The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-24

cut off the enemy from the road to Ohl-
ted states Ford we would have MAO
them entirely surrounded, ana they
would have been Obliged TO surrender
or cut their way out-they had no other
alternative. Ny troops NAV sometimes
fail in driving an enemy from a posi-
ton: Out the enemy always fans 10
drive nv men from a position.
He did not complain Ct bis wounds,
and never referred to them unless a
direct question was ad'iressed 10 nm
on the subject by some one. lie spoke,
however. of the fall from the inter a.
lie was being borne from the field ana
and although no confusion or abrasion
was p~erceptibIe from this accident.
declared that it had done him serious
injury.
Nbout this time he had the satlsiac-
ton of receiving from the commander
whom he loved apd admired 50 warmly.
this .ouching evidence of his sympathy:
II have Just received your note, IN
forming me shat you were wounded
cannot express my regret at ths oc-
c%urrence. Could [ have directed
events. | should have chosen. for the
rood If the country, to have been DIS
abled in your stead. | congratulate
YOU on the victory which is due to your
skill and energy"
This recognition from his command
inc General of the loss which the cause
had sustained when he was wounded,
proved grateful to his feelings; but
upon reading it he revercntly said:
General Lee should give the glory to
God"
The regret of Gen. Lee at this de
piorable event was indeed poignant.
The soul of the great commander was
moved to its depths; and he who 50
long learned to conceal emotion, could
not control his anguish. Jackson
will n,t-he cuarot diel" Gen. Lee ex-
claimed, in a broken voice, and waving
ever; one from him with his hand
! he cannot die"
But the hours were fastened on
SUNDAY passed the wounded man sleep
: ing well in the afternoon-and Monday
: came. His physicians now deemed 1t
advisable to remove him TO some point
= where he could he more quiet and &C
cordinoly, he was carried to Mr.. Chan
dlcr's, near Guinea's Depot, on the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto-
mae Railroad, about eight miles from
: Hamilton's crossing, where every ar
t rangement was mad to ensure his com
fort and careful treatment. During
the ride from the Wilderness to GUM
: cas- he complained greatly of the heat
of the dav. and in addition te the wet
applications applied to his woune beg
t ged that a wet cloth might be laid upon
d -- .r4l shot . ~ -, "
; him great relief.
; During the ride to Guinea's be had
maintained his serene and cheerful
, bearing. and talked much in reference
TO the battle Of Saturday. He spoke
e of the gallant bearing of Gen Rodes,
u and said that his commission AS Major
General ought to date from that day.
{ In this the wishes of the dying soldier
u were complied with.
He seemed also very anxious 10 hear
all the particulars of the battle OF Sun
. dav.-When told of the charge Of his
old S~toncwall Brigade, and how, led
: by Stuart in person, and shouting,
u Charge, and remember Jackson.'
: they pressed on over every obstacle, his
Il breast heaved, the old martial light
came to his face, and with deep emo
ton he exclaimed: 1T was just like
= them! it was just like them! They are
{ a noble body of meni"
He was very much affected at the
e intelligence of Gen. Paxton's death,
: but seemed to derive a sorrowiul salts
faction from the glories which his old
IS command had won.-He asked after
5 every one he knew, and said: The
u men who 1--we through this war will be
proud to say 1 was one of the Stone
wall Brigade to their children
With that modes;y, however, which
never left him, he FASTENED to guard
It this declaration from the appearance OF
J. egotism. and added that the n m OF
'EStonewall" did not belong TO him, bui
i to his brigade.
is His mind continued to dwell contin
ually upon religious subjects, and his
l. views of Providential interpositior
lie were constantly present with him
D. Looking at his mutilated ann, he said
Is Many people would reg .rd tins as
is great misfortune. | regard it as on
Is of the great blessings of my life"
at An officer long associated with hin
is said: "'All things work together fol
" good to those that love God.''
III Yes. yesi' was the earnest reply
that's itr'
n. Specializing with this officer upol
;h the question whether those miraculous
" cured of the palsy by our SaviOu
lt ever had a return of the disease, h
to said with great feeling: Il do no
er think it could have returned, for tn
is power Was too great. The poor para
&c lvtic could never again shake with tn
palsy. Oh, for infinite poweri'
On Monday night he slept well, an
n, seemed to have recovered in q grea
+; measure from the nervous shock VII c
in he had received from hisinjuries. Ill
or spirits rose, and on Tuesday mornin
ed he ate with relish, and seemed to loo
CHI forward to his recovery as speedy an
he certain He was still somewhat ammo,
mt ed bv the cold which be bad caugi
on the night of the lst of May, by re
at turning the cape spread over him
e. the stuGg member of his stiff; but
ad this he attached no Importance.
Of He said to his physician: Can yo
rm tel! me, from the appearance of II
SO wounds, how long l will be kept fro
va the fieId!'' and when told that tn,
in were doing remarkably well, he eNhil
ich tied very great satisfaction.-He ha
vas no pain 10 the side, and thought hin
no self we'll enough to see and CONVEX
with his staff: but he VS. advis,
il against this by his attendance, and a
hey not persist.
the On Wednesday his wounds cont
)rS ned RI look pmarkahly we'll and