima officer the morning pTeyiOns. Arriving at
camp, informed the officer Of the old ladys
story, and he told me that knowing their political
status, he had placed a guard around the house,
to keep any Of the family from going to the Gsp,
while our army was crossing the river, and that
IN the meantime, the following conversation took
place:
OGicer-( Entering the house Good morning
ms'sm. No answer.l Where's your husband,
ma'am
Old woman-NOne of your business, you rebel
you ....
Oficer-I know. He is in the Yankee army
Old wOman-Well he is. What are you go
ing to do about il 2 He is IN the Ist Tennessee
Federal regiment at Cumberland Gap, and viii
take off your rebel head if you 60 up there
Oficer.-Yes. Bat we have him and your
General MOrgGn's whole command completely
urr0Unded-hemmed in-with an army on both
sides Of the Gap, and in few days they will be
terms.
Old Womsn.-We know all shat, and are easy.
But Lincoln will send army through Ken
lucky which will wipe out yOur General Smith
Just ike dog would lick out plate, and then
you and your army of bareiOOted TOasting-es
stealers will have to leave here IN the dark again,
and badly scared at that. Besides this
Oficer-That's your opinion, but you are de-
luded. Where were you born
- =
raised in Tennessee. l am an Old Hickory Ten
nesseeaD-1ead out against notification and its
bastard offspring, secession. But where are you
from
Oficer-I am from North Carolina, but na-
tive of South Carolina.
Old woman-A South Csrolinian--seion Of
nulli6caton-dOuble rsbsl, double devil Old
Jackson made your lit;le turnip patch of State
walk chalk once, and Old Abe Lincoln viii give
yOu rebels hell before spring.
Oficer-(Q hitting the old Lady, and turning
to the eldest daughter, whom hs recognized As a
m0ther.) Madam, where IS your husband
Young w0man-That is none Of your bus:-
ness
Ohcer-But it is my business. Where IS he!
Young wOmsu-Where hope I'll never see
him again. Where l hope you'll soon be.
Ofhcer-WheTs is that
Young wOman-Why, a Prisoneriu the hands
of the army at the Gap
Ohicer-Whstis is that fOI2
Young womau-F0r being what you are, an
infernel rebel
Ofhcer-Oh if that's ell, I will send him
back to you rs soon as we take the Gap.
Ycung woman-NO you needn't. Gust If
ever hs sleeps IN my bed again. l intend TO get
some Unien man to father this child Here.
Bet calling nUrse) take this little rebel and
give him Union milk. Let Us Try and get the
secesh out Of him
Oficer-( Turning to 9 Miss Did yOu ind
beau among the Yank oficersl
Miss-Yes, did; nice. sweet, gallant fellow.
/ One who stepped like prince. When you be-
come his prisoner, give him my love, and tell
Kim for my sake to put trace chain around
| your interuel neck.
Oficer-When DO you expect to see him
sgsin2
Miss-Just after your general takes the HsEt
big scare, which will be in ten days FROM this
| tims.
Daylight having broken, and the army hav-
ing crossed the river, the conversation l have
given terminated.