The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22
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tragedy between sister states, fought
desperately by friends and brothers
until one or both shall sink TO rise no
more, overcome BY wounds and the
sweltering rays OF the midsummer's
sun"
A change came over the speaker: his
frame seemed to grow more erect, his
face younger. his eyes brighter. and
he pointed over his left shoulder as
he said a!ertly, General Beauregard
Is back there at Manassas Junction
with the Confederate army and Gen
eral Scott is assembling thu Union
forces at Washing ton. under General
Mcdowell. for the purpose Of march
ing against Richmond. Richmond. In
deed" and he INDUCED In a low laugh
But General Mcdowell has moved
his forces to Centrevlilc, only short
way up tho turnpike there, and ex-
ctcmont Is intense throughout the
country. The hearts OF noble women
arc wrunE with suspense for thoy have
sent out thoir loved ones to conquer
or die. In case OF victory, how many
must yield up their precious lives: how
many bitter tears must now! In case
OF defeat-no. no; the South cannot be
defeated"
He leaned forward and ran his sword
point along the rugged line OF his
map.
see. General Beauregsrd has placed
his little army OF less than 10000 men
along the western bank OF Bull Run
all the way from Union Mills UP to tho
Stone Bridge. where the Warrenton
Turnpike crosses the stream How
eagerly these men watch for the break
OF day, well knowing that the foe only
Few miles away outnu;nber them
nearly three to one, but what matters
that? Do you hear the rumble OF ar
tillery along tho warrenton Turnpike
toward Centreville mingled with the
oatns of Officers and drivers fastening
their heavy guns along the thorough
fare; do you see the dense columns OF
dust telling more plainly than words
OF the heavy masses of infantry they
ooscure-hurrying ever hurry!ng on
ward. certain OF the victory about to
be won over the silent watchers be-
hind Bull Run? ] say. do you see and
hear all this?"
Yes. yes burst involuntariIy from
tho excited listeners
Uncle Joe's sonorous tones drew
others out upon tho lawn. but he did
not know IT and continued enthusias-
tcally, The day grows older: II "a
nearly 9 o'clock now. The dew M
longer sparlties on the grass, but each
bayonet holds "A jewel upon its point.
each weapon is grasped by determined
hands. See! there is something 60
ing on at the stone Bridge; the turn
pike IL full OF Confederates--yes; COL
onei Evans has left part OF his
small brigade there and with the rest
Is marching toward sudley Ford over
yonder to the northwest"
He pointed his sabre across the turn
pike and Young's Branch 80 menacing
q
al 'ection. HE had discovered that tho
Federals intend striking him from the
rear. but no is not to be caught nap
ping in that way. See how boldly no
and his pitifully email band are ad-
raneing TO meet the thousands of Blue
coats who are teaming across the
Ford"
note OF pain crept into the speak.
ers voice an he proceeded Hours
glide by and still the unequal con-
hict rages. VIII relief never come?
All there go General Bee and Colonel
Barlow to Colonel Evans's aid!"
Uncle Joe shaded his eyes with his
hand and gazed eagerly forward.
Alas, alas! the overwhelming num-
oers of the foe arc forcing tho brave
fellows back in disorder across Young's
Branch. close up TO General Jackson,
who with unerring genius has taken
his stand here upon this gentle hill
surrounded on three sides by forest
trees and with tho field OF battle lying
before him like an open map. Back
and forth surge tho mingled blue and
gray. Slipping. stumbling over the
CORY dead; msdly striking out with the
butts of discharged weapons: grap-
ping in deadly embrace where weapons
are no longer of service. these human
tigers fight. The blues are pushing
forward.--niy God! the grays are CIV
ing way-they ny In utter confusion
while the foe. flushed with victory,
rushes on
A Wild rebel yell burst from the
narrhtor's lips and his sword flashed
above head as he cried triumphantly,
Aye on to their own destruction, for
Jackson is here"
The sword foil by his side and he
continued more quietly. with ivan
cheeks and sinking heart General
Jackson has for hours been watching
from tho plateau upon which he is
stationed. unable TO aid except by his
artillery which he has placed in ad-
vance of his infantry. watching for
HIS cue which seems destined never to
come. From post to post he has been
sent ever in the Background while
others are lighting. lighting for some
and honor. but at last the man and
the opportunity have come face to
face and all is changed. See how his
eyes scintillate, see how his face
glows with enthusiasm and assurance!
His whole being seems imbued with
life rs does tho tigers form when
crouching for spring upon his foe
What magnetism the man possesses
It makes itself felt by all who come
within his touch. General Bee feels
IT; sec him ride forward from among
his demoralized ranks, hear that de,
spairing cry. General they are beat
ms us back' Listen for Jackson.s
Jackson's reply, boys. "Then we VIII