The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-06-13
The EshIlippj Es0ut.

The Wheeling IateRfgence1' gives some
interesting particulars concerning the at
tack on Philippi:
The attacking party on tl.e Rebel camp
at Philippi consisted Of four regiments, IN
two divisions, one consisting OF the lst
Virginia regiment and part OF the 10th
Ohio and 9Th Indiana, under the COM
mand of Col Kelly the other consisting
of the 9th Indiana and l4th Ohio, under
Gel. Lander, of wagon-road and Potter and
Pryor duel notoriety,
Col Kelly's Division moved east by
railroad to Thorntown from thence he
marched to Philippi, y miles. The In
diana regiment moved hy railroad to Web
ster, where they were joined by the l4th
Ohio, from which place they pushed for
ward on foot to Rhilippi, Il miles distant.
The march of the two divisions was
performed through darkness, rain and
mud.
1t was a terrible undertaking, but they
all went through it, unshrinkingly and
without complaint All night they toiled
on through the the darkness and storm,
the soft earth yielding beneath their feet,
till the gray dawn found them in the
neighborhood of the enemy Col Lander
reports that he arrived on the hill across
the river below Philippi, and commanding
the town, before daylight.
He at once prepared to open on the
rebels at the appointed time. 4 o'clock
was the hour at which the attack was to
be made simultaneously by both divisions.
Col Kelly was to attack them in rear and
cut off retreat, while Col. Lander would
assail them in front, but Col. Kellys di-
vision was behind the appointed hour,
owing to the terrible fatigues of the forced
march, and being misled by guides.
When day began to dawn upon Col.
Lander's impatient forces, it discovered
to them the camp below in state of COM
motion, evidently in great alarm, and
preparing for fight. The hour appointed
for the fight came and passed, but still
Col. Kelly's Division had not arrived.
Impatient to begin the attack, and fear
full that the rascals almost within his
grasp should escape without smelling
powder, Col. Lander ordered his artillery
to begin the attack, and at 4! o'clock the
guns were unlimbered, and dropped the
first messenger of terror into the rebel
camp.
Simultaneously with the roar of the
gun Col Kelly, at the head of his COM
mand came in sight across the river below
the camp and comprehending the position
of affairs, he rushed forward in the direc-
tion of the camp. Meanwhile the battery,
having got accurate range, played upon
the camp with marked effect, tearing
through the tents and houses at fearful
rate. This the Chivalry could not stand,
and they scattered like rats from burning
barn, after firing at random volley which
did no damage.
Col. Kelly's command was closer after
them. and at the same time Col. Lander S
force came rushing down the Hill yelling
| like Indians. After chasing them few
miles, the already exhausted men returned
to the evacuated camp, to learn the pain
| full fact that their victory. though com
plete was dearly bought. Col. Kelly, who,
with bravery amounting to rashness, was
foremost from first to last, was rallyin2
his men in the upper part of the town
the enemy having all apparently fed, when
he fell by shot from concealed foe
| The assassin was an Assistant-Quarter-
master in the Confederate force, named
Sims. He was imme liately seized.
In the gray uncertain light of the
morning, it was impossible to tell anything
about the loss of the enemy, as they car
ried off their dead and wounded. IL LEG
which had been torn off by cannon ball
was picked up in the camp. There was
great deal of blood on the ground, and
all along the road in the direction of then
flight. Hats, blankets, coats, and every
description of luggage were scattered
along the road for more than a mile.
The rebels left behind forty horses, al
their provisions, baggage and camp equi
page, and good many handsome uniforms
| together with 40 muskets. Not mar
on our side so far as heard from, excep
Colonel Kelly, was hurt.
THE SOUTHERN MUNCHAUSEN.-Ths