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Judith White McGuire, Diary of a southern refugee during the war, by a lady of Virginia, 1861. (search)
preparatory to a ride to Alexandria, the door was suddenly thrown open by a servant, looking wild with excitement, exclaiming, Oh, madam, do you know? Know what, Henry? Alexandria is filled with Yankees. Are you sure, Henry? said I, trembling in every limb. Sure, madam! I saw them myself. Before I got up I heard soldiers ruHenry? said I, trembling in every limb. Sure, madam! I saw them myself. Before I got up I heard soldiers rushing by the door; went out, and saw our men going to the cars. Did they get off? I asked, afraid to hear the answer. Oh, yes, the cars went off full of them, and some marched out; and then I went to King Street, and saw such crowds of Yankees coming in! They came down the turnpike, and some came down the river; and presently Iin seeking Mr.-- , who hurried out to hear the truth of the story. He soon met Dr.--, who was bearing off one of the editors in his buggy. He more than confirmed Henry's report, and gave an account of the tragedy at the Marshall House. Poor Jackson (the proprietor) had always said that the Confederate flag which floated from th
Judith White McGuire, Diary of a southern refugee during the war, by a lady of Virginia, 1862. (search)
is attacking Roanoke Island furiously. General Wise is there, and will do all that can be done; but fears are entertained that it has not been properly fortified. Sunday night, February 9, 1862. Painful rumours have been afloat all day. Fort Henry, on Tennessee River, has been attacked. We went to St. James's this morning, and St. Paul's tonight. When we returned we found Mr. N. and Brother J. awaiting us. They are very anxious and apprehensive about Roanoke Island. Monday night,e of the eye denoting merriment, as it exactly coincided with a most provoking prophecy made by Mr. C. as I set out; and I joined in a hearty laugh at my own expense, which was a real relief to my feelings. No good news from Roanoke Island. Fort Henry has fallen; that loss is treated lightly, but the enemy have turned their attention to Fort Donelson, on Cumberland River, which, if taken, would give them free access into the heart of Tennessee. Tuesday, February 11, 1862. Roanoke Islan