The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-10-04

serves honorable mention for covering our
left flank from the assault of the Texas
Legion. Sands 18th Ohio battery under
Lieut.. Sears, was served with unequaled
bravery, under circumstances of danger
and exposure, such as rarely, perhaps
never, fell to the lot Of single battery
during the war.
The 39th Ohio and Attn Illinois, who
went into position at the close of the fight
and held it during the night, deserve
honorable mention for the spirit they dis
played in the performance of their duty.
The General commanding regrets that
he must mention the conduct Of the 18th
Iowa, whose disgraceful stampeding forms
a melancholy exception to the general
good courage of the troops. He doubts
not that there are many good officers and
men in that regiment. whose checks burn
with shame and Indignation at the part
the regiment acted, and he looks to them
and to all its members on the first oppor-
tunity, by conspicuous gallantry, 10 wipe
out the stain on their fair name
To the brave and gallant Hamilton,
who formed and maintained his division
under the CALLING fire from the rebel front,
having his horse shot under him in the
action to the veteran and heroic Sulli.
van, young in years, but old in fight J;
Col. Sanborn, commanding the leading
brigade in his maiden battle Brig. Gen
d. s. Stanley, indefatigablc soldier, ably
aiding the advance division, to Their staff
officers as well as to the regiments which
have been mentioned in this order, the
General commanding tenders individual
ly his heartfelt thanks and congratula-
tions. Their gallantry and good conduct
commands his respect, and has added a
page to the claims they have on the graf
itude Of great people now struggling to
maintain national freedom and integrity
against an unhallowed war 10 favor Of
caste and dcspotism.
To Col. Miner, chief Of the cavalry
division, and to the officers and men of
his command, the General commanding
here publicly tenders bis acknowledge
ments. For courage, efficiency and for
incessant and successful combats, he does
not believe they have any supcriors. In
our advance on Iuka. and during Ito ac-
ton, they ably performed their duty
Col. Hatch fought and whipped the reb-
els at Peyton's Hills on the 10th, pursu-
cd the retreating rebel column on the
Goth, harassed their rear, and captured a
large number of arms. During. the ac-
ton I'VE privates of the Sd Michigan
cavalry. beyond our extreme right. open.
ed fire, captured rebel stand Of colors
u captain. nj lieutenant. sent in the col
ors Lat night, alone held their prisoners
during the night and brough, tacln in
next morning.
The unexpected accident which alone
prevented US from cutting off The retreat
and capturing Price and his whole army.
only shows how much success depends
on Him in whose hands are the accidents
as we'll as the laws of life.
Brave companions in arms Be al
ways prepared for action firm, united and
disciplined. The day for peace, from
the hands Of God, will soon dawn, when
We shall return to our happy homes, thank
ing Him who gives both courage and vic
tory. BY Command Of Maj. Gen. w.
S. Rosecrans
Fl. G. KEssETT, Lieut.. Col and Chief OF
Staff
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