The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-09-25

dispatched on Tuesday night, silently, about
L o'clock to proceed to that point, scatter
and break up their comfortable and roman.
tic position and quarters. A detachment
of the Washington Battery, from New Or
leans, accompanying the Regiment. They
marched all night and arrived in tho vicini.
ty Of the place sfter sunrise next morning
Great Falls 10 sbost ten miles above Wash.
ington City. on the Potomac, which made
march Of about 20 miles from our encamp
nient. But few peraons outside Of the
command, knew tho Regiment was going
About o'clock, p. m, an order came to
me to detail additional mon for Brigade
guard. supposed something was aflo.t,
from tho rather unusual requisition. After
making the detail proceeded to headquar.
ters with the detail to ascertain the cause,
there l learned rather confidently what was
| occ urring In the army you have no right
to inquire into the "whys and wherefores"
of an order extended, but simply to obey
and execute. The thinking part 10 with the
superior, the execution with the inferior of.
icers and soldisrs-this is probably right.
One, or n few, can agree on almost every
question, but the many would differ and
divide, but must confsss like to look into
the reasons and propretiea Of what I am
about to perform and 80 does most msn.-
Col. Jenkins regiment is now the stroagsst
in our Brigade /; itparaded ON this occasion
about six hundred. They proceeded as
quietly rs they left and reached their desti-
nation, and tho first intimntion the enemy
had Of their proximity was a volley from
the Warrington New Orleans Battery,
which opened upon a building known A.
the Government house, from which u. 8.
flag was displayed. 1t was supposed to DO
their headquarters, but they soon rspudia.
ted 1t by hosting q white flag, that did
not stop the fire and the yellow flag was
displayed, which checked our fire immedi.
ateiy. The yellow il the Hcspitai flag. it
floats alone over the sick and dying-hu-
msni,y and the custom Of civilized nations
forbid the firing upon any building, tent,
hut or quarters, from which the yellow flag
is displayed. "Nnry" Gombatant, no fight.
ing man IL covered by its folds. The en-.
campment and building was about 1900
yards distant and could only be reached by
the artillery. They gave them los rounds
striking the ten,s and producing general
stampede. following and leaving. What
was effected hey ond, is not known. sup.
pose we will not be able to learn the killed
and wounded. Some OF the regiment were
deployed as diminishing companies, among
the number, the Jasper Guards, Of York,
Capt Seabrook they by getting down the
banks to the waters edge exchanged fires
With somo Of the enemy who were on the
opposite bank. Capt's Goss and Ssay's
companies were also deployed ~ skirmish.
srs-a few OF the Federals were killed and
wounded.
The Potomac below the Falls at the Fer
ry is supposed to be faom $50 to 200 yards
wide-above at the Falls somewhat wider
and intersperssd with Island. The visit
wah altogether an unexpected and unwsl.
| returned to camp late next evening. Of
course somewhat fatigusd. having passed =
sleepless night and having marched to and
fro about forty miles. Those who have
been engaged say, the fighting part is the
| easiest Of lhs performance. The long
marches. (oftsn doublc.quick) il the most
difficult and fauguing. but it cannot be
avoided. The armies are 40 large and nun.
bsr SO many, that TO dcploy column the
right and left wings would-have to travel 4
considerable distance. These movements
are usually made in the doubl-.quiek, which
10 little less than = run. What will next
occur no one can tell. Certain it 10 that
s"nsthing startling mus, soon take place.
the armies ars IN too great proximity to 70.
main in statue quo-our advance pickets are
near enough to shoot at sac,. other daily
In fact. from Munson's Hill to Mason's Hill,
which we have, the sncampmsnts Of the
iincolnites can be seen.
Our friends Stephen Williams and John
B. Cousart arrived in camp yesterday. never
had any two friends = more cordial and
hearty welcome. Their visit was an op.
perfume one. they brought many letters tor
msn'bers Of Cspt. Wylis's company, also,
various articles Of good warm clothing for
many members, sent BY our kind friends
and families At home {; and . good supply
Of clothing contributed by the noble and
patriotic woman Of Lancaster to the CON.
pany. They also had lsttsss for Capt. Nc
MAnos' company and asSrpiy Of clothing
contributed 10 he sams way. What graf
ihcation to have friends to visit you under
he circumstances which now surround us,
no one can tell and enjoy unless they are
similarly situated. You may suppose you
can realize the pleasure, bot the imagina-
ton will not do yoa muss bs similarly sit.
uatsd 70 enjoy, TO realize the Qualification,
the glow, the truly good feelings which .
visit froo sush friends, with such valued