The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-10-03

columns. Sill they rallied, and, lead on
by daring officers again tTod over the
dead bodies of their comrades with des-
psIate energy. Again the smoke arose.
aud third time the terrible volley was
poured into their foes. The ground was
piled with dead Anc dying, and in des.
pairih whole body broke up in disorder
and retreated. They rushed down the
bill with an impetuOsity which betoken-
ed dismay aud fear. and were not rallied
until they gained the refuge of the woods
again.
l.: the meantime, the other side of the
intreuchments was receiving obstinate at
tacks from q body of several thouand reb
els, who we're ensconcsd behind the hill
upon which the hospital stood. They
had planted artillery. which swept our
works with terrible tOrce.and were with
difficulty kept from charging over the
barricades. The range Of our guns was
such as to render the attempt dangerous
one, and they oeGtsnted themselves with
Awaiting more favorable opportunity.
Col. Mulligah commanded herein person, {,
but was, as usual. in all parts of the in
tTenchments. encouraging and directing
!he men. The position Of their forces cut
off the retreat to the river, and the garri-
sou was surrounded on all sides.
CHARGE OF oAvEIRf.
Tka anat a;In .,,ko-o ,Lo G,,ct u
was made, seemed TO be the main poin. Of
attack. Another charge was made at
this point soon afterward, which was not
in SO great force as the first. and was
more easily repulsed. A deadly volley
was poured into them, and they broke in
disorder and retreated, carrying of a gun
whicE had been planted outside Of the en-
trenchmehts. Colonel MarshalPs cavelry
was called out, and rallied at the word Of
command, dashiug off in pursuit at tre-
mendous pace. They Numbered down
upon the rstreating rebels, and scattered
them in every direction without show
Of resistance The gun was retaken. and
brought back amid cheers and cries Of ex.
ultation.
THE SITUATION, rr 5.,.tt
The dofenses up to this point had been
maintained with tho greatest obstinacy.
and the rebels had not gained any deci
ded advantage, but they were gradually
closing In and surrounding the bsleaugur.
ed garrison at close quarters. The for
midable breastwork OF hemp bales was 10
motion, with its concealed thousands
lurking in safety, and waiting for the mo-
ment to charge. The woods swarmed
with men, and every bill teemed with ri.
femen. while the tree-tops were alive with
ST. arp-shooters, who picked off our men
continually. The rebel artillery occupied
positions in several places which com
manded the interior of our works and tore
the forliGcaiions to pieces with their Ire.
mendous fire. In addition to this the
ammunition in the fort was nearly exhaust.
ej-but lew rounds remaining-and the
men were suffering intensely from thirst,
and were wearied with their long defense,
In spite OF all this no thought Of surren.
der was entertained by our brave soldiers
but with undauuted hearts they prepared
for sortie, probably with the intention
of cutting their way through the enemy.
Col. White led with ths Shields Guards,
numbering two hundred gallant Irishmen.
Our soldiers watched them eagerly as
they sprang over the embankments, and
rushed upon the nearest body of rebels,
who stood waiting for them in conscious
streng h. With brave hurrahs they dash
ed down the slope toward the serried ranks
OF theI enemy. When within hundred
yards ofthe front rank, the rebels opened
with terrible volley Of muske,ry. which
told upon them with startling effect. The
line went down in front, and with them
the gallant commander. They strove to
rally, but another volley was poured in,
which disordered them still more, and,
being without leader, and exposed to a
CALLING FIRE. they broke up and rotreated
toward the intrenchments, leaving Col.
White on the field. This seemed to be
The last effort, but still none thought oil
the white flag. until, without warning,
they saw it displayed before their eyes,
Heating high above the position of the
Home Guards. Major Becker, the com
mander ol that force. raised it with his
own hand. Lieutenant Collins. of the
Brigade, ordsre it down, and sturdy
cavalry man, who was at that moment !
sighting six FOUNDER, turned his !
gun upon il and blew il into atoms, after
which he trailed his piece upon the posi-.
ion and threatened to sweep the man into a
eternity who dared TO raise il again. The
Homo Guards deserted tLeir tronohes at
The order Of Col. Becker, and rushed into
heir inner Qualifications, whore they again 9
raised the white Gag and kept il fying.--
Immediately upon this the enemy ceased
iring, and the garrison was thrown into J
he greatest confusion. Word was passed
'round that surrender bad been made,
lud the men,lsft their trenches in disorder
o ascertain the truth. CONSERVATION !
eigned in all directions, Colonel Multi.
gan being on the opposite side, and no.
body present to assume control. Word
vas seut to him and he ordered the fiag
lown, bu. the Captains, who by this time
ealized their true position, and saw moth =,