From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America
CHAPTER IV.
THE CONFEDERATES HOVERING AROUND WASHINGTON.
An Early War-Time Amenity--The Author invited to dine with the Enemy--"Stove-pipe Batteries"--J. E. B. Stuart, the Famous Cavalryman--His Bold Dash on the Federals at Lewinsville-- Major-General G. W. Smith associated with Johnston and Beauregard in a Council--Longstreet promoted Major-General-- Fierce Struggle at Ball's Bluff--Dranesville a Success for the Union Arms--McClellan given the Sobriquet of "The Young Napoleon" 59