The National tribune., 1900-12-13
SPY OF THE REBELLION.
Continued from first page.)

Postum UP gum-stump, chawin' slip
pery-eilum,
LiBkum am a-comin' by'm-bye:
Nigga's in de market an massa tryin to
sell EN-
Glory, glory, glory halIelujerum
| '-Seccsh in Richmon-de Yankee boys has
freed en-
l.inkum am a-comin' by mbye;
All de little pickaninnies gwine to git dar
freedom
Glory, glory, glory hallelujerumr'
Suddenly the mcrriment of the blacks
WAS Interrupted in most unexpected
manner.
Some tall bushes that covered the top
of Il slight elevation near by were suddenly
parted, and Il man. wearing the uniform
of Lieutenant in the Confederate army,
leaped down among the aStOnished rev
elers. In n towering rage, he turned upon
Uncle Gallus and shouted:
'.Shut your head. you old villain, or I'll
fill your black hide with leadr' and he
fiouriShed Il cooked revolver in the face of
the terrified negro. s.
'Afo' God, Massa, we didn't mean no
harm. ives jes pasSin' away de time"
said Uncle Gallus, in a frightened voice.
We'll, them said the officer, with an
oath. BE a little more careful in the future
about the kind of songs you sing, or III
have every one of you bucked and gagged,
and whipped within an inch of your
lives"
Replacing his weapon, and turning on
his heel, he was striding angrily away
when he came face to face with Webster.
The recognition was mutual and instan-
taneous between the two men. AS quick
as a flash Webster had his revolver cooked
and pointed at the head Of the clustering
Confederate
bill Zigler, what are you doing here?
You move at your peril"
I'D kill you, curse you, but you've got
the drop on me now, as you had once be-
fore. But my time will come, you Yankee
spyw
Look here, Billr' said Webster, anx-
ious il possible, to disarm at once and for
ever the suspicious OF his enemy, what is
the use Of our being continually at dag
gers points? You were foolish enough to
insult me in Baltimore by impeaching my
loyalty to the South, and | resented it, as
any man would. IL you repeat the vile
SANDER, III do the same thing. If, how
ever, you have anything personal against
me, and must fight, II put up my weapon
and meet you hand to hand"
Iigler looked at the speaker moment,
and then advancing and extending his
hand. said:
Webster. put up your pistol; / guess
I've made fool of myself. | did think
you We're a spy, bat knock under; don't
want to be an enemy to such a friend to
the cause as | now believe you to be-"
Lowering his revolver Webster good
naturedly received the friendly overtures
of his former foe.
senses at last; but when did you come
down here?"
"Ob, I've been here several weeks.
enlisted in Baltimore, and came down as
a Lieutenant" answered Zigler. But
where are you FROM" he continued, land
what is the news from the Monumental
City"
II am just from that city," replied Web
ster, land have brought a number of let
tiers for parties here and at Manassas.
expect to go to the Junction tomorrow, il
l succeed in getting a pass"
Who do you want TO see there"
well, 1 want to see John Bowen" re-
of Iigler's, whom he knew was at Man
assas. 81 understand he is down with ty-
phoid fever. and will no doubt be glad to
hear from home"
This straightforward story completely
disarmed the suspicious of the bully as to
Wesbter's true character, and finding that
he had time to spare he invited the scout
to his quarters.
Thus the quarrel was settled between
these two men, and the superior tact and
| GOODNESS of Webster had succeeded in
| making friend of q man who might have
seriously interfered with his operations.
| and probably jeOpardiZed his life.
| AS they were leaving the place Webster
| cast a look at the group of negroes, whose
mirth had been so suddenly interrupted,
| and he noticed that they were regarding
| the Lieutenant with looks of sullen anger.
| He was, however, relieved to find that
| Uncle Gallus apparently had not recog-
| nized him, and that as far as the aged ne
gro was concerned, he had nothing to fear.
4 l. ,szl
where they chatted pleasantly for an hour,
after which Webster returned to his hotel,
| a much wiser man than when he first
started out upon his walk.
As he sauntered quietly back to the city
| he felt quite elated at the success of his
management Of Zigler, whom he had made
fast friend. After SUPPER in company
| with Mr.. Campbell, he strolied about the
city for short time, when his companion
excused himself, and Webster pursued his
way alone. He was walking along Utah
street, apparently deeply absorbed in his
own medtations, when he heard a voice
| behind him.
"Hole on dar, Nassau
Turning around he was surprised to see
Uncle Gallus approaching him as rapidly
as his stiffened limbs would permit
"Well. uncle" said Webster, as the old
man caught up to him-''did you speak
to meP'
| y on Sc de man dat L dressed, Sah-
| dom you know me?" said the old fellow,
| peering anxiously in the face of the de-
tective.
mo, don't remember you," said Web
ster, determined to ascertain whether the
old darkey did know him; where have
You ever seen me?'
| I'm Washington, sah," replied Uncle
Gallus; don you remember you saw me at
| Majah Aliens, when / was dab libin' wild
Missus MortonT
Webster looked at the negro a moment,
| and then, feeling assured of the friendli-
ness of his interlocutor. he said:
your face does seem familiar to me;
what is your nameT
"Dey calls me Uncle Gallus, sah," an
swered the old fellow.
"Oh, yes said Webster, NOW l re-
member you"
| "Golly, massa," grinned Uncle Gallus,
| wen l seed you glib it to Bill Zigler dis
min. dun knowed right away, but l
wouldn't say muffin for de world, fo' I
knowed you was pullin' de wool ober
his eyes"
Knowing full well that he had nothing
to fear from Uncle Gallus he talked with
him good-naturedly on various topics, and
in the course of the conversation he
learned that he was no longer with Mrs.
Morton, having been disposed of by her,
some time before, and that he was now
| being used by the Confederate Govern
ment to work upon the Notifications. Not
deeming it advisable to remain long in
| conversation with the old darkey on the
| streets, ne told him that he would see him
in day or two, and placing coin in the