The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1884-07-31

"ooHo VI a enOeulhkeT. ne 0aQ lett
arabesque designs, in grease end wax,
over everything capable of receiving an
impression. Tho walls were painted 8
deep dark, desperately blue, the sort OF
color that is calculated to take all the
sunshine out of ones nature aud provoke
thoughts Of suicide. The windows we're
so high from the floor that in a standinp
position yonr chin just reached them.
The fireplace was largo enough 10 accom-.
inodate family. The furniture consist.
ed OF G set of shelves and tw, broken
chairs.
This was plt asant picture To contem.
plate, after lorg, tedious ride hungry
and tired. At frat l thought should 20
mad. ! cried Until was hoarse. After
that felt better, and began 70 philoso.
phize, and with one coup d. Gil took in
the situation and prepared to make the
most of it.
Soon after our arrival Mr.. Loftos Cliff.
ford sent over TO us bedstead, with the
message "that he was sorry the screws
could not be found" Here was a dilem.
ma, bedstead without screws. rose TO
the emergency, however, aud al ing -four
boxes in which my household effects
were packed, laid the sides anC ends of
the bedstead upon them and placed the
Stats crosswise. Then placing my bed,
which had brought with me, Upon this
structure, we soon had very respectable.
looking couch. Our dining tate was q
large dry goods box which the cobbler
had left behind. We sat on boxes cover.
ed with shawls, and our pantry was made
of bedslats nailed in the floor and hung
round with table covers of various hues.
Despite all of these drawbacks to eIe.
gance we enjoyed this "roughirg it' i'm
n,easely, and entertained 10 cur little
blue attic many whose names have
Frightened the pages OF history.
Gen. Hood called one day, and hearing
the sound of his crutches upon our rick.
ETY. staircase, I said: General, is your
life insured? You are in more danger
from those steps than dozen Yankee
bullets"
In his wonted graceful style, he repli.
ed: "The cause is worthy of the effort,
and if fall, fall"
Chester was threatened with raid,
and some of the events which occurred
during that time were exceedingly ludic-
rous. Everything of any value was
buried or mysteriously secreted. I was
for several days perambulating convey
ance of escorted goods. Besides my war
pockets, which reached TO the hem of my
dress. / carried, hung upon heavy cord
about my waist, one piece of flannel,
twelve yards of dress goods, twelve yards
of muslin, Two pounds of tea, five pounds
of coffee, two pounds of sugar, a silver
cup, two dozen silver forks, tho same of
spoons, spoels of cotton, silk, needles,
pins, &C., &c. In my skirts were eewed
my watch, money and private papers.
AS most of these goods were purchased
at the "Bee store" in Columbia, at the
risk of life and limb, aud at an enormous
expense, l determined, If possible, to
retain them.
WAITING FOR THE ATTACK.
The night before the attack was expect
ed all of the arms bearing men left the
town to the care of the women and chill
dren and few disabled men who were
il charge of the Government stores. At
midnight when the echo of the last
horses hoofs died away, carrying from
our midst Gen. Chesnut and staff. feel
ing of utter desolat;on and dependency
took possession of us. Hager in the
wilderness was not more disconsolate.
Most of the night I spent at NY attic
window watching the pale stars looking
down, seemingly in pity upon us, and
the glimmer of lights from every window
told that .E.e inmates were awake aud
anxiously awaiting their fate.
Shortly after daylight I walked out
upon the balcony, and in the distance
saw cloud of dust. My heart stood
still with fright, and calling lady friend
to my side, who was pale with fear,
said, Courage! the cavalry ara coming !;
in Gods name what shall we do 2"
. I determined in spite of my terror to
stand my ground and await their arrival.
Soon ragged, wretched- looking, devil.
may care fellow, in advance OF the lead
ing company, rode Up and halted just in
front Of US, saying, "Where're all the
men of this town ?"
Still thinking they were Yankees I
replied in al independent tone, "rhey'ye
left for parts unknown, and the town is
in possession of the women, and we mean
to hold it."
"God bless your SOUL" said he, II
wish the men had half your pluck"
"Who are you 2" inquired Stone.
mans cavalry9"
"In the name of God," said he, "you
don't take us for Yauks, do you Why,
we're Wheeler's cavalry, sent here by
General Beauregard to protect this town,
and we're goin' to do it, by Jupiter"
Seeing that he was desperate sort of
fellow, whom it was better to have as a
friend than a foe, determined to enlist
him in our behalf and asked him to pro-
tect our house in case the enemy came in.
With an oath he swore that he would do
it.
After accommodating for about an hour,
they returned to camp, which was on the
outskirts of the town. In passing the
house this same man pulled off his war.
worn hat, which was only held together
by freak of cohesion. He was in q
terrible rage, and the oaths rolled from
his mouth.
"What is the matter" said I; "you
seem very angry about something 2"
"Wby," he replied, zone Of them
d. commissary chaps says we shan't
have any rations, that we're spies aud
they'll drive us out of the town and take
our hosses. If they do drive US out, it'll
bo b,, tho y,,,ff;oef fro fhau evar apa In