The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-09-18
VIRGINIA CORRESPONDENTS,
IroR THE LANCASTER LEDGER. I

FAIRFAX G. ii. Va, Aug. "a, 1861.
Before wrote my last letter, it was
known a forward movement was aniicipa-
ted. Yesterday thorough inspection of
arms was made at l23 o'clock, every man
who had not, was provided with forty
rounds of ammunition. The inspection oc.
cupied some time aud dinner was conse.
quently delayed. While Col Bandrg was
dining, and was about finishing my former
communication, Capt. McLemore, Adju;ant
General in Gen. Jones' staff, rode up and
announced that tho regiment would be
formed forthwith in the road. The long
roll was sbeat-immediately was in uniform
and on my steed extending the order to the
respective captains. Officers and priyates
had been on the look out for such IN or.
der. Canteens were ii led with water, iav-
ersacks with what provisions were cooked,
blankets buckled up, ready for the march.
1t had been ascertained that portion of
tho enemy were about Falls Church-had
been seen rs late as yesterday morning by
our pickets. In less than twenty minutes
the Regiment was formed upon the color
line, ready for the march. In passing
through the different company streets, ]
found some difficulty in restraining the sick
fiom goiDg-many did 60 who ought not
10 have gone. The sick list to day has in.
creased in consequence Of it. Many cried
from disappointment and modification tlla,
their Affections prevented their going, and
that when the 9th was sunimoned tdeharch
with fair prospect for fight, they from
there affections aud misfortunes were 10
have no "pace in the picture" In less thu IN
forty minutes the Brigade of Gen. Jones,
all South Carolinans were on the march
by a flank in double files. 1t was grand
and imposing sight, being mounted | had
good opportunity of reviewing the line and
enjoying the sight which the glttering mus
kets and the firm and steady tramp of the
cheerful and determined soldiers exhibited.
Gen. Longstrests brigade, all Vrginians,
were encamped about two miles in advance
Upon reaching their encampmeat, we found
they had moved. About one mile beyond
Fairfax c. H., we were joined by portion
OF the Battalion of tho Washington Artilr
lery, from New Orleans. There we had to
wait for General Jackson's Virginia Brig
ade, who were encamped bshind us. Near
sun set they arrived and we took up the
line of march-the artillery in front /; the
roads were bad, SO much rain recently had
caused deep and extensive mud holes fen.
ces had to be pulled away and the march
made through the fields. This. together
with so large body moving, made the
halts frequent and the march slow. Soon
it was dark, (for the moon did not rise un.
til about o'clock. To many Of us this
was episode in our military career, the
march after night, With the last halt,
came the command "about facs." Gen.
Longs!reet having dispatched courier to
inform us the enemy had fallen back upon
Alexandria, and that he was able to main
tain his position. We had no tents or
cooking plensils along and no baggage
wagons all had been left at our camp
When VIC left camp it was supposed the
enemy were advancing and we would meet
them. Every one expected to bivouac tor
the night, but as it turned up we got back
10 camp about 10 o'clock with "no body
hurt" by the enemy, but several tired and
hungry. The "Greys" who had been to
L ps Bridge, exclaimed, "another S;ono -
The advance guard Of the enemy had been
seen by our pickets and had been hfed into,
two were killed and Captoin taken pris-
oner. Our pickets were secrcted and
let the advance pas, and then called on
tn IN to surrender. Tho captain obeyed,
bit his men who were with him attempted
to run the guantlet and were shot.
had the pleasure Of meeting Gen. Bop-
hom TO day. He is looking in fine health,
as cordial and warm hearted ~ Of yore.
also had the pleasure Of making the nc.
quaintance of Gen. Longs,reet, and w.s
much pleased with him. lie told me 20
cjuld find no enemy when he arrived, his
Brigade having gone the entire way 10
Falls Church.
Inc Iauies OF ouWtet District nave Tes
0 nted our regiment with q handsome, rich
and artistic flag. il is beautiful. well con-
ceived and appropriate. On one side, 10 q Q
Confederate banner; On the other. the proud
and glorious emblem Of Sopth Carolina.
large and beautiful Palmetto with the
crescen($4 star for each Of the Confederate
States. fk Dec, 1861, and the motto, "ou'
sosu 3 n ~ exeuisitely and taste
IN (air and willing hands
= - Z 1as1 pobls and pat ri.