Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-16
DAY MORNING, MARCH Is. 1886.

From a slight elevation, and concealed
by trees, be saw long line OF Federal
infantry and six guns in position
AS quick as possible Jackson was IN
formed. Jackson, Fitz Lee, and
courier made q new reconnaissance.
There was Howard's division before
them. Hooker's plans were plain. IL
was . momentous discovery. Great
thoughts were revolving through Jack
sons mind. He must have seen the
necessity for immediate action. Fitz
turned to look him IN the face. There
he was on 8" the little sorrel" in silent
prayer. A little later he had brought
up his division and cut Hooker's line
in two and captured the six guns and
many prisoners.
THE DoLoRoUs STROKE.
There was hard fighting all that day,
but the enemy were hopelessly bailied
and suffered terrible losses.
Towards the evening Jackson and
some members Of his staff rode forward
to examine the ground before them.
When they returned 1t was dark the
troops that had seen them pass down
the road and out to the front had been
relieved new troops had taken their
places; these hearing the clatter of the
approaching horsemen, naturally sup
posed that the enemy were coming upon
them, and they delivered volley or
two. Three bullets struck Jackson
one in the right hand, one in the upper
part Of the right arm, and the third in
the left forearm. The reins dropped
from his hands never more to be taken
up. Two of his officers lifted him from
his saddle. "The little sorrel" was
cut adrift there amid the darkness and
the firing.
COME HOME AGAIN.
1t was for a time thought that the
horse had rushed into the Union lines,
but the next day some Of Stuart's men
found him and brought him to head
quarters. lie was unhurt; indeed,
he passed through all Of his battles
without wound.
His master dead, he was turned over
to Mrs. Jackson, who took him with
her to her home, about twenty miles
from Charlotte, n. c. There he was
kept, ever the object of special care,
until some few years back, when Mrs.
Jackson, now resident Of Richmond,)
breaking up her home there, inrespOnse
to requests sent him to the Virginia
Military Institute. where Jackson had
been a professor-an institution to
which he was much attached.
When the New Orleans Exposition
was opened Mrs. Jackson permitted the
horse to be taken there for exhibition
for the benefit of the Soldiers Home
and the jackson Monument fund.
AT THE HOME.
Coming back from New Orleans, I" the
little sorrel" was placed at Lee Camp
Soldiers Home. Every visitor there
wanted to see him. lie was one Of the
great attractions Of the place. But old
age was fast creeping upon him. His
campaigns, and his thirty-two years Of
! age weighed heavily upon him, and for
ten days past he was known to be pass
ing away. All the Veterans were good
to him, but one particularly Mr.. Con-
nelly nursed him like baby. He died
under tent.
IN THE HANDS OF a TAXIDERMIsT.
Professor F. S. Webster, of Roches-
ter, n. y. (who was recommended by
the directors of the Smithsonian Insti-
tute), reached here yesterday, and the
body was placed in his hands to be
stuffed. lie went to work promptly.
He will be engaged here about three or
! four days, and will then take the skin
and such portions of the skeleton as he
/ wishes to Washington to have them
properly mounted. He will give. " the
little sorrel the most lifc-like appear
ance possible, and when his work is
done it will be put up at the Soldiers
Home here.
MONEY WANTED.
Money is wanted to pay for this
work. The Home has no fund applicable
to the purpose, and the taxidermist was
secured by the directors Of the Home in
the confident belief that the soldiers
who followed Lee and Jackson would
promptly make up the necessary
amount. Professor Webster's bill will
be about $3.50, and $3.50 in addition to
that is desired to build suitable canopy
or housing over the stuffed figure. Amy
of the Richmond newspapers will re-
ceive subscriptions.
The following was written by lady
upon hearing that the horse was dying
The Dying war-HOrse.
Tread softly. he's dying; come men
All, be not ashamed of tear
Let us gather about him that he
May feel his Old comrades are near.
You never refused to be led
BY him In the days that are gone;
You thought him enchanted. this steed
The Knight Of the Valley rode on!
Tread lightly, perchance he may see
Strange visions Of things that have been
Hear again those low murmurs OF prayer
With the roar OF the cannon between.
Does he feel the kind touch Of that hand
That pointed to Heaven In prayer?
| Old comrades, uncover; 10 may be
The spirit OF Jackson is here,
Tread lightly. he's dying, the war horse
No coward IN danger was he;
! HIS life was dumb acquiescence
In things that were fated TO be.
| Bring the flag that was folded in tears
The flag that shall float never more
| Soon comrades, we II fold 10 about him;
We've shrouded dead heroes before,
Heroic old sorrel. thy master,
Great Stonewall immortal In name,
Would have TIM name written forever
BY mis- own In the annals OF fame
RICHMOND, March Il, 1856.
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