Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
TEXANSIN VIRGINIA,
aesfs astM Brigade and The Conlsdsr,
lto Capital.
A DEVOTED COMMAND,
q orEanissticn ana ssrvic,-sesns, n
1schmond Darirg the war-wosuan's
work and Ingenuity.

Sonieuerate capital and Hocd's
exSs Brigade. BY Mrx A. w. Wink
Price, $500
Aside from being q contribution TO the
history OF tas war for southern indspend-
ence. ana the part borne in II by one OF
tho mos, gallant commands IN the Army
OF Northern Virginia, this book possesses
double local interest. 1t deals very
largely with events IN tho Confederate
capital. and the author was we'll
known here in her g!rlhood days a. Miss
Angie Smith. She was educated at the
Richmond Female Institute. and made
Richmond her home during the trying
days OF the struggle. she married Leu
teoant-Colonel c. NJ. Wrinkles, OF the
Fourth Texas Regiment. Hoods Brigade.
and was . contributor as q girl 20 the
Southern Illustrated News. q Richmond
gar publication.
The dedication Of the book reads:
ITO the living and the dead OF HOODS
Texas Brigade. Army OF Northern Viz
gjn'a whose deeds OF herolsm are en-
eiazoned upon their Souihlands history
In letters OF blood ana gold; whose laurel
fesas and The lilies OF the appreciation
OF q grateful pecple--a precious heritage
90 their deseendan,S-th!s volume Is dedi-
Gated
MAJOR BRADFUTD WARWICK.
The opening chapters treat OF the con-
ditions existing just prior TO tho war
and the breaking out OF hostilities, ana
lead up to the arrival of the Texans IN
Richmond. Referring to the appointment
OF the gallant Brsdfute Warwick as
major Of the Fifth Texas. the author
says:
"'The appointment Of Major Warwick.
OF Richmond. was an open sesame or
the homes OF that people TO Texas SOL
diers. ana formed the tie which after
wards knit them together In bond OF
friendship seldom called forth by me
deeds Of proves Of the most renowned.
"rhe people knew little Of Texas. save
disjointed scraps OF her remarkable MIS-
tory. but were prepared TO think her
soldiers q wild. reckless set OF men,
daring to risk everything for the southern
cause. People OF information. however,
knew Texans were Intelligent brave. and
Independent, glowing with an intense IN
diy!duality. They soon found these sol
diers were representative men OF Their
State, who were firmly decided 10 fight
the battles OF the South. and willing TO
defend with their lives the sacred
principle Of southern rights.
Major Bradfute Warwick was the son
Of one OF the wealthiest OF Richmond's
citixens-CoIbln Warwick. He was
young man. pointed TO with pride by
the people Of his native place. elegant in
marners handsome. intellectual. jpos-
sessed OF the advantages Of great wealth,
yet so imbued with the manly qualities
OF human nature as 10 make him eager
TO crave for himself q name distinguished
In some leading profession. His preference
was for a military life. To this his
parents objected. Yielding 20 their per-
fassions. he graduated at the Medical
College, Richmond: University Of Vir-
ginia College OF New York. and the
Paris School of Medicine. and from each
bore of crst honors Being only 10. he de-
cided 10 make the tour of Europe before
engaging In his lfe-work as physician.
He visited places Of historic interest in
Italy. Greece. and Turkey. and wan
dered through the Holy Land. storing his
mind with precious treasures OF ancient
lore. extending his literary and classic
Information by personal knowledge Of
the grand works OF antiquity.
WITH GARIBALDI
Returning 10 Europe he found Italy in
state Of commotion. Fired by his Old
love for the military, he determined 10
offer himself TO Garibaldi as surgeon.
as he had received no training in arms,
telling that famous general: 7 want the
appointment Of surgeon because I think
j can do some good; but place me eny.
where. II you do not | will fight on nv
own hook: for to fight or physic in this
war I am determined The General
gave him q place on the medical STAFF but
he was TOO eager for the fray: too near
the conflict TO remain a passive partici-
pant. so resigning his commission he took
his position in tho ranks as q common
soldier. The eye OF the great soldier vas
upon him. he gave him a commiss on,
and at Palermo called him out upon the
field for his GOODNESS during the engage
ment and promoted him to the rank OF
captain. He remained in the Italian
army until Garibaldi arrived IN triumph
at Capua, and was sent on a delicate mis-
sion once TO Calabria.
He was only q years old, had par
ticipated in eleven pitched battles. had
fought his way from a common soldier
TO captain in six months. had served
Garibaldi faithfully. when the troubles
IN America reached a climax. He imne-
diately resigned his connection and COM
mission with the Italian army, deter
mined to OFFER his sword TO the Southern
Confederacy. He had fought TO liberate
Italy. now he was inspired TO fight for
his own Sunny South When he reached
home. after much anxiety lest he might
be detained at the North. as his vessel
was bound 10 northern port, Virginia
had not thrown her fortunes with her
southern sisters. After a few days spent
with his family. he went to Charleston.
arriving In time to see Fort Sumter sur
render. 'aydi -?
This was the record OF the man Presi-
dent Davis appointed major OF the Fourth
Texas Regiment No higher compliment
was paid any troops than when John Il.
Hood was commissioned colonel and Brad
flute Warwick major OF this regiment
men who had won renown upon the bat
tle-held. been under fire under trying
circumstances. and who had been weighed
N the balance. and not found wanting"
A GREAT SURGEON.
Mrs. Winkler saw a great deal OF hos
pital life in Richmond. and here is one
Of her sketches, the subject Of which is
well remembered by the older residents
81 the city:
Hospital No. was, as I said few
chapters back, used during the first yea
as Federal hospital Just before the
battles around Richmond the authorities
decided TO turn IL over 10 the COnfede-
rates. placing as a surgeon-in-chief DIR.
Charles Bell Gibson. a man whose fame
as a surgeon had gone abroad over the
land; whose perception was keen. whose
study was thorough. whore hand was
cool and unerring as he performed for
suffering humanity the most intricate
operations which any man had ever
undertaken. He was surgeon and con-
sulting physician. as he did little private
practice. his skill being In constant de-
mand. and his time wholly absorbed IN
his profession. His manner was polished
and courteous. but with certain dignity
which he'd strangers In awe OF his won
derful ability. and kept away undue inter
ference with his preconceiyed ideas.
What he said and did was as unyield-
ing as the laws OF the Medes and Per-
sisna. (. s6ixI,.S
A CALL FOR HELP.
Because OF this popularity. the ladies'
did not venture within the sacred pre-
cincts OF his special domain until a
notice appeared In one OF the daily
papers inviting and urging them TO come
20 his assistance. as the building was
full OF patients ana the few Sisters OF
Charity were badly overworked.
"As more convenient 10 my home, I
decided 20 transfer my slender services
N Dr (.thaor'a b0spIsal and <t.e. D.,