Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-16

fstfodteus f0ur ul6u u64ktuS sue SOtOnel. Al
short time halt was made, and again tht
rife cannon of the enemy played on them and
drove them away. All this time the Colone
was bleeding bis life away. From six seyera
positions was Col. Slooum removed before hi:
wound could be properly dressed, although Q
turni4net had at fret been applied. AT last
they took shelter 10 the Stone Church fSudley
Church. which had been occupied as hospit-
al. This church was socn shelled BY the enc.
my. Colonel Slocum was, by order Of the
surgeon, removed to the outside of the church
behind, for supposed greater safety. 1t was
soon found that the continual bursting of the
shells made il more dangerous outside than
within, and the Colonel was again taken In.
side the walls. HIS wounds we're dressed, and
he was, as 5000 90 posHlble, removed from the
church 70 Fairfax, and thence to Washington,
where be is now rapidly recovering.
The shelling, and ultimate burning of this
church, is asserted by cloud of witnesses.
lieutenaEt Colouel Elliott, of the Seventy
ninth (Highlaudors). N. Y, saw the rebels
shelling tho building while the hospital flags
we're flying. Hs states that the hospital was
made special tsrget.tor to know It's character,
and that the attempt by them to destroy il, and
slaughter our wounded men, was followed mp
with the mont rrosstens perseverance,.
The surgeon of the SeVenty.frst New York
regiment Militia was in the hospital, aud saw
che shelling, and the attempts of the rebels for
its utter destruction.
Lieutenant James Wilson of Company G..
New York Second Militia, had charge of the
wounded msn of his regiment, whom be escort
ed to the hospital, lSudley ChurCh) and plas-
cd them in care Of the surgeon, be himself
remaiuiug 10 render assistance. In short
time the Black Horse Cavslry charged doEn
to the church, firing in through the windows
with their revolvers as the wounded meu as
they lay on she floors, aud at the surgeons in
attendance. A number of men attempted to
escape througi the doors, and we're sabred as
they came cut.
With Lieutenant Wilson waSa young man
nansd M'CoOk, who 10 son of Judge MCook,
Of New York. Wilson aud ..M'Caok ran out
of the building TO escape, when they were met
by the Black Horse Cavalry. M'Gook was
shot through the spine, dead, and Wilson was
taken prisoner. Wilson afterwards escaped;
one of the two men who had him in charge
being shot bV our men, and he himself shot the
other, who was captain of the Black Horse
Cavalry.
Some members Of the New York Seventy
first discovered O Llsatenart@C Colonel Of an
Alabama Regiment wounded and laying on
the ground. He threw up bis hands and beg
ged for his life, TO which response was made,
"We did not come bere 10 fght wounded men. %
They took him to the hospital, tSudley Church,
where he Waa cared for By our Surgeons. He
nd 49, h-,-
give you my word and honor that not man
in this hospital shall be injured while have a
breath of life."
II is said by some that the rebels removed
their own wounded from this bispitsl--n they
did not do 10, then this Alabama Colonel was
roasted alive With our men when the Secession
army atterwarG burned the building.
Some members of the Seventy-frst also
found wounded Georgian, whom they cared
for, and took to one of our surgeons. After
his wounds we're dressed, he said, fThis is
more than We would have done for you." he
added, "For Gods sake, GO: out OF this you
are fighting 900 men," This man vas 90
impressed with the kindness of oar men that
he gave TO one Of the Seyenty-6rst his pistol
as keepsake.
York Fire Zouavss. says he saw the death
Of Captain Dowuey,. Of Company ID, Fire
Zouaves, a member of Thirty-fcur Engine
Company. de states that Downey was over
powered by a superior force; that be threw
down his sword aud tossed bis arms over his
bead to show that ho was unarmed, and as if
begging for mercy but that he was instantly
trans6xed by o Issors of bsyoDets. Downey
had led bis company in o gallant charge up to
battery, and the last words be u known t.
have said were these to bis men: "Boys re-
member New York is looking at you."
Sergeant s. G.. Goodwin, Of Company Ell,
Fire zouaves, member Of Engine 80, saw one
of our non lying on bis back near his horse !;
the man was severely wounded, if not already
dead. One Of the enemy rushed up 60 him,
and thrice pierced him through With bis bayor
net.
The same man saw q rebel strike at one Of
our wounded men with ssbre-the blow mis-
sad tie mans head, but out off bis hand. Ons
of the Fire Zouaves, who saw the coWardly
act, instantly shot the rebel dead. ~
A member of the New York Second says be
saw one of our men struck by the fragment OF
q bursting she'll aud knocked down. Two
Sessssionists rode up 80 him, and finding that,
though momentarily stunned. the man was but
slightly hurt, one of them rolled the man over,
and che other deliberately cut hia throat With
bis sabre.
Other instauces of the rebel manner OF
dealing with our wounded nen I could cite,
but the ssorics have told think will ess
tablish beyond question tne truth Of the fol-
living conclusion
1st. That as this slaughter of our wounded
was not the work Of single company, or req
imens of she enemy, but was going on in all
parts Of the Geld ut the sans time. Il Was done
in obedience TO nm order Gem rebel headquar-
teTs. d t--
I'd. That, il this 10 the policy OF the enemy,
ill Aal.aka e.