Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-06-25
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Of the 10th NJ o. which did without any difficulty 90
time the same day which was Friday. the lst of Nay.
bout O'clock at night we received orc to move
we then took up march towards
being greatly tigued enccunterng mud and other diff
cuties which only the purest motives OF patriotism coud
about o'clock Saturday evening often through
tbckes and bogs of bars until We came in sight OF
the Yankees making desperate charge teo ana hungry
az we were, without moments repose, driving them
before for nearly three miles mounting them rom their
breastworks capturing and turning their own on
arms, ammunition Sc. The fight ragged furiousy until
o. that memorable night that feroc
was wounded, with others who distinguished them,
serves III the contest for freedom myself was
less by bomb, but recovered Ii was on TINS
wise That after took musket and engaged taking an
active psr IL the fight when there was no heeessy a.
my going ill., being citizen and not SOLDIER at the
eelf whether Thenso have said
Was present. not treating exactly right And Tor
III" accuracy statement appeal to Company of
the 20th n g. Regiment whose veracty be doubt
ed. sympathze with ell N. O. Troops, but there are
the 2on g. g.. and Company & OF the 18th m c. Regi-
ments These Coml anies were composed OF brave and
whose alI has pierced the heart of loving wife, grieved
sister, adectonae mother, and never more see
deep lasting Obligations to them for the many taVOs
they have bestowed and the untirins confidence
thew have reposed officer. But reap
pleasure now in these critical times soldiers citizens,
for there certain class OF Ietarous persons VINO nva
riably make it plactice TO WORK against HSht anu
knowled e. w interest in scandalizing those
who would promote the weareOt hers and maintain the
sell appear pecar0us And there is anoher class WHO
cODeDed long they see fellow man en-
joy any pleasure. II young man gets discharge or
prough, and stays home few deys over his ume he
harra all Sides and allowed TO see no further salts
faction comforts OF life Dnt must De
driven from the abode his childhood into the grasp OF
an enraged who careth not OF the
widow or the cries the orphan the broken hearts
of age OF tia Wthered hopes OF beauty, age and
love- when he has perfect right to be at home THESE
and many things OF which could speak had time
tolerated great extent aware that there
been hard feelings entertained towards me because
they pass the idle wind which regard not for read
lovely word OF God that we are 10 surrr
and to be falsely accused. have been wiling to DO
my duty aud heed my country call. was among The
first my country service. ny course has
er to right hand the left Our path marked
clear bright distinctly dehnd like the milky way across
Hard indeed has been contest for free
dom Struggle for independence. dark cloud has
beautiful of the globe. War
has desolaed fields and bathed our Wales in blood
But hope that the darkness will be expelled and
the true light again shine, that may tread on
earth, which dweleth righteousness that our ee
may DIS cend into the vale OF oppression tha
cur soldiers may more bend under the burthen o.
mort bern dominion that may still survive and be vic
torious enemies; that Generals still pre-
destnies and our freedom from an 40
timely grave But, alas! JACKSON is not Still his memo
ry shall forever upon the brightest OF history
be cherished with the warmest emotions OF gratitude
aid pleasure by these whom he has contributed 10 max
happy, Dud by all mankind, when kings and prin
ees, aud mobiles, for ages, shall nave sun
assistance of the sculpo or the architect to perpetual
his emory he needs princey DOOM no monu nenta
pile, stately pyramid, whose towering height sha
pierce the Clouds and near It's lofty mead peaVe
4 10 tell prosperity his fame.
+ am, very respectfully, yours, ,>r,,,
d JOHN w. MEARES.
: WIitesvi;le, N G.. June 9Th, 1868.
u Another AZ, cunt of th@ Cavalry Fight.