Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-19
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vanity FAIRS Aecounat Z or che Battle
OF ReVYbern.

OF ReVVbern.
Advancement of indieision, when it re-
quired but another volley to repulse the
Federals from before battery on the right
OF vigorous example to encourage them
TO charge and take the battery, an officer
Ofhigh position and undaunted bravery
resolved to def necessary, in order to set
the soldiers an example
He seized the Opportunity when heavy
shell was about to be fred from mortar
of one of the Rhode Island batteries, and
seated himself astride of the muzzle-
These large shells move very slowly. As
the ponderOus projectile exuded from the
enormous engine, the officer elapsed his
knees around it, aud with his sword in
one hand and revolver in the other, sailed,
triumphant and TRANSPORTED, over into
the midst of the enemy, cheering and
swearing alternately. - iJ--5'it'
The effect was magical IGl
The shell struck among cavalry COM
pany. The gallant officer assailed a hun
dred foes, and in n moment had surround
ed himself with such a barricade of dead
horses and riders that the explosion of
the missile harmed him not.
The troops who Witnessed this feat
were at once ablHze with enthusiasm
They charged like devils, and captured
the rebel works at the point of death.
The officer who did this should be re-
warded by nations gratitude. He de-
serves all praise and glory, and ought to
receive the highest position in gift of the
American people.
Personal modesty alone prevents me
from mentioning his name. = H---
One of my stAf-Oficers, young lieu
.cT -. n LII
his impetuOsitY into the enemy's strong
hold, and found himself surrounded by a
regiment of Mississippi RipsnOrters. l
Immediately rode forward, under a5per-
feet storm Of shot and shell, and raised
myself in my stirrups, made faces at the
foe. Terrified, they dropped their arms
and fed. The lieutenant and remain
ed uninjured,' laden with scalps and
trophies.
Icaptpred several handsome flags
One is large silk banner, with the fol-
lowing characteristic inscription, in white
letters on white ground:
''STR1KE FOR SOUTHERN WRIGHrs & o.
NrrgY TRUTH" OF af
Another, which took with nv own
hands after wringing the color-sergeanus
neck, is the guidOn of company called
Colonel Appel's SharpshOOters. 1t bears
this inscription which has genealogical
air:
''ApPE1s.
":souND IN THE Cores"
Cause" is doubtless the word intend
ed but observe that Southern orthogra-
ply is peculiar.
One troop of rebel horse is reported to
have carried black color, but l think
this is an error. At least, l saw but one
cavalry regiment, and they were horse of
another color.
After the battle, took upmy curriers'
in farmhouse on the bank of the Neuse
whence now write. What need, is
rest and reCreatiOn.--
There are three pretty girls here
liam in no hurry to move before The
first of May. .sr.--...-..4 t-s
have sent ON my army, however, To-
ward Richmond
Later. RickmoRd as Ours!
ShtL Later. Richmond is not vet ours,
but it will he, as soon as we take it. .
The father and brothers Of the three
pretty girls have come home. They are
soldiers. shall not stay here much
longer.
gs McARoxE.