The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-11-27
,AsHBY.
HIS GREAT FEAT AT WINCHESTER.


In filling back, Jackson left absolutely
nothing behind for his adversary. Every
thing was removed, and the laughing in
lantry greeted with jests and cheers an
enormous engine, which, drawn by long
string Of horses, moved on with the rest i
jackson remained last, and his critical
eyes peered in every direction, to discover
whether anything had been forgotten. 4
SIS everything removed, Major?p he said
to his chief quartermaster Major Hartman.
Everything, General"
"No commissary stores whatever are
left" uss
"Eone, General"
"And those broken cars at the depot ?"
/" They cannot be removed" LII
"Burn them, Major"
q will, at once, sir" n
"And the telegraph wire?" 4
Is cut sir" d
Is" But is it removed"
"No, General"
"Remoye it, Major"
Jackson then added. "Take your time.
I am in no hurry to leave Winchester"
Soon the broken cars were burning, the
wire was rolled up and placed in wagons,
and the work was complete.
Every good" said Jackson, when the
report was brought to him; and he sat
down under q tree, and folding his hands
across his breast, fell quietly asleep.
He had been up all night, and never was
able to go without sleep.
The steady approach Of the firing now
indicated that the enemy was pressing Ash
by closely near the Northern suburbs ofthe
town. i rode in that direction, and, reach
ed the rising ground at the head OF London
street, where the remains of the old fort
built by Major George Washington, about
| 1856, may still be seen, encountered the
cavalry, falling back in good order before
the Federal advance The rear guard. un-
der personal command of Ashhy, who was
mounted on a snow-white horse, was dis
putting obstinateIy every foot Of ground; the
column meanwhile defiling through The
streets to form in line South Of the town
l had just reached this point when
sudden rush of the Federal cavalry broke
, through the rear guard, and before | knew
: it, 4 almost was by Ashby's side, in th'
o midst of a squadron of blue-coats, bangin;
away with their pistols, aud slashing will
sabres. The sweep of Ashby's weapon
q was magnificent, and he seemed to launc
himself from the saddle at every blow. FL
I and his splendid animal seemed one, and ]
is impossible to describe his face. 1t wa
IS on fre-the eyes blazed-he locke
). happy.
q | had no time to bestow upon him NOR
Q than glance, however. A sabre cut neal
II ly unseated me, and the blue Gordon wa
,. all around us. when determined chare
:. from one OF Ashby's squadrons drove bac
:. the enemy, and he chased them two hui
dred yards North of the place.
: al don't like to be crowded"
5. And placing himself at the head Of b
s men he waved his sword, and cried in
clear calm voice strikingly in contrast vii
IS his irate appearance:
r. =" Follow me-"
nd These clear accents seemed to thrill ii
men. They responded with a wild chez
he and driving his white horse to furio
re speed; Ashby burst the Federal line like
tornado.
uf- Before the furious onslaught, SO sudd
ed and desperate, the enemy's cavalry ga
in way. Ashby was in front Of his line, CT
TO ting right,and left with sabre and VIII
k a few minutes afterwards, he came bat
il his white horse dancing on all four feet,
nd the nervous hand reigned him in amid
Ice shower of balls, his face was calmer;
nj. the moment he seemed satisfied.
de He continued to retire slowly, and real
i'd ed the suburbs of the town. The enel
cir did not at once move forward. The O.
tbe federate cavalry passed through, and it "
an not until l reached the Southern subul
to that missed Ashby.
Ice Turning, | saw him seated on his VIII
inu horse in the middle of London street, lot
,rly ing quietly at the Federal cavalry and
rht fantry pouring into the place. 1t is
possible to conceive anything more cain
in Indifferent than his attitude. He seen
,ur. to have taken his place there to with
will some pageant and to regard the advance
ess the Federal masses now nearly in cont
an with him, with languid curiosity.
All at once some shots were fired at b
,fG- but he took no notice of them. Z
E. seemed to enrage the enemy, and deta
Jill ment charged him at full gallop firing
ess they came.
nd Ashby waved his hat around his he
us uttered cheer, and then, drawing his
un- volver galloped off, firing as he went.
He had nearly reached The. subul
to when suddenly | saw two Federal caya
ers. men issue from a side street to interc
,on- him. / rode rapidly forward to warm
the of his danger, but it was not necess
: He turned, saw them, and charged the
men, with glow of unmistakable pleas
"a " upon his features. One fell, shot thro
tie heart then his barrels being all e
tied he seized the second by the throat.
then witnessed one of those specta
my which are supposed to be confined to
nance. Borne on at furious speed U
his powerful white horse. Ashby drag
his adversary clear out Of his saddle, nj
De. relaxing his clutch, still dragging his pl
her. ner by the side of his horse.
9 A cheer rose from his men as Ashby
ons leased tile prisoner, and cody looke
c y the disposition Of his command. His
'nht was again calm the sad expression
ads come back, and when he said, well NJ
dis. they are laughing at US yonder, ] SUPP
,rcb by this time," his voice was as sweet
his mis-, gentle as Incorporating ofhis dead brot
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