Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-01-19
VOL. XIII, NO. 80

cavalry. Under Generals Jackson and Ewsll he dis
suguhed himself in the battles of Front Royal Gross
Keys, and all the actions Of the valley. Near Winchss
ter, IN company with young gentleman from Campbell
cosntH Virginia private John Moore, he performed
feat without parallel ia the annals Of war and which
mentioned with the highest commentator 10 General
hWells official report These two Young men, unas
sisted and alone. charged piece Of artillery planted
the Winchester turnpike, manned by eight Of the
my, killed snd wounded Of their number, drove the
resi- from their gun, and brought 1t or 10 triumph 10
their commander Near Strasouig a bheH exploded
against his horses head blowing il to atoms and break
ing Lamars thigh. While his comrades carrying
him from the field another shell wounded him in the
hip severely. Soon after his wounds were dressed
while lying under tree, miane bail penetrated the
back Of ais neck passed down bis spine and lodged
where the surgeons have not been able to find 10 Since
then his right and side have remained pray zed He
recovered sufficiently Obtain leave of obs-ncs from
tue hospital at Charlottesville for several weeks which
he spent with his company 10 perf0rming military duty
with his crutehes tied to his saddle. IL this condition he
fought seven battles-Hazel river bridge. WaTreuon
springs. the Rappahannoek Waterloo bridge the bat
ties Of the 10Th, 0ih, and Bit, Of Manassas and The
battle of Germantown.
While the enemy were sheiiing WaTentOu Springs.
Gen r. H Anderson wished 20 ascertain what division
Of the army occupied the north bank OF the Ruppahan-
neck opposite his position. He volunteered to bring
him the necessary Information, swan The RspDahan-
mock surprised three of the enemys armed picst and
brought them the river to the general who gave
the crutehed hero ceriheate eompInentug his skul
and gasntry. At the battle Of Hazel r-ver minnie
ball broke of his crutehes, and of the eneInYs
horses without a rider ran against hiu and broke the
orher In the second days ght at Manassas lie bad
horse killed under him. and snothea day after at the
battle Of Germsntown- While pursuing the enemy's
cavalry pistol shot penetrated his esp, grazed his ten
pie and knocked him from bis horse since be has baen
pronounced iacomPetent 10 perform military daty
account Of his wounds md while acting Is q voiun
hospital fuToughs he has captured prisoners with
out any assistance, and killed many enemy. In
different battles he has had six horses killed under him.
and have doubt has killed Of the enemy than
any soldier in army.
II skill courage and hazardous and useful service on
the battle field deserves promotion he has noby earned
it. Just before the resignation Of the Hon. g. W Ran
dolph he was recommended for promotion by General
Eyye; but go far his merit has been overlooked and an
unknown hsro,' capable of drilling and leading an
army 10 victory, muiiated private, while of
cross road politicians unscahed by bau sabre and
strangers to the roar Of battle, commanding compa
nies and regiments.
1t viii crafty the friends Of our unknown heroes 10
learn that Lamar Fontane s the author Of the beautiful
lines which have recently been published in all pa
pers, commencing All quist along the Potomac to-
night"