Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-06-08

The enemy taking advantage of the heavy cali
5re OF his guns and particularly of his paiXhans.
OF Is and IS, kept Tor the most part out Of range.
For this reason the 18th and 3.n batteries being
distant, took little part in the contest, although
they were within range OF the enemies guns but
the 9th or lett battery, placed on the extremity OF
the pcrjiqus port fought At first with four guns
and afterwards with tyyo-oue Of lis guns being
d'>moGnted. and the er being out Of the range
OF the otaer
This battery. commanded by Ensign Scihegoew
OF the reserve battery OF the 18th brigade OF ariil-
IerY, maintained contest ofsix hours against the
enemy's steamers, which toward the conclusion Of
the battle We're seven IN number in addition to
these they had screw steamer OF the line carry
ing 81 guns. The battery al length ceased firing,
and Ensign Scthegolew only drew of his men
when the vessels which Were in the yGrtjgue port
behind the batteries, well as the Notifications
caught tile. The GOODNESS and seitdeui5 OF En-
sign Stchegolew spread themselves amongst his
artierymen, and at the end OF the battle three
OF the enemy steamers were obliged to be taken
in tow.
In virtue Of the powers which have dcyolyed
npon me have houorcd those who particularly
distinguished themselves IN the above mentioned
battle with the order OF Military knights When
the battle was finished, | reported to his hghuess
tue field marshal the brilliant exploit of Ensign
StcneEoeW.
The hostile steamers being built of iron and
drawing very little water. were cua bed in spite OF
opposition, TO round tie mole and approach the
hanE-oue of them going toward the suburb o!
Perceipe, accompanied By boats. from which they
threw congreye rockets which burned the vesses
in the paIfiglc po:t and the houses IN the suburb
They then attempted 10 effect landing bat were
repuISed by the grape shot oil four guns rom bat
terry No ). garrisoned by the 18th brigade of az
tiijcry and covered by six companies of the re-
serve battalion Of romsk, and Colyivausk (chaS-
seur resmeatsJ placed IN ambush Driven baci,
TO their vessels and exposed 10 a caHnoHade during
their retreat they suffered sensible loss. Whilst
We had only few men Killed and wounded, and
/ two gun carriages destroyed.
During this time the enemy line ol-batfle ships
} let their line ard drew near the country house OF
/ Gen Luders. to fire broaasideS INTO it. They were
received, however, By the fire ot the batteries
,. 3, and after exchanging iew shots refrea'ed 10
/ ;he.s line j has iuaaeuyre trey executed several
times. The battle lasted about : hours. About
( : O'Clock in iAe evening the line OF battle ship
and 5ae steamers left LEFT side, regaiued their
I position. a the same time that the vessel which
WAS opposite batteries , and withdrew 20 the
f line.
( The relation of the brilliant manner ia which
+ the officers and troops conducted themselves IS
the best proof which ! can gave them Of my live
+ y gratitude
! May we alyyay. then, aided by divine grace
I continue TO serve God. our Emperor, aad our
( country - couScIentiou>ly As We have 10 dav.
Signed by tue aide lie camp OF Gen Baron
/ O>teu sac ken.