Newbern weekly progress., 1862-09-06

TO fall back, and the artillery having done so,
me regiments retired IN good order 10 the posi-
ton now occupied. For details Of movements
and conduct of the regiments and batteries, I
wonld refer yon to the accompanying reports. I
VIII not uespass on the patience OF the command.
ing General further ian to say what the officers
commanding regiments and corps cannot say for
themselves-tl,at more undaulted bsvery, cool.
ness, and skill in the handling Of their com.
mands has not been displayed on my battle field
iiian on that OF Baton Rouge, and th 1t, too by
ohcers VINO never before handled troops in .
light From the 2lst Indiana and 9Th Michigan,
myself 10 common With Others, expected great
deal and were not disappoinledi but when I
LOOK back few short mouths. and bring to my
mind the arrival OF the l4th Maine at Ship Island
ana To-day consider the work done by that regi.a
ment ~ the action, the snoothness and stsadi.
mesa % "a eyoistiens a. al ficis Efsena
uer nre from the veterans Of the Confederate SER
VICE, can only say that' ior his Efforts IN build
lug up us regiment, tlle most serious task OF
eonn'andef anu ms conduct IN the held, Col.
NickerSon OF he l4th Maned deserves the highest
praise. }" !he impetnous Lieut. Cjl Keith of
ine Zist lndiana no words OF mine can do justice.
lie was everywhere, IN every place, working his
men through tents, trees. and underbrush like u
veteran ana when seriously wounded and taken
from the held ne would not give up, but moved
around among MS 0hicers and men, cOunseng
ano assisting IN everything 10 the injury and
irritation OF his wounds. Col kobrrt Ut tbe1th
vermont tell mortaily wounded, and has sice
died. lie was gentleman OF generous nature
and Ct cultivated mind. ALA.
Col. Nicke,son, OF the 18th Maine, had his
horse shot from under him by discharge of
grape He sprang from under his dying steed,
and waving his sword, called upon bis men for
one more charge. The men sprhng forward with
three roaring cheers, and drove back the ad.
yancing toe, AT this time the gallant Captain
French, OF Go. X, l4fh Maine, received his terri.
BILE wound The charge was made in presence
of Gen. Williams, who compmented the men
very highly Capt French was placed on board
the unfortunate steamer Whiteman. and was lost
when she went down. Ills name deserves spec.
ial mention. The conduct OF the officers and
men OF tue several batteries. was everything that
could De looked Tor oy the Commanding General
lhe various batteries were very much rcduded
Dy sickness and deaths, and, even with the as
sistahce OF de,ails from the infantry, were work.
&c snort hanuea. Lieut. Han, IN command OF
"a piece OF hims battery, wishes special men
,oh mace Vi 'he successfhi raliy oy men OF the
2'st lndiana ana three men OF the yin Connects.
cut VINO, win Inc assistance OF private Tyler,
VINO lett MS SICK oed' and acted as sergeant,
gunner Nc' ana pti'ates shieiu ana Ciogston,
as ESQ Sergeant Cheever, VINO left the hospital
sick' 10 do ms e'ty' rallied ana Drought Oft the
gun wheh every man ana horse was shot down,
ana the piece IN the hands Of the euemy. The
names OF 'he pf'va,eS OF ihlahuy engaged IN this
gaiiagt exploit VIII De forwaided Us soon as as.
certained' lhe Sth Conn. ana 4th Wisconsin,
were Drought up from Their position early in the
action ana We're pIaced, ny zen. Williams Or.
der, IN line across the grounds OF the Orphan
Asylum, immediaieiY IN rotr VI the camps OF the
Sist ladlanna ana lath Maine. Ihe regiments
moved Win alaciity ana ooeyea all orders
promptly.
Capt siias sawyer OF company II, 9TH
for his hold rsconnnissonce nm the morn;nc ~
the 9th. Going out On The Bayou sara road