Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-23

bourn's arms He was so much exhaust"
ed by loss Of blood that he was unable 10
take his feet ou, Of the stirrups, and this
was done by Mr.. Wynn. He was then
carried 10 the side of the road and Lard un-
der a small tree. when Captain WIIbourn
supported his head while his companion
went for a surgeon and ambulance TO carry
him to The rear, receiving s'rlct lns'ruc-
lions, however, MOTTO mention the occur
renee 10 any one bul DR.. Mcclure, or
other surgeons. Captain w. then made
an examination Of the Generals wounds.
Removing his field glasses and haversack,
which latter contained some paper and
envelopes for dispatches, and two rel'
gious tracts, he put these OIL his own per-
son for safety, and with small pen
knife proceeded to cut away the sleeves
Of the india.rubber overall, dress coat
and TWO shirts from the bleeding arm.
While this duty was being performed,
General Hill rode up with his staff, and
dismounring beside the General express
sed his great regret at the accident. 10
the question whether his wound was
painful, Jackson replied VERY painful,
and added that "his arm was broken
General Hill pulled off his gannlleIs'
which were full of blood, and his saber
and belt were also removed. he then
seemed easier, aud having swallowed a
mouthful of whiskey, which was held to
his lips, appeared much refreshed. 1t
seemed impossible 10 move him without
making his wounds bleed alresh, but II
was absolutely necessary TO do So as the
enemy were not more than a hundred
and fifty yards distant and might advance
at anv moment-and all at once proof
was given of the dangerous position
which he occupied Captain Adams, OF
General Hills staff, had ridden ten or Ill
teen yards ahead of the group, and was
now heard calling out Halt surrender
fire on them if they don't surrender y al
the next moment be came up with two
federal skirmishers who had at once sur
rendered, with an air of astoniShment, de-
cIaring that they were not aware they
we're in the confederate lines. General
Hill had drawn his pistol and mounted his
horse; and he now returned 10 take COM
msnd of his line and advance, promising
Jackson TO keep his accident from 'he
knowledge of the troops, for which the
General thanked him. He had scarcely
gone when Lieutenant Morris who had
come up, reported the federal line adVan-
cling rapidly, and then within about a
hundred yards of the spot, he exclaimed:
Let US take he Gen. up in our arms and
carry him off," But Jackson said faint
Iy. mo, if you can help me up, | can
walk" He was accordingly lifted up,
and placed upon his feet, when the feder
alb batteries in front opened with great
violence, and Captain Leigh who had
Just arrived with hitter, had his horse
killed under him by shell. He leaped
TO the ground, near Jackson, and the lat
Ter leaning his righ, arm on Captain
Leigh's shoulder, slowly dragged himself
along toward The confederate lines, the
blood from his wounded arm flowing
profusely over Captain Leigh's uniform.
HIPS lines were now in motion to
meet the coming attack, and as the men
passed Jackson, they saw from tbelnumSer
and rank of his escort that he must be q
superior officer. WHO is' that.-whO
have you ,here!" was called, TO which
The reply was, "Oh irs only friend Of
ours who is wounded These inquiries
became a, last so frequent that Jackson
ssid 10 his escort: when asked just say
il was a confederate officer" 1t was
with The utmost difficulty mat the curosi'
ty of the troops was evaGed. They
seemed to suspect something. and would
90 around the horses which were led
aIonp on each side Of the General to con-
ceal him, TO see if they could discover
who i, was. Al last one Of them caught
a glimpse Of man who had lost his cap
as we have seen, in the woods, and was
walking barehesded in The moonlight,
and suddenly the man exclaimed ain the
mos, pitiful tone" says an eyewitness:
"Grea, God that is General Jackson y
An evasive reply was made, implying
tha, this was mistake. and the man
looked from The speaker 10 Jackson with
bewildered air; but passed on without
furher comment. All This occurred be-
fore Jackson had been able 10 drag him
self more than twenty steps; but Cap
tain Leigh had the litter at hand. and his
strength being completely exhausted, the
General was placed upon it, and borne
toward the rear.
The litter was carried by Two eficers
and two men, the rest Of the escort walk
ing beside i, and leading tie horses.
They had scarcely began 10 move. how