Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20

hIouhu our OWCorht WhO surrendered
Major Ingram rode very handsom,
and high.spirited mare. which attracte,
the attention Of the Federal commander
ONE MAJOR EosEGARTEY,
son Of the Philadelphia Wholesale drug
gist, who in rude manner ordered hi
prisoner to dismount and give up hi
horse. Ingram demurred TO the pro
cedure, but got nothing but further al
front in rough words for his pains. Net
tied and angry, he informed his capto
that Notwithstanding he was prisoner h,
was still gentleman, and he would yet
make him know il. In the midst Of this
defiance the cayalryman ordered hil
prisoners to be conducted 10 headquar
ters, whilst he put his troops in motion
and rode direct upon the picket lying in
ambush behind the stone wall.
SUDDEN, SHARP CRASH OF MUsEETRY,
almost in Major Rosegsrten's face, told
him the last thing he ever heard on
earth, Many horses galloped riderless
away, and many brave men bit the dust
one Of whom was the commander, whose
CORY body was borne past Ingram, who
was trudging along afoot, on his way Ia
see General Rosecrans His gallant
mare shared the fate Of her rider.
The unlawful desire to possess the
horse of the prisoner, the alteration
which ensued, and the subsequent
repulse by the infantry picket were each
an element to cause neglect to search
for papers, and so our friend was intro.
duced into the presence OF General
Rosecrans with General Braggs battle
order in his pocket
At headquarters our friends were
treated with the utmost kindness and
civility. Courtesies were freely extended
and inquiries made as to the wishes and
desires of the prisoners.
GENERAL RosEcRAYs sooY RODE UP,
accompanied by Generals McCook and
JEFF G. Davis. Ingram and his friend
were presented and smilingly received.
Imagine the CONSERVATION Of our Major
when Rosecrans remarked that it had
been his hope that General Bragg would
offer or receive battle in his present po-
sition, but that every appearance indi-
Gated an opposite conclusion, which he
regretted, las it was his hope to there end
the campaign one way or another In
gram saw at once that this was to be the
opening sentence of a discussion to draw
from him all he knew of Braggs pur-
poses; and as he knew exactly what
would happen at four o'clock the next
morning, he quietly agreed with the
Federal General; in fact, went so far as
to censure his own commander for want
of pluck.
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
Rosecranz. 1t might have been fun
for the prosecutors, but it was martyr
dom to poor Ingram. Nothing but the
Internal paper, and plans to destroy it,
could he think Of
Headquarters had been established at
a private residence, which was still oc-
cupied 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
a drink of water. 1t so happened that
the little fellow addressed was afflicted
with deafness, and, therefore, did not
hear or heed the requesti however,
YOUNG LADY STANDING IN EAR SHOT
sprang quickly forward, and in the most
sympathizing manner said that she
would bring him a drink of water The
natural instincts of our friend revolted
at the idea of giving trouble or inconve
nience to lady, and, therefore, he beg.
ged her not to think of III she insisted
and so did he; until finally they COM
promised matters by both going for the
water together. The water was in the
kitchen, as was also fire, and good,
old fashioned log FIRE, in broad FIRE
place. The sight of the fire drove the
romance away fran Ingram in mo-
ment. AS quick as thought he
DREW FORTH THE BATTLE ORDER
and threw it on a bed of hot Goals. The
action arrested the attention of his com |
panion, who watched his movements
with intense interest. The paper famed |
up for an instant, then smouldered and |
crumbled 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 soldierly experience of the Major |
.aught him that no great event was ex
pected by those surrounding him, and he
,huckled to think what surprise they
would have next morning when
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Gown
should let slip the dogs Of war and cry
lavoc. Supper came, and then bed
ime; yet there we're no signs of anxiety
,r preparations for the great event on
be morrow. The prisoners we're so in
.ent on thoughts of the battle to occur
hat they scarcely considered their own
situation. Although provided with a
rood bed, they could not sleep, SO anx-
Gus we're they to hear the signal gun,
Vhich was to directthe attack. At length
our o'clock came, and
WITH IT BooNED THE GUN.
Then followed the long rattle Of mus
istry, accompanied by the peculiar
yell which told that we we're driv-
ng" them. Bugles sounded, drums
eat, horses we're hastily mounted, and
verybody rode away from headquarters
nd left the Major and his friend forgot
en- and unguarded.
The Confederate onset was not TO be
the Federal flank gave way
nder the murderous attack which was
holly unexpected. The lines were
roken, aud thousands we're slain and
lade prisoners, al within hearing Of
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