Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1862-03-28
TIE GREAT VICTORY OF PEi
RIDGE.
FURTHER DETAILS OF THE BATTLE.

Correspondence Of The Missouri Democ,at.l
PEA RIDGE tnear Sugar Creek.) ARK, March
9.-Durng the past three days We have
had some terrible fgating against fearful
ODDS.
On Wednesday, Gen. Curtis, Commander-in-
Chief, whose headquarters we're at Camp Hal
leck, received reliable information taat the
retels, under Van Dorm, Mcintosh. McCuiloch,
Price and Pike, we're marching On US with
large force of Confederate rebels and Gonfed-
crate Indians. All prisoners taken give the
rebel force at from $4,000 to 10000. Gen.
Curtis then ordered Garf's Division to move
from Cross Hollows to Sugar Creek, to take
stronger position, which he had previously Sc
seoted IN case of attack. Col. Carr marched
in the night ani joinod Gen. Davis, who had
previously taken position, before break Of day,
10 good order.
General Sigel, at BentonviiIe. was also OF
dered to rejoiu Gen. Curtis at the same poiut.
Sigel's rear cut their way through the eaemy
at the latter place, and kept up the fight for
six miles.
The rebels on Friday morning having made
dotour from Bentonville, got heavy force
directly on our rear and right, occupying The
halghts and brush on both sides uf tue Fayets.
eville road. Col. Carr's division was sent to
dislodge them. The battle commenced at half
past 10 a. IL. and ragged for eight hours, I'M.
til darkness put an end to the contest. They
played Oh Us from masked batteries. At
night VIC occupied position nearer our
camp The carnage vas dreadful on eoth
sides.
Simultaneously With the action on our right,
fighting took place-o opposite our front near Lee
town, between Gen. Davis aud another large
body of the enemy. Tie latter vera fereed
from the field, and FASTENED to form iurc-
ton with the rebels on our right. The
movement of the enemy caused change Of
our line.
The battle was resumsd next morning,
Saturday about half past six O'Clock, our
guns opening on the enemy. Ger. Carr form
ed in the centre, with Davis on the right and
Sigel on the left. The line of battle, which
extended over two miles, was magnificent
sight. The enemy occupied an open wood,
directly in front, perfect hive of them. They
also covered high bluff, nIore TO tie left,
where battery was planted. They had an
other battery playing on US from q more CEN
tral position, and also battery of twelve RI
fed pieces On tho Fayetteville road. We open,
ed upon them with five batteries planted at
different points along our whole line, the cross
fire producing such tremendous effect as caused
The enemy to falier in dismay.
Soon after 10 a. Nj. Gen. CARTS gave the
order to advance, and the infantry becoming
engaged, poured in sscb murderous fire Of
musketry that the enemy fled from the field
10 ala directions. The victory was decisive.
Under the eye of Gen. Curtis, Commander
in-Cbief, Gen. Sigel followed the flying en-
emy several miles, Col. Busy, With cav
airy force, 10 pursuit towards Boston Moun~
tsins, aft er the main body. We captured Eve
cannon.
1t is impossible to give our loss at this time.
or any reliable estimate of the enemy's loss.
We have taken prisoners, Acting Brigadler
General Herbert, the commander at Cross
Hollows; also, Col. Mitchell, Aajutant, Gen.
Stone, Col. Price, and Majors and Captains in
abundance.
The loss of valuable officers on our side is
deeply deplOred. We have four general hos
pitals established for the relief of the wouu-
ded.
The rebel Mcintosh is reported dead, and
also McCullock, was known to be mortallg
wounded. Price was sounded in the hand
Van Dorm got away safe. Colonel Reeves,
of the rebel Second Missouri, is mortaIly woun.
ded.
Albert Pike commands the Indians. Many
of our wounded have been tomahawked and
scalped by tie indians, With savage ferosity.
unbecoming civilized warfare.
give list Of our casualties In killed and
wounded
Col. HenAcks, 22d Indiana, was killed b.
the Indians.
Lieut.sGOl. Heron was wounded in heel and
taken prisoner.
Major Black, of 9th Illinois, wounded in
arm.
Lieus.-CO.onel Fledericks, of Flty-ninth
liate 9thl Missouri, respected mOrtally wound
ed.
General Asboth, wouneed in arm
Lieut.. Colonel Trimble was wouudefyin the
mouth
Lieut--Col. Chittenden, Co. K, Sd Iowa cav
airy, was severely wounded.
Major COYIe, Of the Ninth Iowa, Il should
or,