Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-29

Lane, aud fragment Of the 3D. under Col. Bowes,
we're associated with the Mississippi regiment dur
ing the greater portion Of the day, aud acquitted
themselves credifably in repulsing the attempts Of
the enemy to break that PARTON Of our line. The
Kentucky cavalry. under Colonel Marshall rom
dered good service dsmounied, acting light
troops on our len, and afterwards, with portion
VI the Arkamsas gmenf. in meeting aud dlsFeFs.
ing ihe column of cavalry 0, Bncha Vista The
Id pnd % Illinois aud The I'd Kentucky regiments
served Immediately under my eye and beer will
inR testimony % their excellent conduci through
o,Itshe day The spirit md galiantry With which
tie 1T Illinois and I'd Kentucky engaged the enc
my in the morning restored confidence TO that part
Of the field, while the list Of casualties will show
how much these three regiments sufIe ed in sas-
tanning the heavy charge Of the enemy in the aller-
noon. Captain Conner's company Of Texas voi-
unieers attached to the % Illinois regiment fought
brsvely lis Captain being wounded, and two sub
alierns killed. Col. Bissel, the only surviving Col.
ofthcse regiments, merits notice fos his GOODNESS
and bravery on this occasion. Alter the fall OF the
field officers Of the 1ri Illinois aud ID Kentucky
regiments the command Of the former desolved
upon Lieut. Colonel Weatherford, and that Of the
latter upon Major Fry. s3lc t3ataef ~
RegimenlRl commanders and others who have
rendered reports speak in general terms Of the good
conduct Of their officers aud men, aud have speci-
fed many Names but the limits Of this report forbid
recapitnlaiioD Of them here. | may, however.
mention Lieutensnts Rucker and Campbell, Of the
draqoous and Captsin Pike, Arkansas cavalry, com
handing squadrons; Lieutenant Colonel Field,
Kentucky cavalry; Lieutenant Colonel Roane. Ar
kansas cavalry, upon whom the command devolse ed
sner the fall Of Colonel Yell; Major Bradford.
Captain Sharpe, (severey wounded,) and Adiu'ani
Griffith, Mississippi regiment; Lieutenant Colonel
MADDEN, I'd Indiana regiment, and Lieutenant
Robinson, A. ID. C. to General Lane; Lieutenant
Colonel Weaihetford, Isi Illinois regiment Lieu
iensn, Colonel Morrison, Major Trad. and Adult
Whiieside (seyereiy wounded,) I'd Illinois reg-
mcni, aud Major Fry, I'd Kentucky regiment as
being fsvorably noticed for ganhIry and good con-
duct. Major McCulloeh, quartermasier in the vol
unieer service rendered important services before
the engagement. in the command Of spy compa-
ny, and during the affair was associated with the
regular cavslry. To Major Warren, Isl Illinois
volunteers, | leel indebted foT his firm and Judi
eious course, while exercising command in the city
OF SaitilIo.
The medical staff under the direction OF Assist
ant Surgeon Hitchcock. we're sssduous in aiien-
lion 10 the wounded upon the field, and ~ their
careful removal TO the rear Both in these respects
and in the subsequent organization and service oi
the hospitals the administration Of this department
was everything tina, could be wished.
Brig. Gen. Wool speaks in high terms OF the Of
ieers Of his staff. and take pleasure in mention
ing them here, having witnessed their activity and
zeal upon The field. Lieutenant aud A. ID c. Me-
Dowell, Col. Churchill Inspector General, Captain
Chapman, assistant Quarter Master. Lieuienan,
Siigreaves, Typographical engineers, and Captain
Howard and Davis. volonieer service, are conspcu-
ousy noticed by their general for their gallantry
and good conduct Messrs March Addicks. Potts,
Harrison. Burgess and Dnsenberg. attached in va
rious capacities Gen, wooPs head quarters, are
likewise mentioned Tor their intelligent aacriiy in
conveying orders to all paris Of the field
In conclusion, beg leave TO speak Of my own
staff TO whose exeriions in rslying troops and com
municaiing orders feel greatly indebted. Major
Bliss, assistant adjuiani general, Captain J. III Ea.
ton. and Lieut. r. s. Garnett aids. de-camp, served
near my person and were prompt and jealous in
the discharge Of every duty. Major Mnnfoe, be-
sides rendering valuable service chief Of arilIe-
W. was active and instrumental as were also Coils.
Churchill and Belknap inspectors general. in raj.
lyiag troops and disposng them Tor the defepce Of
the train and baggage Col. Whiting, quarter mas
ter general and Captain Eaton chief Of the snbssl-
ence department. we're engaged with The duties OF
their departments and also served in my immediate
staff on the field. Captain Sibley, assistant quar-
ter master. was necessarily left with the head quar-.
ter camp neal the town. where his services were
highly useful. Major Mansfield and Lieut.. Ben.
ham. engineers. and Captain Linnard and Lieuis.
Pope and Franklin, typographical engineers. were
employed before and during the engagement, in
making reconnoisances. and on the field were very
active in bringing information and in conveying my
orders to distant points. Lieut. Kingsbury, in adj
diton TO his proper duties as ordnance officer, Cap
tain Chiffon, assistant quarter master. and Majors
DIX and Coffee served also as extra aids-de-eanip,
aud were actively employed in the transmission Of
orders. Mr.. Thomas l.. Criiienden, Of Kentucky y,
though not in service, volunteered as my aid.de-
camp on this occasion. and served with credit in
that capacity. Major Craig. chief Of ordnance and
Surgeon Craig. medical director. had been detach-
ed on duty from head quarters. and did not reach
the ground until the morning Of The 2a,h-too late
TO participate in the action, but in time 10 render
useful services in their respective departments Of
the staff.
respectfully enclose returns Of the troops en-
gagged, and OF casualties incident 10 the bate--[To
be given in our next. CL ae l 81
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient serv't,
effrfs ~ FtF Is z. TAYLOR,
Major General U. s. Army, Commanding
The Adinisnt General Of the Army,
fjts Washington. ID. C. tfs iAt-Ail