The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

uedntlme, TO protect the hospital, some trOop
were sent to this point. The General objected
TO oelhg moved, if, in my opinion. it would d.
him any injury He said he had no objection
to staying in tent, and would prefer it, if hi
vile, when she came, could find lodging in
helSho boring house And if the enemy does
come, he added, II am not afraid of them:
have always been kind to their wounded. and
am sure they will be kind to me-" General lie,
sent word again, late that evening that he
/ must be moved if possible and preparations
were made to leave the next morning | was
directed TO accompany aud remain with him
and my duties with the corps, as Medical Drec
tor, We're turned over to the Surgeon next 10
rank. Gen. Jackson had previously declined tc
permit me to go with him to Guineas, because
complaints had been so frequently made, of
General officers, when wounded, CARRYING of
with them, the Surgeons belonging to their
commands When informed of this order of the
Commanding General, he said, "General Lee
has always been very kind to me, and thank
him" Very early Tuesday morning he was
placed in an ambulance, aud started for Gui-
meas Station, and about eight o'clock that even
ing he arrived at the Chandler House, where
he remained till he died Captain Hotchkiss,
with patty of engineers, was sent in front to
clear the road of wood, stoue, etc and to order
pass. The rough teams,ers sometimes refused
to move their loaded wagons out of the way for
an ambulance, until told that it contained Jack
son, and then, with all possible speed, they gave
the way and stood with hats of, and weeping,
as he went by. At Spotsylvana Court House.
and along the whole route, men and women
rushed to the ambulance, bringing all the poor
6eicacies they had, and, with fearful eyes, they
blessed him, and prayed for his recovery He
bore the journey well9 aed was cheerful through
out the day. He talked freely about the late
battle, and, among other things, said that he
had intended to endeavor to cut the Federals
off from the United States Ford, and, taking
position between them and the river. obIige
them to attack him and he added, with a smile,
"My men sometimes fail to drive the enemy
from position; but they always fail to drive
US away He spoke Of Rodes, and alluded in
high terms to his magnificent behaviour on the
field, Saturday evening. He hoped he would
be promoted. He thought promotions for gal
lantry should be made at once, upon the field,
and not delayed made very early, or upon the
field, they would be the greatest incentives to
gallantry in others. He spoke Of Colonel Willis.
who commanded the skirmishers of Rodes'
Division, and praised him very highly, and
terred to the death of Paxton and Boswell very
teelingly. He alluded to them as officers of
great merit and promise. The day was quite
warm, and at one time he suffered with slight
nausea. At his suggestion, | placed over his
stomach wet towel and he ex pressed great
lief from it. After he arrived at Chambers
house, he eat some bread and tea with evident
relish, and slept we'll throughout the entire
night Wednesday he was thought to be doing
well. He eat heartily, for one in
his condition, aud was uniformly cheerful.
found his wounds to be doing very well to-
day. Union by the first Intention, had taken
place, to some extent in the stump and the
rest of the surface Of the wound exposed, was
covered with healthy granulatons. The wound
in his hand gave him little pain, and the dis
charge was healthy. Simple lint and water
dressings were used, both for the stump and
hand, and upon the palm Of the latter, light
short splnt was applied, to assist in keeping
at rest, the fragments Of the second and third
bones He expressed great satisfac
tion when told that his wounds we're healing,
and asked if | could tell from their appearance.
how long he would probably be kept from the
field. Conversing with Capt Smith, few mo
ments afterwards, he alluded to his INJURIES
and said, "MaDy would regard them great
misfortune, [ regard tfsMn as one OF the blessings
Of my life" Captain S..replied, "All things
work together for good to those that love God "
YES" he answered, that's it, that's it"
At my request, DR.. Morrison came to-day and
remained with him.
About one o'clock Thursday morning, while
| was asleep upon lounge in his room, he
directed his servant, jim, to apply wet towel
to his stomach, to relieve ar attack Of nausea
with which he again troubled. The ser
want asked permission to first consult me, but
the General knowing that had slept none, for
nearly :hrce mig hts, refused to allow the servant
to disturb me, aud demanded the towel. About
daylight | was aroused, and found him suff' ring
with great pain. An examination disclosed
of the right side. believed
and the consulting physicians concurred in the
opinion, thai it was artrit uted to the fall from
the litter, the night be was wounded The
General. himself, referred it to this accident.
think the disease came on too after the ap
plica'ion of the wet cloths, to admit Of the sup,
position once believed, that 1t was induced oy
them. I he nausea, for which the cloths were
applied that night, may have been the result OF
inflammation already begun. Confusion OF the
lung with extravasalion of blood 10 his chest
was probably produced by the fall referred TO,
and shock and loss of blood prevented any i'll
effects until reaction had been well established.
and then nf1mation cnsued.. Cups were sp-
piled, aud mercury, with antimony aud opium,
administered Towards the evening, he became
better, and hopes were again entertained OF bis
recovery. Mrs. Jackson arrived to-day, and
nursed him faithfully to the end She was
devoted wife, and earnest Christian, and en-
deared us all to her by her great kindness and
gentleoess. The Generals JOY at the presence
Of his wife and child was very great and tor
him unusually demonstrative Noticing the sad
Eess Of his wife, he said to her tenderly. 81
know you would gladly give your life for me,