Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
r,rom Iaeutennnt schuricht,s diary.

From Lieutenant schurichfs Diary.
June Is, lsss.-Fatigued, but hopelui' ana
encouraged by the result of our glorious
battle OF yesterday. at Martinsburg' va
ne we're called by the sound Of the
bugle TO mount horses. AS early as
o,clocl in the morning we advanced to-
,ve,,ds the Potomac. We reconnoitered
first To pam No. g." and, returning 10
the road to Wnliamsport, Nd. we ra-
pidiy moved to the river. Fording the
potomac. we took possession Of Williams
mort. and were received very kindly Dy
The inhabitants Tables, with plenty OF
milk. bread, and meat, had been spread
ta tho street, and we took a nasty
breakfast. Soon after this We rode To-
wards Hagerstown. Md, where we ar
rived at noon. and were enthusiastically
welcomed by the ladies. They made us
presents of flowers. and the children
shouted "Hurrah for JEFF. DavisF The
ladies entreated us not TO advance INTO
Pennsylvania, where we would De at
tackled by superior forces. However,
we sped on, and when we came IN sish'
OF Greencastle. Pa, General Jehk4Is
divided his brigade in two forces. MY
company belonged 20 the troops forming
the right wing: and, pistols and muskets
u
we charged and took the town. The
Federal cavalry escaped, and only one
lieutenant was captured. After destroy
ing the railroad depot and cutting the
feleeraph-wires, the brigade took up its
advance to Chambersburg Pa. No
other Confederate cavalry force seems
10 cooperate with our brigade, number
ing about $500 officers and men. Our van
guard had several sllirmishes with
che retreating enemy. On the road we
found several partly burned wagons. which
thew had destroyed: and at IL o'clock
at 0ight we entered the city OF Cham
berSburg, and on its eastern outskirts we
went into camp.
Juno ieth.-Early in the morning our
pickets were attacked by the Federals.
but the enemy was repulsed, and we
made some prisoners. railroad bridge
and MISREPRESENTATION were destroyed
by our men. General Jenkins ordered
the storekeepers TO open their establish
.nents. and we purchased what we needed,
having IN Confederate money. The inhabi-
tants had to provide rations for
the troops and we Jared very well,
but their feelings toward US were very adj
verse However, a number OF them. be-
longing to the peace-party treated us
kindly. especially were the Germans in
favor OF peace. Many inhabitants had
fed in haste from the city, but owing
10 the suddenness OF our approach.
clothes and household utensils were left
scattered In the streets l was ordered
with part of my company to move this
unprotected property safely into the
houses of its probable owners. Al 8
o'clock at night General Jenkins had his
brigade alarmed. 10 see how soon the
troops would be In readiness for action,
and was much pleased with the results.
June I7th.--Early In the morning the
citizens were ordered by the General 10
give up all weapons. and we received
about 600 guns OF all sorts, sabres, pls-
tolls. etc. The useful arms were loaded
or wagons and the others were destroyed.
About IL o'clock news reached head
quarters OF the advance OF a strong
Yankee force. and consequently we
evacuated enc city and fell back upon
Hagerstown. Md.
June isth.--My company on picket, and
am officer OF the day. Nothing Of tine
enemy.
June 1sth.--The company was ordered
20 Waynesborough. Pa, 10 capture horses
and cattle In the nesghborhood for cur
army. a powerful thunderstorm sur
prssed US at night and we took refuge
on large farm. The proprietor was
Obliged &c furnish us with ratlons for
ourselves ana our horses.
June 20th.--we succeeded In capturing
number Of horses and some cattle Al
noon we came 10 the farm OF an old
PenuS wanna German. lie was scared 20
deatgUht catching sight OF Us, and shouted
20 mein Gott die rebelsg'
soon treasured hlrn. telling him that no
harm should result to him II he furnished
US with dinner aud ratlons. for our
horses- and we were well cared for. a
Federal cavalry regiment passed In sight
OF the place. fortunately not discovering
our presence. and l concluded TO march
with my command to LsStersburg. Nd
where the citizens furnished US with
supper We camped for the night IN an
open field midway between Lestersburg
and HagerstowR.
A DANGEROUS SECTION.
June 2lst and 22d.--The Fourteenth yir-
girla Cavalry Regiment reedyanced to-
wards Chanbers5urs. Pa, but Company
u. In charge OF Captain Meorfnan and
Major Bryan. % Rhodes's Division. was
detailed 10 proceed 70 the South Noun
tain - capture horses, Of wAieh about