The National tribune., 1908-12-17

Among these was Union STAG officer.
who had been caught making cut
OF thru the woods, and whom Stuart
invited to take supper with him. The
officer replied with soldierly bonhomme:
IAN right, General: we sup with you
CaIdweIrs Men StartleA.
BY the first dawn on the morning of
Oct. IA Caldwelps men lighted their
camp fires on the top of the hill. and
began cooking their breakfasts. In the
meanwhile Stuart, having learned Of
the near approach of Rodes, had re-
gained his confidence. He was In the
valley, concealed by a heavy fog. while
Gen. Caldwell was 400 yards away on
the hilltop in plain view. Stuart brought
forward his guns, aimed them careful
ly and opened fire. One shot. 1t IS said,
killed seven of Caldwelfs men- These
guns were the signal for Rodes to be-
gin his attack on the Warrenton road.
Caldwelps Division was thrown into
temporary confusion, and fell back un-
der the shelter Of the crest OF the hill.
Taking advantage OF this, Stuart led
his men out of the trap in which he had
been caught. on gailop. and making
a long circuit to the south, crossed
Cedar Run, and succeeded in Joining
Ewell. where he received hearty con-
gratulatiens upon his exceedingly mar
row escape.
Caldwelfs men speedily recovered
themselves, and joined battle fierceIy
with Rodes's Division. Meade was still
rushing the army back toward the
nights Of Centerville. His orders were
that at daybreak all the corps were to
resume their march and press II vigor-.
ously. The Third Corps had bivouacked
at Greenwich. and was to follow the
main road from Warrenton to Alexan-
dria, which leads thru Centerville by
the way of the Stone Bridge. The Sixth
Corps was to continue its march along
the railroad, followed by the First and
Fifth. and cross Bull Run at Black
burns Ford. This left the Second Corps
alone to cover the retreat, and hold
Bristee Station against the assault
which Lee was now pushing. In the
midst of the fight with Rodes's men
Caldwell's heard the musketry break
/ out on the other side of Cedar Run.
land on the road upon which they were
to retire. It was Hi1fs men attacking
Hays's Division, which was leading the
Second Corps. Warren instantly conn.,
|prehended ths situation, and gave WELL
conceived orders. Hays was to break
the line In front Of him, while CaId-
well was to fall back fighting. cross the
creek and join Hays. Hays's advance
drove back. As Ewell sent up assist
ance to the North Carolinians. Hays
deployed his men so skilfully and his
batteries did such good service that
Ewelt was held at bay until Caldwell
could get across the creek. EwelI did
not follow any further after CALDWELL.
but swung around TO Join Hiif. I'm the
meantime HilIs throwing out Hne Of
battle to attack the rear OF the Filth
Corps. which had jirst crossed Broad
Run. was startled by the apparitfen OF
Warren advancing rapidly along the
railroad to Brist0e Station. Warren
had expected to find the Fifth Corps
there, but instead encountered Hi1Hs
Corps. and while the head OF the Sec
ond Corps Was thus confronted Ewel1
was pressing hard upon the rear. The
position was exceedingly critical. for the
Second Corps was now in the presence
of Lees united army
ITO he continually