Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
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entered in the Chu1ch of the Invalids on |
the 18th of December, 1910.
The most interesting feature In the pro- |
ceedings on their arrived in France was the |
gathering of surviving veterans who gave
expression to their deep grief by weeping
like children, over his dust 1t was this
love and admiration of his soldiery that
made him one Of the greatest monarchs
that ever reigned in Europe. An old SOL |
der may some times like Caesar have a
Brutus. But thank God this does not often
occur.
have already said Stuart chose arms as
a profession, in which he made his mark. |
But feel satisfied he would have been
grand success in any avocation. am
pleased to see here to-day witnessing and
participating in these ceremonies magnln- |
cent military organization, named IN honor |
of our ideal cavalryman, and commanded
too, by an old soldier who followed MN.
His great worth and brilliant record has not
been forgotten in Richmond or his native
county. For there nestles an enterprlslng |
and prosperous town not very remote from
the North Carolina border that bears his |
name, which has become so illustrious
And as time rolls on his fame will spread
in song and story.
I believe the day will come, and trust it |
is in the near future, when grand monu- |
ment will be erected by that lovely city he
lost his life defending, In the hurry of
business pursuits and other causes merltor-
ious acts of public men are sometimes over
looked for time. 1t was only on the 14th
of this month, in the historic village OF
Brooklyn, Conn.,, there was dedicated an
equestrian statue 30 General Israel Putnam
for great military deeds performed more
than century ago, which consumed long
years in memorahzing the Connecticut Leg
islature for funds sufficient to pay for it.
The statue stands near the den where he
shot the WOLF and from which he dragged
him feet foremost in the presence of his
alarmed neighbors. was not on this illstar-
red field when it was being crimsoned by
blood caused by all the deadly implements
known in modern warfare in the hands of
courageous men. But it is known to the
world the formidable and fearless force of
cavalry and artillery with which Stuart had
to contend. 1t has been estimated at more
than twelve thousand, commanded by a
skilled and intrepid leader that had for his
object the capture and sack of Richmond,
and was rapidly approaching that city when
Stuart intercepted him at this point and
had his first tilt with him on the Telegraph
Road. About O'Clock a brigade of mount
ed cavalry was thrown suddenly on the ex-
IRENE left of the Confederate line, to which
Stuart hastened, for he knew it was weak
point to which the enemy had directed this
mounted charge. In this charge the enc
my captured battery on the left and re-
pulsed nearly the entire left line. Immedi-
ately on the Telegraph road, at point
Captain Dorsey occupied, about eighty men
had collected. In the midst of these Stuart
threw himself, and by his directions inspir-
ed and held them firm, while the enemy,
with the quickpess and violence of cy-
clone, swept by them. With,these valorous
men he fired in their flank and rear as they
passed. These brave men we're met by the
First Virginia Cavalry and driven back. AS
they retreated one of their number who
had been dismounted inflicted the fatal
wound by pistol, from which Stuart died
the next day. But before this sad catas.
trophe occurred he had struck the enemy
hip and thigh with that violence Samson
smote the Philstines, that caused him to
recoil and to abandon the capture Of Rich
mond. As Stuart was convened by loving
hands from the field he observed some OF
his men leaving the scene OF action. He
called out to them: $50 back! go back! and
do your duty as have done mine, and our
country will bs safe. Go back! 60 back!
I had rather die than be whipped"
These were his last orders on the battle.
field. While dying in yon city the next
day he heard the roar of artillery, and turn.
ed to Major Mcclellan, who was by his
bedside, and asked him what it meant.
He was told that Gray's Brigade and other
troops had moved out against the enemy's
rear on the Brook turnpike. He turnet
his eyes upward and exclaimed: 5000
grant they may be successful, but" sale
he, "but must be prepared for anothe
world"
1 have already alluded to the vigilance O
this officer while on the outpost and else
where. In support of what l have airead.
said, I exhibit here today a field Telegram
sent by him to me. 1t is dated at Orangl
Court house, March 10Th, 1864. The Ell
velope is the original and as the Crime o
war is upon its face, but it is none the les
interesting on this account. 1t was sen
by telegraph to me at HamiltOn's Crossing
aud it reads as follows:
sCapt. r. E. Frayser: Watch the Poto
mac, closely, to see if Kilpatrick's command
passes"
J. E. B. STUART, Major.General.
It will be remembered that in the early
part of March, 1854, Fitzpatrick made
raid on Richmond with nearly thirty-s
hundred cavalry with the intention of liber
ating the Federal prisoners and capturing
Richmond. The disasters of this expedi
ton are too we'll known for me to narratt
them here.
An affectionate brother has erected ;
massive granite shaft on beautiful knoll
in Hollywood, near the ripping waters o
the majestic James, and in the shade 0
that thriving and picturesque city for which
he lost his life while the Mede was thunder
ing at its gates, and when the Persian wa
almost on the throne.
In closing will give you a pen picture
of this conspicuous cavalrymau. Some Of
his old soldiers may recognize it, A young
man with florid complexion, five feet tel
inches high, perfectly erect, broad should
ers and flowing auburn beard, blue eyes
prominent nose, lofty and expanded brow
well developed head, aud veritab.e ath
lete in physique. But still this picture
would be incomplete if omitted tie fell
hat with black plume and elaborate yellow
silk sash, heavy jack boots and spurs. AL
of which were ever kept scrupulously neat
In this you have the typical cavalrymar
"Jeb" Stuart.
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