The National tribune., 1901-07-04

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other notch, when all the citizens Of North
Carolina went and dwelt by the seaside.
The next day we moved forward in
high state of enthusiasm to do the work
assigned US. We marched 16 miles, and
on the following day, after a rapid march
Of 20 miles, passed through the capital
city Of North Carolina and went into
camp. We found Raleigh abandoned by
Johnston's army, which had hastily re-
treated 20 miles northwest.
Another day found us in motion in the
direction of Johnston's army, but about
noon we came to a halt.
During the morning heavy thunder was
heard, which developed into q heavy
downpour of rain.
We stood around patiently enduring the
elements, when, hark. The sound of dis
tant cheering assailed our ears. Regi-
ment after regiment took up the shout, as
some joyful news reached them. We were
in suspense. What did it mean?
An officer now dashed up to our Colonel,
spoke a few words, and then spurred his
horse onward. Feeling anxious to know
the cause of the cheering we gathered
around our boy Colonel, and when all was
quiet he said: Comrades, Johnston has
sent in word that he would like to know
the terms of surrender"
Then there occurred loud and prolonged
cheering. The victory for which many
had hoped and prayed was almost with
in our reach: h-u-r-r-a-h!
For some days following we remained in
camp patiently awaiting the result of an
armistice between Sherman and Johnston.
ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN.
April IT there came report that
plunged us into deepest sorrow. The
noblest heart in America had ceased to
best. Our noble and beloved President
had fallen by the hand of an assassin.
How we were shocked by the receipt Of
such sad news. 1t completely over
whelmed us, and many sat down here and
there and wept tears of pain and sorrow.
The whole army was hushed with a death
like stiffness, and only threats of dire ven.
geance were heard. But the great, mag.
unanimous spirit of freemen only held Sher,
mans noble army in check.
April "a occurred a grand review of the
Seventeenth Corps. We marched in close
column, and as we passed the reviewing
stand there stood the hero of AppOmattox
beside our noble leader, w. 7. Sherman
After the review we returned to our camp
wondering why Gen. Grant was with US
and if he was going to assume command
of Sherman's army.
BY way of depression l will say, about
this time charge was made against ouI
loved commander; an accusation that al
most implied disloyalty. The press took
up the cry, till an impartial public would
have inferred that our noble chief was
traitor.
This was brought about by one high II
Office giving to the public a Telegram
which he had formerly sent TO Gen. Grant
implying that our noble chief had seen I
and had instructions respecting the courst
he was to pursue. To this our loved chic
replied: Il was not in the possession O.
such instructions; never saw them
and have reason to believe tina
the -- - knew of that fact" Thi
reply by our noble commander, to on
whose only purpose it seemed was to hum
bic him in his hour Of triumph, was on
that a party high in Office never an
swered.
The reading of history makes us fee
indignant. Those, however, who sought t
injure our noble chief passed away un
honored, while Sherman with Lincoln
Grant and many others, live on in tn
hearts Of grateful people, whose heart
enshrine the memory and whose tongue
prolong the praise.
SURRENDER OF JouNsToY's ARMY.
April % the truce between Sherma
and Johnston having expired. an adyanc
was ordered. Johnston hearing that Shel
mans army was approaching, asked 70
another meeting with Sherman, to tax
place at noon on the 26th.
The army was halted to await the n
suit. Early on the morning of the 26tl
Gen. Sherman went forward by rail-th
railroad having been repaired-to NEE
Johnston. Late in the day we heard th
train that took Sherman out to NEE
Johnston returning.
All was now silent expectation, and ou
hearts were beating high in anticipation {
glorious news. We gathered along th
railroad, but the train swept by US an
came TO stop further down the roaC
We listened, and soon loud shout wa
heard that grew in volume as it was take
up by other commands.
What joyful news those shouts col