Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-10
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again rallied, however, on the left and re-
crossed, and the right forced themselves for
ward in another desperate effort; but a rein.
torcement from Generals Wood and Thomas
coming in, regiment after reglment was sent
to General Baell, who had again commenced
driving the enemy.
About 3 O'Clock in the afternoon, General
Grant rode to the left, where fresh regiments
had been ordered, and finding the rebels wa
vering, sent portion of his body guard to the
head of each OF five regiments. and then or
dered a charge across the field, himself lead
ing, and brandished lis sword and waved
them on to the browning victory, while can
non balls were falling like hail around him.
The men followed with a shout that sounded
above the roar OF the artillery, and the rebels
fled in dismay as from destroying avalanche,
and never made another stand. Gen. Buell.
followed the retreating rebels, driving them in
splendid style, ana by half past O'Clock the
whole rebel army was in iull retreat to Corinh
with our cavalry in hot pursuit, with what fur
Their result is not known, he not having re-
turned up TO this hour.
We have taken a large amount of artillery,
and also number Of prisoners. We lost a
number OF our forces, among whom is General
Prenliss. The number of our forces taken
prisoners has not been ascertained as yet. 1t
was also reported as being wounded. Among
the killed on the rebel side was their general
in chief, Albert Sydney Johnston, who was
struck by a cannon shot on the afternoon of
Sunday. OF this there is no doubt, as the re-
port is corroborated by several rebel officers
taken to day. 1t is further reported that Gen.
Beauregard had his arm shot Oft and Gems.
Bragg, Breckenridge, and Jackson, were com
handing the positions of the rebel forces.
There has never been a parallel to the gal
lantry and bearing of our officers-from the
commanding general to the lowest officer.
Gen. Grant and stalf were in the field, riding
along the lines in the thickest of the enemy's
fire, during the entire two days OF the battle,
and all slept on the ground Sunday night,
during the heavy rain. Gen. Grant got within
range of the enemy's guns, and was discovered
and fired upon. Lieut.. Col. Mcpherson had
his horse shot from under him when alongside
of Gen. Grant Capt. Carson was between
Gen. Grant and our correspondent when
cannon ball took off his head and killed and
wounded several others. Gen. Sherman had
two horses killed under him, and Gen. Nc
Clernand shared like dangers, also Gen. Hurl-
burt each OF whom received bullet holes
through their clothes. Gen. Buell. remained
with his troops during the entire day, and,
with Generals Crittcnden and Nelson, rode
continually along the lives, encouraging their
men.
Our loss in officers is very heavy 1t is
impossible at present to obtain their names
The following were among the nun Der -
Brig. Gen. w. IL. Wallace, Col. Pegram, act
ing brigadier general. Col. Ellis of 10th Hi
nois, and Major Goddard OF 18th Illinois, were
killed. Lieut. Garfield of 72d Ohio, MORALLY
wounded, since died Lieut.. Col. Kyle OF 41st
Indiana, and Col Davis of 46th Illinois, NOR
tally wounded Gen. w. T. Sherman wound.
ed in the hand by a cannon ball. Col. Sweeny
OF 52d Illinois, acting brigadier general, re.
ceived two shots in his only remaining arm,
having lost one in Mexico, and was also shot
in one of his legs. Col. Sweeny kept the field
until the close of the fight, and excited the adj
mlration of the whole army. Col. Dave Stu
art of 55th Illinois, acting brigadier general,
shot through the breast on Sunday, returned
to the field on Monday Col Charles Crafts,
3lst Illinois, acting brgadier general, shot
through the right shoulder, not dangerously
Col Hayne, 4Sth Illinois, wounded slightly
Col G. McKinny, 18th Kentucky, wounded
slightly; Lieut.. Col. Morgan, 25th Indiana,
wounded in head Col. Mason, list Ohio,
wounded slightly; Maj Eaton, 18th Illinois,
acting colonei, wounded fatally; Maj. Neyines
llth illinois, wounded slightly; Capt. Irving
w. Curren, Gen. Grants scout, head shot off
by cannon ball; Capt. Preston Morton, was
wounded mortaIly and has since died Capt
Dillon, 18th Illinois, killed Capt. Mace, 9Th
Illinois, killed; Capt. Carter, 18th Illinois,
Killed; Maj Page, 9th Illinois, killed.