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Battle of the Wilderness.
We stated briefly a few days ago some moral and fanciful reasons why the great battle in which Jackson fell should be called the Battle of the Wilderness. The matter of fact, however, is stronger than anything else in behalf of the name.
The great battle was really fought in the Wilderness--a country of gravelly clay soil, and a black-jack growth, presenting in many places an almost impenetrable thicket.
There were occasional small openings of cleared and cultivated fields, in which the enemy had his works for defence.--The position was one of great strength and was very probably alluded to by Hooker a short time since as one he knew of, from which the whole Confederate army could not dislodge him. If he thought he knew such an one he would certainly go to it, and no doubt did, in preference to all others accessible to him. It was indeed a strong one.
Yet Jackson's impetuous charge in the very jaws of death, as it were, could not be resisted by the Y
Burial place of Gen. Jackson.
It is to be regretted that the remains of Gen. Jackson could not be interred near those of Monroe, in Hollywood, that beautiful spot, so near the theatre of his glory, where every breeze wafts his renown, and the murmuring waters, as they roll solemnly by, seem to attains themselves to sweet yetGen. Jackson could not be interred near those of Monroe, in Hollywood, that beautiful spot, so near the theatre of his glory, where every breeze wafts his renown, and the murmuring waters, as they roll solemnly by, seem to attains themselves to sweet yet mournful melodies of the grave.
But, in accordance with a desire said to have been expressed in his will, the body of the fallen hero will be removed to Lexington.
This was his place of residence before the war; and there, for years a subordinate professor in the Military Institute, he lived and labored, unknown to the world, e remotest corners of the earth, and to achieve a fame that will be grand and enduring as the eternal mountains at whose feet he was cradled; whose long shadows, like those of some majestic cathedral, will consecrate his grave, and whose loftiest pinnacles will derive now sublimity from their association with the name of Jackson.
The Daily Dispatch: May 13, 1863., [Electronic resource], Funeral procession in honor of Lieut. Gen. Thos. J. Jackson . (search)
Funeral procession in honor of Lieut. Gen. Thos. J. Jackson.
The funeral procession which yesterday took place in token of regard for the lamented Jackson afforded the best evidence of the high estimation in which the deceased was held by the c d chief officers of the Government, led by the Secretary of War.
9th.
The officers connected with the staff of Lieut. Gen. Jackson, mounted, with appropriate badges of mourning.
10th.
The Governor of Virginia, and other State officers, and respectable-looking gentleman addressed them in tones of condolence, as follows: "Weep not; all is for the best.
Though Jackson has been taken from the head of his corps, his spirit is now pleading our cause at the bar of God."
For hours after door over the face.
On the coffin was a silver plate, upon which was engraved the simple inscription:
"Lieutenant-General T. J. Jackson.
Born January 21st, 1824 died May 10, 1863."
All the incidents connected with these interesting, but