The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-17
OF sroMfwatl JACKSON

Tie Life Of Gen. Thos j. jackson" by
Major John Esten Cooke, will be read with
the deepest interest. II abounds In anec
dotes of the great hero, which show glimpses
of the inner man which no dissertation on
his character could convey. to the public
Mystery, mystery is the secret of success. :"
was an expression used by Gen. Jackson
very often, and the people can never be tired
reading even the slightest unveiling Of this
mysterious man, whom they almost wo.
shipped. We make several extracts from
the work before us, and regret that we have
not space for more:
JACKSON AT KERNsTOwS
Al hernsfown, when portion of his line
gave back before the Overwhelming numbers
assaiilng 1t, he took his stand close 10 the
enemy, amid storm OF bullets, called to q
drummer boy, and, plaGng his hand firmly
upon the boys shoulder, said in his brief,
curt tones, g Beat the Ta'iy."' The rally was
beaten, Jackson remained by the drum
mers side, holding him 10 his work with
the inexOrable hand upon the shoulder, the
rally continued TO roll and the line was
speedily reformed.
HIS PARTING WITH THE OLD sToNEwALL BRI-
GADE. f.
After the first battle Of Manassas. when
Gen. Jackson was ordered TO the Valley. his
Old brigade was left behind with the Army
OF Northern Virginia. On the 4th of Octo-
Der he took leave Of it. The historian says ::
On that day Jackson took leave Of his old
First Brigade" The officers and men were
drawn up as though in line of battle, and
their commander appeared in front, as he
had so often appeared before when about to
give the order for charge upon the enemy.
But now no enthusiasm, no cheers awaited
him. All knew for what purpose he came,
and the sorrow which filed every heart be-
trayed itself in the deep silence which greeted
his approach. Not a sound along the line,
not hand raised in greeting, not murmur
even going to show that they recognized
their beloved captain The bronzed faces
were full of the deepest detection, and the
stern fighters of the old brigade were like
children about to be separated from their
father. jackson approached, and, mastering
his emotion by an effort, said in the short,
abrupt tones with which all were so familiar :
II am not here to make speech, but sim
ply to say farewell first met you at Har-
per's Ferry in the commencement of this
war, and cannot take leave OF you without
giving expression TO my admiration OF your
conduct from that day to this--Whether on
on the bloody plains of Manassas, where you
gained the well-deseryed reputation of hay
ng decided the fate Of the battle. Through
out the broad extent OF country over which
YOU have marched, by your respect for the
rights and the property of citizens, you have
shown that you were soldiers, not only to
defend, but able and willing both 10 defend
and protect. You have already gained 4
brilliant and dcservedly high reputation
throughout the army Of the whole Confed-
eracy, and | trust, in the future, by your
deeds on the field, and by the assistance Of
the same kind Providence who has here
tOlorc favored our cause, you will gain
lnorc victories and add additional ius
ire 10 the reputation Soi! now cnjoc. ! on
have already gained proud position in the
iuturc hist Dry Of this our second war of iude
pcndcnce shall look with great anxiety
10 your future movements, and trust when
ever | shall hear of1iie First Brigade on the
field of battle it viii he of still nobler deeds
achieved and higher reputation won"
Having uttered these words, Jackson
paused for an instant, and Ills eye passed
slowly along the line, as though he wished
thus to bid farewell individually t" every old
familiar face, SO often seen in the heat OF bat
tie, and so dear 10 him The thoughts
which crowded unon him seemed more than
he could bear--ie could not leave them with
snch formal words Oniy--and that iron lip
which had never trembed i'll the hour OF
deadiiest peril now quiycred Mastered by
An uncomfortable impulse, the great soldier
rose in his stirrups, threw the reins on the
neck of his horse with an emphasis which
sent II thrill through every heart, and, ex
tending his arm, added i'll tones OF the deep
est feeling:
an the army of the Shenandoah you were
the FIRST Briqdde! In The army OF the Poto-
4 ba R-;u In ha -
cOnd corps of the army you are the First
Briga,iet You are the First B,;ga'te in the
affections Of your General and | hope 10y
your future deeds and bearing you will be
handed down TO posterity as the First Bfi-
00tte in this our second war OF independence.
Farewell !"
As the last words echoed in their ears, and
Jackson turned TO leave them, the long pent
up feeling burst forth. Three prolonged and
deafening cheers rolled along the line of the
old brigade; and no sooner had they died
newed. The calm face of the great leader
flushed as he listened to that sound, but he
did not speak Waving his hand in token of
farewell he galioped away, and the Old bri-
pade deprived OF its beloved chief returned
slowly and sorrowiully TO camp
JAcxsoN's OPINION OF AN ADVANCE INTO THE
ENEMY'S COUNTRY.
Long before jackson had written TO
friend, who was the recipient of his most
private feelings:
Il am cordially with you in favor Of carry
ing the war north of the Potomac.
It would appear that, from the beginning
of his military career, he had looked forward
to an invasion of the enCmy's territory az.
the only certain means of bringing the war
to an end; and, if his abruptly-terminated
campaign toward ROmney in January be at
tentively studied it will leave the impression
that even then, with the great force IN 'front.'
of him, he believed that greaterresults would
be achieved by forward movement and
transfer of hostilities to the region beyond
the Potomac than by falling back and yield
ing possession of the Valley, TO be 0verrun
and plundered by the enemy.
TO adyance seems, indeed, to have been the
prime maxim of this great mans military
philosophy-t0 strike the foe, without wait
ing to be struck by him--to make him feel
the horrors of war amid his own homes, and
thus impressing upon the people of the North
the atrOcious nature of the contest, compel
IN early peace.
PICTURE OF THE GREAT LEADER.
He wore an old embr0wned coat, OF
gray cloth, originally very plain one, and
now almost out at elbows. To call il sun
embrownea, however, is scarcely to convey
an adequate idea Of the extent OF its discoi-
oration 1t had that dingy hue, the re-
suit of exposure to rain and snow and
scorching sunshine, which is so unmistaka-
bic. II was plain that the General had often
stretched his weary form upon the bare
Ground. and slept in the old coat and it
Seemed to have brought away with il no lit
~ - tha Inst Of the Valley A holiday