Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-22
Rebel Loss 1000 Killed and 2soo
Wounded.
l2oLA. Mo-, March IL

The r.mains OF Colonel HeudrickG, Of the
Tx,niv.uin,h Indiana Regiment, killed ut the
battle of Pea Ridge, Arkensas, arrived here
,as,.ro.y. accompanied by his brother and
two or three other gentlemen.
They left the BATTLE GROUND on the Monday
follouinp The fsht. They represent the
contest az terrible. The Rebels Tough,
dssperately, using stone n their cannon whom
thar sho, gave out Their force is stated at
1000 incluiing 2,200 lodiaDs under Albert
Pike. AS Gear as could be sscertsined, oar
loss was Geo killed, and from 800 10 1000
wounded.
Tho Rebel surgeons who came in TO dress
tia uoupGs of their fallen, acknowledge loss
ri 1909 killed. and from $500 TO 5000 wounded.
Wa took 1000 prisoners aud l3 pieces OF
cannon; L. Of which we're captured by Gen.
Sie.re commsud, aud by Col. Pattersou's
brigade
Two o! our cannon, belonging to Davidson's
Battery. wero taken by the Rebels, bui
,oj.eouently we're recaptured by our troops.
The Rebels we're completely defeated.
One division, under Gen. Price, flying in one
direction, oud the oh r under General Van
born, taking auothet.
Mnior Herbert, of one Of the Louisiana
Regiments, who was taken prisoner. says thai
G.9ersl Frost. Of Camp Jackson notorieiy,
was killed in tho bo,ile.
Veod.ouar,eys Of the irmy # tie Po'omne, !
FAIRFAX Z II. Va. March II, 1862
SoLpIsRs OF TIE a ANY or TEE PoroMAG:-
For long time have kept you inactive, but
not without a purpose. You were to be
discipliued, armed aud instructed. The for.
tnidstlc artillery y0o pow Gavs Lad 10 be
created. OlLer armies we're to move and
accomplish certain results. held you back,
that veu nigh. give the death blow to the
rebellion that has distracted tbs ouce happy
country. The patience yoa have shown, and
your confidence 10 your CeneTHI, are worth u
Jozsn yictories.
These preliminary results are now accom-
plshed. | feel that the patieut lahore Of!
isauy months have produced their fruit. The
Army Of the Potomac ia now real army
msunlfcent in material admirable IN discipline
and instruction, cxcellenily equipped and
armed Your commanders ore a.i that could
wish
The moment for action has arrived, and |
know that ! can t-Is, in you to save our
country. AS ride through your ranks,
e.e in soar face the sure prestige OF victory !;
! feel that you will 30 whatever ask Of you.
TIE period Of inaction has passed. will
hiring YOU face TO foce with the Rebels, end
only pray thu, God mag defend the right.
10 whatever direction you may move
however strange my actions may appear to
vou-ever bear 10 mind that 10y !d'e IS linked
With voors, aud that all do ia TO bring yop
where know yon wish to hc-oo the decisive
battle f-ld II is my business to place yon
there. am TO watch over you as parent
over bis children. aud you know that your
Gsneral loves you from the depth Ct his
heart.
1t shall be my care as it ever has been, "a
caiu success Hith the least possible loss, Dol
koow that, il it is necessary, you will W!
Ensly follow me 10 our graves for our right
cons cause.
Coo smiles upon Us. Victory attends Ds
", | would not hpSe you to think that oui
aim is to be attained without a manly strug
gle, ] Ill DOT disguise it from you Ior
nsve bravo foey 10 erco0nter-Ioeme We!
WORTHY Of the sttel vcu will use 80 well.
ehsIl demsud of you great, heroic exertons-
rapid aud long marches, desperate combats
priyatiqns. perhaps. We evil share oil thes'
together, and When this sad wur IS over vi
viii all return to Our homes, and feel that w
can ask no higher honor han the proud con
scionsness tha, 40 belonged to the Army Q
the Potomac.
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