The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-19

wounded. Over three hundred of them buried
~ orr soldiers the field of battle, and II
General Williams had survived this, his riumphal climax
or orisnt life, he would undoubtedly have e,her
captured destroyed the entire command OF the rebels
that saying nothing disparaging Of Colonel Cahil
who commanded after General Williams death, for
his eeursgcaud mauaseoenr only eqnalicd by Inc
ocsty of his dispatches. Ia cosuinnsiig the brilliant
which WAlisms commenced, to Cahill only met
the expectations OF those who knew him we'll OF tho
dashng heroem Colonel pudley OF tho rhrtieh Mas
sacusetis C'Mld Anthony" he called In the army
Lieutenant colone Keith Of the rventy-hrst Indiana;
Lieutenant Covnei Bccnc Of The Fourth Wisconsin Col
Roberts, OF the seventh Vermont aud the others IN
mand OF various corps. cannot speak at length, the
dispatches containing details lost the steamer
Whiiaman hlt by the next mail hope TO do them that
justice which their galantry deserves. Az yet General
Butler has received the list Of killed. ami wounded
owing the fact that several of the CORPS engaged
out on scouting duty viii send II by next mail Most
OF tho wounded including qulte large number OF tho
rebels have been brought this city, and being
cared Tor at tho ST. James and Charity hospitals.
Besides General Williams We have to mourn tho loss o.
Colonel George Roberts, OF seventh Vermont, who
fell mor;hly wounded on tho acid and died after
lie brave sfneeE and trusbsartad patriot, and
of the nrst 10 has country's call Capt
Eugene Kelly Of the Ihirsth Massachusetts,, also yield
eJ np his young life . saerincs On the
altar Of patriotism. my good fortune 70
know the "Lttc Captain" tas his boys aisctionaiels
called him) intimately, and fes melancholy
pleasure in bearing witness To his gallan,ry
with hundreds VI oters Who felt peculiar
affection for him. Re only absut twenty-five
years old, and was Tor nunbcr of years resident "A
New York and was brother OF the VOL known nphol
s,ercx In Broadway. His knowledge military tactics
WIS acquired Ia tina. finest Of all military schools, the
company our owu SEVENTH and the effectiveness
OF his command was the wcrihiest commentary tho
proficiency he gained Ia the ranks of tho National Guard
When two months since he marched at the head
OF his company past the 81 Charles hen the residence Of
General Butler), his regiment route TO Nicks
burg his superb boarns and thorough air miaire
the subject of remark by the gazcrs from the balcony
OF the hotel. little thought ihcn that had for The
last time his happy ace and st the latest of
friendly grasp. When was announced that the encmy
approaching Baton Rouge although unable to walk
owing accidental wound in his thigh frcm his own
sword hcz insisted upon leading h,s Unto the
field, aud placed a horse for that purpose.
His company "a zouavs corps) ordered 70 the al.
vance, with instructions TO only thirty for
ward but, with that nprucnce whieh seems almost
inevitable accompaniment Of youthful bravery he nd
vnnced about quarter OF mile. and almost imme-
diately received q rife ball In his side. Ho fol
from his horse, and in an hour expired being
almost the carlos, vicsrn ~ the battle. Hc
wm married iust before ths war " . xQppg and