Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-27
rnom TnE nAPPAMANNOeK.
THE SIXTH VIRGINIA. REGIMEEF-THE SPIRIT
OF THE ARMY-GEN. JAeKS0N-N0 REUNION
WITH YANKEED0M.
rCoRRESpoYDEYoA or THE WHY0l
HEADQUARTERS, Co. l II VA. REe'T.,
Near Fredericksburg, May IL, 1868.

HEADQUARTERS Co. l 6 II VA. REs'f.,
Near Fredericksburg, May IL, 1868.
This bright and beautiful Sabbath morning still huds
us quietly reposing on laures and resting from our
tolls And, ask, lin no Boosting spiriG) not
titled to repose after the exciting Foenes and ardnous
exertions of the eventul week ending May 9Th? Mat
ters remain unusually quiet in this quarter 0urratons
have been increased and every pleased and
contented. The tedum and mOnOtony of camp life are
daily relieved on receipt of the Whig and other
of information, from which fail to CLEAN
comfort. either from the accounts Of the troubles
brewing between the "Copperheads" and "Rattle-
snakesn of the North or from accounts of the descrp
IONS given of some daring feat performed by our gal
liant comrades in other quarters Of the Confederaey
The pryations of our life are somewhat lessened by
the fact Of our being commanded by humane officers
Our brigade commander, General Malone, is not only
admired for his courage but esteemed for the many en-
5earng qualities of head and heart which he possesses
His staff officers are all abe apd courteous gentlemen.
Opr Colonel George ]. Rogers, is universally beloved
by his Commands strict discpiinaran yet he
turns deaf to any just cause OF complaint, but
does all in his power to remedy grievance. His acts
of leniency are many the writer of this having been
the recipient of at least One) Major Taylor Adutant
runstal and Sergeant Major King also deservedly
popuar Our company officers iron their known
modesty withhold their names) web those of the
entire regiment are noted for their Kind and gentle
meny dispositions; and, on the whole think we may
safely point to our superors as models worthy OF imi
taton With officers like the above, the hardships of
the poor soldier are much aleviated and he derives
much encouragement in mis- noble undertaking.
While Lee and his egons attending to matters in
this section cur eyes naturally with intense inter-
Mississippi God grant that the shouts OF victory
so lately Numbered from the banks of the Rappahan-
mock may be reechoed from the distant shores Of the
Mississippi, proclaiming that all is we'll" Our victory
in this quarter complete and its advantages cannot
be over-esmaed You may rest assured, that whether
"Braggadocio" Hooker comes this way sees fit to
"changs his base, he will find Lee and his boys pre-
pared at all times TO give him the warm reception
ey have heretofore so liberal bestowed on Mcdowell,
Mcclellan Pope, Burnside, and all of his illustrious
PREDECESSORS have seen no accurate statement of
losses in the late engagements although believe they
were not heavy. God comfort the friends of those who
have fallen and alleviate the suerngs of the wounded.
Their blood has been shed in holy cause and their
memories shall ever be greer in the hearts OF CRATE
full peope One great loss will note brieay-that of
the lamented Jackson. will not attempt a eulogy, for
ADLER pens and minds than mine have failed TO do him
Justice; but can at least put on record my full tribute
TO his mighty genius and devoted patriotism The his
tory of his virtues and heroism will form topic for
epics-sonnets and volumes for ages TO come, and
the theme will not be exhausted than simple
Justice be done his memory. Virginia WILL doubt
less rear monument 10 commemorate his virtues,
but even that can be dispensed with, for the OF
jackson will live long after marble columns and monu-
mental efigies shall crumbe to dust. He was, without
doubt the most exalted and original character which
This revolution has yet developed. Of General it
might be said that he possessed great courage Of
other, prudence another, meekness; another mercy
and mgguanimity; another, untrng activity and cease
less energy and still another pure aud disnteesed pa
triotism ; but in Jackson all these characters were
blended in one and he presented the most perfect spe
cmeu with one excepton of the Christian warrior that
the world has ever seen
few more words and conclude. Mr.. Editor, we
want it distinctly understood that the 9th Va Regt is
Sin for the war not merely in NAME bu! in spirit and
in heart Believing tn t Old Virginia exhausted every
honorable means to obtain peace, when the alarm of
war sounded they sprung TO arms and appealing to
God for the rectitude of their Intentions will battle on
until the unconditional independence Of the South is
acknowledged Previous to the evacuation of Norfolk
IA period OF one year, they were comparatively mac
i've but since that time they have discharged du.
w, as their officers will testify. They have endured
hardship in every FORM and braved dangers and pers
only for the sake of the cause they have espoused-
Being nearly all from Norfolk they bear their exile in
GOOD spirits And assure you that they will endure
all the fatgues of the march, the privations Of camp
dangers of battle, aRd every other known peril
hardship rather than submit to the CALLING yoke of des
potism which "Lneon and his minOns" las Mr.. Vallan
digham says) would force upon US before will
listen TO the silly idea Of reconstruction with Yankee
dom in general, and Purtanical, canting New England
in particular.
This is the spirit of the entire army, and may it not
be asked "Can such people, entertaining such feel
ings actuaed by such motives and fighting for such
principles be conquered ever!" Echo answers
''Never!n More anon. HARRY HOWARD.
-four correspondent will observe that his letter has
been abridged. This was unavoidable from the heavy
pressure upon columns. His letters acceptable
and may be "franked but should not be written On
both sides of the paper.-Ed IEhigl