Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-16
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North and an amusing story is told as an
incident during his invasion of Maryland
His cavalry was in the act OF leaving
Frederick and a few fingered behind bid
ding friends good by, when suddenly
few squadrons of Federal cavalry rode up
commanded by a Dutch major. with
an immense moustache Hating before
the City Hail. he exclaimed, We're ish
de Got tam repels? We're ish the Got fur
tam Stuart? We're ish he nit his caval-
RE: Let me shee him, unit I show him
some tings." a lady told him they had
just left. "Goot! young woman he ex-
claimed, starting in pursuit. We show the
repcls some tings"
He overlook the Confederate cavalry
and his command was completely routed,
and he himself was shortly afterwards
pulled out of a cottage with table
cloth bound around a slight wound in his
head and sent to the Confederate rear
prisoner.
Social Side Of the Man.
It would be we'll nigh impossible to go
fully into the career OF General Stuart.
His was beautiful Christian character,
and with it all he was fond of society
and was a social leader. He knew every
hospitable roof within a dozen miles OF
his headquarters. and, accompanied by
his banjo player, visited them by turns
night after night, returning usually to his
hard-earned rest, long after the midnight
hour. With the early dawn his was the
first voice calling gailE for breakfast as
he rose the picture OF health. good hu-
NOR. and strength. It may be noticed en-
PEASANT that to the circumstance that he
never touched tobacco or liquor in any
form General Stuart attributed much of
his health and vigor.
A contemporary speaks of him, as be-
ing of free, socable, agreeable. and
lively turn Of mind" and as gentleman
Of heightened accomplishments and rare
genius; of more than ordinary size. very
handsome, fair complexion with bright
beaming eyes, quick perception, and deep
expression.
Thus went Stuart through the war. the
idol of his men and the admiration OF
his enemies. He fell as he had lived The
tragedy of his death came in the spring
Of 1864.
His DEATH Wound.
General Sheridan, of the Federal cav
airy had made bold dash around Lees
flank. toward Richmond. and portion of
his command. under Generals Custer and
Merrill. arrived at Ashland station or
May 10th. just before Stuart and his force
reached there. The next day they were
followed to Yellow Tavern. where an
enga cement took place. Here. in a des-
perate charge. at the head Of a column.
the gallant Stuart fell. terribly wounded.
He was Immediately brought to Rich
mond and every effort made to save his
life. but in vain. On the 18th he died
President Davis visited him on the day of
his death and in reply to a question as
to how he felt Stuart replied: Easy, but
willing to die, If God and my country
think. l have fulfilled my destiny and
done my duty.
AS the last moments approached Stuart
realizing his condition with perfectly
clear mind made disposition of his effects
To Mrs. r. E. Lee. he directed that his
golden spurs be given as a dying me-
mentD of his love and esteem for her hus-
band. Little menentoes he gave to each
Of his staff officers. and to his son he
left his sword. When told that the end
was near he said: II am resigned. If it
be Gods will; but I would like to see
my Wife Mrs. STUART did not arrive be-
fore his death.
Funeral from st. James.
The funeral took place on the lath from
st.sJan1es church Ind body was. fol-
lowed TO its last resting plaee5sin Holly
wood By cortege of the most distin-s