Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-18
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New YoRK, April l4.--A correspondenl
ofthe Philadelphia Euquirer, after boine
capicred by tlie rebels at Pitlsbure Land
ing, aud afterwards escaped, has arrived Al
Cairo. IIo states our loss as 1000 killed
and 2,eO0 wounded. The battle lasted 2
hours and half on Sunday aud eight hours
on Monday. We captured all but two or
threo Of their cannon, including the famous
Washington artillery ofNew Orleans.
CHICAGO, April l4.-Speeial to tho
Journal from Cairo says: Beauregard called
a council Of war Of all the best rebel Gen
erals, before the battle Of Pileburg. There
were present; Pillow, Floyd, Breckenridge,
Hardee, Bragg, Cheatham, Sidney John
son, and Bushrod johnson, tho rebel Pro-
visioual Governor Of Kentucky, and few
other gentleman. Thefollowing policy was
6xed on. If they beat us they would fol
low up and drive US north as far possible.
II beaten, they would Withdraw their forces
from the Border States, and make des.
peraie stand in the Gulf States.
Van Dorm did not reach Corinth till tho
fight was over. 1t is now believed by per-
sons latest from Pittsburg, that the rebel
force in action was sixty thousand.
Tho Ninth Illinois regiment could count
but 200 effective men on Monday morAing
Eleventh Illinois, as, and 18th Iowa but
w Gentlemen from Pittsburg, report the
wounded well provided for 10 transports
and barracks. No battle was expected for
some days, as heavy rains had made the
roads impossible Tor artillery and wagons
ST.. LOUIS, April l5.-Several gentle
men connected with the army at Pittsburg
arrived here yesterday Among them is
Capt. Lagow, of Gen. Grants staff, who is
bearer Of Gen. Grants official report of the
battle at Pittsburg. They left the army
on Friday night.
Gen. Halleck arrived al Pittsburg or
Friday and Immediately assumed command
of the army:
Gen. Grant in his official report estimates
our loss at 1900 killed and $500 wound
ed. The loss of the enemy in killed and
left on the field is greater than ours in
wounded. An estimate cannot be made,
as many must have been sent to Corinth,-
The loss of ARTILLERY was great, many pieces
being disabled by the enemy's shot, some
losing all their horses and many men. Not
less than 200 horses were killed.
CINoINNATI, April 15.-The CONNER
cial has information from a reliable mar
who left the battle ground on Thursday
evening. He estimates our loss in killed
1900 to 1900; wounded $500 to 1000
!, and missing $500. The rebels lost moro
killed than we did, and notso many wound
ed. About / 900 unwounded rebel prison
ers were taken, and up to the time he left
2,2oO rebels had been buried.
The rebel army has its outposis at tho
foot of Pea Ridge, extending eight miles
from Corinth. The advance of the Fedora
troops are eight miles from Piltsburg, eav
ing space Of only two miles between the
opposing armies. A battle may be bro'
on at any moment We have the strong
est assurance that our army is ready fol-
the encounter.
Our troops re-took on Monday, the bat
tcries lost on Sunday, and captured /:
pieces from the enemy. The rebels wer'
so confident of their ability to hold ou
camp, which they took on Sunday, that
with single exception, they did not de
stroy them.
On Tuesday, Beauregard sent flag o
truce, requesting permission to bury hi
dead, and saying: "Owing TO the heav,
Z rcinforcements you received on Sunda,
night and Monday, and the fatigue of m,
men, | deemed il prudent to retire and no
renew the battle" The permission wa,
not granted The bearer of the flag ad
milted that Beaurcgard received Sigh
wound in the left arm.