Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 10 April 1862 — Page 2

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THE JOURNAL.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10,1S62

Whoever is not prepared to sacrcfice party organizations and platforms on the altar of bis country docs not deserve the support and countenance of honest people, llow aro we to overcome partizan antipathies in the minds of men of all parties so as to present a united front in support of our country? We must ccnso discussing party issues, make no allusions to old party tests, havo no criminations and recriminations, indulge in no taunts one against the othor, as to who has been tho cause of these troubles.

When weshall have rescucd the Government and country from its perils, and seen its flag floating in triumph over every inch of American soil, it will thon be time enough to enquire as to who and what has brought these troubles upon us. Vi hen wo shall have a country and a Government for our children to live in peace and happiness, it shall bo time for each of us to return to our party banners according to our own convictions of right and dutv. Let him be marked as no true patriot who will not abandon all such issues in times like these. —[Douglas at Chicago.

liOUisvilic. S. A. & Chicago R. R. 'Time Tabic. 'Under the new regulation, which took effect December 30th, 1S01, trains will arrive and leave Crawfordsvillo as follows:

GOING. SOCTII.

Leave— Mail & Express, at........ S^SA. M. Freight, at 10:03

GOING XOKT1I.

Zearc— Mail & Express, at 7:27 P. M. Freight, at 2:50

Tli© Old Tenth—Gen. Manson. "\Yo aro requested by Gen. Manson to state, for the information of the friends of the Tenth Regiment, also of the Fortieth, that he takes his leave for the seat of war on Monday next and that he will be pleased to take any letters or small packages for members of these regiments that may be left at the Journal office or at his Drng Store prior to noon o'f Saturday next. Remember, noon of Saturday next, as the General must have time to arrange for departure.

Col. Morgan Wounded. It will bo seen from the telegraphic news of the battle of Pittsburgh Landing,—given at some length in this issue,—and which occurred on Sunday and Monday last, that our fellow-towns-man Lieut. Col. Wm. II. Morgan, of tho 25th Indiana, was badly wounded in the head. When this occurred, whether on first or second day, is not stated. Wo trust his wound may not prove as serious as reported

Doct. Morgan, father of tho Colonel, left last evening for the scene of tho late bloody battle, to look after the welfare of his son.

Capt. J. W. ROSS.

Capt. Ross, wo understand, takes hi3 leave for tho seat of war on Monday or Tuesday next.— The Captain will doubtless be pleased to convey thither all letters for members of the old Tenth, that tho friends hereabout may wish to send.

Hon. as. Wilson.

Gen. MAXSOX has tendered a position on his Btalf to Hon. James Wilson, of this city. Mr. W. •we understand, accepts the position and will leave in company with Gen. Manson, on Monday next.

iJgg^We notice in a recent list of deaths of Indian soldiers, the following: At Stanford, Ky., Feb. 23—Wm. A. Simpson, of company "It," 10th regiment.

At Evansville, Ind., during past week—B. J. Thomas, 11th regiment.

ISLAND NO. lO.

Commodore Foote has sent a dispatch to tho War Department, Washington, in which ho says "I have to inform the Department that since I sent the telegram last night announcing the surrender to me of Island No. 10, possession has been taken both of the Island and of the works on the Tennessee shore by the gunboats and the troops under command of Gen. Buford. Seventeen officers and 268 privates, besides 100 of their sick and 100 men employed on board the transports are in our hands, unconditional prisoners of u\''

Result o3" April Ejection. The election which passed off on Monday last, in this (Union) township, resulted in the election of the following officers, viz:

Township Trustee—A. W. Lemmon. Constables—Wm. Powers, Geo. Vanarsdall, Henry Nicholson and Daniel Thompson.

Supervisor—(Town District)—J.Nute McConnell. No vacancy in office of Justico of the Pcaee.

JigrMajor Isaac C. Elston, Jr., of the 11th Indiana, has resigned. He goes upon Major General Low Wallace's staff.

J8@~Parson Brownlow is advertised to speak at Lafayette on to-morrow (Friday) evening.

The Madison Courier says the

wheat crop in Jefferson and neighboring counties, as far north as Indianapolis, has not been so promising for many years.

The light at Pittsburg Landing. CHICAGO, April 8. A private message received in this city to-night, from one of Gen. Grant's staff, say we have fought and won the hardest battle ever fought on this continent. s*

THE RAILROAD DISTRICT.—Gen. Fremont has constituted Western Virginia the .Railroad District, and assigned to its command Brigadier General *Kelley, who has established bis headquarters at Grafton. Tho Wheeling IntelJjigencer speaks of Gen. Kelley as not yet restored to health.

Confiscation Bill.

Tho State Journal says. Senator Trumbull has a bill pending in the Sonato, which provides for a sweeping but just confiscation of aU sorts of rebel property. In our judgment it is the most effective weapon that, the Government can use against tho rebollion. It goes to work the right way to deprive rebel slaveholders of their slaves, and we hope to see it made a law at once. Of this bill Gov. Wright is said by the N« Y. Tribune to have expressed the following opinion: "lie declared tho confiscation bill the most important measure before Congress, and one which would go far toward suppressing tho rebellion. He defended his voto for the new article of war, prohibiting slave catching by the national armies, and intimated that natural causes, among them the marching of hundreds of thousands of Northerners South, and of tons of thousands of Southern prisoners North, were at work against slavery."

[For tho Journal.]

Personal Interest vs. Humanity. It has been said, "Crawfordsvillo is a benevolent place." Now, it would be useless for any one to suppose such a thing. The recent election decides, that benevolence was buried for political and personal interests

Could any man doubt "Wm. Griest's need of the office of Supervisor. Ilis appearance presents enough to any sympathetic eye, to at least gain a simple voto and as our citizens know his true condition, viz: without a home, also six small children to provide for, and but his left arm to depend on, how could they do otherwise than elect him? Surely professedly generous-hearted men have neglectcd him.

This is certainly encouraging to men who have enlisted in tho perilous warfare of our country for they are assured by this act that if they return home maimed or crippled they meet a hospitable community! JUSTICE.

A Battle Expected. LOUISVILLE, April 8.

The Nashville Patriot, of this morning says a gentleman who left the neighborhood of tho confederate army of the west, on last Thursday, states that Beauregard left Corinth that day with his command for Purdy, Tonn., and Johnson left with his the same day for the same place, via Hamburg. It was expected they would bring on a battle Friday or Saturday, if their march was not impeded by rain.

Gov. Andy Johnson has suspended the mayor, aldermen and councilmen of Nashville, who refused to take the oath of allegiance, by filling their places with loyal appointees.

Agricultural Meeting. At the annual meeting of the Montgomery county Agricultural Society, held at the Court House on Saturday) March 29th, 1862, the following officers were elected for tho ensuing year:

President—T. H. Fitzgerald. Vice Presidents—Ivichard Canine, G. W. Smith.

Treasurer—James Hcaton. Secretary—John Swectser. DIRECTORS: Union township—David Enoch,

John

Smith. Brown township—Preston McCormick.

Ripley township—John Britton. Wayne township—George Munns.Coal Creek township—Samuel Simpson.

Madison township—James Stoddard. Sugar Creek township—Silas Peterson.

Franklin township—Alex. Harper. Walnut township—Smith Conner. Clark township—Drake Brookshire. Scott township—Geo. Ilcckathorne, The Board of Directors are requested to meot at the Court House on Saturday, May 10th, 18G2, at 2 o'clock P. M. A full attendance will be expected.

THE BAMEB STOKE. Bill Bowers of the "Banner" has just returned from Eastern citirs and with him comes a mammoth stock of staple and fancy Dry-Goods, Bonnets, Ribbons, Dress Goods, Hosiery, Boots and Shoes, Clothing, and any and all other articles in his line of trade, necessary to make a full and complete stock. Go to tho "Banner Store" Ladies, if you wish to look over a number one stock of Goods. First quality of prints at 12 cents and all else at panic prices.— Bead new advertisement.

Binford Corner.

This old and popular Dry-Goods house is now fully replenished, with a new and magnificent stock, for spring and summer trade. Mr. Binford has just returned from tho East, and tells us his Goods are constantly arriving, and that his stock of staplo and fancy goods will be full and complete before tho close of tho week. He is determined that no house in tho market shall undersell him. First class Prints and Muslins are being sold at 12 cts. Call and examine stock. New advertisement will appear in our next issue.

McCLVRG & FRY.

Thesenior partner of this Dry-Goods firm is now in the East for the purpose of purchasing probably the largest stock ever opened out at this house.— They intend buying exclusively with cash, and will consequently be able to make the most favorable purchases.— Look out for a grand rush at McCIure & Fry's in a few days.

JlS^-Bayard Taylor accepts the appointment as Secretary of Legation at St. Petersburg. ........

A Bloody Battle. ST. LOUIS, April 8.

Official advices from Gen. Grant's command say that the enemy attacked our forces at Pittsburg Landing yesterday, but was repulsed with great loss. No particulars.

In response to a serenade, to-night' Gen. Ilalleck said "Beauregard, with an immense army advanced from Corinth, and attacked the combined forces of Grant and Buell.

The battle began at daybreak, yesterday, and continued till late in the afternoon, with terrible loss on both sides.

We havo gained a complete victory and driven the enemy back into his fortifications."

Gen. Ilalleck announced his departure for the field to-morrow.

FROM YORK.TOWN. WASHINGTON, April 8. The following despatch has been received by Secretary Stanton, dated bofbro Yorktown, Saturday evening:

The portion of the army of the Potomac recently concentrated at Old Point advanced yosterday morning in the di rcction of Yorktown, fourteen miles distant.

The right was assigned to Gen. Morrill's brigade of Gen. Porter's divisj^i, two companies of the 3d Pennsylvania cavalry and a portion of Berdan's sharpshooters, acting as skirmishers.

Nothing of interest took place until their arrival at Big Bethel, twelve miles distant, where they met the outer pickets of tho rebels. The troops were delayed here two hours, constructing a bridgo, which had been destroyed.

The rebels retreated before the advance of our skirmishers to Howard Creek, where they had someabandoned earthworks.

Shots wero"fired by the rebels from two field pieces, which were soon silenced by the 4th Rhode Island battery, when the rebels boat a hasty retreat, taking tho pioces with them.

Tho main body of tho army rested here for the night, while Morrill's brigade advanced three miles to Cucklevillo, six miles from Yorktown.

By 7 o'clock this (Saturday) morning the column was again in motion, and by 10 o'clock was in front of tho enemy's works at Yorktown.

The first shot fired was by the rebels, tho shot passing over the heads of Gen. Porter's staff without exploding.

The batteries of Griffin's 3d and 4th Rhode Island and 5th Massachusetts wore placed in position, replying to overy shot sent by the enemy.

The cannonading continued with but slight intermission until dark. About •400 shells were fired by botli parties during the day.

The loss on our side was three killed and some five wounded. The position of tho rebels is a strong one, from present indications their fortifications extend some two mileSj and mount hoavy guns.

The ground in front of their guns is low and swampy.

Dispatches to the War Departm't. U. S. MILITARY TELEGRAPH, WAR DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, April 8.)

The Secretary of War received a letter this P. M. from General Wool, stating that 2 p. M. yesterday there was nothing doing at Yorktown, except preparations for an attack on the enemy's forces, reported to be about 30,000 strong.

At 2 p. jr., yesterday, the Merrimac, Yorktown, Jamestown, and four tugs were lying at Cranuy Island.

The following dispatch was received by the Secretary of War this ovening: "On tho 6th the rebels in overwhelming force attacked ue at Pittsburg Landing, Tenn. The battle lasted from morning till late in tho.afternoon. It resulted in the con#Jlete defeat of the rebels, with heavy loss on both sides. Grant is following up tho enemy.— Buell has arrived on tho Tennessee.— Two divisions of his army were in the battle." To the Secretary of War—

MERRIWEATHER'S LANDING, April 8. Gen. Paine's division marched to Tiptonsville last night, and captured General Maokall, (formerly Adjutant General, U. S. A.,) and his staff and about 2,000 prisoners from Arkansas and Louisiana, and largo quantities of stores, ammunition, &c.,

Gen. Pope's movements are a complete success. We move in tho direction of Island No. 10 in a few minutes, to capture all that is left. To the Secretary of War—

The enemy attacked our works at Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., yesterday, and were repulsed with heavy loss.— No details given. [Signed] H. W. HALLECK.

Gen. Pope has captured three Generals, 600 prisoners of war, 100 seige pieces and several field batteries, with immense quantitiesof small arms, tents, wagons, horses, &c. Our victory is complete. We have not lost a single man. [Signed] H. W. HALLECK.

Tlie District Abolition Bill Passed the Senate. No Republican voted against the abolition of slavery in the District Bill, which passed the Senate by 29 to 14.

FROM INDIANAPOLIS.

Secession Sympathizing Democrats compelled to change.their Tactics—Appointments & Promotions.

[Special Dispatch to tho Cincinnati Gazette.] INDIANAPOLIS, April 5.

Rumors are current that the 8th-of-January Democrats, under the impression that great numbers of their party will reject their ticket, on account of the anti-war character of their platform, will soon withdraw the present ticket and hold another Convention to make «things more acceptable. This will probably bo done. It is said one of their candidates has already declined.

Tho following appointments and promotions in Indiana regimentB were made yesterday: Capt. W. T. Spicely promoted Major 24th Regiment, vice Hines, herotoforo promoted to the Colonelcy Lieut. Col. W. C. Kise promoted to Colonolcy 10th Regiment, vice M. D. Manson, made a Brigadier Genoral, and Major A. O. Miller promoted to the Lieutenant-Colonelcy Assistant Surgeon John A. Jeancon, promoted Surgeon 32d Regiment, vico Dr. Karuth, resigned Assistant Surgeon E. B. Glick, promoted Surgeon 40th Regiment, vice Dr. O'Fcrrall, resigned l)r. M. H. Harding, appointed Surgeon 51st Regiment, vice Dr. Collins, deceased Capt. Samuel J. Harris, recommissioned Captain of Harris' Bafetory, light artillery.

jeer A letter from T. H. Collins, Brigade Quartermaster in General Shields' division, written from Winchester the day after the battle there, to his wife in New Albany, thus speaks of the ladies of Winchester after tho battle had been fought:

Brother Cotton went to the battlefield to-day and counted three hundred dead secessionists, and the streets are full of ladies. I saw them as early as daylight, groups of from throe to eight —some of them uncombed and unwashed, and this afternoon nine out of every ten you meet on the street are dressed in mourning. Only a few days ago these women excited disgust by their violent tirades of secession now our feelings are changed to pity.

The Unionists Preparing to Resist Impressment. WASHINGTON, April 8.

Dispatches from Gen. Ilalleck state that Gen. Sturgis goes to Kansas and Gen. Craig to the Indian Territory.

Gen. Buell's advance guard has reached Gen. Grant. Gen. Halloek will speedily take the field in person.

Hon. Andrew Johnson, military Governor of Tennessee, reports that the arrest of several prominent persons engaged in the rebellion has been made, and that tho Union cause is working well.

A refugee, who came in to day reports 1,000 Union men in Rockingham county have taken to the mountains at Elk Run, on to the Blue Ridge, with a determination to resist with arms their impressmentby the rebels. This.stateis believed. Jackson threatens to subduo them by force, which they are determined to resist.

The forces iu front of Gen. Fremont aro retreating towards the Shenandoah mountains.

The following was received by Secretary Stanton. WATSON'S LANDING

Tenn., April 8. r.

To Hon. E. M. Stanton, Sec'y., of War. Tho enomy evacuated Island No. 10, last night. It is occupied by Col Buford of the 25th 111. Gen. Pope will capture all that remains on the high lands to-day. The movement on the river has done this work.

Signed T. A. SCOTT. Assistant Sec'y of War. This was read in the House, and received with loud applause.

FROM WASHINGTON. WASHINGTON, April 8. We learn from the Richmond Examiner that Trusten Polk and Waldo P. Johnston, who were expelled from the United States Senate, are both privates in Gen. Price's army.

Tho Richmond Examiner learns that the rebel House of Representatives have decided, by a vote in secret session, to repeal the tariff and establish free trade with all countries except tho United States. There is said to have been only seventeen votes against the proposition.

The slaves of James M. Mason have decamped from Winchester in a body, and made their way to Philadelphia. It is currently reported that one of Mr. Masen's daughters has bccome hopelessly insane from the various family misfortunes/

Gen. Sickles had been relieved from the command of the Excelsior Brigade, by order of Gen. Hooker, commanding the division, on account of tho rejection by the Senate of his nomination as Brigadier General.

BEAUREGARD OUT-FLAMKED. NEW YORK, April 5. The World's private information derived from a responsible source, has reached here, that Beauregard has been out-flanked near Corinth and compelled to fall back, and that a heavy body of troops is between the enemy and Memphis, and not far from tho Mississippi. The World adds, "glorions news may be excepted in a day or two. -,

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For stations of Indiana troop"

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Particulars of the Battle at Pittsburg landing—April 6th & 7th. PITTSBURG, Tenn., April 9.

One of the greatest and bloodiest battles of modern days has just closed, resulting in the complete route of the enemy.

The battle lasted all day Sunday, and was renewed on Monday morning and continued till 4 P. M., when the enemy commenced their retreat, and are still flying towards Corinth, pursued by a largo force of our cavalry.— It is impossible in the present confused state of affairs to ascertain any details.

The fight was brought on by a body of 300 of tho 35th Missouri regiment and Gen. Prentiss attacking the advance guard of the rebels, which was supposed to be the pickets of the enemy in front of our camp. The rebels immediately advanced on Gen. Prontiss' division on tho left wing, pouring in volley after volley of musketry and riddling our camp with grape, cannister and shells. Our forces soon formed into lino, and returned their fire vigorously, and by the time we were ready to recoivo them, they turned their heaviest fire on tho left and ccnter of Sherman's division, and drove our mon buck from their camps, and bringing up fresh forces, opened fire on our left wing under Gen. McClernand. This fire was returned with terrible effect along tho whole line for a distance of over four miles.

Gen. Hurlburt's division was thrown forward to support the center, when a desperate battle ensued. Tho rebels were driven back with terrible slaughter, but soon rallied and drove our men back in turn.

From about nine o'clock, until night closed ou tho bloody scene, there was no determination of the struggle.

The x'ebels exhibited remarkably good generalship. The fire of Major Taylor's Chicago artillery raked them down in scores, but the smoke would no sooner be dispersed than the breech would again be filled.

The most desperate fighting took place late in the afternoon. Up to this time we had received no reinforcement?, Gen. Lew. Wallace failing to come to our support until the day was over, having taken the wrong road from Crump's Landing, and we were without other transports than those used for quartermaster's and commissary stores, which were too heavily laden to ferry any considerable number of Buell's forces across the river, those that were here having been sent to bring the troops from Savannah. We were, therefore, contending against odds, our force not exceeding 38,000, while that of the enemy was upwards of 60,000. Our condition at this moment was extremely critical.— Gen.*Grant and staff who had been recklessly riding along the lines during the day amid the unceasing volleys of bullet, grape and shell, now rode from right to left, inciting the men to stand firm until our reinforcements could cross the river.

About an hour of dusk, a general attack was opened upon the enemy from along our whole line, with a perpetual crack of musketry. Such a roar was never heard on this continent.

Our men rested on their arms in the position they had at the close of the fight, until Maj. Gen. Wallace came up and took position on the right and next Buell's force from the opposite side of the river and Savannah.

Gen. Nelson's division was ordered to form on the right, and the forces under Gen. Crittenden were ordered to his support early in tho morning.

Gen. Albert S. Johnson was killed. Beauregard had an arm shot off, and Gen. Prentiss, on our side, was taken prisoner.

SECOND DAY'S BATTLE.

Gen. Buell having arrived tho previous evening, in the morning the ball was opened simultaneously by Gen. Nelson's left, and Gen. Wallace's division ©n the right. Gen. Nolson's force opened a most galling fire, and advanced rapidly. The rebels fell back. The fire soon became general along the whole line, and began to tell with terrible effect on the enemy.

Gens. McClernand's, Sherman's and Hurlburt's men, though terribly jaded from the previous day's fighting, still maintained their honors won atDonelson, but the resistance of the rebels at all points was terrible, and worthy of a better cause, but they were not enough for our undaunted bravery.

Reinforcements from Gen. Wood and Gen. Thomas were coming in, regiment after regiment, which were sent to Geu. Buell, who had again commenced driving the enemy.

About three P. M., Gen. Grant rode to the left, where tli* fresh regiments had been ordered, and finding the rebels wavering, sent a portion of his body guard to the head of each of five regiments, and then ordered a charge over the field, himself leading, as he brandished his sword, and Waved them on to the crowning victory, while cannon balls were falling like rain around him. The men followed with a shout that sounded above the roar and din of artillery, and the rebels fled in dismay, as from a destroying avalanche, and never made another stand.

Gen. Buell followed the retreating rebels, driving them in splendid style, and by half past four the whole rebel army was in full retreat to Corinth, with our cavalry in hot pursuit. Further result is not knowD) &s thoy have not returned up to this hour.

We have taken a large amount of thoir artillery and a number of prisoners. We lost a number of our forces prisonex*s yesterday, among them Gen. Prentiss. Tho number of our force taken has not been ascertained, yet it is reported at several hundred. Gen. Prentiss is also reported wounded.— Among the killed on the rebel side was tfi'eir General-in-Chief, Albert Sidney Johnson, who was struck by a cannon ball on Sunday. Of this there is not a doubt, as it is corroborated by several rebel officers taken to-day. It is further reported that Beauregard had his arm shot off this afternoon.

Gens. Braggs, Breckenridge and Johnson were commanding portions of the rebel forces. There has never been a parallel to the gallantry and

bearing of our officers, from the commanding to tho lowest officcr. Gen Grant and staff were on the field riding along tho lines in the tho thickest of the fire during the two days of the battle, and all slept on the ground Sunday night, during a heavy rain.— On several occasions Gen. Grant got within range of tho enemy's guns, and was discovered and fired at. Lieut. Col. McPherson had his horse shot from under him while along side of Gen. Grant. Capt. Carson was between your correspondent and Gen. Grant, when a cannon ball took off his head and wounded several others. Gen. Sherman had two horses killed under him and Gen. McClernand shared like danger also Gen. Hurlburt, each of whom received bullet holes through their clothing. Gen. Buell remained with his troops during the entire day, and with Gens. Crittenden and Nelson rode continually along tho linos encouraging their men.

Our loss in officers is very heavy.— It is impossible at present to obtain their names. The followingare among the number:

Brig. Gen. W. II. Wallace, killed.— Col. Pegram, acting Brig. General, killed. Col. Elis, 10th 111., killed.— Lieut. Canficld, 72d Ohio, badly wounded, since dead. Lieut. Col. Kyle, 31st Ind.. mortally wounded. Col. Davis, 44th III., mortally wounded. Gen. W. T. Sherman, wounded in the hand by a cannon ball Col. Sweeney, 52d 111., acting Brigadier General, wounded.— He received two shots in his only remaining arm, having lost one in Mexico, also a shot in one of his legs. Col. Sweeney kept the field until the close of the fight, and ho excited the admiration ©fthe whole army.

Col. Dave Stuart, of the 55th 111., acting Brigadier General, was shot thro the breast on Sunday, but returned to the field on Monday. Col. Chas. Cruft of the 31st Ind., acting Brigadier General, was shot through the shoulder, not dangerously. Col. Kayre, of tho 48tli 111., was wounded slightly Col. McKinney, of the 17th Ky., was wounded slightly Lieut. Col. Stout, of the 18th Ky., wounded slightly Lieut. Col. W. H. Morgan, of the 25th Ind., was badly wounded in the head Col. Mason, of the 71st Ohio, wounded slightly Major Eaton, of the 18th 111., acting Col., was wounded fatally Maj. Nevins, of the 11th 111., wounded slightly Capt. Jrving Curron, Gen. Grant's scout, had his head shot off by a cannon ball Capt. Hester Morton wounded mortally, since dead Capt. Dillon, of the 18th III., killed Capt. Mace, of the 5th 111., killed Capt. CarLer, of the 11th 111., killed Major Poge, 57th 111., killed.

The rebel loss is supposed to be twice that of the federal.

The Battle at Pittsburg Landing. CAIRO, April 9. Further advices from Pittsburg Land ing, give the following intelligence about the battle:

The enemy attacked us at o'clock Sunday morning. The brigades of Sherman and Prentiss being first engaged. The attack was successful.— Our entire force was driven back to the river, where the advance of the enemy was checked by the fire of our gunboats.

Our force was increased by the arrival of Gen. Grant with troops from Savannah, and inspirited by the report of the arrival of two divisions of Buell's army.

Our loss this day was heavy, and, besides tho killed and wounded, embraces our camp equipage and 36 field guns.

Next morning our forces, now amounting to 80,000 men, assumed the offensive. By 2 o'clock p. M. we had retaken our camp and battery, together with some 40 of the enemy's guns and a number of prisoners, and the enemy were in full retreat, pursued by our victorious forces.

The casualties are numerous. Gen. Grant was wounded in the ankle slightly. Gen. W. H. L. Wallace was killed. Gen. Smith was severely wounded.— Col Hall, 16 th 111., and Davis of the 51st 111., were severely wounded. Major Hunter, 32d 111., was killed. Col. Peabody, 25th Wisconsin, was severely wounded.

Report of the Battle by an Eye Witness. Tho following reports are gathered from persons who witnessed the battle at Pittsburg Landing.

Our army was posted between two streams, about four miles apart, that run nearly at right angles with the Tennessee. About two miles from Pittsburg was our left front, commanded by Gen. Prentiss, who had several raw regiments. In his roar was Gen. Sherman, with his division completely cut off from the main army. Gen. McClernand put himself at the head of his forces, and cut his way through the rebels, rejoined our army. Tho fight now decame desperate. Gen. Grant assuming command, and the Federal troops occupied at night nearly the same position they did in the morning.

The fight lasted fifteen hours. During the night Major Gen. Low. Wallace came up from Crump's Landing with 15,000 troops, and in the morning the fight was resumed with great fury.— Neither party seemed disposed to yield. Between ten and twelve o'clock the fight was terrific, Soon after noon, Gen. Buell, who had crossed the Tennessee, fell on tho enemy's flank with 40,000 men. The rebels were soon routed. Buell persued them with 12,000 men, mostly oavalry.

There were rumors that ho had taken Corinth. Eight hundred wounded are reported on one steamer on their way down".

Cren. Halleck is expected here this

morning, en route for the seat of war. Several barges have been ordered to go up the river to-night for tho wounded.

Events During April, 18G1. The month of April last year was an exciting ono throughout tho Union, as the following record of evonts will show:

April 5.—preparations of Beauregard to bombard Sumter. April 11.—Demand made by Beauregard for the unconditional surrondcr of Sumter.

April 12.—The Charleston batteries open on Sumter. April 13.—Surrender of Sumter.

April 15.—The President issued his proclamation for 75,000 volunteers. April 16.—The Confederate Government calls for 32,000 more troops.—Fort Pickens re-inforccd by Colonel Brown's command.

April 19.—Tho Massachusetts 6th regiment attacked in Baltimore by a mob and several of its members killed. The 7th New York regiment leaves for Washington. .*

April 20.—Immenso Union demonstration in New York. Burning of tho Gosport Navy Yard.

April 25.—Virginia joins the Confederate States.

JigrThe Evansville Journal says: The Union troops aro encamped in the vicinity of Pittsburg. General Yeatch's division is encamped on a plantation covering about 2,800 acres, belongingto an intelligent Union man, who says ho sold all his negroes before the outbreak, and now cultivated his cotton by employing white labor, having ascertained that it cost more to keep the negroes after the work of the season was over than to .employ white labor to do the work.

jC3?"A correspondent ofthe Now York World gives us an idea ofthejolt which the firing of a thirteon-inch mortar makes:

Some interesting facts are told concerning the tremendous draught created by the discharged mortar. Pieces of clothing have been brought from a distance into the boat, and yesterday morning tho metal button from tho jacket of one of the gunners, lying a few feet in front of tho mortar, was broken clean from its stem and sucked into the mortar, where it was found immediately afterward. Several men havo been knocked down by the wind, though standing fifty yards away from tho picco when it was fired.

Western Virginia Constitutional Election. WHEELING, April 3.—The vote of this city to-day gives 684 majority for the new Constitution, and a majority of 588 in favor of gradual emancipation. The interior counties, as far as heard from, give the same ratio.

Burnside to be Attacked. WASHINGTON, April 8. The schooner Ellen S. Teny arrived to-day from Newberne, N. C.? whence she sailed on tho 3d inst. The intelligence of this arrival is very important.

Information has been received at Newberne that the rebels had a considerable army, variously estimated at from 20,000 to 40,000 men, and that an attack upon Newberne would be mado at an early day. Tho Federal force, according to our information, awaits the coming of the rebels with confidence. The spirit of the soldiers is excellent, and the result of the battle is not questioned.

Branch mint at Denver City. WASHINGTON, April 4. The bill establishing a Branch Mint at Denver City passed the Iloufie today.

SPECIAL ORDER. WASHINGTON, April 5.

[Special Order.] D. C. McClellan having been appointed a Colonel in tho volunteer service, ho is assigned to special duty in tho War Department as military superintendent of railroads.

Anson Stager, having been appointed Colonel in the volunteer service, is assigned to special duty in the War Department as military superintendent of all telegraphic lines in tho United States. 1

Edward S. Sanford having boon appointed Colonel in the volunteer service, is assigned to special duty in the War Department as military supervisor of telegraphic dispatches and army intelligence throughout the United States. They will be respected and obeyed accordingly.

By order of the Secretary of War.' L. THOMAS, Adjutant General.'

Bull Run Russell in Trouble. LL.D. Russell, of the London Times, with his horses and carriages, was ejected from the chartered steamer, Canonicus, when about to leave Washington for Alexandria. He had established himself on board, in anticipation of a most agreeable tour, but failod to escape the vigilance of Gen. Yan Yliet, and was summerily put ashoro with his traveling equipage,

WASHINGTON, April 5.

Wm.H, Russell, ofthe London Times has engaged passage to England in tho next Cunard steamer. _'

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