The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-05-29

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The Last Days of Gen. jackson.
: The Central Presbyterian" whose editor
had peculiar means of obtaining correct in
formation, gives the following narrative Of the
6 closing scenes in the life of the great and
good jackson:
The secular papers have already conveyed
J, to most Of our readers The sad intelligence OF
the death of this brave and beloved man,
which took place on Sunday, the 10Th inst,
at the house of Mr. Chandler, near Quincy $
Station. The blow is so heavy and stunning
that We have not the heart to dwell upon 1t,
or to give him the tribute which his memory
deserves. A drawer, better man has never
laid his life ON the altar of human liberty, and
his death, as far as man can see, Is an IRE
5 parable loss. His high religious character,
his courage, skill, rapidity of motion, and
marvellous success, had given him hold on
the army such as no other man had, and 1t
was felt that his very name was symbol OF
victory There was no man who inspired the
enemy with SO much terror, or for whom they
had ia their secret hearts more unbounded
respect
But it mag be that we had begun to rely on
his lreat name, instead of that Of the Lord
our God, and to teach AS the lesson of absolute
reliance ON himself, God has removed our be-
loved and iGelized General. We cannot now
attempt to fathom this great sorrow, or inter-
pref it's Heaning. but we know that 1t is right
and we bew in silent and sad SUBMISSION.
The Immediate cause Of his death was pneu-
mona. which his system, FRUSTRATED by the
wounds and ampatatian, was unable to cast
off. Aud it is characteristic fact that tho
Geld which issued in this pneumonia was con-
stracted by his unseI6sh anxiety for the health
aof seme young members Of his staff. The
night before the battle was spent on the field,
-and, having no extra covering at all. alter
great urgency, he. accepted the cape OF one
roc his ards, bat in short time arose and gent
say.laid it over the young man, and spent the
night Just as he was. This exposure produc-
ed = cold which ended in pneumonia.
Il few nights before this battle an equally
characteristic incident occurred, that is wor-
sthy of record He was discussing with one
.of his aids the probability and issue Of a bat
{ B
stle, when he became unusually excited. At
ter talking it over fully, he paused and with
deep humidity and reverence said: "My trust
is in God" then, as if the sound of battle was
in his ear, he raised himself to his tallest
stature, and vita flashing eyes and face all
blazoned with the fire Of the cenf1ict he ex-
claimed, ~ wish they would come" This
humble trust in God, combined with the spirit
Of the war-horse whose neck is <.clothed with
thunder" and who 'ssmelleth the battle afar
of. the thnnder of the captains and the shout
ing, made that rare and lofty type of mar
tial powess that has shrined jackson among
the great heroes Of the world. Trust in God
and eagerness for the fray we're two Of the
great elements Of that marvellous success that
seemed to follow him like a star, SO that he
was never defeated, or failed in anything he
undertook.
81 Alter he was wounded he retained his
cheerfulness, and remarked to q friend the
pleasurableness of the sensations OF taking
chlorpform; stating that he was conscious OF
everything that was done to him, that the
saving Of his bone sounded to him like the
sweetest music, aud every sensation was one
Of delight.
sConversipg with an did he pointed to bis
mutilated arm and said, Many people would
regard this as a great misfortune. l regard it
as one Of the greatest blessings Of my life. -
Mr.. S. remarked, ..All things work together
for good, to those that love God. y Yes. yes,"
he alphabetically said, ..that's it, that's it,"
When Gen. Lee wrote him that beautiful
aste, 60 characteristic Of his own generosity
and worth
General: have just received your note
Informing me that you were wounded. ! CAN
not express my regret at the occurrence
Could have dictated events, should have
chosen, for the good Of the country, to have
been disabled in your stead.
Il congratulate you upon the victory which
10 due to your skill and energy"
After hearing it read he said, with his usu-
al modesty and reverence, .Gen. Lee should
give the glory to God" He always seemed
jealous for the glory Of his Savior. s.
When it was told him that Gen. Stuart led
his old Stonewall Brigade to the charge with
tho watchword charge and remember Jack
SON." and that inspired by this they made SO
brilliant and retistlss an onset, he was deeply
moved, and said, sit was inst like them; It
was just like them. They are noble body