The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-06-02
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BY SIR ARTHUR JAMES LYON-FREMANTLE,
Kc N. G. G. B. now Lieutenant General. British Army

June 22.-We started without food Of
corn at $50 a. M, and soon became en-
| tangled with Pender's Division on it's line
of march, which delayed us q good deal
My poor brute of a horse also took this
opportunity of throwing two more shoes
which we found it impossible to replace.
all the blacksmiths' shops having been
pressed by the troops. - e.
The soldiers of this division are a re-
marI1a bly, fine body of men, and look quite
seasoned and ready for any work. Their
clothing is serviceable, so also are their
boots; but there is the usual utter alb
sence of uniformity as to color and shape
of their garments and hats-gray of all
shades, and brown clothing, with felt hats,
predominant. The Confederate troops are
now entirely armed with excellent rifles,
mostly Enfields. When they first turned
out they were in the habit of wearing
numerous revolvers and bowie knives.
Gentlemen, think you will find an En-
field rife, bayonet, and 60 rounds of am
munitiOn as much as you can convent
emily carry in the way of arms" They
laughed, and thought they knew better;
but the six shooters and bowie-knives
gradually disappeared and now none are
to be seen among the infantry.
The artillery horses are in poor condition,
and only get three pounds of corn day.
The artillery is of all kinds-Parrots,- Ma
poleOns, rif1ed and smooth-bores. all
shapes and sizes; most of them bear the
letters U. S., showing that they have
changed masters.
the blue battle-fags | saw with Bragg's
army. They are generally red, with blue
st. Andrews Cross showing the stars.
This pattern is said to have been invented
by Gen. Joseph Johnston, as not so liable
to be mistaken for the Yankee flag. The
new Confederate Tag has evidently been
adopted from this battle-faC. as it is called
Most of the colors in this division bear the
names Manassas, fredericksburg Seven
Pines, Harpers Ferry, Charlottesville,
etc.
! saw no straGglers during the time was
with Pender's Division; but although the
Vircinian army certainly does get over a
deal of ground, yet they move at slow,
dragging pace, and arc evidently not GOOD
marchers naturally. AS Mr.. Norris OBJ
served 10 me, Before this war we were a
lazy set Of devils; our nigrers worked for
us, end none of US ever dreamt of walking
though VIC all rode a great deal"
We reached Beuyville III niles ut a. m i.
The HEADQUARTERS Of Cen. Lee were n few
hundred Yards beyond this place. Just
before getting there, saw a general Off Ger
of handsome appearance, who must.
knew. from description, lie the Commander
in-Chicf; but as he was evidently engaged
| did not ioin him. although | gave nv
letter Of introducfion to one of his staff.
Shortly aftcrwaFdSa presented myself to
Mr.. Iawiey, vitilg whom ! became i'm
mediatcly great eeFicEds. He introduced
me 10 Gen. Chilte,9, Nle Adiutant- Genera
OF The army; to Col. laIe the Cuarsernlasterl
General; TO Ma. giaGor, Cart. VcrabIes.
and Other ofcersfoi Sen. Lees staff; and
he suggested. as Se he adGuarters were so
busy ard crowGeGs tiIat he and should
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ask for hospitaii y fem The less busy staff
Of Gen LonCstrcca a. q kwas also intiCduced
to Capt SchreiE eIt,1 he Pruss;an army,
who is q guest sCmntimcs of Gen. Lee and
sometimes Of GeIle ,ifuart of the cavalry.
He had been prcscn: at ore of the late