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Pollux (search for this): chapter 17
It is related that when General Lee's note of condolence, telling him that for the good of the country he had preferred being wounded himself was read to him, he exclaimed, Better ten Jacksons than one Lee! Thus did these two great compeers vie in modesty, and unselfish admiration, each of the other. Two twin giants, to whom Virginia, a second Ilia, pregnant by Mars, had given birth; and who, though they failed to found an Empire, as did Romulus and Remus, will yet shine like Castor and Pollux as bright constellations in the firmament of history; but with this difference, that while the Sons of Ledd illumine the sky but one at a time, our Twins, sons of Virginia, transfixed, shining together, shall cosparkle in one equal splendor throughout all coming ages. These dead—these darling dead—they have not died in vain! Not in vain, my countrymen, their courage and achievement; not in vain their highest virtue of fatigue-enduring fortitude; not in vain their unbought and unpaid serv
Philip Kearney (search for this): chapter 17
aralyzed, as only one was pulled out at first. This was the most destructive shot I had ever seen up to that time, but I afterwards saw one worse at Malvern Hill and one worse at Sharpsburg. It was the enemy's artillery in all three cases that was so deadly. This havoc in Carter's battery was in the pentagonal redoubt after its capture. Two-thirds of the loss in Rodes's brigade was after Casey's works had been taken and his division and Couch's had been driven off. Berry's brigade, of Kearney's division, had been turned off into the slashes when Carter's fire had made a direct advance impracticable. There it was joined by one of Abercrombie's regiments, and possibly by rallied fragments of the defeated divisions, and securely sheltered behind large trees and heavy fallen timber, they kept up a murderous fire upon Rodes's men in the open field, though the advance of Anderson and Jenkins had cut them off from their comrades. These Federals escaped after nightfall by taking a cir
Hector Bowden (search for this): chapter 17
However, he kept up a bold front and asked: What regiment is that? Seventh Massachusetts, was the reply. All right, said the courier, the orders are to hold your position at all hazards. Then he turned off into the woods before the blue-coats recovered their surprise sufficiently to give a harmless volley after him. I may not have right the name of the Federal regiment, but by inquiry I found out that of the courier; for, modest as brave, he had not boasted of his adventure. He was Hector Bowden, of Loudoun county, Virginia. Poor fellow! his was a sad fate, for on a secret visit to his parents, he was murdered by the Tories of Means's gang. One other incident of the same kind. After the defeat of Porter at Cold Harbor, and while his men were huddled together in a confused mass in the woods after dark, they were told to encourage them, that Richmond had been captured and forthwith began to cheer vociferously. One of my couriers thinking that cheering could only come from v
D. H. Hill (search for this): chapter 17
in prayer. General Lee introduced as orator of the evening, General D. H. Hill, in the following graceful words, which were heartily applaudeely on Virginia's soil in defence of constitutional liberty. General Hill was received with deafening applause, and stood for some minutes before he could proceed. Address of General D. H. Hill. Soldiers of the Army of Northern Virginia, Ladies and Gentlemen: It i General McClellan said officially: The force opposed to me was D. H. Hill's division (15,000 men), and a part, if not the whole of Longstre 6 brigades, 3,524 men; McLaws's division, 5 brigades, 2,832 men; D. H. Hill's division, 5 brigades, 3,008 men; total, 15,294 men. From thit deeds as a precious legacy to the land they loved so well. General Hill was vociferously applauded as he took his seat, and was warmly cut excused himself from responding, except to remind his friend, General Hill, that the Federal estimate of the Confederate strength at Sharps
N. V. Randolph (search for this): chapter 17
onding, except to remind his friend, General Hill, that the Federal estimate of the Confederate strength at Sharpsburg was made by General Banks, who always saw the rebels through a powerful magnifying glass whenever Stonewall Jackson was about. In response to calls, General W. B. Taliaferro made a brief and stirring speech, which was loudly applauded. The officers of last year insisted upon a change, and a committee consisting of Captain C. A. Bohannon, General William McComb, and N. V. Randolph reported the following who were unanimously elected: For President: Major-General William B. Taliaferro. Vice-Presidents: Major-General William Smith, Colonel Charles Marshall, Colonel James H. Skinner, Captain P. W. McKinney, Brigadier-General Thomas T. Munford. Executive Committee: Colonel William H. Palmer, Colonel Archer Anderson, Sergeant George L. Christian, Major T. A. Brander, Sergeant John S. Ellett. Treasurer: Private R. S. Bosher. Secretary: Private Carlton McCar
William McComb (search for this): chapter 17
Jackson was about. In response to calls, General W. B. Taliaferro made a brief and stirring speech, which was loudly applauded. The officers of last year insisted upon a change, and a committee consisting of Captain C. A. Bohannon, General William McComb, and N. V. Randolph reported the following who were unanimously elected: For President: Major-General William B. Taliaferro. Vice-Presidents: Major-General William Smith, Colonel Charles Marshall, Colonel James H. Skinner, Captain and read the toasts. The regular toasts and the respondents were as follows: The Infantry: If ever a band of warriors won A paean for deeds of valor done, They deserve, indeed, the glorious meed And the proud triumphal hymn. General William McComb. The Cavalry: As went the knight with sword and shield To tournay or to battle-field, They offered at their country's call Their lives, their fortunes, and their all. General T. T. Munford. The Artillery: The voice from the mou
W. H. Stevens (search for this): chapter 17
Meade and Hatch, followed by the division of Ricketts. The previous fighting had drawn all our men, except Rodes's brigade, to the south side of the pike, and it was posted on the commanding point of which I have spoken. Meade took his division, with the true instincts of the soldier, to the peak held by Rodes with 1,200 men. So resolutely was Meade met that he sent for Duryea's brigade, of Ricketts's division. Longstreet's broken down men were still arriving, and four hundred under Colonel Stevens went to the help of Rodes, and were in time to save him from being surrounded, but their combined effort could not save the peak, and the key of our position was lost. The steady advance of the other Federal divisions drove back by nightfall the remainder of Longstreet's forces on the left of the pike to the very crest of the mountain. But the pike itself was still held, and the effort of the Federals to move up it met with a bloody repulse. So the retreat was effected without diffi
George L. Christian (search for this): chapter 17
Vice-Presidents: Major-General William Smith, Colonel Charles Marshall, Colonel James H. Skinner, Captain P. W. McKinney, Brigadier-General Thomas T. Munford. Executive Committee: Colonel William H. Palmer, Colonel Archer Anderson, Sergeant George L. Christian, Major T. A. Brander, Sergeant John S. Ellett. Treasurer: Private R. S. Bosher. Secretary: Private Carlton McCarthy. General W. H. F. Lee, the retiring president, was heartily thanked for the ability with which he had presided aem badges. The banquet. After the exercises in the hall the Association and the invited guests repaired to Saenger Hall, where an elegant banquet was spread and the good things heartily enjoyed. General Taliaferro presided, and Judge George L. Christian acted as toast-master and read the toasts. The regular toasts and the respondents were as follows: The Infantry: If ever a band of warriors won A paean for deeds of valor done, They deserve, indeed, the glorious meed And the pr
William I. Clopton (search for this): chapter 17
s: The Infantry: If ever a band of warriors won A paean for deeds of valor done, They deserve, indeed, the glorious meed And the proud triumphal hymn. General William McComb. The Cavalry: As went the knight with sword and shield To tournay or to battle-field, They offered at their country's call Their lives, their fortunes, and their all. General T. T. Munford. The Artillery: The voice from the mouths of their pieces sent dismay into the ranks of the enemy. Judge William I. Clopton. The Staff of Our Armies: The nerves which contributed to the genius of our great commanders, and through which their inspiration was conducted to their troops. Colonel Archer Anderson. The Armies of the West: The heroes of Corinth, Chickamauga, and Mobile are worthy comrades of those of Manassas, Gettysburg, and the Wilderness, and will ever greet each other as brethren. General D. H. Maury. The Women of the South: Land of heroes, your endurance through the strife tr
J. E. B. Stuart (search for this): chapter 17
H. Palmer, Colonel Archer Anderson, Sergeant George L. Christian, Major T. A. Brander, Sergeant John S. Ellett. Treasurer: Private R. S. Bosher. Secretary: Private Carlton McCarthy. General W. H. F. Lee, the retiring president, was heartily thanked for the ability with which he had presided and the energy he had displayed in the management of the affairs of the Association. On motion of General Early, Misses Mary and Mildred Lee, Mrs. Thomas J. Jackson and her daughter, and Mrs. J. E. B. Stuart and her daughter were unanimously and enthusiastically elected honorary members of the Association, and the Secretary was directed to send them badges. The banquet. After the exercises in the hall the Association and the invited guests repaired to Saenger Hall, where an elegant banquet was spread and the good things heartily enjoyed. General Taliaferro presided, and Judge George L. Christian acted as toast-master and read the toasts. The regular toasts and the respondents we
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