Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1863-05-18
From the Richmond Enquirer.
How General jackson was Wonnaad

ON'AS Xix CdfdIGdUo was m n n H- |
ness OF the night. mistaken for a body of the enemy's
cavalry and t'cd upon by q regiment of his own corns
he was struck by three balls: one passed tbropph
the lett arm, two inches below the joint, shattering the
bone and severing the chief artery another ball mass.
ed through the same srm,b between the elbow and wrist
making ITS exit through the palm of the right hand . a
thlro Dali entered the palm of his right hand about its
middle, passing through, broke two ofthe bones. He
was wounded on the plank road, about fifty yards in
advance OF the enemy. He fell from his horse and
was caught by Captain WorrAley, to whom he re-
marked: " All of my wounds are by nv own men,
lie had given orders to fire at anything coming up
the road before he left the lines. The enemy's Skin
mlShers appeared ahead OF him and he turned to ride
back. just then some one cried out. cavalry p.
"cnarge! and Immediately the regiment fired. Tue
whole party broke forward to ride through our lines
to escape the fire. Capt. Boswell was killed and car
RED through the line by his horse and tell amid our
own men. Col Crutchield,. Chief of staff. was
wounded by his side. Two others. were killed. Ma.
jor Pendleton Lieutenant, Morrison and Smith, aids,
escaped uninjured.
Gen. jackson was Immediately placed on a horse
andstarted for the rear, the firing attracted the attention
of the enemy, and was assumed by both lines. One
OF the litter bearers was shot down, and the General
fell from the shoulders ofthe men, receiving a severe
confusion, adding to the injury of the arm and injar
ing the side severely. The enemy's fire of artillery at
this point was terrible. General jackson was left for
five minutes until the tire slackened, then placed in
an ambulance and sent to the field hospital at Wilder
ness Run. He lost a large amount of blood, and at
one time told DR.. Mcclure he thought he was dying,
and would have bled to death, but a tourniquet was
immediately applied. For two honrs he was near
pulseless from the shock. AS he was being carried
from the field, frequent enquiries was made by the
soldiers, "Who have you there - He told the Doctor,
do not tell the troops | am wounded"
After reaction, a consultation was held between
Drs. Black, Colntan, Walls and Mcclure, and ampu-
tation was decided upon. He was asked, ."If we find
amputation necessary shall it be done at once ?' He
replied, Yes! certainly-Dr. Mcclure do for me
what you think right" The operation was perform
ed while under the influence Of chloroform and was
borne we'll. He slept Sunday morning, was cheer
full, and in every way doing we'll. He sent for Mrs.
jackson, and asked infinitely about the battle, spoke
cheerfully of the result, and said, eff had not been
wounded. or had had an hour more of daylight, |
would have cut OF the enemy from the u Ford,
and we would have had them entirely surrounded
and they would be obliged to surrender, orcut their
way out they had no other alternative. My troops
sometimes may fail to drive the enemy from a posi-
ton, but the enemy always fail to drive my men
from a position" This he said smilinglv.
He complained this day of the fall from the litter,
no confusion or bruise was perceptible as to the re-
suit of the fall he did not complain of MS wounds
never spoke. OF them unless asked. ~.. e-
Sunday evening be slept well.
Monday he was carried to Chancellors' House,
near Guinea's Depot he was cheerful, talked ABOUT
the battle, of the gallant bearing Of Gen. Rhodes
and said that his Major Generals commission ought
to date from Saturday; of the grand charge of his ole
Stonewall Brigade, Of which he had heard; asked
after all his officers; during the day talked more than
usual. and said: 1.-The men who live through this wal
will be proud to say, | was one OF the Stonewal
BRIGADE to their children"-he insisted that the term
"Stonewalr' belonged to them, and not to him.
During his ride to Guineas he complained greatly
of heat and. besides vet applications TO the wound
begged that a wet cloth be applied to his stomach
which was done, greatly to his relief, as he expressed
it. He slept we'll Monday night, and eat with relisl
on next morning.
Tuesday-his wounds were doing very well. He
asked. Canyon tell PIC, from the appearance of m,
wounds, how long I will be kept from the field.
He was greatly satisfied when told they were dom
remarkably well. Did not complain of any pain j
his side. and wanted to see the members of his staff
but was advised not.
Wednesdav-wounds looked remarkably well. ii
.exnected to 90 to Richmond this day, but was pre-
vented bv the rain. This night, whilst his surgeon
who had slept none for three nights, was asleep, b
complained Of his stomach, and ordered his boy, jim
to place a wet towel over his stomach. This va
: done. About daylight the surgeon was awakene
nv the boy saying, the General is suffering gre;
main. The pain was in the right side, and due to il
c;n;ent pneumonia and some nervousness, which h
himself attributed to the fall from the litter.
Thursday-Mrs. Jackson arrived, greatly to h!sjc
and satisfaction, and she faithfully nursed him to tt
end. By THURSDAY evening all pain had ceased;
suffered greatly from prostra ion.
Friday-he suffered no pain, but the ~prostratio
increased. :.
Sunday morning, when it was apparent that he was rapid
Ming. Mrs. jackson was informed OF his condition. she tn
"a free and full converse with Linn, and told him he was eoi
to die. He said, very good, very GOOD II ! AL rigna. h,ass;,