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Stonewall Jackson Obituary Continued

Below, for your perusal is a scanned image of a leaf from the original May 30, 1863 edition of Harper's Weekly, the most popular illustrated newspaper of the day. This edition ran the obituary of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. We have worked hard to preserve the formatting of the original newspaper, enabling you to not only get the story, but have the look and feel of the original newspaper. This is the continuation, or Second page of the obituary, starting on the upper left corner of the leaf. For the First page, Look here. This leaf also includes a number of fascinating advertisement from 1863.

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he go on any expedishum he pray two, or tree, or four times durin' de night. When I see him pray two, or tree, or four times durin' de night, I pack de baggage, for I know he goin' on an expedishum."

Another incident is connected with his idea of dying a painful death, and, before the rebellion, this became a species of hypochondria; for he would occasionally fancy his limbs were being paralyzed, first on one side and then on the other.

He had a curious way of holding his head up very straight, and his invariable response to any remark was, "Very well" while his chin would appear as if it were trying to get up toward the top of his head.

The following item from a contemporary, if true, will illustrate the character of the soldier:

"During the battle of Chapultepec, where he commanded a section of Magruder's battery, attached to Pillow's division, he was ordered by that pitiful commander to with-draw his section, as, according to Pillow's craven idea, it was too much exposed. Giving no heed whatever to the General's order, he rapidly limbered up and moved his section a hundred yards nearer the enemy's works, where he did great execution."

The following circumstantial account of the accident by which he met his death, and of his subsequent sufferings is from the Richmond Enquirer:

General Jackson, having gone some distance in front of the line of skirmishers on Saturday evening, was returning about 8 o'clock, attended by his staff and part of his couriers. The cavalcade was in the darkness of the night mistaken for a body of the enemy's cavalry, and fired upon by a regiment of his own corps. He was struck by three balls, one through the left arm, two inches below the shoulder joint, shattering the bone and severing the chief artery; another ball passed through the same arm between the elbow and wrist, making its exit through the palm of the hand; a third ball entered the palm of the right hand about its middle, passing through, and broke two bones. He was wounded on the Plank Road, about fifty yards in advance of the enemy. He fell from his horse, and was caught by Captain Wormley, to whom he remarked, " All my wounds are by my own men." He had given orders to fire at any thing coming up the road, before he left the lines. The enemy's skirmishers appeared ahead of him, and he turned to ride back, Just then some one cried out, "Cavalry, charge!" and immediately the regiment fired. The whole party broke forward to ride through our line to escape the fire. Captain Boswell was killed, and carried through the line by his horse, and fell among our own men. Colonel Couchfield, Chief of Staff, was wounded by his side. Two couriers were killed. Major Pendleton, Lieutenants Morrison and Smith, escaped uninjured. General Jackson was immediately placed on a litter and started for the rear. The firing attracted the attention of the enemy, and was resumed by both lines. One litter-bearer was shot down, and the General fell from the shoulders of the men, receiving a severe contusion, adding to the injury of the arm, and injuring his side severely.

The enemy's fire of artillery on this point was terrible. General Jackson was left for five minutes, until the fire slackened; then placed in an ambulance, and carried to the field hospital at Wilderness Run. He lost a large amount of blood, and at one time told Dr. M'Guire he thought he was dying, and would have bled to death, but a tourniquet was immediately applied. For two hours he was near pulseless from the shock. As he was being carried from the field, frequent inquiries were made by the soldiers, "Who have you there?" He told the Doctor, ''Do not tell the troops I am wounded."

After the reaction a consultation was held between Drs. Black, Coleman, Walls, and M'Guire, and amputation was decided upon. He was, asked, "If we find amputation necessary shall it be done at once?" He replied, "Yes, certainly, Dr. M'Guire do for me whatever you think is right." The operation was performed while he was under the influence of chloroform, and was borne well. He slept on Sunday morning, was cheerful, and was doing well. On Monday he was carried to Chancellor's house, near Guiney's depot. He was cheerful; talked about the battle, gallant bearing of General Rhodes, and said that his Major-General's commission ought to date from Saturday, the grand charge of his old Stonewall brigade, of which he had heard asked after all his officers; during the day talked more than usual, and said:: "Men who live through this war will be proud to say, 'I was one of the Stonewall brigade,' to their children." He insisted that the term Stonewall belonged to them, and not to him.

During the ride to Guiney's he complained greatly of heat, and besides wet applications to his wounds, begged that a wet cloth be applied to his stomach, which was done, greatly to his relief, as he expressed it. He slept well on Monday night, and ate with relish the next morning. On Tuesday his wounds were doing very well. He asked, "Can you tell me, from the appearance of my wounds, how long I will be kept from the field?"' He was greatly satisfied when told they were doing remarkably well. He did not complain of any pain in his side, and wanted to see the members of his staff, but was advised not. On Wednesday his wounds looked remarkably well. He expected to go to Richmond this day, but was prevented by rain. This night, while his surgeon, who had slept none for three nights, was asleep, he complained of nausea, and ordered his boy, Jim, to place a wet towel over his stomach. This was done. About daylight the surgeon was awakened by the boy saying, "The General is in great pain." The pain was in the right side; and due to incipient pneumonia and some nervousness, which he himself attributed to the fall from the litter. On Thursday Mrs. Jackson arrived, greatly to his joy and satisfaction, aid she faithfully nursed him to the end. By Thursday evening all pain had ceased. He suffered greatly from prostration. On Friday he suffered no pain, but prostration increased.

On Sunday morning, when it was apparent that he was rapidly sinking, Mrs. Jackson was informed of his condition. She then had free and full converse with him, and told him he was going to die. He said: "Very good; very good. It is all right." He had previously said: "I consider these wounds a blessing. They were given me for some good and wise purpose. I would not part with them if I could." He asked of Major Pendleton: "Who is preaching at head-quarters today?" He sent messages to all the Generals. He expressed a wish to be buried in Lexington, in the valley of Virginia. During delirium his mind reverted to the battle-field, and he sent orders to General A. P. Hill to prepare for action, and to Major Hawks, his Commissary, and to the surgeons. He frequently expressed to his aids his wish that Major-General Ewell should be ordered to command his corps. His confidence in General Ewell was very great, and the manner in which he spoke of him showed that he had duly considered the matter.

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HARPER'S WEEKLY.

[MAY 30, 1863.

REMOVAL.
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ALL THAT IT
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Barnum's American Museum.

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Commencing Monday, May 25th, 1863.

The Manager is happy to announce a short engagement, though

At an Enormous Expense.
Of the famous

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AND
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Railway Timekeepers,

WITH HEAVY STERLING SILVER CASES, ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ARMY SALES! Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper of Feb. 21, 1863, says: "HUBBARD's TIMEKEEPERS are becoming proverbial for their accuracy and reliability. They are particularly valuable for officers in the army and travelers." The Army and Navy Gazette, of Philadelphia, in its Number of May 9th, reviewing this watch, says: "We are pleased to see that this importation of the Hubbard Bros, is meeting the enormous sale that such extraordinary enterprise as theirs so richly merits. These watches are novelties produced by no other house, far exceeding other manufactures in point of accuracy and elegance. Fidelity and promptness to their patrons render the house a desirable medium for traders in the Army. The RAILWAY TIMEKEEPER has HEAVY SOLID STERLING SILVER CASES, beautiful white enamel dial, handsome gold hands, with superior regulated movement, warranted to run and, keep excellent time! Price per case of a half dozen, $54. By mail, $1.65 additional for postage. Should retail readily at from $20 to $50 each. Not sold in quantities of less than six. Also the celebrated:

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TERMS CASH, REQUIRED IN ADVANCE IN ALL INSTANCES. Remittances may be made in United States money or draft payable to our order; if sent by express or mail, in a registered letter at our risk, No Circulars or Agents. WATCHES FOR THE ARMY CAN ONLY BE FORWARDED By MAIL. Address

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CHLOASMA, OR MOTH PATCHES.

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REMOVAL.
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