Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12

The Lexington Cadets In the Battle Of
New Market.

The Lexington Cadets In the Battle of
New Market.
In published extract from James
Cunningham's forthcoming volume en-
titled "West Virginia in the War;" APP
pears the following, which contains a
meritorious report, from a Federal
of the gallant participation
of the youthful Virginia Cadets in the
famous battle of New Market:
At prompt 1 o'clock the Confederate
the Federal skirmishers falling back,
and a few minutes later the Confederate
line of battle in which were conspicu-
ously seen the Lexington Cadets with
their institute colors waving over them,
all boys from IA to IS years of age, going
for the first time into battle, came into
view about mile distant. The line was
over a mile long, and they marched
steadily and quickly forward, keeping
well dressed west to east, and every few
seconds giving utteraace to the well
known "Rebel yell.n
The Federal batteries waited until the
distance between the opposing lines were
reduced to less than half mile, and
then all at once opened fire. The first
round appeared to stagger them, but
they quickly rallied, corrected the con-
fusion, end charged straight for the bat
teries, in the meantime pouring in
close and concentrated fire. The Fed
eral guns now opened upon them with
grape and canister, and the infantry be-
gan to pour in its musketry fire and in
few moments one of the closest and
most determined battles of the war, &C.
cordipg to the numbers engaged, was
under headWay.
It was observed that the Confederates
made but one charge in this battle, and
that was the first. The most heroic eff
forts on the part of the Federals could
not break the impetus of this charge
The Confederate line. it is true, halted
several times, but only to pour in nore
concentrated musketry fire. The artil-
lerymen Of Carlin's battery fitted
through the smoke and flame of their
guns like demons, while at every dis
charge of their pieces, the earth would
quake, and immense gaps would be torn
in the Confederate lines, bpt they would
close them up again with military pre-
cisiGn, the living stepping into the places
of the dying and the dead, and once
more march on, while above all the roar
and craze of the fight could be heard the
shrill rebel cry of the Lexington Cadets.
Fully one third Of these brave boys were
killed or carried from the field severely
wounded.
FASHION NoTEs.-shoes are worn
without straps over the instep.
\ 1t is the mode to have the stockings
match the sleeves.
Coarse Flemish lace is in favor for out
door wear.
Japanese jewelry is among the latest
French Jurors.
The Most hideous bugs ornament GER
tain new bonnets.
The new Ophelia pink which shades
on grey is pretty.
Clarissa Harlowe bonnets are good
deal worn in Paris.
Parisiennes are wearing kid boots
stitched with yellow.
i The large Alsatian bow is still used
for ornamenting bonnets.
The tassel forms prominent feature
10 All ITlDSeS LllS r all.
Gimps of pearl and crystal beads trim
white satin effectively.
Brocaded ribbons for strings have ap-
peared on imported hats.
A new design for floss embroideries is
the Chinese apple blossoms.
| Embroidery is strenuously urged as a
general feminine adornment.
Bourru, the Indian cashmere cloth
combines all the bright colors.
Canton Grape shawls are being fash
ionably utilized for overdresses.
A feature in autumn styles is the in
creasing volume of hip paniers.
1 Among Paris fashion revivals is that
Of cutting away the front of bodices.
The cashmere Alatsian bow, made oil
brilliant plumage, is new conceit.
Things WHICH EVERY MAN CAN DO
Write novel, love letter, or lead
ing article.
Drive horse, shoot pheasant, and
order good dinner.
) Poke fire on sound scientific princi.
Piles.
Make a cigarette as we'll as machine
Il Pick the winner by the preliminary
canter.
Ride bicycle with six months prac
tice.
Pack his own portmanteau far better
than man servant.
Make an after dinner speech worth
being reported.
Spot snob without so much as speak
ing to him.
Cook chop, carve a goose, or con
ooct first rate Champagne cup.
Know where to buy the best shoot
ing boots and breech leaders.
Judge a horse. glass of wine, or 6
water color drawing.
And finally, make his wife belive the
reason he alleges for his absence on the
race day. or for taking suddenly short
trip without her.
If THE SIGNS DON'T FAIL. The
following concerning the coming win
ter, we clip from the Hdwkeye.
If the signs don't fail, the coming
winter will be the coolest experienced
in this latitude since the country was
discovered by man named Mr.. Column
. bus. The squirrels are laying in theil
winter COAL the beavers are putting
heaters in the basement of their lodges
the bees have killed off the drones and
lined their hives with sheet iron; the
nus rate ara fl vinr Or nth wild d,1oly C