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Col. Kelley, the commandant of a portion of
Lincoln's forces at
Phillippi, was shot by Archey McCllntic.
of the
Bath Cavalry,
Capt. Richards.
Leroy and
Foxall Dangerfield (brothers), and
Archey McClintic, soldiers of the
Bath Cavalry, were at the bridge when a horse belonging to their company dashed through the bridge without its rider, whereupon these soldiers attempted to cross the bridge for the purpose of seeing what had been the fate of the owner of the riderless horse, when they were met by a portion of the enemy, led on by
Col. Kelley.
As they met,
Archey McClintic shot
Kelly with a pistol.
Seeing that they would be overcome by the number of the enemy, this gallant trio wheeled and retreated through the bridge.
As they were retreating, they heard the enemy exclaim; ‘"Shoot the c — d rascal on the white horse?"’ meaning
McClintic, who had shot
Kelly.
They fired, and broke the leg of
Leroy P. Dangerfield.
As
McClintic was able to unhorse the
Colonel of a regiment with an old pistol, we hope that no soldier will disdain to use the old-fashioned pistol.
They are as good as any, if in proper hands.--
Staunton Spectator.