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Manassas, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
sed by a single regiment of South-Carolinians, under Jenkins. They actually entered one mud work which had been held by North-Carolinians, but while in momentary possession a regiment of Louisianians swarmed over the parapets and killed all within it. Cannonading was incessant along the line, which, as could be observed by the smoke, was beautifully kept. Every trick that could be imagined was resorted to by Longstreet to entice Heintzelman into open ground; but that officer remembered Manassas and knew perfectly well the mettle of our regiments. In vain brigade after brigade dashed across the open, jumped the fences, and attacked the foe in the woods, and then fell back to invite them on; but it could not be accomplished. About noon it seemed as if Longstreet was desirous of retreating — the enemy perceived it and ventured into the open ground. As quick as thought they were attacked with great fury, and our defence was changed into an attack! Artillery seemed to have acquire
New York (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
sire of marching into open ground. The several charges made by them on our rifle-pits were well conceived and gallantly attempted, but our fire was so steady and unerring, the rush of our men so determined, that, despite all their teaching and splendid appearance, they invariably broke before our ragged rebels. Several incidents which came under my notice are illustrative of events that were happening along our whole line. We captured several of Sickles's brigade --an organization of --New-York bullies and roughs ; and the position of which corps was ascertained to be on the edge of timber to our front, where they had erected a barrier by piling branches against the fence-rails, behind and through which they maintained a galling fire, but would not advance into the open. The Nineteenth Mississippi were in front of this place, and learning that the immortal Dan Sickles and his pets were opposite, formed ranks, (seven hundred strong,) rushed across the green, and with deafening yel
Dutch (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
ly for European circulation, spoke of the rebellion as nigh broken up, and described our troops as ragged, hungry, footsore, and dispirited-all they want now is one more twist of the Anaconda's coil, etc. I will not deny that two or three hundred Dutch, Jews, and unnaturalized foreigners were captured by the enemy's cavalry, and that some few of them, tired of war, took the oath of allegiance, and went North; but this was blazoned abroad with great exaggeration, and the silly multitude of Aboli, their recklessness and daring have always astonished me, yet, considering their material, half Creole, half Irish, none need be astonished to find them nonpareils, when fighting for their homes and liberty against a negro-worshipping mixture of Dutch and Yankee. In this, as in all other fights witnessed by me, the cavalry had very little to do — the Yankee horse were always in the rear collecting stragglers, and forcing men to keep their lines. The day before had witnessed slight cavalry sk
Yorktown (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
Chapter 22: Things at Yorktown lines continued we evacuate Yorktown lines battle of Williamsburgh, may fifth Yorktown lines battle of Williamsburgh, may fifth it is claimed, as usual, by the Federals as a brilliant victory facts of the matter we offer the enemy battle twice befomong the muddy, watery, slippery roads and breastworks of Yorktown lines. I know not what style of picture artists may drawr months — for soap we had none. A little longer stay at Yorktown lines, and I might have exclaimed with Falstaff: There issallied forth towards Williamsburgh. The artillerists at Yorktown had applied slow matches to their large pieces, so that d is told about Congressmen, a number of whom proceeded to Yorktown to see the sights after the evacuation. A Michigan colon them like chaff. Several days before our departure from Yorktown, the doctors had informed us that all incapable of marchihey won't advance to Richmond, we'll make them advance to Yorktown, was the common expression. From the line of fire it
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
f the matter we offer the enemy battle twice before entering our lines around Richmond, etc. Every day saw our troops gradually leaving the lines, and the labor ised to be sick, were sent to King's Mill Landing on the James, for shipment to Richmond; but the Yankee cavalry unexpectedly appearing, dispersed them like chaff. See from Yorktown, the doctors had informed us that all incapable of marching to Richmond (seventy-five miles） should give their arms to the ordnance sergeants, and proe seemed to wear a pleased and laughing countenance. If they won't advance to Richmond, we'll make them advance to Yorktown, was the common expression. From the in the Yankee lines, and carried it on his back several miles, conveyed it to Richmond to the bereaved wife, and kept the promise he had made her — namely, never to Williamsburgh, I, with others, was detailed to escort a batch of prisoners to Richmond, and in hurrying on I overtook troops marching to West-Point, the head of the
Creole (Ohio, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
ur men suffering considerably in retiring. A Louisiana regiment was in the rear, and saw the whole affair. Without waiting for orders, they rushed across the open ground, dashed headlong into the redoubt, and all who escaped over the parapet were shot down or bayoneted by two companies who remained outside for that purpose. In this, as in all other instances I have witnessed of the Louisianians, their recklessness and daring have always astonished me, yet, considering their material, half Creole, half Irish, none need be astonished to find them nonpareils, when fighting for their homes and liberty against a negro-worshipping mixture of Dutch and Yankee. In this, as in all other fights witnessed by me, the cavalry had very little to do — the Yankee horse were always in the rear collecting stragglers, and forcing men to keep their lines. The day before had witnessed slight cavalry skirmishes, resulting in our favor, but nothing of the kind had transpired on Monday--it was entirely a
Europe (search for this): chapter 23
ourse, was a military necessity. Longstreet was far in the rear with his corps, and had to hurry on to the main army. No enemy pursued, however, and it was not until Tuesday evening, (May sixth,) sixteen hours after we had left, that the enemy entered Williamsburgh in force. This affair was heralded by McClellan as a complete victory; and the newspapers quoted McClellan's despatch, in large capitals: The enemy are running! I will drive them to the wall! Large editions, expressly for European circulation, spoke of the rebellion as nigh broken up, and described our troops as ragged, hungry, footsore, and dispirited-all they want now is one more twist of the Anaconda's coil, etc. I will not deny that two or three hundred Dutch, Jews, and unnaturalized foreigners were captured by the enemy's cavalry, and that some few of them, tired of war, took the oath of allegiance, and went North; but this was blazoned abroad with great exaggeration, and the silly multitude of Abolitionists pio
Williamsburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
, and in perfect order, we sallied forth towards Williamsburgh. The artillerists at Yorktown had applied slow iately took to the woods for safety, and reached Williamsburgh about noon. Expecting the enemy to pursue, our rch was resumed, and we halted in the streets of Williamsburgh, before Johnston's headquarters. The Warwick an so several brigades were countermarched through Williamsburgh, and took up positions in a strip, of wood on thalking-sticks and clubs, and made a rush towards Williamsburgh. While laughing and chatting round the camp-firut drums or bugles. Outposts in the woods below Williamsburgh were strengthened, and ordered to fall back in ply us,) many of our wounded were left behind in Williamsburgh, and scores of dead left unburied. This, of cou hours after we had left, that the enemy entered Williamsburgh in force. This affair was heralded by McClels, and scores of infantry. The morning after Williamsburgh, I, with others, was detailed to escort a batch
York (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
ntice the foe into open ground, so that he might soundly thrash them on the morrow. The retreat of the main army continued as if nothing had happened; and as our flank was threatened by a force which had been hurried with great despatch up the York River, Hood's Texan brigade was double quicked to West-Point to oppose the movement. While our brigade bivouacked west of the town waiting for orders, I could not help laughing at the wo-begone features of some of our men, who, supposed to be siccaissons, numbers of dead horses, and scores of infantry. The morning after Williamsburgh, I, with others, was detailed to escort a batch of prisoners to Richmond, and in hurrying on I overtook troops marching to West-Point, the head of the York River; rumors being rife that Franklin and other Federal generals were disembarking a large force there to assail us on the flank. The main army, however, had travelled with such celerity, that they were beyond the line of West-Point, so that the Te
West Point (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
ad happened; and as our flank was threatened by a force which had been hurried with great despatch up the York River, Hood's Texan brigade was double quicked to West-Point to oppose the movement. While our brigade bivouacked west of the town waiting for orders, I could not help laughing at the wo-begone features of some of our. The morning after Williamsburgh, I, with others, was detailed to escort a batch of prisoners to Richmond, and in hurrying on I overtook troops marching to West-Point, the head of the York River; rumors being rife that Franklin and other Federal generals were disembarking a large force there to assail us on the flank. The main army, however, had travelled with such celerity, that they were beyond the line of West-Point, so that the Texans in that vicinity actually constituted part of our rear-guard; Longstreet, as usual, farther to the rear with his victorious and veteran force, being not far distant in case of emergency. The idea of this flank move
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