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brigades, he ordered his entire force, which had been dismounted, to attack the enemy in flank and rear. This was done most gallantly and successfully. General Rufus Barringer, of North Carolina, commanded W. H. F. Lee's division with marked skill and gallantry, whilst Colonel W. H. Cheek, of Warren county, led Barringer's brigaBarringer's brigade with his accustomed dash. The cavalry vied with the infantry in their headlong assault upon the enemy's lines. The Second North Carolina, under General W. P. Roberts, of Gates county, carried the first line of rifle-pits on the right, and the cavalry all swept over the main line. Their works stormed in front, their lines carrady courage that elicited the warm commendation of their corps and division commanders and the admiration of the army. On the same occasion the brigade of General Barringer bore a conspicuous part in the operations of the cavalry, which were no less distinguished for boldness and efficiency than those of the infantry. If the

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t their home was of exceptional refinement, and the associations of the family were with the best people. In due course of time the girls married Southerners, who afterwards became—or then were—men of mark, such as General D. H. Hill, General Rufus Barringer, Judge A. C. Avery, and I. E. Brown. In 1853, Anna, with Eugenie, her youngest sister, made a visit to their eldest sister, Mrs. D. H. Hill, at Lexington, Va., escorted thither by one of her father's friends. General—then Major—Jacksoeasing questions. In the morning they learned that he had married and gone on a bridal tour that day, so shy and reticent was the grave young Major, even to his intimates. After the marriage of her sister, Eugenie, to Mr.—afterward General—Rufus Barringer, Anna remained at home for three years. In the interim Major Jackson lost his young wife, his health failed, and he went abroad to recuperate. After making an extended tour, he returned, and wrote to Anna in such ardent fashion that

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rby-Smith. He had been made Major-General on June 25, 1861; he was the second person to attain this rank, and, of the 99 Major Generals in the service, was, with one exception, the only man to attain this position without passing through the preliminary grade of Brigadier. The University had one other son to attain the rank of Major General, Bryan Grimes, commissioned Feb. 23, 1865. Of Brigadier Generals she had thirteen. George Burgwyn Anderson, commissioned, June 9, 1862. Rufus Barringer, commissioned June 1, 1864. Lawrence O'Bryan Branch, commissioned, Nov. 16, 1861. Thomas Lanier Clingman, commissioned May 17, 1862. Isham W. Garrott, commissioned May 28, 1863. Richard Caswell Gatlin, commissioned July 8, 1861. Bryan Grimes, commissioned May 19, 1864. Robert Daniel Johnston, commissioned Sept. 1, 1863. William Gaston Lewis, commissioned May 31, 1864. James Johnston Pettigrew, commissioned Feb. 26, 1862. Chas. W. Phifer, commissioned spring of

The true spirit. We cheerfully comply with the request of "A Subscriber," and publish the substance of a speech delivered by Rufus Barringer, Esq., in Concord, N. C., on the 20th ult; Mr. Barringer after reciting the condition of affairs at Washington, in Virginia and Maryland, and in the middle and eastern parts of the State, went on to say that he hoped the people of Cabarrus, intelligent, prompt and public-spirited, would do their whole duty in the present crisis. All who were abMr. Barringer after reciting the condition of affairs at Washington, in Virginia and Maryland, and in the middle and eastern parts of the State, went on to say that he hoped the people of Cabarrus, intelligent, prompt and public-spirited, would do their whole duty in the present crisis. All who were able to fight should be prepared to do so. All who were blessed with abundance, should be ready and willing to aid the State in supporting her forces. We at last see the whole North united against us. This had been predicted years ago. It was now painfully true. Those not already and long since abolitionized, were at once crushed under the iron heel of Black Republican rule. Talk of the free North ! free-soil, a free press and free speech ! A friend from New York has just described to Mr. B.,

as I think may prove interesting: First Regiment North Carolina Covalry, at Camp Btaur gerd, Warren county, N. C. --Colonel, Robert Ransom, commanding; Lieut Colonel, L. S. Baker; 1st Major, Jas. B. Gordon; Adjutant, J. L. Henry; Quartermaster, Robert Shaw; Commissary, M. D. L McLeod; Sergeant Major, --. Capt. W. H. Cheeli, Warren co.; Capt. Thos. Ruffin, Wa J. H. Whittaker, Northamp Capt. W. J. Homton, Bupith Capt. Thomas N. pler, Athe co., Capt. Miller, Meccklonburg en.; Capt. Rufus Barringer, Cabarrie co.; Capt. T. J. Siler, Macon-co.; Capt. John W. Woodfin, Buncombe co.; Capt. George N. Folk, Watauga co Total, 870 men, 954 horses. The regiment is deatined is be of eminent service in proseguting the war, on account of the efficiency of its officers and the ardor, strength and courage of the privates, and the fine and superior horses upon which they are mounted. One or two companies — year more — deserve especial notice; but I will only allude in this to