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The Daily Dispatch: September 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 8 (search)
without killing any of shieing around corners without over coming his light vehicle; in frightening horses into a very restive state, and of making everybody's heart jump into their throats at his narrow escapes. It chanced that the road was filled with nimble and active men, and consequently no legs were broken or toes crushed. While indulging in this very questionable amusement, Gen. Beauregard and two of his staff came riding by, and were stopped by a courier with dispatches from Gen. Bonham. Just at the moment along came the sulkey, at 2.40 speed, on the home stretch, and dashed into the group, just grazing the General's horse, nearly overturning the nearest aid, (who managed very skillfully to escape annihilation,) and soon after wound up the race by running down a heavy transport wagon, when things were leveled very generally.--While lying on the ground, the General's aid rode up and ordered a squad of men to arrest the humbled John. "I am a commissioned officer," sa