Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09
Spicy Interview between General Dix
 and Lady of Baltimore.

some relatives, was driving through the city, in her own carriage, with her trunk strapped behind. Suddenly the vehicle was stopped by policeman, who assured the lady she was under arrest and would be obliged to repair Immediately to the office of the provost marshal. ~
 Mrs. w., somewhat indignant at the request, refused to go, alleging as an ex- cuse, that such public place was unfit for lady to frequent; she said that she would l go to the commanding General, Dix, at Fort McFIenry, but if the policeman attempted to take her to the provost marshal, she would shoot him.
 l The miserable hireling, cowed from fear of an armed woman, said very humbly, '' As you please, Madam; I will get into the carriage and go to the Fort with you"
 |" You are mistaken" replied Mrs w., {" this carriage is mine, and if you attempt to get into 1t, l will immediately fire upon you.'
 The Lincoln policeman. again cowed, obeyed Mrs. w., who ordered him to take his seat with her coachman, in whom she now confded as her protector. Mrs. w., told him to drive to Fort McHenry
 Reaching the Bastile, she sent for Gen. Dix, who, always disconnected when visit ed by ladies, was peculiarly so on this oc- casion-seeing 8 lady with baggage, as though she were " State prisoner" Advancing to Mrs. w., he said: " Mad am, l do not know how to. address you"
 Mrs. Wit is time you did, Sir, since ] am arrested, l suppose, on your authori- ty.
 Gen. Dix.-Madam, you look wearied; walk into my office Ordering some reg ulars to bring in the trunk and search 1t, he remarks to Mrs. W. This is militia " necessity, Madam 1 would these things were not, but the government must be sup ported. " United we stand," you know. Madam, have you any sons in the Conied- crate army?
 Mrs. WI have three, Sir.
 Gen. Dix-Did you aid and encourage them to enlist in that service?
 Mrs W.-Gen Dix, are you married man?
 Gen. Dix.-I am, Madam.
 Mrs. W.-Then ask your wife what she would have done under similar circum stances.
 Then was heard from one of the Gener- als satellites, "The rebel spirit of the Baltimore women! 1t will never be extin- guished!"
 Gen. Dix.-Madam you look faint and weary, let me order you some refreshments. Mrs. W.-Whst, eat here! l a Southern, woman, break bread with the Yankees. Never, while they. are the miserable foes they have proved themselves. Every day I see more clearly the necessity of an eter nal separation And where tile dividing line is fixed, I want wall built 50 high that Yankee can never scale it.
 The trunk breakers having satisfied themselves that nothing objectionable to the administration could be found, report ell the same to Gen. Dix, who consulting with the above mentioned satellite, bril- liant aid no doubt), determined to have the person of Mrs. w., searched. The gallant General remarked: Madam, it is necessary now that your person be searched: you will not object l hope.' Mrs. W.-Ob, no, Sir, if the person to perform that ignoble office is female.
 Gen. Diy-Oh, yes, madam, lady, your equal.
 Mrs. W.-Sir, you arc mistaken not lady, nor my equal. Were she either, she would not do the degrading work you as sign her.
 Mrs. w. was taken to a private apart 1 ment, and the search was begun Finding the woman delinquent, Mrs. W threaten ed to report her if she did not perform her duty more faithfully. "Pull of my shoes, /" she continued, [" look well into them; make thorough search, and see if you can find a combination of red and white, or anything inimical to the union look well, or 1 will report you"
 The woman finding nothing reasonable upon Mrs w., returned with her to the gallant General, telling him she would not search another lady for five hundred dol lars; that such persevering character she had never encountered. Gen. Dix, shocked, no doubt, ct Mrs. w. IS agitated appearance, again proposed refreshments: Madam" he said, do have a glass of wine."
 Mrs. W.-Only on the condition, sir, that you will drink with me to the health and success of General Beauregard.
 The wine, I believe, was not taken,
 Mrs. w. then, turning to Cen. Dix. said. |" Sir, hope you are satisfied that l have nothing traitorous to your righteous cause. You thought to find the Confederate flag in my trunk, or on my person; indeed, you are not good at hide and seek. Your sol diers are too little interested in your right eous cause to serve you faithfully. They searched my house fortnight since for the flag. Both you and they have been fooled sent that flag to Virginia ten days since under load of wood; 1t now waves over the glorious Confederates at Manassas. Sir, 1t seems the Yankees peculiar pleasure IS to try to frighten women and children. They cannot gain battles, so they revenge themselves in this ignoblo manner, And now, sir, l imagine you have done.
 Gen. Dix.-I regret, madam, that we should have met under these unfortunate circumstances. I will detain you no lon ger,
 Mrs W-Sir I demand one thing of you before 1 depart I have been arrest ed on suspicion. desire now an honora- ble discharge.
 Gen. Dix.-Oh, madam, that is unneces- sary; 1t is mere form, and therefore,use- less.
 Mrs w WT lilo forne Gen Dix. par-