The New York herald., 1877-12-10

present paper Tor his action unless it OF decided
importance. and OF nature TO demand his Judgment
| and decision. On occasion when an audience mad
not been asked OF him several days Il became nec-
| essary TO have The few papers requiring HIS
action we're submitted. He was not in very pleas
ant mood: something irritatcd him, and he mani
tested his III humor by little nervous twist or jerk
OF the neck and head, peculiar TO bimself, accom-
panied by some harshness OF manner. This was per-
ceved by me, and hastily concluded that my Efforts
TO him annoyance were not appreciated In DIS
posing Of some case of vexatious character matters
reached climax; he became really worried, and, for.
getting what was due TO my superior, petuiantiy
threw the paper down at my side and gave evident
signs of anger. Then, in perfectly calm and meas
ured tone OF voice he said, Colonel Taylor, when
lose my temper don't you let It make you angry"
Indeed, great injustice has been done HIM In the
charge that had orders from the commanding gen.
sra attack the enemy at sunrise on the I'd OF july
and he disobeyed these orders This would imply
that In position to attack, whereas General
Lee but anticipated his early arrival on the 2d ana
based his calculations upon II. have shown how he
was disappointed need hardly add that the delay
was fatal.
THE SURRENDER APPoMArTox
ION the evening OF the sth OF April" General Taylor
writes II became separated from General Lee in the
execution OF his orders regard to the parking OF our
trains places of safety and did not reon him unt
the morning OF tue 9TH After making my report the
General me, sWel Colonel, what arc we 10 do y
In reply fear was expressed that it would be ueces-
sary abandon tho trains, which had already occa-
stoned US much embarrassment and the hope was IN
lged that relieved OF this burden the army could
make good escape Yes said the General per-
haps could, but have had conferences with these
gentlemen around me aud they agree that the time
come for capltulaton.' well, SIR said Il
only speak for myself; to any other fate is prei
erable.' such is my individual way Of thinking
interrupted the General
" But Immediately added, 'of course. General,
II different with you. You have to think OF these
brave men aud decide not only Tor yourself bat for
them
".Yes he replied, 1T would be useless, and there
fore cruel provoke the further eruson of blood,
and have arranged to meet General Grant with a
view to surrender and wish you to accompany me-"
shortly after this the General, accompanied by
Colonel Marshall aud myself started back IN the di-
rection from which had come TO meet General
Grant had boen arranged.
ave continued some distance without meeting any
one after passing our lines, but finally came upon a
staff officer sent by General Grants order to say to
General Lee that he had been prevented from meet
ing him at that point and to request that he would
mees him upon tho other road General Lee
front in the direction OF Appomattox
Court house, dsmounted at convenient
place to await General Grants communication.
Very a federal officer, accompanied by ono OF
General Gordons stan, rodo up to where General
Lee seated in small orchard on the roadside
This proved be General the Of General Shsr
dams stan. who sent by General Sheridan to say
that he had doubt to his authority to recognize
the informal truce which had beon agreed upon be-
tween General Gordon and himself he desired TO
communicate with General Meade the subject, and
wished permission TO pass through our lines as the
shortest route. was assigned to the duty OF ESCORT
ing General Forsythe through our lines and back
This scarcely accomplished whom General Bab-
rode up and announced TO General Lee that Gen.
eral Grant was prepared TO meet him at the front
'I shrank from this interview, and while could not
then, and cannot now, justify my conduct. avaed
myself OF the excuse Of having taken tho two rides
through tho extent Of limos and to those Of the
enemy, already mentioned, and did not accompany
my chief in this trying ordeal
"Ths scene witnessed upon the return OF General
Lee ono certain to Impress itself ndeibly upon the
memory; 1t be vivay recalled after the lapse
OF many years. but description do 1t justice
The crowded around him eager 10 shake him by
the hand; eyes had been often iiumined with
the fire OF patriotism and true courage, that had
often gared with defiance in the heat and fury OF
tie and often kndled with enthu and pride In
the hour OF success, mostened now; checks bronzed
by exposure in many campaigns and withal beRrlmed
with powder and dust. now blanchcd from deep emo
tion suffered the silent tear tongues that had
often dsmay the hearts the enemy that
iDdescribable cheer which accompanied the charge
or that had so often made tho AIR to re-
sound with the pean OF victory, roiused ut.
terance now; brave hearts failed that had
aiiodt tya or ,uf tta
firm and silent pressure Of the hand told most elo-
quently OF souls ailod with admiration, love ten
der sympathy tor their beloved chief He essayed TO
thank them, but TOO u heart paralyzsd his speech
ho soon sought short respite from these trying
and retired TO his private quarters, that ne
might, in solitude and quiet, commune with his ow
brave heart and be still. Thus terminated the
Of the Army Of Northern yirginia-an army that was
never vanqushed; but that, IN obedience TO tho
orders OF It's trusted commander, who himself
yielding obedicn, to the dictates OF pure and lofty
Of duty TO his men ana those dependent on
them. laid down It's and furled the star dards
never lowered IN defeat"
TRKDERcKsDURG.
or the Battle OF FredericksDurg General Taylor
says;-''rhe federal sodiers advanced rieh, gusntly
10 tho corporate work Gssignod thon. Time und
again tho assault renewed tho right ana tho
lott Of the Confederate lno but ali In Tho COOL
steady veterans OF Lee under tho protection OF their
hastily Constructed or extemporzed works. mado ter
ribo havoc in tho OF tho assailing columns and
DIVISION after DIVISION recoilcd from tho terrible
SHOCK shattered, discounted aud dsmoraxod. Their
allotted task exceeded human endeavor, aud no
shame to tnom that alter such courageous ana bril-
liant their efforts lacked success. Loss tnan
twenty thousand Confederate troops tabout
Of the army under General Lee) actively engaged
Wu cert al All the hat.
tics ofthc and was indeed, the exharatng
and inspiring to look upon beheld from the summit
OF one OF the hills occupied by troops where army
headquarters we're temporarily established. Contrary
to the pectation OF General Leo the assault was not
renew ea and the night Of the 18th General Burn
side retired his army the south OF The river
and resumed his former position stafford Hcghtsu
the BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG.
or this Important battle General Taylor savs:-.The
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