The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-08-21
! Particulars of the Destruction of the
Ram Arkansas, and of the re pulse of
Rreckinridge nj RntOn Rouge.

Ranl AfKunB0N and OF Inc Oh
Breckenridge ut Baton Rouge
NEW YORK, August 13.
The steamers North Star and Roanoke, from
New Orleans 10th, have arrived, bringing the
particulars Of the defeat of the rebels at Baton
Rouge and the destruction of the Arkansas.
A letter from Baton Rouge says Minis bate
ry thrice repulsed the foe with great slaughter
Breckenridge lost his right arm by cannon
ball. The fight took place on the edge OF the
town, Gen. Williams being unwilling to expose
the women and children. He captured large
number of prisoners, including Captain Blunt
Breckinridge's Aid
General Williams, who was killed, behaved
like hero. The enemy's loss must have been
severe, as our men charged and recharged upon
them. We have taken three guns.
Another account says the rebel troops were
estimated at from 5000 to 5000, under Gener-
ais Lowell and Breckinrdge. The combat was
obstinate Orr loss was $50 killed, including
a large portion of officers. The rebel loss, &C.
cording to the prisoners statements, was inn
mense. Among the killed was Gen. Lowell.
The ram Arkansas was just above Baton
Rouge, but dared not take part in the conflict,
Later accounts state that the Arkansas was
aground, when the Essex and other Federal
gunboats went to her and set her on fire. She
blew up.
| The transport steamer Lewis Whiteman ran
into the gunboat Oneida. so miles above New
Orleans, Gil the night of the 6 h, and the trans
port sunk. She had on board the body of Gen.
Williams, with an escort of one of his body
guard; also AZ of ours and 3 Confederate
wounded. The body was recovered. Thirty
eight wounded soldiers and 3 of the body guard
were saved.
The official report of Col. Cahill, commenc-
ed after the death of Gen. Williams, stated the
| raho of q
| fight of four hours of great severity, the enemy
were repulsed. Gen. Williams was killed by a
rifle ball through his chest.
! During the battle our forces were forced to
retire about quarter of mile from the origin
al position, and the enemy were able tempo
rarily to occupy the camps ofthe 2lst Ind, 7th
Vt, and 18th Me. regiments, and to destroy
much Of the baggage and camp equipage. They
were however, driven out but our numbers
being much lessened by sickness, and the men
on tbs field being much exhausted by the ia
tipue and heat, it was deemed expedient not to
pursue.
"The enemy has retired several miles, and Is
still retiring. | am expecting that 1t is posi-
BILE they may receive reinforcements, and am
Idisposing Of my troops in the strongest posi-
tons. oo ~,
"Our force engaged was less than $500. The
enemy had at least 5000, with u or IA tielc
pieces end some cavalry.
The ram Arkansas approached with the IN
tention of engaging our gunboats, but ground
ed at a distance of six miled and to.day(tbe 9th
was engaged by the Essex and destroyed.
"BHgadier General Clark and his Aid, Lieut.
Yerger. delivered themselves to US as prisoners
of war. have also thirty captured. Breckin
ridge, on the 9th, asked permission in writing
to bury his head. COL Cahill replied, "Ou
men are engaged in the work, which will sooI
be accomplished"
A passenger from Baton Rouge states tina
our loss in killed was 20, wounded, 2l5. Gen
Williams had three horses shot under him. HI
was killed whilst rallying the 21st Indiana, wit
had lust lost a field piece, The gun was re
taken, but Gen. Williams fell.
The wounded are about as follows 2lst In
diana, 81; 18th Maine, 10; 4th Wisconsin, 10
9Th Michigan, %; 9TH Vermont, Is; 30tl
Massachusetts, ~; 10Th Connecticut, 81.
Among the prisoners is General Allen, o
Mississippi, MORALLY wounded.
Among the wounded is Lieut.. Col. Keith
21st Indiana.
, Gen Butler issued general order announc
! ing in eloquent language the death of Genera
: Williams, and also Il congratulatory order t
the troops on their successful engagement il
0 which be says: 1.-The enemy lost three brig
= adler in killed, wounded and taken prisoners
q and many Coonels and field officers. He ha
more than 900 killed and wounded. Yo
have captured three pieces of artillery, six cais
sion's, two stand of colors and large numbe
: of prisoners
! A letter from Baton Rouge states that tn
. fight between the Essex and Arkansas was
= fair stand-up fight. Porter lay 300 yards di:
tant pouring solid nlne-inch shot into the Ar
: kansas till a breach was made, when an incer
d diary she'll exploded in the breach, setting he
: on fire The rebel crew left her, and she 500
= exploded. The funeral of General William
: took Mace at New Orleans on the 9Th, and wa
r very impressive. u
. Probably the General Lowell reported kille
is Colonel Lowell and not Maj General Man
o field Lowell, who is understood to be at Rich
= mond.
|. letter from q surgeon reports that he sa
: eighty-three dead rebels in one small corn-tie
j; at Baton Rouge.
o Lieutenant Norcross, of the Both Massachl
sets AROSE from a sick bed Joined his company
r. the thckest Of the fight, and with his own han
b saved four field pieces about to be taken.
!" The rebel wounded state that Gen. Ruggle
. was killed a rebel stated their loss at 80
. Minis Battery saved the day, when two-thirC
? of its members were on the sick list
The secessionists in Baton Rouge fred {
IL our dead and wounded as they were beir
Ii brought in; consequently their houses we
:" pulled down.
J.. Breckenridge, on the morning of the fgh
Is made speech, promising his men to have
4 band playing i'll the State House at a m.