Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1863-05-22


and destined to become lessons for mill
tary students for long years to come, it
was not, perhaps, SO much sohat in his
brief but crowded career he accomplish
ed, as the manner in which he did what
ever most difficult feat lay before him,
and the ability he thus manifested for
more arduous and momentous achieve
ments; that explains the wonderful
growth of his fame, and will give him
place in history amid the most renowned
heroes and captains of all ages.
The old Mother State that bore him is
not sterile. The Confederacy for which
he fought is fruitful of men; but it is
not to be expected that this war will pro-
duce, or this generation see one who, in
all respects, will fill the great space he
has left void. Others may have his great
genius to devise, others his energy to
execute, others his purity of life, and
others his stern and solemn self-cousecra-
ton to the cause but we may hope in
vain to fnd all these united in one, and
their potency felt by his men as that,
his will moving and his spirit animating
all, they should become, as Jackson's
men we're, the very limbs of his body,
moving and acting as he willed, almost
without conscious volition of their own.
Still, let none suppose that because this
great soldier will no more lead his iuevi-
table battallions against the merciless aud
murderous invaders Of our country, we
shall be unable to defend ourselves against
the hosts who muster for our destruction.
The same Providence that gave us Jack
son still rules the affairs Of men, and
though He has taken the mighty chief
tain from US, lie leaves us his ilustrious
example TO follow, aud his grand spirit
to fire every heart aud nerve every arm
The men who, for two years, have felt
the influence of such presence, whose
hearts burn with glowing memories of
what he was, will never yield to mortal
foe. Jackson, though dead, will still
fight in the men whom be so often led to
victory.
Arrival of Jackson's Remains.
Yesterday was a sad day in Richmond.
Sunday afternoon the report of General
JRokson's dearh was current, but though
preceded by the announcement from Sc
veraI pulpits that the condition of the il
lustrious chieftain was deemed critical,
no one was willing to credit the tidings
of his death without full assurance of the
correctness of the unwelcome news.
The city papers yesterday morning
contained the sad, sad announcement,
and all doubts being thus removed, gloom
and sorrow pervaded the community.
In accordance with tie recommenda-
ton of the Mayor, all business was sus-
pended after 10 o'clock, A. NJ. Between
| | and II, large concourse of ladies
and gentlemen assembled on Broad street
to witness the arrival of the special train
expected with the remains of the depart
cd hero.
The coffin was covered with wreaths
placed upon it by the ladies of Ashland
With as little delay as possible, the body
was removed, under military escort, to
the Governors mansion, followed by per-
baps the largest assemblage of persons
ever collected within the Capitol square.
Stoneman's Raid.
Captain J. J. Anderson, enrolling Of
fcer for the Culpeper district, with a
guard Of six men, followed the rear
guard of Stonepan's command on his re-
firing across the Raccoon Ford. A de-
tachment of his rear guard, consisting Of
about thirty-Gve men, had dismounted,
and were plundering the smoke-house of
Mr.. Mallory, in Orange comfy, when
Captain Anderson approached and de-
handed surrender, which being de-
cined, and the Yankees showing fight,
Capt. AndersoDs small squad fired upon
the thieves, killing four and wounding
two. The rest, thirty in number, were
captured, together with like number of
cavalry equipments Captain Anderson
sustained no loss The property was all
brought off safely, and the prisoners were
lodged at the Libby Saturday evening.
The Late Battle at Fredericksburg
From the Richmond Enquirer, May9
Late advices from the Army Of the
Rappahannock, show that the fighting is
probably ended there for the present,
and the result To our arms to be both
decisive end satisfactory. The :" best
army on the planet now lies mangled
and bleeding upon the very ground from
which a week ago it took up its line of
march for Richmond and its depleted
ranks and demoralized condition are the
best commentary that can be furnished
upon the struggle it has passed through.
The boast of its leader that he could
take it to the Gulf of Mexico be may
yet redeem to Mr.. Lincoln, but if so,
the hired hulks Of the Yankee ship-own-
ers must furnish him with the means for
safe transportation. Indeed, it may
be well questioned if VIC have heretofore
gained SO decided success as 10 our late
encounter. But we have succeeded with
the loss, however, Of many mourned aud
gallant spirits.
The loss we have inflicted on the YAM
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