New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-25

being pierced by three balls. The Sergeant of the
Quad running mp 10 see what was the matter was
killed, and the remainder of the picket-guard re-
treated 20 the main guard, and gave the alarm. By
this time the camp was gained, and tho men being
hastily reused from sleep were drawn up under arms.
They advanced under command Of Col. Wilson
and Lieut. Col. Creighton and encountered the CEN
ter column of the enemy, with whom they exchanged
shots. Thinking that the attacking force in the cen.
ter was smaller than it really was, one company was
left TO told il in check, and the remaining four COM
panies were depoyed to the rigtt TO prevent the
camp from being surrounded. On reaching pOsition,
however, il was found that the oUemys left column
had already outhuuked us, and were actually firing
the Coonels quarters, and other tens in our rear.
We then turned upon them, depioyod by companies
as skrmishers 20 right and left, and surrounded
the enemy. A general fight ensued, in which
the rebels fought with cooperation and malice,
aud our men stood their ground with un-
finching courage. We charged them three
times, and at the last got them beyond The camp
They then sounded the retreat, aud retired in good
order for about two miles, when our eide being
re-enfoTced by two companies from Battery idncoln
and two from the fot, the enemy made OIL at double
Quick for their boats. We followed them up as
closely "a possible and fred voey after voiley into
the boats and launches as they pushed of from shore.
One Of the launches, containing about 90 men. was
completely rddled by our bas, and sunk before our
eyes. The steamer Times, which was crowded with
troops, got aground while trying TO push oil, and our
men, Numbering now five companies, poured Their
voleys into the mas Of human beings for more than
half am hour We could not have killed ese than
$50 10 200 on board the Times Among the wounded
yss the Rebel Gen. Anderson, who was hit in both
arms.
/ One Of he Zouayes, fauiiary called "Sco'ty,
wac ing sick in the hospital, but hearing firing lie
leaped ont of bed, seized a musket and wac net al
the tent door by Capt. Bradford, commanding The
eneny's right column, who asbed, Who are You ~
I'm show you who / am, sad Scoty, aud levelins
hs piece he thot Bradford through lLe heart, killing
him instantly. Our men took 30 prisoners, including
three surgCcns, who were released. One OF the
officers Lieut.. Sayres Of the Louisiana volunteers,
was go severely wounded in the leg as 10 render au'
putatlon necessary. While The enemy were burning
our camp their cry was No quarter TO Wilson's
menl' The ohicers tents were pillaged aud de-
rtroyed and they, As well rs their men, lost every
thing they had except the eloiheBthey stood in Cui.
Wilson lost lie clothes md money. butthe rrgimenial
coors. which wero in bis tent, were raved by Quar-
termaslers Sergeant James Chadwick, who rushed
into the burning tent and brought the flag out
safely.
The regulars all fought exceedingly well Captain
Hdta company, from the 81 Infantry, particularly
distinguished ilself Our total loss in killed and
wounded and mi,siDg lie 6, Of which there were 10
Zonayes killed, wounded and ~ missing. The
regiment Let all its tents, baggage, clothing, aud
ready money. All but the money and clothes, how
ever, were replaced from the Fou tie next day, and
the men comfortably quariered hgAin.
THE SIXTH REGIMENT sEw-YoRK VOLUNTEERS.
The following is a list Of the officers 81 Col. Wm.
Wilson's 9th Regiment New-York Volunteers, which
were aitsc ked By the Rebels on Santa Ross leland:
william Wilson. "a oHe.
John .ishton Lir.iensu. Colonel
william Newly, Meor.
Jane. !. Nosfy, AdJItIuL
y. 4. Pcase S4fssOu.
NJ r. Bradley, Gusrtcrtnsster.
Dt. 81. Nah ChaplaiB.
Company Al. W BuIgess, Cspta'c.
Cou.pNn, IA. 7. MhitibJ Captain.
Tomaany c. - Hazel inc. Ctpt.in-
Comra1y DIP Dury, C,p;aio.
Compuny TIL. Dguaine C,PiIln.
Comnsny IA. Norman, CspialD.
Coml.py O-r'---- DUbie Czplsin.
Con,tnny ia H. MeC5rnII,S Csp:sia.
Company K-llenD L. horls, Csp;sln.