Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-21
MEMORANDA PROM 4 0aAPLlIss NOTEBOOK
.-rTE War ON ffiE POTOMAC.


OF the Rev. PenHsld Doll, volunteer Chaplain We
publish them ct the request Of gentlemen residing In the
OF their occurrence, who naturally desire
to pt on record events that will possess local historic in
taret for many generations of the descendants and sue
eessor of those who participated in the scenes described
or shared in the eicitements they occasoned:
CAxp WHITE STONE,
LAscisfER Co., Va June Gath, 1861.
WATCHING WAR srEAxER.
To day We had spirited little battle at Pop Castle,
near the mouth of the Rapp,hannock Being at the resi-
deDce Of James W. Gresham, Esq, with my wife and
daughter We spent hour in Watching with keen sus-
picop, the movsm ,nts Of steamer, until she sp'
pssred to menace an entrance at Carers Greek Mr. o.
promoty ordered horse to be In readiness intending
to report to the camp requested the privilege OF bear
ing the dispatch, but was prevented by mar eavre Of
the enemy which indicated that about to have
visit directly TO the house. Some Of the men COM
menced landing, marched few paces quickly aorg the
shore assembled long fight Of wooden steps, sunk IN
the enbankment passed over narrow lawn and eight
soldiers armed with muskets, were stationed near tie
house. was standing by Mr.. G's side waiting their
movements. A stout, bold blocking man stepped up
stepped upon the porch, and with painful familiarity
snilingy too-enquired If had any poultry for sale
Of course there none, according 10 our respectable
laws Of trade, and so he was indignantly assured.
net QUITE PRIsoSIR.
This person proved TO DO Captain Phillips pilot OF
the steamer and no stranger In these parts He intro
duced Dr. Smith, whose refined appearance and mod.
est air rather bespoke him out Of place. and engaged in
most revolving business. Phillips called the steamer
the Star but from Northern and Southern papers, bob
We have learned that her proper name is the Monticello
So the 6gh was opened with ie Eatirey unscreened
and unarmed We were gradually drawn into the pres
ence of the enemy bowieknives pistols muske, guns
and perhaps, the Angel Of Death. Why did they not
take US! Why did we not run like foxes! We granted
them nothing; We watched them with scorn; We resist
ed, though defenceles,. A body of soldiers was sp
preaching: expected an engagement: the work be-
fore Us was not only to resist the enemy, but also,
possible 10 avoid drawing the guns upon the house. In
which were several ladies, among them helpless invalid
We did all we could to this end we desired intensely
that our men should succeed and yet feared that the
house might be miataksn for garrison. Still occupying
tn, porch and observing the unsuspecting marauders,
saw that advantage could DO taken OF them aud
il Phillips cherished tho noble intention OF capturing
the chickens the way open to capture him. bad
no plan, it was only military hint but it was improved
In careless withdrew, and keeping In rear OF
the soldiers at the house. stole cautiously along, until
mot squad Of our Home Guard. E,rpesty, / said to
them, "Don't fire. they have come to buy poultry" 1t
seemed impossible to say more; but could have COM
muncated all that was desirable respecting the precise
position Of the enemy-and certainly was acquainted
with i'll believe might have captured the eight SOL
diers and Paips II may be- embarrassed the steamer
deprived Of her pilot in strange waters. But our men
had their own psn aud they executed il with nheIbe
purpose, and with success Missing the capses was not
the fault of any one all did the best we could;
concert of action woald have secqred them, but time
was too short.
Immediately on my return to the house, Phillips was
still there be was not too strong, but too swift for u.s.
at last He dashed Of the house, through the
orchard made considerable circuit round to the Shore
plungipg into the river, whence he taken into toa
and hurried to the steamer the enemy in the mean time
shouting, "Sive our pilot save our pilOt!"
TIE HONE GUARD OF LANCASTER
was about the reported themselves that day. with
Spartan heroism which really merits page in history
Consider the spirit of the facts First Lieutenant Bean
commenced an active accommodating and during the
gagement rendered m.ritorous services the way
h. had previously rendered, in the Florida war.
Command was given to Adju.snt Hathaway, who led
one half Of the Guard. They pressed uudauntedly on,
routing the eight soldiers stationed at the house. and
keeping up determined FIRE until ammunition failed
Toe squad of invaders did stand their ground at ALL
showed no pluck The Olympic racers under their best
training never performed ,u,h feats at running as did
that same sqnad. They scaupsred over the lawn down
the ebankmen along the shore, pungng into the wa.
ter, swim ming about the boats and some moaning pte-
ousy for iie one being heard to excliim, "Oh, God
oh, God!" Pending the contest, Adjatant Hathaway
clipped down an embankmsnt spraiuing his ankle The
enemy supposing he had fallen MORALLY wounded raised
triuup plant Shout but instantly he and shouted
back living words of defiance. The Adjutant received
strong praise The other half Of the Guird was led BY
al Lieutenant Lawson aud 81 Lieutenant Fiowers The
chief object Of thsr attack was an immense barge, con
taiaiug fifty men, having, among other arms, two
swivel Showers Of balls were poured into their very
midst from all sides; numbers were seen falling, but
being in the boat the killed aud wounded were borne
away without leaving many traces behind The North
ern accounts admit that there eight slightly, one
mortality wounded In all candor from their fass man.
nsr of reporting, and the number which were seen to
fall It is believed that not less than twenty were killed
Lieut. Flowers, resting his ras and taking sure and
deadly aim, saw his victim falI--not under blow OF
personal vengeance, but with righteous Judgment
under blow which sld this invasion must be resisted
even unto blood. We ourselves may be butchered, and
our homes broken up; and indeed at that very time
many helpless and and afighted women, children aud
servants we're fleeing in every direction from their peace
fa habta.ious not knowing what might be the extent
of the cruel invasion.
Intelligent witnesses report that Lieut. Lrwson resisted
the invasion with coil aud invincibls bravery.
Captain Isaac Curre, though awhile unayoidably de-
timed present in time 70 add bis own courage to
the occason for be was observed walking on the shore,
in face Of the enemy, and in heat Of the battle.
THE BoxBARDNESr.
About FIVE minutes after the frat discharge OF musket'
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