Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-10-10

and retreated. They rushed down the
hill with an impetuosity which betoken
dismay and fear, and were not rallied un-
til they had gained the refuge of the
woods again.
In the meantime the other side of the
intrcnchments were receiving obstinate
attacks from body Of several thousand |
rebels, who were ensconsed benin the hill .
upon which the hospital stood. They
had planted artillery, which swept our
works with terrible force, and were with
difficulty kept from charging over the
barbados. The range of our guns was
such as to render the attempt dangerous
one. and they contented themselves with
awaiting more favorable opportunity.
Col. MuIligan commanded here in per-
son, but was, as usual, in all parts Of the
intrcnchments, encouraging and directing
the men.
THE CHARGE OF CAVALRY.
The east side, where tho first grand
charge was made, seemed to be the main
point Of attack. Another charge was
made at this point soon aiterward, which
was not in 50 great force as the first, and
wrs moro easily rcpulsed. A deadly vol
ley was poured into them, and they broke
in disorder and retreated carrying off
gun which had been planted outside of
the intrcnchmcnts. Colonel MarshalPs
cavalry was called out and rallied at the
word Of command, dashing off in pur-
suit at a tremendous pace. They thun-
dcred down upon the retreating rebels,
: and scattered them in every direction
without a show of resistance. The gun
was retaken, and brought back amid
cheers and cries of eXutation.
THE SITUATION.
he defense up to thiapoint had been
maintained with the greatest obstinacy,
and the rebels had not gained any dccid-
ed ADVANTAGE, but they were gradually
closing in and surrounding the beleagued
garrison at close quarters. The formid-
alb breastwork of hompbal S was in mo-
ton, with its concealed thousands lurll-
ing in safety, and waiting for the moment
to charge The woods swarmcd with
men, and every hill tcemed with ritlemen
, while the treetops were alive with sharp
+ shooters, who picked off our men contin-
l ually. The rebel artillery occupied po-
$ sitons in several places which command
e ed the interior Of our works and tore the
g Notifications to pieces with their tremen
;, dous fire. In addition to this the ammu
k milton in the fort was nearly exhausted
= but few rounds remaining--and the mel
" were suffering intensely rom thirst, ant
n were wearicd with their long defense
II Col. White led with the Shields Guards
If numbering two hundred gallant Irish
e men, Our soldiers watched them eager
s y as they sprang over the embankments
J. and rushed upon the nearest body of reb
& els, who stood waiting for them in con
:, scious strength. With brave hurrah
y they dashed down the slope toward TIN
$ serred racks Of the enemy. When With
n in hundred yards of the front ranks
IS tho rebels opened with terrible volle,
s of musketry which told upon them will
n startling effect, The line went down il
e front, and with them the gallant com
r mandcr. They strove to ralley, but an
$ other volcy was poured in, which dis
c ordered them still more, and, being with
:. ont leader and exposed to CALLING fire
n they broke up and retreated toward tn
r entertainments, leaving Col. White OF
$, the field. This seemed to be the last ei
l. fort, but still none thought OF the whit
N flag, until, without warning, they saw
re displayed before their eyes, floating hig
b. above the position of the Home Guards
II Major Becker, the commander OF the force
s. raised it with his own hand. Lieutenan
$, Collins, of the brigade, ordered it dpwl
rs and sturdy cavalry man, who was {
ct that moment sighting FOUNDER, turnc
" his gun upon it, and blew it into atoms
ad after which hc trailed his piece upon Il
Il, position and threatened to sweep the ma
tn into eternity who dared to raise it agail
'SI The Home Guards deserted their trenchC
X at the order of Colonel Becker, IN
he rushed into their inncr iortilication, whe
ld they again raised the white flag, and kel
ut it flying. Immediately upon this the el
emy ceased firing, and the garrison W;
iy thrown into the greatest confusion.-
ar Word was passed around that n sure,
re der had been made, and the men left the
cu trenches in disorderto ascertain the trut
IS Consideration reigncd in all direction
he Colonel Muligan being on the opposi
he side, and nobody present to assume co
e. troll. Word was sent to him, and he o
he dercd the flag down, hut the Captain
'e, who by this timo realized their true p
stion, and saw nothing but death or su
pit render before them, implored him to sn
as tho men. In the mean time, the hen
ed brcastworls had been moved up und
- tho cover of the genera! confusion, un
hu but few yards separated them from t
OF intrcnchmcuts. The forces outside q
vonccd, and everything indicated that t
moment had arrived when the grand a
le sault was to be made. Certain dcstru
is, tion mcnaccd the brave garrison, and b
It's few brief moments were required to co
ng summate it. In this emergency the bra
ch commander ordered his men TO lay dow
%. their arms, and messenger was di
ii. patched outside with n flag Of truce
g Gen. Pierce, Gen. Rains, and the rel
m Governor, Jackson, came inside of t
. intrcnchmcnts, and demanded an unco
h ditional surrender.
-- THE SURRENDER.
ut After the surrender, Gen. Price a
j. preached Col. Mnlligan and spoke as fc
of lows "Colonel, you have surrendere
tn and" He was interrupted by CO
nd Muligan' who said ono, sir, it is
ch surrender on my part will take ffty