Uncle Daniel's story of "Tom" Anderson and twenty great battles . -alized that it would not do to risk another assault, shouldthe enemy make a stand, inasmuch as they would have anadvantageous position, which they certainly will, as theycan select where they will fight if we pursue. Yes, said Gen. Anderson; but. General, could we notpress them so close and worry them so as to keep them onthe run, and virtually destroy them before they can getback to their own ground ? You know that Avhile our armyis terribly mangled, the enemy is certainly in no bettercondition. That is true, said Gen. McGrego
Uncle Daniel's story of "Tom" Anderson and twenty great battles . -alized that it would not do to risk another assault, shouldthe enemy make a stand, inasmuch as they would have anadvantageous position, which they certainly will, as theycan select where they will fight if we pursue. Yes, said Gen. Anderson; but. General, could we notpress them so close and worry them so as to keep them onthe run, and virtually destroy them before they can getback to their own ground ? You know that Avhile our armyis terribly mangled, the enemy is certainly in no bettercondition. That is true, said Gen. McGregor ; but I never have, UNCLE DANIELS STORY. 151 nor will I ever fight my army when in bad condition. Butwe will not discuss the matter any further now. You willstay and get a bite to eat and take some rest, but beforedoing that take a glass of wine. Thanks, General; I think I would enjoy a glass aboutthis time. After taking a glass together they sat down and hadquite a conversation on the events of the day. Thehouse being very comfortably furnished with beds and. ANDERSON OVERHEARS THE CONSPIRACY. cots, Gen. McGregor said to Gen. Anderson, Lie downand rest while the servants are preparing the supper. The General did so, and dropped off to sleep. Soonsome general officers came in and were seated at a table,imbibing rather freely. The noise they were makingaroused the General from his slumbers. He recognizedFarlin ; to the others he was afterwards introduced, beingGen. Bowlly Smite and Gen. William Cross. The Generaldid not rise, nor did he, by any means, exhibit any knowl-edge of their presence. loa UNCLE DANIELS STORY. Ill the conversation between these three Generals theywere discussing the probable success of the war and thecourse of the Administration. Farlinsaid: I am very decidedly of the opinion thatthis war will last for ten years, and finally the South willgain their independence. The North will tire out, and theproperty-holders will get tired of paying taxes. Thiswar is
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