Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26
NO. Liz
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE
LAST MOMENTS OF JACKSON-.HIS
RELIGIOUS CHARACTER

LAST MOMENTS OF JACKsON..fIIs
! hELIGlOUS CHARACTER.
Inc Editor of the "Central Presbyterian. who
nad peculiar means of obtaining correct informa-
lion relative to the death of Gen. Jackson. pnb.
ishes some further very Interesting particnlars
OF the event. The immediate cause of his death
was pneumonia, which his system, prostrated bv
'ne wounds and amputation, was unable to cast
on. AND 1t is characteristic fact that the cold
winch issued in this pneumonia was contracted
oy his unseEfsh anxiety for the health of soma
young members of his staff The night befora
the battle was spent on the field, and having no
extra covering at all, after great urgency he ac.
cepted the cape of one of his aids, but in short
time arose and gently laid it over the young man
ana spent the night just as he was This expo-
sure produced cold which ended in pnenmo-
MIA. The 'sPresbyterian'' says:
| few nights before this battle an eouaIIv
characteristic incident occurred that is worthy
oi record. lie was discussing with one of hi,
a1ds the probability and issue of battle when
he became unusually excited. After talking IL
over fully ne paused, and with deep humility
and reverence said, 'sMy trust is in God !, then
as II the sound of battle was in his ear he raised
himself to his tallest stature, and with 1asbino
eyes and face all bazOned with the fire of The
confiict- he exclaimed, ssI wish thew wonlo
come" This humble trust in God, combined
with the spirit of the war horse whose meek 10
"ciothed with thunder and who stsmelleth the
battle afar oil, the thunder of the captains and
the shouting," made that rare and Lofty tyne of
martial prowess that has shrined Jackson AMONG
the great heroes of the world Trust in God and
eagerness for the fray were two of the great 81
ements of that marvellous success that seemed Il,
follow him like a star, so that he was never 40
feated or failed in anything he undertook
After he was wounded he retained his checr
funess, and remarked to friend the pleasnfn.
bieress OF the sensations in taking chioroform
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. and av.
cry sensation was one of delight
ConVersing with an aid, he pointed to his mu-
~tilated arm and said, Many people would regard
this as great misfortune / regard it as one of
the greatest blessings of nay life.'' Mr.. S. re-
marked, ''All things work together for good ta
those that love God" eyes, yes,'' be emuhat
icaly said, '.That's it, that's it.'' =
When Gen. Lee wrote him that beautiful note.
SO characteristic Of his own generosity ahd worth
after hearing it read, he said, with his usual
modesty and reverence, ssGen. Lee should give
the glory to God" He always seemed Jealous
for the glory of his Saviour.
When it was told him that Gen. Stuar.lad bjs
old Stonewall brigade to the charge with the
watchword, ''Chafge and remember Jackson
and that, inspired by this they made so brilliant
and resistless onset, he was deeply moved
and said, sit was just like them; it was Just
like them. They are a noble body of men,, He
was deeply effected by Gen. Paxton's DEATH
His mind very much on the Bible and re-
iigious topics. He inquired OF Lieut. S. a the,
illogical student on his Staff, whether they had
ever debated in the Seminary the question
whether those who were miracuously cured by
Jesus ever had return of the disease. 81 do
not Think he said, s'they could have returned
for the power was too great. The poor 'paraIyt
1c would never again shake withpalsy. oh ! for
infinite power
He endeavored to cheer those Tho were aronnd
him. Noticing the sadness of his beloved wife
ne said to her tenderIy, 81 know you would
gladly give your life for me but am nA,factI,,
resigned. Do not be sad hope shall recoy,
er Pray for me but always remember in vcnr
prayer 20 use tfe petition, sThy will be done'''
Ihose who were around him noticed a remarka-
bic development of tenderness in his manner and
ieenngs during his illness, that was beautiful
me1fowIng on that IRON s1eF6riesS. s1naiv,1errnr
babie calm that characterized him in his militia
ry operations. Advising his wife, in the cve~t
OF his death. to return to her fathers house, he
remarked ssYou have kind and good father.
But there is no one so kind and good as YOUR.
heavenly Father" When she told him that the
doctors did not think he could live two hours.
although he did not himself expect to die, he re-
piled, SIT will be infinite gain TO be translated
to Heaven, and be with Jesus.o Efe then said
he had much to say to her, but was too weak
He had always desired to die. i. it were Gods
will, on the Sabbath, and seemed to greet its
light that day with peculiar pleasure sayipl.
with evident delight, sit is the Lords day's'
anc inquired anxlousy what provision had beun
MADE for preaching to the army and having as
ccrtained that arrangements were made, he was
contented. Delirium which occasionally mani
tested itself during the last two days, prevented
some OF the utterances of his faith which would
otherwise have doubtless been made. His
thoughts ylbrated between religious subjects ana
the battle held, now asking some question about
the Bible, Dr church history, and then giving an
order--'PaSs the infantry to the 'front.' Tell
Major Hawks to send forward provisions to the
men, ''Let US cross over he river, and rest
under the shate of the tre6s"-untl at last his
gallant spirit gently passed over the dark. river
and entered on its rest where the tree Of hfe is
blooming beside the crystal river in the better
country.