The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-17
Details Of the Battle OF Perryville
Fearful Slaughter on both Sides.
omciaI Report Of Gen. Buell..
PERRYviLLE. Ky. via !


To Major Gen. III. w. Haiieek, Gcneral.in-
Chief:
have already advised you of the move.
ments Of the army under my command from
Louisville. More or less diminishing has oc.
cured with the enemy's cavalry since then.
IL was supposed that the enemy would give
battle az Bardstown
Nv troops reached that point on the 4th
inst, driving out the enemy's rear guard OF
cavalry and artillery. The main body re,ir-
ed towards Springfield, whittier the pursuit
was continued. The centre corps, under
Gen. Gilbert, moved on the direct road from
Springfield to Perrysville, and arrived on the
eth inst, within two miles OF the town were
the enemy was found to he in force. Tho
left column under Gen. McCoOk, came upon
the Knoxville road about s o'clock yesterday
the Sth inst. II was ordered into position
to attack, and a strong Reconnaissance di-
reoted.
At about 4 o'clock I received request
from Gen. McCook for reinforcements, and
learned that the left had been engaged for
several hours, and that the right and left OF
that corps were being turned and severely
handled.
Reipforcements was Immediately sent for
ward from the centre. Orders were also seat
to the right column. under Gen. Crttcnden,
which was advancing by the Lebanon road,
to push forward and attack the enemy's left,
but il was impossible to get in position in
time to procure decisive result. The nc
ton continued until dark. Some fighting
also occurred on the centre.
The enemy were everywhere repulsed, but
not without some momentary advantage on
the left. The several corps were put in mo-
ton during the night, and moved to attack
at six o'clock this morning. Some skirmish-
ing occurred with the enemy's rear guard
The main body had fallen back in the direc-
ton Of Harrodsburg.
have no accurate report Of our loss yet.
II is probably pretty heavy, including con-
siderable number OF officers. Generals Jack
son and Sewell regret to say are killed.
(Signed) ID. @. BUELL.,
Major General Commanding.
LOUISVILLE. Oct. II.
A skirmish took place on Thursday, near
Lawrenceburg, Bowen county, between the
10Th regulars and LIST Ohio cavalry. against
Col Scott's rebel cavalry. Col. Scott was
wounded and is now prisoner at Bards'
town.
One hundred and thirty rebel prisoners
from Perryville. including ten Lieutenants,
arrived here tonight.
Further particulars Of Wednesdays Per-
rysyille fight state the Federal force was L.
900, and the rebel force CO regiments, the
aggregate Of which is unknown. The Fed.
eral loss was from 500 to 600 killed. and g.
800 wounded, and 40 prisoners. The latter
were paroled by Buckner, The rebel loss
Was 1900 killed. including one General. IN
known, and fourteen colonies and lieutenant.
colonies. This number OF killed is admitted
by the rebel Medical Director OF Gen. Cheat.
hams division.
A dispatch from member Of the lst Wis
consin regiment says that regiment lost 81
killed and l2i wounded. Among the wound
cd are Major Mitchell and Capt. Green.
Dispatches received at headquarters state
that Col. Lyttle's wounds are very slight
lie has been parolcd and will arrive to-lnor-
row evening.
II Is reported that wolford's cavalry cap
tured over 100 rebel wagons. 1000 prisoners
and ! battery on Friday, between Perryville
and Harrodsburg
Gen. Dumont is at Frankfort. Humph-
rev Marshall Ii is said. LEFT Lexington on
Sunday last. with his his whole force Of 2000
infantry and $50 cavalry. It is believed
that Marshall and the forces driven from
Versailles are at Nicholasville.
LOUISVILLE. Oct. II.
DIR. Head Medical Director here has been
required to prepare for the reception Of 5000
OF the rebsl wounded.
Col. Richard j. Jacob, Of the 9th Ken
lucky cavalry. has arrived here, suffering