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Paxton (search for this): chapter 19
is large. We have again to thank Almighty God for a great victory. I regret to state that General Paxton was killed; General Jackson severely, Generals Heth and A. P. Hill slightly, wounded. (Sied? Yes, sir, said Smith; I am very sorry to say they have lost their commander. He exclaimed: Paxton? Paxton? Smith-Yes, sir; he has fallen. He said no more; but turned his face to the wall, andPaxton? Smith-Yes, sir; he has fallen. He said no more; but turned his face to the wall, and seemed to be laboring to suppress his emotion. Some moments after this, Smith remarked that Rev. Mr. Lacy had talked with General Paxton about his religious interests, and believed him to be a conveGeneral Paxton about his religious interests, and believed him to be a converted man. To this Jackson replied: That's good; that's good. It is stated by Dr. Dabney, from whose Life of Jackson we are indebted for most of the facts connected with these sad scenes, that after PPaxton had placed his brigade in position he spent the few moments that were left him in reading his New Testament, and when ordered forward, he replaced the book in his pocket and exhorted his men to
Early (search for this): chapter 19
nd A. P. Hill slightly, wounded. (Signed) R. E. Lee, General. May 5, 1863. At the close of the battle of Chancellorsville, on Sunday, the enemy was reported advancing from Fredericksburg in our rear. General McLaws was sent back to arrest his progress, and repulsed him handsomely that afternoon. Learning that this force consisted of two corps, under General Sedgwick, I determined to attack it, and marched back yesterday with General Anderson, and, uniting with Generals McLaws and Early in the afternoon, succeeded, by the blessing of Heaven, in driving General Sedgwick over the river. We have re-occupied Fredericksburg, and no enemy remains south of the Rappahannock in its vicinity. Chancellorsville, May 7, 1863. After driving General Sedgwick across the Rappahannock on the night of the 4th, I returned on the 5th to Chancellorsville. The march was delayed by a storm which continued the whole night following. In placing the troops in position on the morning of the 6t
Morrison (search for this): chapter 19
n part. His two aides, Lieutenants Smith and Morrison, arrived at this moment, the former having beyielded their arms without resistance. Lieutenant Morrison, suspecting from their approach that thong by two soldiers and Lieutenants Smith and Morrison. As they were placing him upon it, the enemymy to bring the General's family physician, Dr. Morrison. and, while seeking, called on General Leengaged in silent prayer. On Thursday night Dr. Morrison aroused him to take some medicine, saying: rovisions for the troops. Friday morning Dr. Morrison expressed to him his fear of a fatal issue his case be referred to him. He agreed with Dr. Morrison in opinion. But Jackson was still steadfasd recover. As late as Saturday night, when Dr. Morrison again expressed his fears, he dissented, sa be fulfilled. His end seemed so near that Dr. Morrison felt it due to inform Mrs. Jackson of his cittle daughter should live with her father, Dr. Morrison. He said, Yes, you have a kind and good fa
Heth (search for this): chapter 19
Chancellorsville. He was engaged at the same time in front by two of Longstreet's divisions. This morning the battle was renewed. He was dislodged from his strong positions around Chancellorsville, and driven back towards the Rappahannock, over which he is now retreating. Many prisoners were taken, and the enemy's loss in killed and wounded is large. We have again to thank Almighty God for a great victory. I regret to state that General Paxton was killed; General Jackson severely, Generals Heth and A. P. Hill slightly, wounded. (Signed) R. E. Lee, General. May 5, 1863. At the close of the battle of Chancellorsville, on Sunday, the enemy was reported advancing from Fredericksburg in our rear. General McLaws was sent back to arrest his progress, and repulsed him handsomely that afternoon. Learning that this force consisted of two corps, under General Sedgwick, I determined to attack it, and marched back yesterday with General Anderson, and, uniting with Generals McLaw
Crutchfield (search for this): chapter 19
lly bruised. He lay upon his mangled arm, from which the blood began to flow freely. When his men lifted him up a groan broke from him — the only complaint in all the terrible scene. Lieutenant Smith, fearing he would die on the spot, said, General, are you much hurt? To which he replied, No, Mr. Smith; don't trouble yourself about me. After bearing him half a mile farther, most of the way under a shower of shot and shell, they reached an ambulance, in which his chief of artillery, Col. Crutchfield, lay wounded. Dr. McGuire, Jackson's chief surgeon, soon joined them, and proceeded at once to examine the General's wounds. He found him almost pulseless, but the copious bleeding had ceased. Stimulants were freely used; under their influence he revived, and the party moved on to the field hospital near Wilderness Run. To the anxious questions of his surgeon, the General said that he now felt better, but that several times as they came out of the battle he had felt as though he we
W. H. Potter (search for this): chapter 19
y every brigade of the army for weeks before the battle of Chancellorsville. In Barksdale's brigade, just before the fight, the number of conversions had reached two hundred, and when the heavy columns of Hooker began their movements the revival was spreading in greatest power. From their religious services the soldiers went forth to meet the foe; they hurled him back with dreadful loss, and again returned to hear the gospel from their ministers, and to hold their prayer-meetings. The Rev. W. H. Potter, of Georgia, who spent several weeks in the army, including the week of marches and battles, reported the work of grace to be progressing in a wonderful manner. Even the week's fighting did not interrupt it, but on the next Sabbath the regular services were held, and the revival went on with power. The movements of General Hooker were made with the hope of deceiving General Lee, but he was met and foiled at every point. On the 28th of April he crossed three army corps over the r
Hotchkiss (search for this): chapter 19
ful music that ever greeted my ears. I believe it was the sawing of the bone. But I should dislike above all things to enter eternity in such a condition. His attendants now urged him to suspend conversation and to seek repose in sleep. He ceased talking, and soon fell into a deep and quiet sleep, which lasted until 9 o'clock in the morning. The manner and language of General Lee when he received the news of the wounding of Jackson were characteristic of that great and good man. Captains Hotchkiss and Wilbourne were sent to inform him of the result of the brilliant flank movement and of the fall of Jackson. They found the General lying upon the ground under a thick pine tree. It was before daybreak, but he at once asked them for the news of the battle. They described the battle, and informed him that Jackson was seriously wounded. The General was greatly moved at this, and after a pause, in which he seemed to be struggling with his emotions, said: Ah! any victory is dearly
Jesus Christ (search for this): chapter 19
I was brought face to face with death and found all was well. I then learned an important lesson, that one who has been the subject of converting grace, and is the child of God, can, in the midst of the severest sufferings, fix the thoughts upon God and heavenly things, and derive great comfort and peace; but, that one who had never made his peace with God would be unable to control his mind, under such sufferings, so as to understand properly the way of salvation and repent and believe on Christ. I felt that if I had neglected the salvation of my soul before, it would have been too late then. Dr. Dabney says these are nearly the exact words used by General Jackson. They made a deep impression on the mind of the minister to whom they were addressed, and he speedily committed them to writing. After this conversation, the General, at the request of his physician, remained quiet for several hours. About midday Captain Douglass came from the field with news of the victory. He commu
Leigh (search for this): chapter 19
nt of his staff, approaching, and called to him for assistance. He, with his volunteer aide, Major Leigh, dismounted, and, taking the body of the General into his arms, succeeded in reaching the wouk to the rear; and he was accordingly raised to his feet, and, leaning upon the shoulders of Major Leigh and Lieutenant Smith, went slowly out into the highway and toward his troops. The party was te aim. One of the soldiers bearing the litter was struck down, severely wounded; and had not Major Leigh, who was walking beside it, broken his fall, the General would have been precipitated to the no living thing could survive. The bearers of the litter, and all the attendants, excepting Major Leigh and the General's two aides, left him, and fled into the woods on either hand, to escape the he causeway, and sought to protect him as far as possible with their bodies. On one side was Major Leigh, and on the other Lieutenant Smith. Gen. Jackson struggled violently to rise, as though to en
A. W. Smith (search for this): chapter 19
med this office in part. His two aides, Lieutenants Smith and Morrison, arrived at this moment, thng upon the shoulders of Major Leigh and Lieutenant Smith, went slowly out into the highway and tow, as though to endeavor to leave the road; but Smith threw his arm over him, and with friendly forcnly complaint in all the terrible scene. Lieutenant Smith, fearing he would die on the spot, said, are you much hurt? To which he replied, No, Mr. Smith; don't trouble yourself about me. After bea To the narrative, as repeated to him by Lieutenant Smith, Jackson listened with fixed attention. ust like them. They are a noble body of men. Smith said: They have indeed behaved splendidly; butard of any one that is killed? Yes, sir, said Smith; I am very sorry to say they have lost their commander. He exclaimed: Paxton? Paxton? Smith-Yes, sir; he has fallen. He said no more; but turthe Almighty. The General now directed Lieutenant Smith to write a note which he dictated to Gene[4 more...]
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