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The Daily Dispatch: September 10, 1861., [Electronic resource], Manassas, Sept. 5th. (search)
ble Bartow fell while leading on his men in the battle of the 21st. The members of the 8th Georgia Regiment, desiring to erect some memorial on the spot, purchased a shaft which was placed in position yesterday evening. It was reported that General Toombs and Vice-President Stephens would both speak upon the occasion, and consequently a large crowd of soldiers walked to the field, some from a distance of six and eight miles. When I arrived, about one thousand were present, and others were day the house was crowded by curiosity-hunters, who carried away many pieces of the doors and windows to preserve as relies. After waiting until near 2 o'clock it was found that Mr. Stephens had gone to Richmond with his brother, and that Mr. Toombs was too ill to be present. The services were delayed no longer, and the soldiers were ordered to form in rank to proceed to the spot. The 7th, 6th and 9th Georgia, and the Kentucky regiment, under Col. Taylor, formed in a square around the pr