Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1863-07-24
A Romantic Incident Of the War.
We find the following in the Knoxville Chroni


| Gle of the 9Th !:
| A brief article in recent issue of one of the
Richmond papers, concerning female iieuten-
ant, reminds Us of au amusing incident
which took place o short time since, while
| We were en- route for the South. A few sta-
tions below this city, Through the kindness o.
the conductor, we were admitted into the ia-
dies car. Upon entering il, " found there to
be only one vacant seat, which was half occu-'
pied by very small, pale and feminine look
ing gent who appeared to be about sixteen
years of age, aud who neatly equipped
with a handsome soldiers Uniform. He wore a
Beauregard cap, high>heeled boots, and cavalry
| spurs that would do credit to knight. Upon
gaining his consent we seated ourself and COM
menced lively conversation. Our littlefriend
behaved like perfect gentleman, and certain
ly bore marks of intelligence, modssty, and re.
flnement. His hand was small, far, aud we'll
shaped, resembling anything but that Of rough
and sunburnt solder. His foot was in propor.
ton to his hand and form. and at once come
to the conclusion that he was the pet son OF
some wealthy planter, and never had endured
the trials and hardships of camp lite A fsel-
ing of interest in the fair skinned and blue 6yed
youth, caused US to ask many questions which
were answered in a most gentlemanly manner
From him, We learned that he had freely parti
cipated in the battles o: Kentucky and Missis-
also in an engagement in Kentucky. He stated
that he had been in regular service ever since
the commencement of the war, and that it was
at all times the height of his ambition 10 meet
the enemy upon the battle field. <,At this point
Of conversation we noticed friend aboard.
who appeared to be exceedingly diverted. Be
ing eyed in most scrutinous manner, the wri>
ter demanded an explanation for such unac-
countible conduct-a few words explained all
and now kind reader will you not be somewhat
surprised when you learn that this beautiful
boy was no more nor less than the celebrated
Mrs Clark of Kentucky, who adopted the Con-
federate uniform in order to avenge the blood
Of her husband, who was murdered by the ha-
ted foe. Much has been said by the Federal
aud Confederate press concerning her brave
acts and solder-Ike conduct. Months ago we
rscollected OF seeing accounts in regard to her
being wounded and prisoner 10 the Northern
dungeons. She demanded aud received a rsg.a
ular exchange, and again returned % the South
ern ranks to battle for a cause which 10 dearer
to her than her own sex. We admit gen.
eral thing, such conduct is not countenauced by
those who possess refined feeling, but the
subject of this article undoubtedly is acting
from the purest motives, and is recognized by
high officials. 1t may be in a secret way, she
she or II" as the case may be, is of invaluable
service to our cause. l %
The Great Disadvantages the United iStdses
Labored Under.-The richest article we have
seer lately is from Harper's Weekly of the 2Oth
inst. We suppose it was intended chiefly for
European circulation s"f.H .@'@ F@
sit seems that there are some people who
think we are whipped. If SO we are all like
Gen. TAYLOR, who never knew when he was
beaten. 1t is precisely the strain in which
John Bull has addressed US from the beginning.
sKicking's no use sneeas honest john You
are dead as door nail, if you only knew it
This is exactly the point we cannot beat into
our dull brains. Here we have been fighting
for two years. We began without an army,
without a navy, with scarcely a dollar, and
with no expectation OF a fight The enemy.
on the other hand been carefully preparing for
many years. We suddenly see that we must
fight, whether we are ready or not and owe
plunge n pel nell. We are rebuffed, defea-
Ted aud victorious. We win and lose battles
through two years of fuetuating fortunes, out
meanwhile, we steadfastly push on, &c, DC. - -
We lose no advantage we once secure, and re
prevent their own successes in the field from
helping them" * .xss s.a.9> sfq sa5 ,ssssrls !.
= Recognition.
The Asia arrived at Boston last week., Wltaa
Liverpool dates to the 27th- By this arrival
we learn that despatch from Paris OF the 2oth
June to the London Shipping Gazette, contains
the following: -
The fcranca Of this l]ay states that aAdmira L.