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Anandale (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): article 1
together with their arms, equipments, and, for the most part, their horses, besides killing and wounding a number, and sustained himself no loss at all. This last is the first engagement with the enemy's cavalry — the result shows that he has not yet found the element of redemption from his manifest destiny. On the 2nd inst., Col. C. W. Field, 6th Va. Cavalry with a detachment of his regiment made a bold and successful dash into the enemy's infantry pickets stationed in the village of Anandale, killing 4, carrying off 15 captured, with their arms and equipments, sustaining a loss of two missing. To mention especially the conspicuous gallantry displayed on these various occasions would transcend the limits of their order.--Suffice it to say, the officers and men engaged here behaved in a manner mighty creditable and are entitled to the thanks of their countrymen. The other regiments of the Brigade while performing no less important and arduous services have not, within t
Vienna (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
osts, to retard still longer the motions of an advancing foe, and a large cavalry force to prevent its being cut off and captured.--Our videttes are now stationed about one hundred yards beyond Fairfax Court-House, and stretch from thence towards Vienna and Frying pan, to the north and southward, sweep around towards the Occoquan. Behind these come the infantry, and still further behind the artillery and cavalry. I may mention also that behind the main body of the Army is the rear guard, arranis affair occurred in sight of the enemy's encampments, and caused alarm throughout their line. On the 26th ult., Col. R. Ransom, Jr., 1st North Carolina cavalry, with a portion of his regiment, came upon a column of the enemy's cavalry near Vienna; and although he had the disadvantage in numbers, charged him with so much spirit and skill as to put to ignominious flight the entire column — the officers leading. The difficulties of the road were, however, so great, that he captured only 26,
Annandale (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
Waring, of the "Georgia Hussars," while on picket duty, took a detachment of his company and started on a scout towards Annandale. About midnight the party reached a narrow place in the road, on each side of which were thick woods and a dense undervery case receiving a receipt for the market value of his corn and hay. The Yankees have been foraging extensively near Annandale, but have not ventured far beyond their lines. It is to be hoped that the industry and energy displayed by Gen. Stuartot accept his challenge, even when they had fifty men to his one, Gen. Stuart turned and took the Braddock road towards Annandale. Skirting along the Accotinck, we came out within sight of the enemy, and for some distance ran along their lines. Thve as soon as possible, With every advantage in their vor, the enemy came off second best in the affair. Near by Annandale I obtained a New York Herald of the 3rd, containing the reports in Congress, and a little later the Herald of the 4th,
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): article 1
his week has been very fine, and the roads are in good condition for any movements. There has been no advance of the enemy in any direction, nor are there any indications going to show that one is contemplated. Undoubtedly the "Grand Army" is awaiting some action of Congress, or the result of the Cabinet quarrels in regard to the prosecution of the war. On Wednesday night an unfortunate affair occurred near Acco nck, some five or six miles below Fairfax Station. Capt. Waring, of the "Georgia Hussars," while on picket duty, took a detachment of his company and started on a scout towards Annandale. About midnight the party reached a narrow place in the road, on each side of which were thick woods and a dense undergrowth of pine and alder. They were stopped here by wires across the road and immediately afterwards a volley from an ambuscade. The troop fell back a short distance, formed and fired in return, and then Capt. Waring gave the command "charge" in a loud tone of voice,
Braddock (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): article 1
n the distance, Gen. Stuart ordered the party to halt, and waited patiently for over three hours for the enemy to come out and meet him. The smoke of the camp fires in Springfield could be seen distinctly, and the music of their bands distinguished. If Capt. Pelham had taken along his fine English rifle cannon, he could have thrown shot directly into their camps. Seeing the Yankees would not accept his challenge, even when they had fifty men to his one, Gen. Stuart turned and took the Braddock road towards Annandale. Skirting along the Accotinck, we came out within sight of the enemy, and for some distance ran along their lines. The usual sounds of their camps could be plainly heard: the note of the fife and drum, the sound of the axe, and even the hum of voices mingled into a single key, like the distant noise of a city, fell upon the ear with unusual distinctness. As the small party of infantry, consisting of detachments from the 28th Virginia, the 8th South Carolina, and Mc
Bull Run, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
uty. In case of an advance upon our lines by the Yankee Army, it will not be made in a direct line, but an effort to flank the position will be attempted. When the pickets and the flankers on one side or the other are driven in, the two Armies will probably be in the shape of two right angels, one within the other. That may be the general plan, but of course the lines will vary and change form according to the circumstances of the case. Were the Yankees as confident of success as at Bull Run they might advance in solid column up on some point they supposed weaker than another. Theoretically we can make most beautiful plans for the advance of the enemy, and can imagine excellent ambuscades, strategies, and defeats, but when we come down to the matter of fact question, "Will he come?" the splendid imagery is of little interest. Day by day the hope of a fight dwindles. The general principles upon which the belief of an advance was based now fail to produce the shadow of a h
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 1
ards Annandale. Skirting along the Accotinck, we came out within sight of the enemy, and for some distance ran along their lines. The usual sounds of their camps could be plainly heard: the note of the fife and drum, the sound of the axe, and even the hum of voices mingled into a single key, like the distant noise of a city, fell upon the ear with unusual distinctness. As the small party of infantry, consisting of detachments from the 28th Virginia, the 8th South Carolina, and McRae's North Carolina, regiments were very much jaded by the severe march since early morning the Yankees were not disturbed, and were left to meditate over the alarm caused by the driving in of their videttes and pickets. About dark we came to the scene of the encounter of the night previous. It was in a narrow defile, with high banks on one side covered with pines, and on the other a swampy spot containing a dense growth of alder and other shrubs and trees. Here we were stopped by two wires stretched
Alabama (Alabama, United States) (search for this): article 1
ch consists in its having straps on each side to fasten a man on. These straps are buckled over each by binding the soldier securely to his horse. A good idea, perhaps, for Northern cavalry, but I should like to see the Southern boy who would consent to be tied to his horse to prevent his falling off. The saddle was presented to Gen. Stuart, the horse sold, and the Lieutenant sent on to Richmond. Yesterday, a small scouting party, headed by Gen. Stuart, accompanied by Capt. Pelham, of Alabama, and other officers, went several miles into the lines of the enemy and offered battle, within cannon range of one of their largest camps. Starting early in the morning we rode by Fairfax Station, thence down the railroad to Brooks's Station, and from there on to within two miles of Springfield. Seeing a number of horsemen in the distance, Gen. Stuart ordered the party to halt, and waited patiently for over three hours for the enemy to come out and meet him. The smoke of the camp fires in
Fall's Church (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
Brigade in orders, the signal success obtained by the cavalry of this army over the enemy in recent engagements. On the — ult., Col. W. E. Jones, 1st Virginia Cavalry, with a detachment of his regiment, made a descent upon the enemy near Falls Church, capturing seven, with their arms and equipments, and sustaining no loss. On the 16th ult., Major W. T. Martin, commanding Jeff. Davis Legion, with a detachment of his command, completely surprised a greater force of infantry than his own, one Lieutenant, and twenty-eight non-commissioned officers and privates, without receiving a scratch to a man or horse. On the 18th ult. Lt. Col. Fitzhugh Lee, 1st Virginia Cavalry, with a detachment of the regiment, while scouting near Falls Church, fell in with a party of the enemy's chosen infantry, and a sharp encounter ensued. The enemy occupying a sheltered position, behaved with unusual spirit, obliging Lt. Col. Lee, whose horse was killed under him early in the action, to dismoun
Latham (search for this): article 1
Army of the Potomac. [our own correspondent.] Outpost, near Fairfax, Dec. 4th. On the morning of December 1st an order was issued to Capt. T. L. Rosser, 2d company Washington Artillery, to proceed to the outposts with his battery, with a full complement of men and horses, to relieve Latham's Battery, there on duty. Although suffering from a recent illness he made hasty preparations, and in less than half an hour was on Fairfax road. Desiring to see something more of life on the advance posts, I gladly accepted his kind invitation to accompany the battery, and am now writing from the bivouac, about one and a half miles this side the town of Fairfax. Perhaps an idea of outpost duty may not be amiss at the beginning of my letter. In maintaining an army in the face of an enemy the general principles as well as the details are interesting. Some miles before, but still within supporting distance, a commander places his advance guard. From this guard the advance pickets, th
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