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BATTLE OF FR] Graphic Story by an j 33at1 Charleston S December 13, 18G2. Many sui viv- J ing veterans will doubtless remember : this date, thirty-eight years ago, and j many others no doubt still live and j mourn the absence of a loved one since that fateful day, on which was fought the battle and occurred the victory of j Frcdericksburg, Ya. Tin; Northern General, Burnsidc, had just been ap pointed to succeed that accomplished soldier, McCIellan, as commander of the Army of the Potomac and doubt less entertained an overweening opin ion of his abilities and an over-leap ing ambition to display and prove them. Well, he did so effectually on the llth-13th December, '62. The writer was attached to Garden's (Palmetto) Battery, formed largely of Sumter County and Chesterfield Coun ty men, with Capt. Hugh It. Garden, now of New York; Lieuts. Sam Prin gle, of Sumter, killed at Sharpsburg; Wm. II. Colt, of Cheraw; George Colt, of Choraw, killed near Suffolk, Va.; Alex. McQueeu, Sumter, killed at Dingle's Mill, near Sumter, in Pot ter's raid in 18G5; .Jas. Heid Mul d . ow, Sumter. The battery, at this date, was attached to Hood's Texas brigade, Longstreet's corps, A. N. V., and received orders on the 11th from Chesterfield Station, where they had prepared to go into winter quarters. A recent snow had left broad patches still covering the earth and the roads were miry and heavy as we headed for 1 the Kappahannock toward FicdcrickH burg. The booming of guns became more and more distinct and, while yet miles distant from the theatre of ac- i tion, we were greeted with one of . those sadly pathetic spectacles so 1 often the accompaniment of "horrid war." A thin tile of straggling hu- < inanity was met toiling to the rear; to 1 anywhere out of reach of their merci- I less foes. Tho stragglers growing more dense as we proceeded and com- i prised of every class and age and sex, i from venerablo age to toddling child- i hood, were the unfortunate population < of the bclcauguercd town of Frcder- f icksburg, driven from their homes and i firesides by tho death-dealing shells i belched from the Stafford heights i across tho river, from which secure t vantage ground the enemy had posted 1 heavy siege guns and were pouring an - iron hail into the doomed town. f Nino soparato attempts to lay their f pontoons across tho river had been f thwarted by tho determined stand and tierce fighting of Barksdalc's gallant and defiant Mississippians, aud the indisoriminate shelling of the town was an exhibition of discreditable vin- fi dictivenoss; but it was nevertheless f held throughout and until Gen. Leo t was enabled to make his dispositions v and fully ready .o warmly receive ( "our friends, the enemy." But this * is history, and our battery is still t ploddling along tho snow rotted high- j way now so crowded with tho heavy- t footed, sad-hearted refugees that it ( scarcely yielded space for them and t mir lumbering train of guns and cais- t sons. c Feeble women, delicate maidens, , decrepit men, helpless children; the lame, the halt and blind mingled in- j discr'uninatcly; this homeless, shelter less mass of human misery, thrust suddenly from comfort and luxury out upon the bleak earth, formed a most , pitiable picture of one of war's sad . issues. Our battery crossed over tho heights that stretch along the broad plateau bordering the river and which formed tho battle ground, and parked , in a grovo at tho foot of the hills and cooked and ate tho last crumb of our meagre rations and then prepared for a soldier's happiest hours, in blessed sleep and dreams of home, hcavculy home and loved ones and?more rations. (How many of tho present genera tion have an idea of how a soldier manages to bivouac and sleep in com fort when the earth is encrusted inches deep in snow? But he docs, and warmer even thau at other times.) Combines of men and messes quick ly collect all available fuel within reach. We are not at all particular or sirupulous. Your worm fence?(stone fences are anathematized save in bat tle)- or your palings or cv^n your ancestral and baronial gate posts were all one to us if they'd bum. The Government didn't furnish fuel and the army could not exist without it, therefore there was much liberty, if not license, permitted in the matter. The 8D0W would be removed and these combustibles heaped on the spot, from a faggot to a stock log, and kindlad. "These were allowed to burn down while our supper, so-caiisd, was prepared and swallowed; then tho embers nnd 3>agments^wajrn_gDmoved to the feet of the sleepers and, when sufficiently cooled, the blankets WQuld be spread upon t ie warm, dry earth and thus, with shoos and.hat for pillow, shelter less, curtalnlcss and praycrlesa, but iDRR?CKSRUW" > !_/ 1?' JL\ I \J k \. V. y A ^ V-/ JL %. V-? . Artillerist oi" Garden's ;ery. ittuhttf .Veux thankful for continued cxistenoc, we'd slumber and "take no thought for the morrow." The 12th dawned brifH and clear and we rested in peaceful camp fash ion, little knowing or reckoning what was transpiring in our front and far more exercised und interested about the arrival of the commissary wagons than the heavy skirmishing heard along the outposts. Wc "chewed the cud of bitter reflections for dinner," supped on more parched corn aud slept aud dreamed of feather beds and feasts. At 4 a. m. of the 13th the dreamB of some 200 000 sleepers were suddenly dissipated by the quaking boom of a big gun that resounded through the still blackness, followed by a second signal, then tho unintcrmittent rattle of the "long roll" and tho quick, sharp notes sounding the "assembly call" from the bugles to the right and left along the line. In a few moments all was stir and bustle, but v. tumult or confusion; for the dispositions of both armies had been made the day before and the champion generals but awaited the signal to commence the shock and clash of battle. Very soon the sharp rattle of mus ketry, the thunderous roar of artillery, tho crashing shot and hurtling shell, with the mezzo accompaniment of the hissing, humming, whistling, singing, death-dealing minuies convinced all hands that once again Lee's ragged hosts were pitted against the Northern hosts of invaders in another death struggle lor the mastery of the road to Richmond; convinced, too, that the blue coated army would never havo ventured across the river to try issues with the "ltebel Johnnies" agaiu liad they not outnumbered them two to one. Tho battle of Frcdcricksbur was a most signal test of the relative fight ing qualities of the men, as well as tho stragetic skill of the generals of the wo sections. Tho;battle grouud con- 1 listed of an expansive opening of oiling plateau extending from the iver to tho hills, historically known 1 is "Marye's Heights." A railroad ? tod cut rau through this plain, about i ialf way from river to hills, and 1 ormed tho "dead lino" botwecn tho ' irmies. It was, therefore, at> open i ield, "fair fight and no favors" con- 1 lict. Leo formed his battlo liue, Said, "boys you need not fear, For Longstreet's in tho centre And Jackson in tho rear." This stanza of a camp song do icribcs Longstreet's position in this ight, with Jackson on tho right, and he boys did "not fear," for our army vas at this timo in high spirits, suc cessful aud recruited with an abiding aith in the wisdom, judgment, pru lenco and courago of Gen. Lee, a con ident reliance upon the skill, quick icss and pertinacity of Jackson, and >ach individual man feeling a personal iud patriotic-interest in beating back ho horde of hireling invaders, prop :rly called the Union army, a union of 'the four comers of tho earth," iparscly intermingled with native jorn Americans. Our battery remain id ensconced in our wooded 'camp vhen day dawned and tho sun rose. Tho deep roll of battle could bo ?eard to the right, near Hamilton's Crossing, and to the left, near Fred ricksburg, while in the immediate "ront there was yet only smart skirm ishing. We'd had no time to parch * breakfast and had, therefore, snacked an huge gulps of fresh, orisp?atmos ph?re Note?This diet is not conducive to fervent piety cr a spirit of high appreciation of tho bcncficenoc of con tinued existoncc, but it is very pro motive of that rebellious and bellicose spirit proper and appropriate on the eve of battle; therefore a good regimen on which to ration and raise belliger ents. This was our undclcctablo condition when orders arrived and wc moved out of cover and iato the broad expausc, and quickly came into position and unlimbcrcd nearly opposite the Ber nard Houbo. The battlo columns on this part of the line had not yet clashed, and intermittent firing of skirmishers waB all that had occurred, the Unioners observing a very whole some prudenoo in the matter of ad vancing their battlo lines. The railroad cut divided tho oppos ing array and our brass pieces frowned in silence over tho fiold, though we expected each minute to become liter ally "a Bhining mark" for the hail of metal death. Thus wo rosiriocd in silent and trying inaction for probably two hours, while the "pomp and cir cumstance of glorious war" continued with intermittent fury to tho right and left. Then another battory moved on the ground and wo were ordered to the heights and to entrench our I guns. Thus Garden's battery escaped a';?.?.-;, annihilation, as was the fate of the relieving artillery, as the enemy's advance begun soon after it reached position and battle raged for a time. Just here occurred one of those in cidents, proof of the undaunted v?Ior aud intrepid prowess of Southern troops, and which history fails to chronicle. The enemy, in the arro gance of superior numbers, were press ing our Hue, when hurried orders came for reinforcements. Two regiments were, in reserve behind the hill on which we were posted, and were order ed to the front. These were the 54th and57th North Carolina, if wc remember correctly. They were raw troops, fresh from the pines and hills of the Old North State, and bad hud no time nor oppor tunity to become familiarized with the "usages of war" or to cultivate the callousness of seasoned veterans, so we watched with curiosity aa Lut-.y re sponded; watched as tho sinuous col umn filed up the ascent, when a rico chetting Parrot shell came hurtling overhead, with its ominous flutter, struck ? limb, glanced down and one file cf men went to the last roll-call. Then the commanding officer cried: "Steady, men! Closo up!" and they stepped over their dead comrades, passed over the crest of the hill with "firm and martial tread" ai.d on to the firing line; as they deployed into battle line and quickly the long flash and cioud and rattle as they were en veloped from view in their own pow der smoke. Then came, borne back to us, a long continued yell, like a thousand huntsmen with a thousand packs in f?llest cry. Then, as the smoke cleared, was seen their charging gray line and the blue line falling back. Forward goes the gray, into the railroad cut, up on the other side. "Cousins, go halt those men, or they'll be captured," was the quick order given by Gen. Law to the long Indian-haired, devil-may-care Capl. Cousins, of Texas, who laid his horse to earth and did succeed, in the nick of time, in turning and saving theso regiments, who claimed they were on their way to Washington and didn't bco why they were stopped. There were some splendid lighters among the "Tarheels." As the sun was casting lengthening shadows eastward our battery was or dered to a high eminence to the left, From which an unobstructed panoramic view of tho field of battle could be had. Fighting had waned until now the armies were silently watching each other across the out*. Along the river bank could be seen a blue Hoe of troops; advanced still farther there was another line, while behind their skirmishers was a third serried col umn in blue; yet on our side there was but one thin, soil-colored line, but underneath their homely garb there wero determined souls, who had resolved that the "On to Richmond" should stop there, and it stopped, as this fight endod tho campaign of 1862, and Burnside's prestige waned and Lee's waxed. The 14th and l?r.h passed) in quiut preparation for any further onslaugat jf our foes. It is said that Burnside iesired to renew tho fight, but his afficcrs protested. 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I hope you will do all you can to make him feel at home. He has never left his loved ones be fore. This is his first venture out into the world." "Yes, sir; we will, Captain," cried several boys in unison. Samuel oast a swift glance over the crowd of new faces around him. "Thank you," he said, with a'.faint smile. The Greenville County School was much like those we read of in Dickens' books, where the scholars?most of them?board with the head of the school. The pet of the household was old Co33ar, a magnificent dog, to which Capt. Bee was deeply attached. He had owned him for many years, and he was treated with loving kindness noiV in his old age. One morning the school was shocked by the announcement that old Caesar was dead. He was found Uuder the big chestnut tree, as if asleep. For years tb>t was his favorite resting place, and when his mastoi leaned over the stiff, lifeless body and called his name, it seemed that his heart would break in grief. "Boys," said he, choking with emo tion, "this poor old fellow has been my friend and companion for many pears. He has been firm and true when others have been eold and false. Often he has kept me from despair by his whine of sympathy and the lap of his tongue upos my tired hands. Now, boys, will you b?ry Ctesar for me ? Make a grave under this tree, where be loved to sleep. He deserves a de rent burial." Willingly the boys assented. They were glad for any diversion. It was Sunday afternoon, still and serene. Old C sar wee known by all the pillagers, and when they saw the irowd of boys gathered under the big free many of them joined in the oere nony. It was a novelty, aod attract ed many who had nothing else to do. The leaderof the school, a tall, ego istical boy, cried out : "'We want u real, true funeral, and what we need is jomcbody to pray and preaeh a ser non." This was aaid in a voiee of ridicule. "Who will open with pray er?" he said, lookiug around. "I will," said a fair-haired, bluo ?yed boy as he knelt, and, clasping his hands, prayed for a blessing on tho johool a'jd* for the cuasocr. I& was a iimple prayer, yet full of earnestness ind reverence. When he arose the boys expressed surprise that he oould make a prayer. "Why, Tom," cried me of his companions, "that was a real fine prayer." "Yes," said Tom, blushing, "the Urst loud prayer I ever made. I did not know I could pray in public." "Now for a preacher who will preaoh tho sermon," someone said. "Why not get Sammy ?" was de risively said by one of the boys, while many joined in the request that "big headed greenhorn" would preaoh. "Now for some fun ! 8ay, won't you preaoh the sermon, Binee Tom has prayed ?" was asked MoGowan, who willingly assented, to tho surprise of the boys, who expeotec' sport* out of his embarrassment. But not so. Mo Gowan walked forward and stood be Bide the body of tho poor old animal. Ho looked down for a moment; then, glancing around on his audience he lifted his head, and in a full, firm voice began : "Friends, Carolinians and country men, lend mo your ears ! I come to bury Crnsar, not to praise, him. Tho evil that even dogs do live after them ; the good is oft interred with their bones. So be it now with Coosar." Ho paused ; then followed an ora tion full of eloquenco, purity and power. His eyes flashed, his nostrils quivered with emotion. A young Oio ero had arisen. Ho spoke of the loy alty and faithfulness of the dog as an example for men to follow. Ho ex plained how the brute perished, and what a jewel of immortality was the soul.. Words oamo at his bidding, and langnaga like pure geld was coined from his lips. Heads wero bared, and tears gathered in the eyes of both boys and mon. It was a scene never to be forgotten by thoso present. There was admiration and surprise in every face. The "pumpkin-headed" youngster who was to bave b?en a down for their sport stood superior tc them ah. ??u wus piace? as a target for ridicule and disgrace. Ho was in au hour's time an orator and a hero, and the envy of all his comrades. When he ceased speaking he was surrounded. Sotao embraced him, and others caught his hands and asked for giveness for past rudeness. Many promised to follow the path he had pointed out 'to them, and asked his help. Old Omsar was lowered into his grave, and as the clods fell upon his faithful body the sun went down be hind the hills, while the evening breezes breathed a* requiem through the trees. That oration over poor old C sar was the first speech* ever made by Hon. Samuel MoGowan, the learned jurist and eloquent, foroible orator, who died recently in Abbeville, S. C. Thomas G. Lipscomb, whose first prayer in publio was made over the do?; is to-day living. Ko is one ox the influential and leading Christian men of the day. 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