The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-19
WARRENT0N Scene
OF WARS ALARMS
Many Heroes Went from the
Town and 1t Heard the
Guns.
"REMINISCENCES Of A SOLDIER
Facts and Fancies Taken from the
Diary Of One Who
Saw.
"REMINISCENCES OF A SOLDIER

Among the strategic points OF the
Civil War which Is invested with many
Interesting associations OF General Robert
L.. Lee and his family Is Warrenton, the
county seat OF Fauquier, one of the most
picturesque, romantic and historic re-
gions Of Virginia.
Centrally situated, with Manassas only
twenty miles away, Fredericksburg forty
miles, Brandy Station but ten miles and
Leesburg. OF Balls Bluff fame, about
fifteen miles, it proved a logical recruit
ing, maneuvril--, and camping ground. II
was not only the home OF the Black Horse
Cavalry, but contributed big quota to
Nlosbys Rangers.
During hostilities it was occupied In
turn by the Federal forces, in command
of Generals Mcdowell, Russell and Sum
ner. and was the scene of memorable
"capitulation'' when General Mcclellan
surrendered his command to General
Burnside. Another notable incident was
the reception given General Lee at the
beautiful old Tyler residence by the
: ladies OF the town who took their chill
dren with them to pay homage to their
beloved chieftatn. In the midst of this
remarkable ovation fierce artillery
fight took place some nine miles dis
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Alexandria railroad.
AS Warrenton was tho home of the
Pollock family, and Mrs. Pollock first
cousin TO General Lee, the people of the
pretty Piedmont town took a special
pride in honorns the hero and idol Of
the Confederacy. Then, too, In their
beautiful cemetery, shadowed by the Blue
Ridge, reposed the remains OF his dis
tinguis!ed kinsman, Charles Lee an
uncle. who served as Attorney General in
Washing,on's Cabinet. In ante-bellum
days the Lees and Ashbys, when in the
flush of youth. couched their unerring
lances at Warrenton. which was famed
for its brilliant tournaments, whose lists
subsequently furnished material for many
dashing cavalry charge.
Lees Ridge.
The most commanding and beautiful
view at Warrenton, for which tho ma
tives entertain just pride and senti-
ment is known as Lees Ridge, which for
four years felt the hoof-beats of the
armies and has cap,iyated travellers from
all parts Of the world. After leaving the
town behind for a mile. you turn your
horses head aside from the road that
leads 10 the Fauquier White Sulphur
Springs, then climb q short, abrupt hill
When on Fhe crest, look back and you
will behold a charming picture OF War
rentou nesting like Some characteristic
English haIl:ei, Ispnctuated with church
spires is| q. vala of knobs and dells
adorned with ideal homes Resume the
journey, and for a furlong or two The
western horizon Is shut out by a denst
strip of young timber. when suddenly, a!
II by necromancy. a superb panorama
breaks upon the eye. There is a pensiv,
charm about this landscape which ha
few counterparts, while its background
the Blue Ridge, which stretches away ii
undulatng grandeur, Is just remot
enoug enough 10 produce phantoms 0
mystery and beauty in the imagination
mparting local color" to that Who'll
region which inspires love OF country an
those highsprted ideals which wer
nurtured around the fresides of the oil
South.
Another beautiful and still more con-
prehensive prospect in this section
called the View Tree a veteran re
oak, perhaps a century old. which stant
like giant with outstretchcd arms upo
bold spur Of the Blue Ridge that d
rectly overooks the town, and call,
Watery Mountain. From this pon
which proved q valuable signal stati,
for tho Confederates in anticipating Il
movements OF the enemy the count
spreads out like a map, while the pl
nacles Of Washington. over fifty mil
away, can be distinguished on a Gle
day.
Charles MarshnlPs Record,
The inhabitants also prize and che
ish stu another association of t
Immortal commander who picked O
Charles Marshall, of the eminent Fa
quier family OF that name, for
military conAdant For years after I
war 1T was custom with Colonel Mt
shall. who had attained distinction
his adopted State of Maryland, to
visit the scenes of his youth, and
the many bright and cultivated soc
gatherings at Warrenton in those dc
he was an honored and welcome quo
II was these wartime associate
and landmarks, together with
beautiful environment and the cha
and intellectually which pervaded
social and professional life OF War;
ton that con5p!red TO make this Yer
tile Virginia community so popular
centre for military men after
war. Among those who went there
established homes during the nc
bellum period were Colonel Mosby, '
resided there for many years, enjo
profitable practice at the bar,
raised an interesting family. After
was commissioned cpnsu! 10 II
Kong this home was acquired by {
Eppa IIunton, hero of Balls Bluff
Pemherton'S Daughter.
General Pemberton, who had !
critisized in connection with the e.
OF Vicksburg, settled on a little t
near the town end passed his de-
ing years in happy repose and pl
ant social Surroundings His ~
and piduant little daughter. Miss
~. whose bird-like soprano facil
all who heard her song, is sllll