Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-03-05

The accompanying diagram will aid In bet
ter understanding Ufthe Typographical features
of the vtriniiy of thc occurrence. Tie old State
turnpike road ran from BFndy's tol-gate, or
Brady rep, as tho point was stisp designated,
and, IS shown on the diSgrr,n. =Iong the val
ley, following the coarse of Elk Wafer river,
and 3cirg ON low ground. WIZ subject to over
How from the river IL Seasons of high water.
On ibis :. count neg piiiU had ccu construct
ed on higher grouul, aud on filfs new road at
some tisiance below BfIdy's gale, GtnC raj Lee
had established lie headquarters. The bluffs
on the opposite side Of the river from the old
road had been heavily piclsetgd by Federal SOL
dlers for several miles, extending from Col.
MorrOW's camp below. very nearly II not quite
up to Brady's gate. Owing to the mountains
Gus character of the surrounding country, Cen
eral Lee was impcrfectly informed of the loca-
ton of the Federal forces, and in order to OBJ
tain reliable Information in this regard, direct
ed Colonel Washington, with q detachment to
proceed up thenew road to the forks at or near
Brady's gate and thence down the old road.
cautioning him not to venture beyond GER
tain point Washington, however, it appears,
probably actuated by over zeal and anxiety to
be able to report valuable information, went
beyond the point indicated. His movements
along the entire route on the old road were, it
seems, fully observed by the pickets, and inn
mediately after he finally started on his return
volley was delivered from the Picket-line aud
WASHINGTON WAS SEEN TO FALL
from his horse which galloped away with the
retreating escort. He was apparently the only
One sLrIckeu Dy the VOllcy. Colonel MOrTOw
states that he was standing but short distance
from where Washington fell, and hurried to
the spot and discovered him to be an officer of
rank. He kuelt by him and raised him so as to
enable him to recline against his breast, and
directed one of his men, standing near. and
who wore felt hat, to run and fill it with wa
ter from the stream. Col. Morrow batLcd the
wounded mans forehead and endeavored to
press water between his lips from a saturated
handkerchief; but he could not swallow, as
blood was flowing from his mouth and nose
and in few moments later he was dead. ThJ
dead officer wore a valuable ring, pin in his
shirt bosom, and gold watch and chain-
These Colonel Morrow removed, and also took
possession of his sword and pistols. and ordered
new ambulance, under his control, to be
brought at once from camp, i'll which he had
the body placed and taken to his headquarters,
near by.
Not long after, Gen. William L. Loring. bear
ing flag. and accompanied by two-horse
wagon, arrived from Gen. Lees camp in order
to obtain possession of and remove the body.
1t was then that Col. Morrow learned the name
of the officer who had fallen, and with whom
1t happened. he had been personally well ac-
Quatltcd when connected with the steamboat
service between Washington and Aouia creek
Cen Loring desired TO transfer the body
from the ambulance to the wagon, but Colonel
Morrow kindly insisted upon his taking the
ambulance. when Gen Loriug's driver sDrang
upon the box, taking the reils with Col Nor
row sitting beside him, and in this manner the
body was taken to Gen. Lees headquarters
Tie watch and chain with ring and pin. were
turned over IN Gen. LoriniS and later the sword
aud pistols were delivered to Gen. J. j. Rev
noids. u &. A.. now retired. who atthat time
was also scrving in Gen. McCiellau's command
THORNTON A, WASuISGToS