Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-11-27
esy-I,ems of the Battle of Belmont Oppo-
site Columbus.

P:y~I,ems of the Battle of Belmont, oppo-
site Columbus.
Capt. Morgan states:
The enemy's force was made up of the
picked men in the Lincoln army, all Of ihsm
being large, athletic men, and farmers from
Illinois and Iowa, who can handle tile mus
ket quite as well as our own men. He says
they fought well behind trees and in raynes,
where their persons were covered but when
the line was reformed, and portions of Walk
ers and Wrights Regiments concluded to
charge upon and give them cold steel, they
fled in dismay.
And on the same subject, Major Harmon
says:
The Federals fought with unusual bravery.
They were picked men-the very flower of
the forces on the Misslssippi-thcir best
marksmen Only our superior generalship
and the desperate courage Of our men gave
US the victory.
1t is said that while our men, in his i'm
mediate proximity, were Staying the retreat
ing Federals, Gen. Polk partially restrained
them, and said it was cruel to shoot fel-
lows who were running for their lives.
Our forces captured ten wagons, more or
artillery. Grants hayersack was picked
up en- the field and his snack eaten by our
men. Dir. White, of this city, captured fine
white horse. A large quantity ofcorn, hay,
oats, bacon, bread and cheese were also cap
tured, besides a large quantity of ammuni-
tion.
The entire loss on our side, including kill
ed, wounded and missing, is estimated 10 be
about ninety or one hundred killed and two
hundred wounded. The enemy acknowl-
edge a loss Of eight hundred but it is believ-
ed to exceede twelve hundred.
From Columbus the fight could be witness
ed with ease. AS our men retired to the
river for ammunition, gallantly contesting
every inch of ground, the Federals in pur-
suit could be seen bayoneting the wounded
left on the field. Not only this, they set
fire to the tents used as hospitals, and many
of the poor fellows confined in them were
consumed by the flames. These acts OF bar
barity did not lessen the already awakened
vengeance of our men, and we heari it stated
that the most ample retaliation was made
The loss of the enemy is stated to have
been more than double our own. Our men
have already buried 295 of the enemy
killed, and the task is not yet com2sotvu'
1t thus appears that the recent pist'ie Al
Missouri was one of the hlSodiest ol '.ic war
and the large numderol cas'ia,,its ssth ~ s1es
portion to the forces engaged On pyth SUE,
shows tho ssnbbornness with which the
around was confessed.
among the many acts of heroism told of
those engaged is that of mere youth,
little boy, who was attached to Tappans
Askausas Regiment, and carried two mimic
flags, one in each hand. The regiment was
driven to the waters edge and the enemy
poured in terrific volley, killing many of
them, who fell into the river, and such as
were not Instantly killed, met watery
grave. Among those struck was the little
boy who carried the flags. Giving one last
hurrsh, which was cut short by the ebbing
food of his young life he waved the flags
over his head, tottered into the river, and
was seen no more. The incidentwas wit
messed by W hole regiment that was cross-
ing the river 1t the time, and not one meih-
Der OF it but shed tear at the sight.