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June, 1862 AD (search for this): article 4
Stonewall's military exploits that I need no more than give a brief epitome, taken from that same reliable source. His first battle was at Bull Run, in 1861, where he slew a whole division of the Federal army with his own hand, and then got slowed himself. In this battle both armies were defeated; but, unfortunately, neither of them found it out in time to take advantage of it. The Union army was greatly outnumbered, but "gained a material advantage" (see McD.'s dispatches) In June, 1862, he took command of 500,000 men, (see Northern papers of that date,) and turned his attention to the political economy of the Shenandoah Valley. Not liking the state of the currency there, he determined to abolish Banks; in doing which several desperate battles were fought, in all of which, though outnumbered, our troops "gained material advantage," (see B — k's dispatches,) but our cavalry horses becoming thirsty, the army fell back to the Potomac to water them. Jackson's horses, al
R. E. Lee (search for this): article 4
southward.--The same order has been given to Burnside, and if he does not obey it, off goes his head. If he does obey it, then there is just one thing that can save the Army of the Potomac from defeat.--That will be the overwhelming confidence of Lee, when he knows that McClellan is no longer opposed to him. This may lead him to give battle upon equal terms. We should have but little doubt in that case that the generalship of Burnside and the valor of our troops would carry the old flag safely through. But we have seen that there is no necessity of Lee's doing this. If he can draw our army after him to Richmond he will be content to let it waste itself away in the fruitless endeavor to keep open its communication with Washington. If Burnside penetrated to Richmond, and maintained himself there for a month, an expedition by way of the Peninsula may be sent to his relief; but without this the attempt to carry the rebel capital by the present Army of the Potomac will only end in de
Banks (search for this): article 4
own hand, and then got slowed himself. In this battle both armies were defeated; but, unfortunately, neither of them found it out in time to take advantage of it. The Union army was greatly outnumbered, but "gained a material advantage" (see McD.'s dispatches) In June, 1862, he took command of 500,000 men, (see Northern papers of that date,) and turned his attention to the political economy of the Shenandoah Valley. Not liking the state of the currency there, he determined to abolish Banks; in doing which several desperate battles were fought, in all of which, though outnumbered, our troops "gained material advantage," (see B — k's dispatches,) but our cavalry horses becoming thirsty, the army fell back to the Potomac to water them. Jackson's horses, also being dry, he pushed on for the same watering place, but learning that Fremont had out loose, fell back. Fremont following, a desperate engagement took place at Front Royal, in which Stonewall would have been annihilate
Stonewall (search for this): article 4
orrespondent has seen many biographical sketches of the renowned "Stonewall"; but they all abound in inconsistencies untruths, and inaccuracif the Mississippi river, the family was too poor to have a name. Stonewall's grandfather ran a flatboat on the aforesaid river, and was extrhe mother, dropping the shirt board. "You might as well larrup a Stonewall. " From that day to this the hero has gone by the name of St"Do? why send him to West Pint, he ain't good for nothing else." Stonewall went to West Point. Many interesting events occurred during his . The New York papers have given such an accurate account of Stonewall's military exploits that I need no more than give a brief epitomerth while Jackson was going South. Getting safe back to Richmond, Stonewall bore a leading part in the battles in front of that "doomed" (seeshirt more than three months without changing it. To sum up, Stonewall, in private life is — as Shakespeare says--"a man as is a man, th
Fremont (search for this): article 4
otomac to water them. Jackson's horses, also being dry, he pushed on for the same watering place, but learning that Fremont had out loose, fell back. Fremont following, a desperate engagement took place at Front Royal, in which Stonewall wouldFremont following, a desperate engagement took place at Front Royal, in which Stonewall would have been annihilated, bad not the U. S. Government stopped the battle (N. Y. Trib.) to hold a court of inquiry, to see if Fremont had not paid three postage stamps too much for a bushel of oats, furnished through a California friend, to a horse ofFremont had not paid three postage stamps too much for a bushel of oats, furnished through a California friend, to a horse of his body guard.--While the court was in session Stonewall skedad died. Fremont followed, however, and would have bagged him if he had not taken the wrong road, (N. Y. Herald) and travelled North while Jackson was going South. Getting safe back to Fremont followed, however, and would have bagged him if he had not taken the wrong road, (N. Y. Herald) and travelled North while Jackson was going South. Getting safe back to Richmond, Stonewall bore a leading part in the battles in front of that "doomed" (see all the papers) city. According to the Northern prints, Jackson suffered terribly in person in these battles. He lost his right leg at Hanover Court-House, a
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u think proper." Marshal Murray informed the Captain that, under the state of facts as detailed by Admiral Gregory, he would be compelled to detain him as a prisoner until he could communicate with the Government at Washington. The Admiral, by transferring him to his custody, had pleased him (the Marshal) in the same predicament that the Admiral himself was in, and he could do no less than hold him until he received instructions for his disposal. The Marshal immediately wrote to Washington, stating the facts, and asking for instructions. he will probably learn to-day what disposition is to be made of the Captain. If it should turn out that he never tendered his resignation as an officer in the U. S. Navy, he can be tried by court-martial as a deserter, or for the crime of giving information and aid to the enemy. Biography of Stonewall Jackson. The New York Sunday Mercury publishes a bu- morous biography of Stonewall Jackson. We make the following extracts:
Shakespeare (search for this): article 4
. His hair is black, and was furnished to order by Bachelor, of New York. In religion he is at times a devout Catholic — at least he followed closely in the footsteps of the Pope during one of his campaigns — and at others he is a colporteur for the American Tract Society--at any rate he has probably left more tracks in Virginia than any other white man; and, according to the papers, always goes into battle with a family Bible under one arm and a Greek Testament in the coat tail pocket, which he reads during the intervals of the fighting. He is abstemious in his habits, having been known to live nine days off of one sardine and a barrel of whiskey. In dress he is extremely neat, never wearing a shirt more than three months without changing it. To sum up, Stonewall, in private life is — as Shakespeare says--"a man as is a man, that we may never look upon his like again." In his military capacity he is, to quote Sheridan Knowles, "in peace a lamb, in war--a lam'er
Murray (search for this): article 4
ain in Duriss — a Doubtful Customer. The localizer of the New York Times has a "rich item," as he considers it, in the following: On Saturday last Admiral Gregory, of the U. S. navy, presented himself at the office of the U. S. Marshal Murray, accompanied by a tall, well-built, dark-complexioned, somewhat repulsive- featured, but very polite gentleman, whom he introduced to the Marshal as Job C. Rich, who claimed to be a Captain in the Confederate army, and desired a pass into the lano escape from my custody until I had brought the case to the notice of the Government, in order that the facts might be investigated. I therefore surrender him into your hands, Mr. Marshal, and you must do with him as you think proper." Marshal Murray informed the Captain that, under the state of facts as detailed by Admiral Gregory, he would be compelled to detain him as a prisoner until he could communicate with the Government at Washington. The Admiral, by transferring him to his custo
Savage (search for this): article 4
llowed, however, and would have bagged him if he had not taken the wrong road, (N. Y. Herald) and travelled North while Jackson was going South. Getting safe back to Richmond, Stonewall bore a leading part in the battles in front of that "doomed" (see all the papers) city. According to the Northern prints, Jackson suffered terribly in person in these battles. He lost his right leg at Hanover Court-House, and his left at Gainesville. The next day, while leading his corps into battle at Savage's, his horse baulked in front of a barrel of beans, which had been abandoned by our army, and was compelled to dismount and go it on foot, in doing which he lost his right arm. The succeeding day he lost his left arm at Peach Orchard. Two days after, at the battle of Malvern Hill, he stooped down to fasten his shoe, and while in that position his head was blown off by a 103,000 pound shell. This was the unkindest cut of all; but the old veteran merely raised his martial form erect, and
Lincoln (search for this): article 4
or the impatience of the Administration and the peril surrounding it. Besides, "it is not education or experience that makes Generals." "They are born, not made. " They have heard "mysterious voices," and have revelations denied to others. President Lincoln is a General. A short time since he gave McClellan the benefit of his counsel as a tactician, and within a day or two has volunteered the same advice to Burnside. Witness. "It is understood that the President has furnished a copy of hih McClellan failed to act — to General Burnside, for the consideration and guidance of that officer. The President has also read this letter to various parties, and it will no doubt be given to the public. It is a document which will elevate Mr. Lincoln in the esteem of all thoughtful men, and will show conclusively that he has not been content with the nominal position of Commander-in-Chief, but has studied the great principles underlying the conduct of military affairs." The New York T
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