New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-18

treating foe. Lieut.. Col. Andrews, already
wounded, still kept bis position, urging the mon
onward by every argument in bis power. Lieut..
Murphy, when they once halted, wavering
stepped several PAGES forward, waving his sword
in the air, and called successfully upon his men TO
follow him. Every Captain and Lieutenant did
bis duty nobly, and when they were recalled and
replaced by the fresh Iowa and Kansas troops,
many were the faces covered with powder, and
dripping with blood. Capt Gratz, gallantly urging
his men forward against tremendous odds fell NOR
tally wounded and died soon after. Lieut. Brown,
calling upon his men to "come forward" feh
with a severe scalp wound on the side oi MS
head Being carried to the rear, faint ana
bloody, he cheered on those brave defenders oi
the country whom he met, declaring that the en-
emy would yet be routed Gen. Lyon meeting
him, pointed to him as proper example Tor Ills
| comrades
THE REBEL CAVALRY CHARGE UPON OUR
WOUNDED.
| inst then Gen Green's Tennessee regiment OF
cavalry, bearing a Secession flag, charged down
the western slope near the rear upon few com
ambulance wagons and wounded, and had nearly
oyerpowered them when one Of Totten's howltz-
ers was turned in that direction, and few
rounds of canister efectualy dispersed them.
The roar Of the distant and near artillery now
grew terrific. On all sides il was one continuous
boom, while the music of the musket and rifle
balls aying like an aggravated swarm Of bees
around ones ears was actually pleasant compared
with the tremendous whiz OF a cannon ball or
the bursting of sbelI in close proximity to ones
dignity.
Capt. Cole of the Missouri lst had his lower
jaw shattered by bullet, but kept bis place uI-
I'll the regiment was ordered to retire TO give
place 10 the Let IOwas and soGe Kansas troops
GEN. LYON FIGHTS CALAMITY AFTER RECEIv-
ING TWO WOUNDS.
Up 20 this time Gen. Lyon had received two
wounds, and Lad Lis flee dappled gray shot dead
under him. which is sufficient evidence that he
had sought no place of safety for himself while
be placed hi. men in danger. Indeed be had al
ready uuwisely exposed himself Seeing blood
upon bis hat, / inquired, General are you
badly hurt " TO which he replied, " / think not
seriously" He had mounted another hor.e and
was as busily engaged as ever.
THE IOWA AND KANSAS BOYS FIGHT LIKE
TIGERS.
The Iowa 1st, under Lieut.. Col. Merritt, and
part of the Kansas troops were now ordered for.
ward to take the place Of the Missouris. The for.
mer had all along the march been I" gay and hap.
py," passing the time with songs which were ire-
quently joined in by The ebtre regiment, making
together q chorus which could be heard for
miles, and Gen. Lyon had often remarked that
they had too much leyity TO do good lighting.
Mutual friends suggested that they ought at lcast
to have an opportunity to show themselves in case
Of all engagement, and many argued that they
would fight the better from keeping in good
spirits. Gen. Lyon at one time replied, "Yes,
] will give them an opportunity but very much
fear they will disgrace themselves" When they
now came up to the front il was in splendid or
der and with firm tread. The Missouri lst
had been almost overpowered, were almost ex
hausted from the severe fighting in which they had
been engaged for over two hours, and had they not
been relieved must soon have ialen before the
fourth body Of fresh troops brought against
them. The Iowas and Kansans now came upon
the stage Of action, and right We'll did they
fight. The former fought like tigers, stood firm
as trees and soyed us from utter aud over
whelmiDg defeat. Gen. Lyon saw their indomi-
table perseverance and bravery, and with almost
bis last breath praised their behavior 10 glowing
terms. Msjor Porter was all along the line,
cheering his men forward, even when bullets fell
like hail, and scores were dropping oil around
him. Companies Il, under Lieut.. Graham, {,
Capt Mason, who was killed soon after entering
into action, +, Capt Wise, II, Capt Gottschalk,
/, Capt. IIerrOn and X, Capt Cook, were
in the very thickest Of the fight. The
three latter were aiterward placed In ambush by
Capt Granger Of the regulars. Lying down
close to the brow Of the hill, they waited for
another attempt of the enemy TO retakc their
position. On they came, in overwhelming mum.
bers Not breath was heard among the Iosas
till their enemies came within thrty-fye or
forty feet. when they poured The contents OF their
MIME muskets into the enemy, and routed them,
though suffering terribly Themselves at the same
time. Two Kansas companies aiterward did the
same thing on tho eastern slope, and repulsed
vigorous attack Of the enemy.
GEN. LYONS DEATn-IIs BRAVERY TO THE
LAST.
Lyon now desired the men TO prepare to make
a bayOnet charge Immediately alter delivering
their next fire, and the Iowas at once offered to
co. and asked for leader. On came the enemy.
No time could be lost to select leader. 81
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