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Falmouth, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
f vaserans, they forgot the brilliant hopes whose inspiration had smoothed the weary route towards Richmond, and airy castles, tinged with the coming glory of a bivouacks in the rebel capital, vanished with the tents, that lifted as by magic from the broad sunny slopes, while officers and men, with the elasticity of youth, turned to the promises of victory on the Shenandoah. Leaving a sufficient force at Fredericksburg for either defensive or offensive operations we pushed up the bluffs of Falmouth, past the bridge where our cannon woke the echoes of the hills six weeks before, passed the narrow lane where our cavalry broke upon the rocklike defence of the enemy, and brave, true men went down in the short, fierce struggle of the midnight ambuscade, and out into the dull monotony of Virginia commons. The wheat that hardly brushed the ankles of our skirmishers as we bore down upon the retreating enemy little more than a month ago, waved in long heaving swells across the fields, and the
Front Royal (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
who, in consequence of a wound in the left shoulder, received at Front Royal, found it inconvenient to perform the journey on horseback. Bef Maryland, was killed by a ball through the head on Saturday, at Front Royal. He heard nothing of Col. Kenly or Col. Murphy. When the eheets, the late guerilla, was killed at Buckton Station, between Front Royal and Strasburg. After Ashby took command of the cavalry brigade,rsham Station a small party of us left the train, and pushed to Front Royal, 12 miles distant, on horseback. As we entered the narrow defilr. Dashing down the mountain and through the romantic village of Front Royal, which resounded with the rumble of wagon and clatter of hoofs, ll, it is expected, compel the enemy to evacuate the place. Front Royal. The little village of Front Royal, which of late has becomeFront Royal, which of late has become so famous, is situated at the western entrance into Manassas Gap, and consists of two or three churches, a few mills, taverns, an apothecary
Martinsburg (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
e corps in anticipation of being shortly able to turn the tide of success against our enemies. It is confirmed that our reconnoitering party of last night hold Martinsburg, and that the enemy were too wear to respond to our shells last night and this morning at Harper's Ferry. They have probably thought it wise to effect a hasty clothes and being a Southerner by birth, he readily deceived the rebel officers, and finally volunteered to drive an ambulance containing the veritable Ashby to Martinsburg, who, in consequence of a wound in the left shoulder, received at Front Royal, found it inconvenient to perform the journey on horseback. Before leaving Wincheches. An officer broke into one and discovered it contained bad whiskey. "What won't these d — d Yankees invent next?" was his remark. After remaining in Martinsburg till Friday, Fitzgerald found his way to this place. Miscellaneous. Captain Abert, of the United States Topographical Engineers, was cut off near Middl
June 16th (search for this): article 1
d who have been on trial for several days were all members of the Purcell battery. Two of them, John Wilson and Henry Smith, had been found guilty of deserting from their company. The sentence was that each of them should have his head shaved, be branded on the left thigh with the letter D, and then be drummed out of camp. The third prisoner, whose name is John Squires, was found guilty of attempting to desert to the enemy, and sentenced to be shot to death in the usual manner, on Monday, June 16. We understand that all of the sentences will be carried into execution on that day. In reference to Squires, we may say that we heard, prior to knowing anything of his trial, that on a recent occasion, when his company was between Richmond and Fredericksburg, while acting as guard to a wagon train, he stealthily left his comrades, some of whom, suspecting his design, followed him for more than a mile, and found him on the edge of a river calling to the enemy, who were on the other side, to
Henry Smith (search for this): article 1
Sentenced to be shot, &c. --A Lieutenant of the C. S. A. appeared yesterday at Castle Godwin, and in presence of Capt. Alexander, the custodian of that institution, read to three of the inmates thereof sentences passed on them by the General Court-Martial now in session. The accused who have been on trial for several days were all members of the Purcell battery. Two of them, John Wilson and Henry Smith, had been found guilty of deserting from their company. The sentence was that each of them should have his head shaved, be branded on the left thigh with the letter D, and then be drummed out of camp. The third prisoner, whose name is John Squires, was found guilty of attempting to desert to the enemy, and sentenced to be shot to death in the usual manner, on Monday, June 16. We understand that all of the sentences will be carried into execution on that day. In reference to Squires, we may say that we heard, prior to knowing anything of his trial, that on a recent occasion, whe
Alexander (search for this): article 1
Sentenced to be shot, &c. --A Lieutenant of the C. S. A. appeared yesterday at Castle Godwin, and in presence of Capt. Alexander, the custodian of that institution, read to three of the inmates thereof sentences passed on them by the General Court-Martial now in session. The accused who have been on trial for several days were all members of the Purcell battery. Two of them, John Wilson and Henry Smith, had been found guilty of deserting from their company. The sentence was that each of them should have his head shaved, be branded on the left thigh with the letter D, and then be drummed out of camp. The third prisoner, whose name is John Squires, was found guilty of attempting to desert to the enemy, and sentenced to be shot to death in the usual manner, on Monday, June 16. We understand that all of the sentences will be carried into execution on that day. In reference to Squires, we may say that we heard, prior to knowing anything of his trial, that on a recent occasion, whe
John Wilson (search for this): article 1
Sentenced to be shot, &c. --A Lieutenant of the C. S. A. appeared yesterday at Castle Godwin, and in presence of Capt. Alexander, the custodian of that institution, read to three of the inmates thereof sentences passed on them by the General Court-Martial now in session. The accused who have been on trial for several days were all members of the Purcell battery. Two of them, John Wilson and Henry Smith, had been found guilty of deserting from their company. The sentence was that each of them should have his head shaved, be branded on the left thigh with the letter D, and then be drummed out of camp. The third prisoner, whose name is John Squires, was found guilty of attempting to desert to the enemy, and sentenced to be shot to death in the usual manner, on Monday, June 16. We understand that all of the sentences will be carried into execution on that day. In reference to Squires, we may say that we heard, prior to knowing anything of his trial, that on a recent occasion, whe
John Squires (search for this): article 1
Smith, had been found guilty of deserting from their company. The sentence was that each of them should have his head shaved, be branded on the left thigh with the letter D, and then be drummed out of camp. The third prisoner, whose name is John Squires, was found guilty of attempting to desert to the enemy, and sentenced to be shot to death in the usual manner, on Monday, June 16. We understand that all of the sentences will be carried into execution on that day. In reference to Squires, we Squires, we may say that we heard, prior to knowing anything of his trial, that on a recent occasion, when his company was between Richmond and Fredericksburg, while acting as guard to a wagon train, he stealthily left his comrades, some of whom, suspecting his design, followed him for more than a mile, and found him on the edge of a river calling to the enemy, who were on the other side, to send a boat and take him off. They thereupon seized him.--His late, while it may be considered terrible, is yet nece
McClellan (search for this): article 1
are not reported in such numbers across the swamp as heretofore, neither are their actions so bold as of late. They are said to be strengthening their position by every means known to strategy and fortification, but making no further advances. From those who have penetrated their lines and progressed inward, we learn that the enemy are very numerous on the Charles City road, and that for many miles it is naught but a succession of camps. Others again give good reason for supposing that McClellan has withdrawn a portion of his force, but these are rumors merely, and at beat out little reliance can be, placed in them. An interesting incident occurred yesterday, which we feel great pleasure in recording. The noble conduct of St. Paul's Battalion in the late battle of the Chickahominy, ( Saturday, May 31st,) in conjunction with the 5th South Carolina, under Col. Grimes, is so well known that we have simply to revert to the fact to prompt the most tardy memory. In order to rewar
May 31st (search for this): article 1
e learn that the enemy are very numerous on the Charles City road, and that for many miles it is naught but a succession of camps. Others again give good reason for supposing that McClellan has withdrawn a portion of his force, but these are rumors merely, and at beat out little reliance can be, placed in them. An interesting incident occurred yesterday, which we feel great pleasure in recording. The noble conduct of St. Paul's Battalion in the late battle of the Chickahominy, ( Saturday, May 31st,) in conjunction with the 5th South Carolina, under Col. Grimes, is so well known that we have simply to revert to the fact to prompt the most tardy memory. In order to reward this heroic little Battalion for its achievements on that day, Gen. Longstreet ordered a beautiful battle flag to be presented to them. Yesterday, the ceremony of presentation took place, much to the gratification of all the brigade in which they serve Gen. Longstreet had written a very neat note to the command
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