Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-08-22
BATTLE OF OAK HILL.-FURpaRR
DETAILS,

DETAILS.
From tbs Fort smith Times, Of the l4th inst
Mr.. Henry Minshart, came in yesterday
evening, about six O'Clock, direct from the bat
tie ground, having left there about four O'Clock
or Saturday evening, after the battle. He
brought dispatches to Gen. Clarke, quarter
master, and a large number CT letters for citi-
zens of the town.
1t appears from what we can learn, that the
enemy made the attack about daylight, taking
our troops by surprise, as CorcOrsn's letter
will show, and it is wonder to US that our
whole army had not been roEtel, instead of
tbe enemy. But it is owing to the u~ndaunted
bravery Of our soldiers fighting under such a
disadvantage, that a great victory was Os-
tanned. The Louisiana regiment, and our in
fantTy, stood the brunt Of the battle. The
Louisianians fought like tigers, and our troops
did full as well. The Texas regiment fought
bEavely, and Mr.. Mineh2rt says, when they
and tie Louisiauians would make q charge,
the woods would ring for miles with their
shouts. At one time a portion OF the LOuisj
snians were surrounded by about three hun
dred Federalism they dubbed their guns and
fought their way out. It is impossible to par
ticularizs those who fought the bravest. Col.
CARROTS regiment Of cavalry behaved brsveiy,
sad followed the enemy several miles.
ChurchilPs regiment were surprised in such a
manner that a portion OF ihen had not time to
get their arms, and were scattered during tie
fight, bu. did good service. Indeed, nothing
but good hard fighting By al our troops gained
the day. All behaved braveiy.
Lieut.. Walton, Of toe Fort Smith rihee, fell
in making a charge, being in front Of his men,
encouraging them on the enemy. Six Of his
brave soldiers fell close to him. One a little
FrenchmaD by the name Us Henry Gooda-
keauX, had his under jaw shot Of, By a grape
shot, still fought Oh, loading and firing three
or four times, til he fell dead.
MIR. Minehart relates a great NUMBER OF in.
cidents that we cannot now give.
Col. Armstead, of this county, A contractor
for furnishing our army with beef, was killed
in bis camp, when at breakfast, by a conpany
Of dTsgroons. Several other, among then
his son. Walter, was with him, but made theil
escape.
The Fort Smith rifles appeared to have SUI.
feTed more than any other COMPANY, so far al
heard from. Myer Levy, aud Goodeheau'
were killed and several other whose names vs.
did not learn.
Capt. Lewis' company Of cavalry %sufFere,
considerably. Among the killed in that com
pauy, we learn that Of Chas. W. Thornton
Esq, a lawyer Of this place, late Of Alabama
Wesley Clay, Of this place, and John Benge,
Cherokee. Clay was not dead, but wouuGei
so badly that it was impossible for him to live
Mr. MinehsTt says The surprise Of our ARM
was effected by treachery. We will leave thi
matter, however, until further developments
LITTER FROM CAPT. coEcoRAN.
HARRISON CREEK, August 10 This morn
ing at da, light the enemy attacked our en-
campmert with artillery and infantry, giving
US tue greatest surprise we experienced duT!ni
the campaigh. Our soldiers could hardly re
aliZe the character Of their situation, but Wer
soon convinced by the appearance Of six an
twelve pound balls falling thick as hail stones
after which our batter es opened fire, en-,
there was a continued roe , for two hours an.
a half. The louisiana regiment and the Mis-
souri, troops acted well in the engagement, Du
no'hing Of importance vas accomplished unit
our regiment was ordered to face the foe
which thew routed after a great sacrifice, s.
much 30 that it gives me pain TO record In
facts as they occurred before nv eyes. Tn
following YOU will find to be 2 list Of the dea
and Wounded as far as / know their names
OTFIcERs.-J. J. Walton, Of Fort Smith
dead; Capt. Brown, OF Van Buren, dead; Capt
Bell, Of Fayetteville, dead; Lieut.. Blanchard
dead, and Lieut.. Brown, wounded.
Lieut.. Donohoe, and Lieut.. Inge, Of Clarks
vile, were severely though not s%erisusl
wounded. IreceiVed a slight wound myself
but not sufficient to lay me up.
The loss of the privatesi is estimated at sixty
FIVE OF seventy-hve. You will get an accurat
report, | presume, in a few days. The enem
our regiment engaged suffered greatly, at leas
FIVE TO our one. | walked over the battle feel
after the fight was over and saw a great man
Of the enemy dead and wounded, and | assgr
you 1t was not a pleasant sight. It is nc
necessary for ne to give a full detail. Yo
will hear all in a few days, but this is reliabl
beyond a doubt. W. c CoRcoRAE,
Company l, 81 Reg. Ark. Vol.
P. S.-Msjor J. C. Ward is severely wound
ed. Lieut.. Brown is not dead, but dangerousl
wounded. My company are all alive and kicE
ing, with the exception of a few scratches.
We captured several pisces of the enemy
artillery. W, G. C..