The National tribune., 1901-07-04

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no enemy lowering on front or fank
therefore, noh heavy detail was made each
night for picket guard.
May we crossed the Roanoke, and
after a tiresome march of 26 miles crossed
the Caroline border and went into camp
| on the soil of Virginia.
I The people along our line of march had
never seen an army, much less Northern
enc.
In many places they congregnted by the
roadside and closely observed us as We
passed, and I suppose, were surprised to
| find that Yankees were little more than
half human, barring a want of soap.
The next day we crossed the Nottoway
River and marched some distance over
what was once known as the Boydton
Plank Road.
May we began to observe signs of the
terrific struggle between the armies around
| Petersburg: We passed through little
village named Dinwiddie, and toward the
| close of day crossed Appomattox Creek
and made camp.
1t was with deep interest that we gazed
here and there at the landmarks covering
years of war.
The following day we passed through
Petersburg, and the night OF May 8, went
into camp one mile from Richmond. Here
we remained two days, visiting many
places of interest in the city, including
Libby Prison.
Gen. Halleck was in command at Rich
mond, and upon our arriyal-in the alb
sence Of our leader-ordered the army to
march in review past his headquarters.
This only added fuel to the fire in the
heart of Sherman and his noble men, who
had not forgotten Halleck's course in the
Raleigh episode.
Sherman, upon being informed of Hal
leck's order, promptly revoked it. and In
formed Halleck in words more forcfble
than polite that if he could not march his
army through Richmond without being
subject TO his orders, he would march his
army around it. Sherman meant what he
said. Halleck took him at his word, the
order was not put into effect, and we went
on our way rejoicing.
Friday, May II, we crossed James
River, marched by the famous Libby
Prison and on through the streets of the
city, and toward night went into camp
near line of old earthworks 10 miles
from Richmond.
Early the next morning we were moving
on, and as the day began to wane, went
into camp near Hanover.
On the 18th we crossed the Pamunkey
River, and on the 10th came to the high
ground above Fredericksburg. Here our
attention was called to the famous stone
took refuge from the guns of Burnside 4
noble men.
A profound silence prevailed as we
moved down the slope leading to the city
The ground, as well as the buildings on
either side OF our line Of march, bore
shot and shell under which 10000 OF
J Burnside's noble men went down.
One writer says: 1T should not bt
called a battle, but a fearful massacre
; the result of an incompetent General"
Late in the afternoon We crossed the
J Rappahannock River, mounted the higt
grounds on the north side. and went into
camp.
; May 10 our route lay for some distanc,
: along n high range of Virginia hills over
looking the historic field of Manassas. II
the evening we crossed Occoquan Creek
} and on the following day went into camI
two miles from Alexandria.
, Our march from Raleigh was ended
: and we were once more promised a seasoi
) Of rest.
8 Weary and foot-sore we made our CAM
on level plain near the base of Arlington
flights, where We remained three days.
, THE CAPITAL CITY.
e Early one morning we could have beel
: seen climbing the rugged side of Arlington
r that we might enjoy n view OF the sur
e rounding country. In due time we reaches
the top, when an enthusiastic shout o
: thanksgiving escaped us, as our eyes be
/, held the beautiful scene. On our righ
Q the proud Potomac swept onward dow
t the beautiful valley TO the sea. But IN
e great crowning glory of ala sight tha
t made us feel amply repaid for all trials
was the Capitol Building of our Natio
r rising in noble grandeur far above all 1t
( surroundings. The massive white wall
e and great dome glistened in the pure sun
d light of liberty and freedom, and abov
|. all foated the beautiful and glorious fla
s of our country.
n As our eyes feasted on the majesti
scene before US, a voice seemed to whisps
/ in our ears: