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284 Nortu Carotina Troops, 1861~’65.

all alone, satisfied as I was of meeting in the town sailors and
soldiers from these boats. But seating myself more firmly in
my novel vehicle, drawing the reins of my steed tighter, and
mustering up courage for the ordeal, I dashed over the bridge
and through the main street of the town in fine style. As I
expected, the town was filled with sailors and soldiers, but
they gave me a cheer as I passed, and shouted,
Johnny coming home in the best style yet.” I realized at
once that “this cruel war was over,” and these hearty greet-

ings from quondam foes went a long way towards reconstruct-
ing me.

“there goes a

James M. Murren.
PETERSBURG, Va,,

26 April, 1901.

Norr.—The author of the above very interesting sketch after the war
located in Halifax, N. C., becoming one of the most prominent lawyers
in the State. He represented that county in the State Senate. Some

years since he removed to Petersburg where he is now, and for many
years has been, Judge of the City Court —Ep.

ROBAPILE APIER (ie as.

CAYTURE OF FORT HAMBY, 14 MAY, 1565.

By R. Z. LINNEY, Private Co. A, SeventH Rearent, N. Ons:

All wars are demoralizing. The Confederate and the Fed-
eral armies in the war of the United States were pee
as well disciplined, and the red-eyed daughters of war, p os
der and rapine, as well restrained as in any war in the se .
history. Even under these conditions we were not en aa!
exempt from that demoralization which defies the most rigi

iscipline.

be see 1865, General Stoneman left eu ge ee
moving by the turnpike leading from Sage tigi e, mre
through Watauga County to Deep Gap on the - ue Se a
On 26 March he entered Boone, N. C., and on the 2
column was divided, one division under General ae
marching towards Wilkesboro, while the other, seg? ae
Gilliam, crossed the Blue Ridge at Blowing site Se a
to Patterson, in Caldwell County, and then joined + . ee
at Wilkesboro. Leaving Wilkesboro on the 31st, o
Stoneman moved over into Surry County, going yews i
Airy. During the march through this section of t _ ‘ oat ,
Stoneman’s men committed many gt age . <2
leaving Wilkesboro a number of the lawless e ay han
command deserted. Shortly after this a num ° i) bare
some deserters from Stoneman’s command and ‘ alee sod
less characters, led by two desperate men, ce
mons, completely re a large portion of W1

y their frequent raids. Be i
. Tn order > fully understand ‘6 pec sing a yee RE

that time must, aken oC Te :
poe esta fit for military service was in the wae
and the country was ss sa aa cide ab ge 8
- was thought after Lee ne

Pepe eae ae that these depredations would be dis

continued, but they were not.