Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-07-04

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They proceeded to within a half n mile oil
Frankfort, where they discovered from Il
force Of seceSsionists were moving towards
the river. Pursuit was inst unity made and
the enemy overtaken at the Rail Road, about
o'clock in the afternoon, where nothwitf-
standing the heavy odds was attacked
and chased for mile and half along the
road. until they reached a culvert, whore
several Of the rebels horses fell through
In this running fight the Sccessionists suffer-
ed drtadiully-uiuc of their men were
strcwn dead along the road and II horses
were captured. The Zruavcs all escaped in
jury except the daring and intrepid Hays
not fatal wounds. For the present this hard
fought battle seemed to be over, and the VIC
tors were soon on their way to Cumberland
with their wounded chief and well earned
spoils. But they had not proceeded more
than two miles when the enemy again APP
peared in reinforced numbers and redoubled
fury, and determined to wipe out, il posi-
| bic, disgraceful defeat, and regain their
| lost property. The Iouaves were now re-
duced to ten men, two being on their way
20 camp to convey hither their bleeding
chief But notwithstanding the great dis
! .,,,t, ,l,nrs tIaN into In
deadly strife with herosm of the Spartans Of
old. The battle ragged for an hour on
piece Of ground known rs kelley's Island.
The rebels fell one after another in rapid
succession from the deadly aim ans. certain
| ty of the minnie rifle and its awful sabre
Tho appalled, Firsnians we're frequently
heard to eXclaim after the sharp rifle crack,
'anothor Of our men is gone. and in this
manner the fight progressed to its conclusion.
About y o'clock, =. NJ, an express ar
rived from the scene Of carnage at camp, ard
found Col. Wallaces Regiment under drill
In an instant every man was begging to he
sent to the relief OF his felow-sollicis. A
detachment OF so men, consisting OF five
from each company, under Maj. W. J. II.
Robinson was il moment under way in
double quick time to the relief of the be-
leaguercd scout. After proceeding about
three miles, 10y the way of Williams road,
the Major received reliable information, that
the battle was over, and the little band Was
safe and was on its way home up the rail
road He then returned with his command
tt camp.
Next morning at three O'Clock Col. Wal
lace ordered to the scene Of action three
companies underline same officer. The point
of estimation was reached between seven
and eight o'clock, which presented horri'l
spectacle of carnage and destruction. Dead
and wounded horses were srewn over the
battle ground. The gore where men bad
hreathed their last, met the eye everywhere
The dead and wounded had all been removed
during the previous twelve hours. The only
missing Zouave could not he sound on the
battle ground, but he was found dead at a
house about Il mile and half distant. The
Major reports that from all appearances, he
had been wounded in the action, and bdrba
rously murdered afterwards, when his rcscu"rs
were near at hand. His dead body was
brought to camp in the afternoon. Major
Robinson reports the secession loss at over
20 killed and about seven wounded in the
two actions, At least ten horses were shot,
nearly all of which were found dead on the
island. The loss of Col Wallace is only one
dead His name is John C. lloliinback and
was member Of company b., and the
wouuding OF Hays, who says he will be
ready for action BY the 4th Of July.
The funeral obsequies were performed over
the dead soldier on Friday. The services were
very solemn and impressive, and IN strict ac-
cordancc with the honors of war. A large
concourse of our citizens participated in the
solemnities of the occasion. The remains
were temporarily deposited in a vault at the
Rose Hill Cemetery, but will, in due time, be
returned to the bosom of the great and patri-
otto State that gave him to righteous cause.
Many are the thrilling incidents Of this bat
tie rel tied to us, but we can only give place
to one or two.
Whilst Hays was engaged in deadly strife
with a man oil great power, he was attacked
in the rear by another with a sword. Helm
ficted severe cash upon Hays head and was
about to follow up the blow. when Zodave
sprang at him, and with a single blow from
the but OF his gun laid him low.
In another case Zpuave was thrown heavi-
ly upon the ground, apparently MORALLY
wounded. Instantly the cry Of "knfe him"
came from the ckiuatrous Virginans. One
of item was promptly over the Frustrated
man, but before he could satiate his savage
propensity. the crack of rifle told the tale.
that he had bit the dust, falling dead across
the wounded Zouave. Another made sure he
would accomplish the murderous feat, killing
supposed dying man, but his fate was
the same---another timely minnie cut short
his fendish career. But the Zouave had only
been stunned by ball grazing his temple
In few moments he WAS upon his feet, and
again in the fight.
Every tongue praised the matchless bra
very of this handful of men. Corporal Hays
is in the mouth of every one. He is a man
of TREMENDOUS strength and knows no fear.
lie slew three men in the strife, and one af
ter he received his wounds. lie is no straa-
ger in such scenes having gone through SINH
lar ones IN the Mexican War. II is said
he has been wounded eleven times in the
course of his campaigns. Each individual
engaged in this affair performed prodisies of
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