The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-06-18
DAVIS TRIED HIS HAND

DAVIS TRIED HIS HAND
at gaining the confidence of his guest,
and drawing something from him
whilst he was not on his guard, as did
McCook; but they had no better success
than had Rosencrans. It might have
been fun for the prosecutors, but it was
martyrdom to poor Ingram. Nothing
but the internal paper, and plans to
destroy it, could he think of.
Headquarters had been established at
private residence. which was still occupied
by the family of the proprietor, who were
Confederates of the most bitter type. As
the Major walked out of the Generals
room, after his interview, he halted on the
verandah and begged little boy whom
he saw sitting there for drink of water.
1t so happened that the little fellow adj
dressed was afflicted with deafness. and
therefore did not hear or heed the request;
however,
A YOUNG LADY STANDING IN EAR SHOT
sprang quickly forward, and in the most
sympathizing manner said that she would
bring him drink of water. The natural
instincts of our friend revolted at the idea
of giving trouble or inconvenience to a
lady, and. therefore, be begged her not to
think of it: she insisted and so did he; I'M
til finally they compromised matters by
both going for the water together. The
water was in the kitchen, as was also a
fire, and a good old-fashioned log fire in a
broad fireplace. The sight of the fire
drove the romance away from Ingram in
moment. AS quick as thought he
DREW FORTH THE BATTLE ORDER
and threw it on bed of hot Goals. The &C
ton arrested the attention of his compan-
ion, who watched his movements with in
tense interest. The paper famed up for
an instant; then smouldered and erumbled
to ashes. The great load was lifted from
the shoulders of the Major, and he went
back to the front of the house as happy as
| if no war had ever existed.
The soldiery experience Of the Major
taught him that no great event was ex-
pected by those surrounding him, and he
chuckled to think what a surprise they
wonld have next morning when
CHEATHAM, PATTON ANDERSON ANDY GOWN
should let slip the dogs of war and cry
havoc. Supper came, and then bed time
yet there were no signs of anxiety or prep
, row. The prisoners were so intent or
thoughts of the battle to occur that they
scarcely considered their own situation
J Although provided with a good bed, they
could not sleep, so anxious were they te
hear the signal gun, which was to direct
q the attack. At length four o'clock came
and
: WITH IT DOOMED THE GUN.
Then followed the long rattle of musketry
+ accompanied by the peculiar "yell" which
5 told that we were driving" them. Blu
: giles sounded, drums beat, horses were has
t tily mounted, and everybody rode ava,
from headquarters and left the Major ant
his friend forgotten andmnguarded.
The Confederate onset was not to b.
: withstood; the Federal flank gave way III
= der the murderous attack which was Who'll
: ly unexpected. The lines were broken
!, and thousands were slain and made prise
e ners. all within hearing Of the two Con
: federate officers at the now deserted head
d quarters Nearer and nearer approached
: the battle, and hopes of recapture ra
:, high. Now some squadrons Of fetreatin
n cavalry ride by, and
n HARD AFTER THEM COMES WHARTON.
d In moment the young lady with whor
r we became acquainted on the previou
J. evening, was rushing up stairs to warn tn
+ captiyes that aid was near. In the var
q the prisoners found o riderless horse
which both mounted, and joining th
Texans were soon within Cheatham
81 lines
Is 1t this was romance I should certainl
p feel it my duty to carry the gallant Majt
e back after the war and marry him to I'll
= heroine who saw him burn the paper; BIT
is as it is all fact, and the Major is an inco
d rigible bachelor, l shall have to be col
IS tent to end where 1 am.-[Colonel Ge'
d w. Gift, in the Memphis Ledger. {.
y SPANISH LovERs.-The jealousy an
l. tyranny of the Spanish lover orshu