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Augusta county (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 5
The Fifth Virginia Regiment in the battle of Manassas. At the request of our friends in Augusta county, we publish the subjoined narrative, written by one who participated in the battle. Though coming at a late day, it will repay perusal, not only on account of its graphic style of composition, but from the introduction of incidents hitherto undeveloped. It is, moreover, gratifying to record the deeds of a gallant regiment of which little has yet been said, while glowing and merited commendations have been bestowed upon others. Sunday, the 21st July, 1861! Who, at Manassas, will ever forget the terrific scenes that raged so fearfully and destructively there on that day; language is inadequate, the tongue cannot find utterance for words sufficiently descriptive; the ingenious mind can invent no figure however brilliant the imagination or splendid the pencil stroke, that will equal the terrible fierceness of the serried hosts that day met in battle array. How terrible a wor
Hampton (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 5
guard of skirmishers had met. Cavalry scouts could be seen, galloping within the lines, when a terrible volley of musketry, immediately in our front, assured us shat the ball had opened, and the fight had commenced in right good earnest. Between 9 and 10 o'clock a m., the enemy, in tremendous force, advanced his right against our left, with the view of turning our left wing and getting position in the rear of the "Junction." They were met by several South Carolina regiments (including Hampton's Legion) and the Alabama 4th, our regiment (the 5th Virginia) being held in reserve; but soon we were ordered forward to support the 4th Alabama. On our way to take position on a hill we were met by a portion of a South Carolina regiment who had been compelled to fall back by an over whelming force, and who informed us that the 4th Alabama was being literally out to pieces. Here, also, we met two pieces of the Washington (La.) Artillery retiring, having expended their stock of ammunition
Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): article 5
ters, and John Suts, of the Augusta Rifles, Captain Antrim, were the first men to reach the captured guns, Corporal Bucher sprang astride one the pieces and fired his musket at the retreating enemy. By this time the reinforcements I referred to coming from the direction of Manassas, had arrived on the ground, and, unperceived either by us or the enemy, marched rapidly to our left and to the right of the Federal forces, under cover of a skirt of woods. These troops consisted of three Tennessee and one Virginia regiments; from this position they poured into the ranks of the enemy (who were partly concealed by thick undergrowth,) the most terrible and deadly volley of musketry I ever witnessed; and then, with a shout that rent the air, they rushed in one grand sweeping charge upon them. The enemy, terror stricken, broke ranks and field in the wildest confusion over the hill; the cavalry charged upon them, sending terror and dismay among their already confused and broken ranks; th
Augusta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): article 5
men rapidly approaching, and filling past them, with the swiftness of the wind, was a splendid body of Cavalry, numbering probably a thousand. These came rushing on like a mighty torrent, with drawn sabres glittering in the evening's bright sunbeams, mounted on steeds who seemed to be maddened by the contest that was being waged by man against his fellow man. I soon recognized this to be the splendid body of Cavalry commanded by the gallant Col. Stuart, of which the excellent company from Augusta (Capt. Patrick's) forms part. In the meantime, Gen. Beauregard appeared on the field in person, and approaching our regiment inquired who we were, and on being informed, he addressed us in the following cheering language: "Fight on, brave Virginia boys; the day is ours everywhere else, and it must be here also," He then commanded us to follow him, and, with a loud cheer, we rushed forward, determined to do as commanded, or die. By this time Sherman's battery had evidently become somew
Washington (La.) (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): article 5
ion." They were met by several South Carolina regiments (including Hampton's Legion) and the Alabama 4th, our regiment (the 5th Virginia) being held in reserve; but soon we were ordered forward to support the 4th Alabama. On our way to take position on a hill we were met by a portion of a South Carolina regiment who had been compelled to fall back by an over whelming force, and who informed us that the 4th Alabama was being literally out to pieces. Here, also, we met two pieces of the Washington (La.) Artillery retiring, having expended their stock of ammunition. This was by no means encouraging, but we felt the necessity for greater exertion on our part, and forward we rushed to the assistance of our friends. Amid a perfect shower of musketry and cannon balls the command to half and lay down was given, as it was impossible for us to return the enemy's fire, they being completely sheltered by the hill. Not being able to return the enemy's fire, or even see them, our men cried out
Billy Woodward (search for this): article 5
econd Maine Regiment. We fired a telling volley of musketry into the regiment in our front, which drove them rapidly to the rear. This drew the fire of those on our left upon us, and while engaged with them, the Maine regiment on our right, (who we supposed at first to be friends,) advanced rapidly upon us, and sheltering themselves by lying down behind a fence, they poured a most destructive fire into our ranks, and here some of our best and bravest men fell. Here the noble and brave Billy Woodward exclaimed, "I will never retreat. 'Give me liberty or give me death.'" His lips had scarce given utterance to those heroic words, when a ball pierced his brave heart. It soon became evident that with our single regiment it was impossible to maintain the position, exposed as we were to a centre and two raking flank fires from at least four times our number. We therefore fell back to a skirt of woods some hundred yards in the rear, where we were joined by a portion of the Alabama 4th
John Suts (search for this): article 5
not a man, except the dead and wounded were left with the guns. Almost every company in the regiment claim the credit of first reaching the battery. I would not do injustice to any. But a proper regard to truth and honor, to whom honor is due in this particular act, compels me to say that the left of the regiment, under the command of Major Baylor, was the first to reach the immediate vicinity of the battery, and Corporal R. T. Bucher, of the West Augusta Guards, Captain Waters, and John Suts, of the Augusta Rifles, Captain Antrim, were the first men to reach the captured guns, Corporal Bucher sprang astride one the pieces and fired his musket at the retreating enemy. By this time the reinforcements I referred to coming from the direction of Manassas, had arrived on the ground, and, unperceived either by us or the enemy, marched rapidly to our left and to the right of the Federal forces, under cover of a skirt of woods. These troops consisted of three Tennessee and one V
James D. Johnston (search for this): article 5
atteries swept them like chaff before the wind, their long and splendidly- formed lines fairly melting away. Yet the tremendous force before us seemed not to diminish, and every inch of ground was contested with sullen and determined force, our brave troops fighting with renewed energy and vigor. Being parched with thirst and almost exhausted, I ran down to what appeared to be a branch or mud hole, and drank copiously of the muddy water, and was just returning to my regiment when I met Gen. Johnston, who inquired of me to what regiment I belonged. I told him. He then inquired how Gen. Jackson's Brigade was getting along. I told him we were fighting bravely and well, but against large odds, and needed help. He at once said, go join your regiment and tell them to hold their position, and in a few moments I will send reinforcements to their aid. I hurried back to my regiment with a lighter heart than I left it. On reaching the top of a hill, I could see in the direction of Mana
Harper (search for this): article 5
as by no means encouraging, but we felt the necessity for greater exertion on our part, and forward we rushed to the assistance of our friends. Amid a perfect shower of musketry and cannon balls the command to half and lay down was given, as it was impossible for us to return the enemy's fire, they being completely sheltered by the hill. Not being able to return the enemy's fire, or even see them, our men cried out to be led forward or taken back to the foot of the hill; but our gallant Col. Harper assured us that he had no orders to advance, but was directed to occupy this position until the enemy should make their appearance, when we were to fire and charge bayonets. Finally, the order to advance was given, and under a perfect shower of shell and shot we arose and started up the hill. A portion of our regiment misunderstanding the order, we were thrown into temporary confusion; but soon called, and our gallant Major, Wm S. H. Baylor, taking the lead, we rushed forward and ga
Patrick (search for this): article 5
approaching, and filling past them, with the swiftness of the wind, was a splendid body of Cavalry, numbering probably a thousand. These came rushing on like a mighty torrent, with drawn sabres glittering in the evening's bright sunbeams, mounted on steeds who seemed to be maddened by the contest that was being waged by man against his fellow man. I soon recognized this to be the splendid body of Cavalry commanded by the gallant Col. Stuart, of which the excellent company from Augusta (Capt. Patrick's) forms part. In the meantime, Gen. Beauregard appeared on the field in person, and approaching our regiment inquired who we were, and on being informed, he addressed us in the following cheering language: "Fight on, brave Virginia boys; the day is ours everywhere else, and it must be here also," He then commanded us to follow him, and, with a loud cheer, we rushed forward, determined to do as commanded, or die. By this time Sherman's battery had evidently become somewhat disabled
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