Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-09-13
Nlistellaneous,
From the Winnsboro' News.
ADVENTURE OF THE WAR.
BY WANDERER.

Twas IN the Iail OF 1oOf. Ine Corpe
of the Confederate Army-under General
Early, was camped at New Market in the
Shenandoah valley. Our advanced posts
were ct Mount jackson, and between there
and Edinburg lay the debatable ground
visited by tie scouts and foraging parties
of both armies. One fine clear morning,
mounted, and followed by six scouts-well
equipped,-tried and true, set out for the
little village or settlement of Buchaitt,
which lay to the left of Edinburg and con
stantly visited by the enemies forage parties
We were all we'll mounted and in fine
health, and as we trotted gayly along, the
probability of brush rather added to our
spirits than otherwise. The sun had about
reached its meridian when we halted in
front of q low stone built cottage occupied
by an old valley farmer-his wife-and one
daughter. I knew them well, and the
daughter had more than once gained infor
nation of the enemies movements that had
proved of great advantage to rs. Dismount'
ing from my horse stepped into the house to
inquire after my friends and see if could
learn anything Of the enemies movements.
I found no one in but Miss Mollie, (the
daughter,) whose fair face bore the unmis,
takeable evidences of troubling thought
As soon as she saw me, she came forward,
greeting me with much kindness, but evi.
dent anxiety of manner.
"Good morning Captain" said she. 81
am glad to see you, but you must not remain
in this neighborhood, you have made your.
self too notorious, and the yankees swear
the'll hang you, if they ever lay hands on
you again. There was party of them
here this morning. hunting you and they be.
hayed shamefully. The officer spoke very
insultingly to me, and am afraid the next
time they come, they will burn the house.
I heard them talking to themselves after
they left the house, and think they intend
to return tonight, SO you had better be on
your watch"
"Never fear, Md!le. If they come back
they may meet with warm reception -
Where's your father and mother?'
"They have both stepped out but will be
in again soon-what do you intend to do ?"
81 intend to way.lay this party and cut
them off," replied. "They will know any
how that I've been here and may punish
you. shall conceal my men in that thick.
ct of pines and under growth yonder-a-
Cross the feld,-and when they leave here
I can cut them of in the woods about halt
. mile from here and bushwback them; You
have still two horses left have you not ?
eyes, what about them"
"They must be saddled up and concealed
with my party, for if by any chance this
party escapes us, they will return and take
vengeance Oh you. So you must be prepar-
ed to retreat into our lines with me-"
As I finished speaking, the old farmer
and his wife entered, and after the usual
greetings, l uufolded my plans, which met
the old gentleman's cordial approval. Eve
ry thing was done as directed, my men
moved down to their ambush, the horses
were tethered, and the farmers two horses
were caught and saddled and led down tc
the place of concealment. The old lady
and her daughter busted themselves in get
ting dinner for US. After seeing that ouI
concealuent was perfect, and that every
preparation to insure success had been
made, I walked back to the house where
Learned that strong picket reserve of yam,
kee cavalry, was camped about two miles
from the house, and that it was from them
that the party had come who visited the
house in the morning.
"By the way, Captain" said Miss Mollie
nIf there is any fighting to be done, you
had best let me take hand. l have tha
little pistol you gave me yet. keep il
loaded, and on an occasion like this, l thinl
could use it."
"Bess keep out of the way" replied
81 don't doubt your courage, but we can
spare you. You are one of my best scouts
and must be cared for accordingly"
By this time the dinner was ready, ant
With the assistance of the old gentleman
and bis daughter, I carried it down to m!
hungry squad, who, camp fashion, sool
showed their appreciation of it, by thei