The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-10-27

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tii he became iHseu,aal The ba1l-such as Ii
used for thsfmeo Ore Spring eid musket,
Witch had lodged der the akin upon the
hack of bis tight haHd, was extracted FIRST.
ETt bad entered the palm about the middle OF
Ithe hand, sna bad fraeiured two OF the bones.
The left arm YVES then amputated about two
inches below the shoulder, yery rapidly,
and with slight loss OF blood, the ordinary
circular operation having been made. There
were two wounds Ia bis arm. The first and
most serious was about three inches befow
the shoulder-ioint, the ball dividing the main
artery and fracturing the bone. The second
was several inches In length. A ball having
entered the outside OF the forearm sn inch
below the elbow came out upon the oppo.3
site sidejust above, the wrist. Throughout;
the whole of the operation, and until the
dressings were applied, he continued insen-
sible. i ft,gss .ii,aI siziE 81 ss.a fsSfe.s}
The next morning be. was free from alt
pain. and expressed himself sanguine OF re-
coyery. He sent bis aid. de-camp, Morrison.
to inform bis wife of bisipjuries and to bring
her al once to him. - g.ftsn* 8 AT this time
the battle was raging fearfullg ,and thesouD
of the cannon and musketrys could be DIS:
tiuctlg heard at the hospital. The Generals
attention was attracted 20 itxfrom the frs
and when the noises,Was at It's height and
indicated how fereely the conflict was being
carried on, he directed alia0fi his attendants
except Captain Smith. to4esurn to tthe battle.
field and TO- attend ito tbeIr different duties
BpS o'clock Sunday night dhe pain in bis
side had disappeared, and lin all respects be
seemed to be doing weli.i He inquired
infinitely, about the battle and thel different
troops engaged, and bis face would light up
with enthusiasm and interest whenfold how
this brigade acted orethat officer displayed
conspicuous courage, and, his head gave the
peculiar shake from side to side. and be ut
tered hfs,usual Sc good, good, D'aWith unwont
ed energy, W hen the gallant behavior Of the
aStone wall Brigade Yewas alluded TO-. ne
said: "The men Of that brigade will bs,
some day, proud to say stostheir children,
was one of the StonewalE Brigade"
Thorough teamsters sometimes refused to
move their loaded wagons out OF the way
for aiiian,bulance until told shatit contained
Jackson, and then withiall possible speed
thev gave the way: and stood with hats OF,
and weeping, as; he; wentiby. AtSpotsylVa-
mia Courthouse and along the whole route,
men and women rushed TO the ambulance
bringing all the poor delcacies they had, AND
with fearful eyes they blessed him and pray
ed for bis recovery. He bore the journey
well, and was cheerful throughout the day.
He talked freely about the late battle. ri,
~ ,i+sfr Conversing with Captain Smith a
few moments afterwards he alluded to his
injuries, and said :"Many would regard th2m
as great misfortune; Iregard them as one
of the blessings of my lfe." Captain S. re-
piled: Cali things work together for good
to those that love God" g Yes" he answer.
ed, "thaps it, THAT'S it," ~
About daylight was aroused, and found
him suffering with great pain. An eXamina-
ton disclosed pleuro-pneumoniao f the right
side. I believed, and the consulting physi'
clans concurred in the opinion, that 1t was
attributable to the fall from the litter the
night he was wounded. The General him
self referred it to this accident. | think the
disease came on too soon after the applica'
ton of the wet cloths to admit of, the suppo-
sition, once believed, that it was induced by
them. *~"+ Towards the evening he be-
came better, and hopes were again enter.
tanned Of his recovery. Mrs. Jackson arrived
to.Cay and 'nursed him faithfully to the end.
She was u devoted wife and earnest Chris
tiaU, and endeared us all to her, by her great
kindness and gentieDess. The Generals Joy
at the presence of his wife and child was
very great, and for him unusually demonstra-
tive. Noticing the sadness Of, bis wife, he
said to, her ,enderly, "l know you would
gladly give your life for me. but I am per.
III he +
may yet recover. Pray for me, but always
remember in Jour prayers to use the petit
ton Thy will be DONE" 80. 3
When his child was brought to him to-day
he played with it for some time. frequently
caressing it, and calling it bis /" little COM
forter." at one time he raised bis wounded
hand above its head, and, closing his eyes,
was for some moments silently engaged 10
prayer. He said to me, 81 see, from the
number of, physicians, that you think my
condition dangerous; but thank God, il 1t
His will, that am ready to co." About day
| light on Sunday morning Mrs. Jackson In
formed him that bis recovery was very doubt
full, and that it was better lat lie should be
prepared for the worst. He was silent for a
moment, and then said, :" 1t will be infinite
gain to be translated to heaven" he advised
his wife, in the event of bis death, to return
to her fathers house, and added, You have
kind and good father, but there is no one
so kind and good as your Heavenly Father. "a
He still expressed a hope Of his recovery,
but requested, her, If he should die, to have
him buried in Lexington, lin the Valley OF
VirgiDia.i His exhaustion increased 80 ra-
Didly thatat II O'Clock Mrs. Jackson kDeft by
his bed and told him that before the sun went
down he, would be with his Saviour. He re-
piled :s"Ob,n You are frightened, my
child Death is not so near. may yet get
WELL" She fell over the bed, weeping Bit
terIy, and told him again that the physicians
said there was no hope. After al moments
pause he asked her to call me. "Docsor,
Anna informs me that you have told
her that / am to die to-day: is 1t
so - When be was answered be turned bis
eyes towards the ceiling and gazed Tor
moment or two, as If in intense thought, then
replied, az Very good, very good, 1t Is all
right.ns He then tried to comfort bis almost
heart-hroken wife, and told her he had a
good deal to say to her, but be was too weak.
Colonel Peudleton came into the room about
| / O'Clock, and he asked him, &c Who was
preaching at headquarters .o-dayW When
told that the whole army was praying for
him, he replied =: 3Thank God! they are
| very kind" He said: I" 1t Is the Lords day:
my wish is fulfilled. i have always desired
to die on Sunday" - ~ z
His mind now began to fail and wander
Iop1 he Srnny,optlv to}kad IA If in 'cnm71lan nd