Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-19
Mlistcllauruns &radina.
ALBERT SIDNEY JOHNSON.

From recent article by Colonel VIM.
Preston Johnson on his father and the Shi-
loh campaign, we quote the following {:
"Gen. johnson was with Stratham'S brig
ade, confronting Hurlbut's left, which was
behind the crest Of a hill, with depres-
sion filled with chaparral in its front. The
Confederates held the parallel ridge in easy
musket range and as heavy firing as ever
saw during the war; says Governor Harris,
was kept up on both sides for an hour or
more. 1t was necessary to cross the valley
raked by this deadly ambuscade and as
sail the opposite ridge in order to drive the
enemy from his stronghold. When Gen.
Johnson came up and saw the situation he
said to his staff: They are offering stub
born resistance here. | shall have to put
the bayonet to them.' It's the crisis Of the
conflict. The Federal key was in front. If
his assault was successful, their left would be
completely turned, and the victory won.
He determined to charge. He sent Gov
ernor Harris, of his staff, to lead a Tennes-
see regiment; and after brief conference
mired, that officer followed by his staff, ap-
pealed to his soldiers. AS he encouraged
them with his fine voice and manly bearing,
General Johnson rode out in front and slow
ly down the line. His hat was off. His
sword rested in its scabbard. In his right
hand he held a little tin cup, the memorial
of an incident that had occurred earlier in
the day Passing through captured camp,
he had taken this toy, saying, Let this he
my share of the spOils to-day 1t was this
playthng, which holding it between two
fingers, he employed more effectively in his
natural, simple gesticulation than most men
could have used asword His presence was
full of inspiration. HeSat on his thorough
bred bay, 'Fire-eater,' with easy command.
His voice was persuasive, encouraging and
compelling. His words were few; he said:
Men they are stubborn we must use the
bayOnet.' When he reached the centre Of
the line he turned. Il will lead you! he
cried and moved toward the enemy. The
line was already thrilling and trembling
with that Irresistible ardor which in battle
decides the day. With mighty shout the
line moved forward at charge. A sheet of
flame and a mighty roar burst from the
Federal stronghold. The Confederate line
withered but there was not an instant's
pause. The crest was gained. The enemy
were in flight
General johnson had passed through the
ordeal seemingly unhurt. His horse was
shot in four places; his clothes were pierre
ed by missiles; his boot sOles were cut and
torn by minnie; but if he himself had re-
ceived any severe wound, he did not know
it, AT this moment Governor Harris rode
up from the right. After Il few words,
General johnson sent him with an order to
Colonel Statham, which having delivered,
he speedily returned. In the meantime,
knots and groups of Federal soldiers kept
up a desultory fire as they retreated upon
their supports, and their last line, now
yielding, delivered volley after volley as
they sullenly retired. BY the chance of
war, a minnie ball from one of these did its
fatal work. AS he sat there after his
wound, Captain Wickham says that Colo
mel O'Hara, of his staff rode up and Gener-
al Johnston said to him, we must 60 to the