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AN INCIDENT AT YORKTOWN.
The Meeting or Stouewnu Jnekson's
widow with Naval Omcers.

Tho Meeting OF StOuewau Jnokeoh'e
widow with Naval Omcers.
AT the Yorktown celebration In October.
1881" said Charles w. Stewart, now of the
Photographic Office in Washington. ~ was a
midshipman on the flagship Tennessee and was
on duty in the launch that carried distinguished
visitors between shore and the ship. About
p. NJ. on the last day had taken the last vis-
itor from the Tennessee to the wharf in the
steam launch Rocket While was waiting at
the landing two gentlemen and two lndies came
to the launch and asked to be taken to the Ten
nessee. Tho ladies were introduced TO me as
Mrs. jackson and her daughter. Miss Jackson.
The mother was fair and rather short of stat
ure. The daughter was dark, graceful. and had
in a measure the charming presence Of the
mother.
My instructions were positive to bring of no
more visitors. but when the gentlemen intro
duced themselves as Gen. Field and Represen-
tative Finley decided to take them. They en-
tered the launch and were soon at the Ten
nessee. When we went aboard the officer OF the
deck scowled ut me and muttered something that
was glad not to hear moro plainly. Although
was very tired. having had most onerous duty.
i did my best to entertain the visitors. and was
showing the beauties Of the gun deck when
Fsa to thai the ladies'
II called sailor, wrote on cord The widow
and daughter Of Stonswall jackson are on the
We had just turned TO walk aft, when tall,
gaunt Capt. Fyffe appeared, rushing toward us
with outstretched arms, and led the visitors to
the Admiral's cabin. Messengers were sent hv-
ing. the band was ordered up. officers were or
dered into dress uniform, wig-wag signals
brought officers from neighboring ships, and
soon Mrs. jackson and her daughter were hold
ing grand reception. think that the mothers
eyes were very moist. Perhaps the kindliness
and uniforms recalled memories OF other scenes
dear to her heart.
when the time came to depart from the ship
We found that the Admiral had ordered his
beautiful barge Daring for our use. AS a special
mark of honor the great bearskin robes given by
Emperor Wilhelm l. to Admiral Farragut were
placed in the stern sheets. When all was ready
our visitors were handed in. Our Captain said:
salute for you' and to me- Do not forget to
salute the President on the Despatch
Tho glorious old Daring pushed off and we
started, slowly at first, then faster and faster.
the oars moving in perfect rhythm till the snow
white Daring was rushing like an arrow straight
for the Despatch. on whose quarterback We
could see men sitting. AS we came near gave
Toss and when the second stroke was finished
the oars leaped to the vertical, two parallel lines
OF dripping blades shining fair in the setting
sun. and stood. cap in hand. As !
glanced up saw President Arthur. with his Cab
met in a semicircle about him. rise and uncover
in silent salute.
"We flashed past in q moment. and the order
was given. Boat your oars The oars sank to-
Rether on the thwarts below tho gunwales. Our
a good cables length. The eyes OF the daughter
were brilliant. but Mrs. jackson was crying
quietly, and there were tears in Gen. Fields
eyes, too"