Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05

1900 had been taken there by farmers
and industrial establishments to hiding
places. We again passed through Testers
burg ana then entered on the mountain
regioo. 1t proved TO be very dangerous
section for cavalry movements. At
IL o'clock at night We came to Uses
Iron Works. Mr.. Use. upon demand, fur
nished provisions, but as we discovered
on the following days, secretly Informed
the farmers and troops OF our approach.
June 25d.-At dawn we moved on by
roads to Caledonia Iron-works. catching
only twenty-six horses and twenty-five
mules. the great bulk having been moved
on upon Mr.. Uses messages of warning.
We obliged the oyerseer OF the place
TO provide US with rations, and about
o'clock in the afternoon we advanced
with forty OF our men In pursuit Of the
Yankee guard and the horses In the dlrec-
ton OF Gettysburg. About two miles be-
yond the Caledonia Iron Works we dis
covered the road to be blockaded. Just
where IL entered into dense woods. Major
Bryan called the officers together for con-
sultation, and an attack was resolved
upon. was ordered with nine men to APP
proach the blockaded place and to clear
II. i directed four men to approach the
barricade to the right Of the road, where
they were protected by bushes, while
took the open field to the left with the
others. There were about twenty-five men
awaiting US. lying In ambush. but they
disappeared in a hurry as we drew near
We quickly removed the distractions, and
as soon as the road was clear Captain
Norman charged, with twenty-five men,
in pursuit of the Yankees. followed him
with my squad as soon as our horses were
brought up The Federal infantry took
refuge behind company OF Union caval-
Sy, hiding in the woods, and the troopers
Turned their horses heads when we rush.
ed upon them. We were frequently fired
upon in our pursuit, and one private.
Amick, was MORALLY wounded. Major
Bryan, recognizing the dangers of further
advance. ordered us TO break off the pur-
suit, and we slowly returned to the Gale
donia Iron Works. Having passed the
buildings we were again fired upon from
ambush. This section OF Pennsylvania
seems to be full OF "bushwhackers." At
Greenwood we met our rear-guard. in
charge of the captured horses. and re-
quired the citizens TO feed men and ami
mails. During the night we marched by
way of Funkstown to Greencastle. Twice
we came very close to strong cavalry de-
tachments Of the enemy, but escaped their
attention.
June 24th.-We rejolned the regiment at
Chambersburg.
June 25th.-Captain Norman reporting
sick, took command OF the company,
and was ordered TO Shippensburg. We
camped several miles beyond this place,
in the direction of Carlisle. We had sew
eral encounters with the enemy.
June 27th.-The entire brigade moved on
to Carlisle, and after some skirmishing
with Pennsylvania militia on horse we
passed the distractions and fortifications,
and occupied the city at 10 o'clock. About
o'clock General EwelPs Corps arrived.
We advanced towards Mechanicsburg, Pa,
and camped during the night about five
miles distant from the town. our pickeS
were attacked several times.
June 2S-After some skirmishing with
the Federal cavalry we occupied Mechan-
icsburg, and upon requisition were treated
by the citizens to delicious dinner
Probably the frightened people gave up
to us the meals prepared for their own
table Thus, greatly gratifed and re-
inylgorated. we advanced towards the
Susouehanna river, and about four miles
from Harrisburg. the capital OF PENN
sylvania, we took position on dominat-
ing hill. Jacksons Battery, belonging TO
our brigade, came up, and the artillery III
with the enemy ensued, lasting unth
nightfaU. General Jenkins took position
on Silver Springs turnpike, road paralel
to the Carlisle Harrisburg turnpike, ana
l was ordered with my company TO select
n place of concealment east or Me-
chanicsburg. in order TO protect our co"-
nection with Carlisle.
June 29th.--In the morning received Or
ders to meet General Jenkins and to
act as his escort. We recOnnottered 10
the right of the Harrisburg turnpike,
charged on the enemy's outposts, ana
viewed the city OF Harrisburg and its
defeuces. This was the farthest advance
made by any Confederate troops during
the campaign. During the following night
I again received orders TO be In ambush,
although | and my command were nearly
exhausted by constant and exciting ser
vice.
TO HOLD THE TOWN.
June 3Oth.-Early in the morning I was
ordered to report with my company at
headquarters, and General jenkins d.
rected me to proceed at once with my
company and one cannon Of Jaekson's
Battery to Mechanicsburg. TO hold tins
town until ordered otherwise, and to
destroy the railroad track as far as pos
sble. l could learn nothing definite con-
corning the army and General Lees plans.
General Rhodes, / was told, occupied
Carlisle, and General Early York-with
the latter was Whites Cavalry-while
General Imboden's Brigade protected our
line OF Communication with Virginia
Greatly fiattered to be entrusted with an
expedition, properly belonging TO an OFF,
Ger of higher rank, started my command
to Mechanicsburg, and when We came In
sight Of the town l dispatched patrol
10 reconnoitre. A email company Of Fede-
raj cavalry rad Just occupied the place.
but retreated upon our approach. With
out delay marched into town and posted
nay pickets. The place appeared to be
evacuated by the inhabitants; they all
kept indoors. l posted my command on
an elevation east Of the town, overlook
ing both the railroad and the turnpike,
and ordered my men to demolish the
railroad track. We were repeatedly In
terrupted in this work by the reappear-
ance OF Yankees, and had TO keep up
Lively skirmish all day. We also observed
many and demonstratlve people in the
woods, some distance to our right, and