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The Daily Dispatch: July 24, 1863., [Electronic resource], The raid on Wytheville. (search)
theville, displayed great heroism. Our men entered her dwelling house and shot the Yankees down from the windows, she encouraging them on. A few passengers on the Eastern train acted most bravely. Dr. S, of Cumberland county, (on a bridal trip,) left his bride at this post and went on to Wytheville to participate in the fight. We mention these instances to show the spirit of Close who took part in the fight. The Yankees first made an attack on the Salt Works, but were there met by Gen. Williams's command, and changed their course.--They then proceeded to Wytheville, where their fate was such as we have mentioned. The damage done to the railroad was little or nothing; it can be repaired in an hour. Altogether this raid has been of great benefit to this section. It has shown our people what determined resistance can do. Fight, fight, under all circumstances, should be the order when raiders invade the country; for in this case one hundred, and fifty men, commanded by fighti