Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05

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the point of intersection of the pike with
the road the 10th VT. were then on, 50
they turned back to the railroad. guided
by Sergeant in the 18th y. j., who was
familiar with the ground.
They soon reached MOnrOvia Station ON
the Baltimore ~ Ohio Railroad. eight
miles east of MonucacN Junction. where
three empty trains of cars that had
brought thus far the two and Unc-half
regiments missing from our Second Brig
ade. and these troops we're now ont upon .
the pike covering the retreat Of our army.
There i ne good reason known why THESE
fresh troops did not reach the battlefield
either 10y rail or by II forced march. Col
Henry took possession of one of the empty
trains and ordered the engineer to proceed
toward Baltimore, which the latter was
quite willing to do. rs unarmcl railroad
men do not enjoy being too near Il battle.
Arriving near New MARKET. where the
pike crosses the railroad. Col. Henry
placed companies upon three cross roads
10 prevent surprise. and awaited the ar
rival of Gen. Wallace and his troops.
Gen. Wallace was grateful for thlS move
mrnt. and surprised too, slppu~in- that
the iuth w., mad been capt urcd. Permit
rs to refer at this point to our Colonel.
VIM. ". Henry. lie was less cNHctiug in
the details of camp life than some com
maudcrs. Ills bravery in battle. coulncSs,
quick aud clear perception of the sitlla-
ton. with independence To cut any Knot
III Yea -luI)t Idl iltI lIltll u NItllltt men.
ana his generous nature. made him a IA
vUrltc with his regiment. He deserved Il
brigade command from the bat lie of Mon
Ocacy. All that has been said of Col.
Henry afterwards brcVctcd Brigadici-
Gcncral can be truthfully said of Gen.
tickets, ana more, as he was an officer
by education. with many Years experience.
Not many of the To-day men were in
lured unless by the weight of their heavy
KnapNackS. for most of them lcio us ih
season To- nave reached place of safety.
When the last at aCk was made by the
enemy at 3:;io p. m, and during the severe
llGhjlhG IN me hollr or more that followed
our sklrmish I'M" wa. actively engaged.
\ sharp watch OF the enemy before Us
81 our DIVISION AT the leit Of us and OF
our Two exposed 1lanks.-poNts vacated by
inc WlthdraWtl ol the picket at our LETT
When the bridge was burned, ana 10y the
retreat oi the recruits AT our right
Rendered our situation Very Exciting.
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