Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-31

scribe the same scenes, and being pressed for
room, we simply make few extracts from the
one written By F. T.
SATURDAY MORNING, OCT. 4TB.-Just at
peep Of day we were aroused with a crash
whizz-sIam-ban rebel batteries TO our
right. Oar two forts and one battery replied.
For few minutes the bullets and shells few
thick and fast. The sheIling killed and woun-
ded large number. Two in Comp f were
wounded. The rebel battery was soon silenc-
ed. and our sharpshooters went and hauled the
cannon is amid shouts and cheers. All was
q1iet far while, save occasional sharpshoot-
ing, which would bring low nov and then one
We ate breakfast and -laid low General
Stanley's brigade-43d, 63d, 9th and 39th
/ Ohio supported the fort. At 10 a. m, we
were aroused. Here came 3 brigades Of reb-
els at ~charge 6ayonet.' Their front met the
right Of the 43d Regiment-the rebels have
reached the fort-Co F. is in rear of fort
the scamps now attempt TO plant their flag on
the fort, Rhch was cut down by more than
80 balls. These were hot times. The enemy
made two charges. Our Colonel, Smith, was
wounded, a ball entering his upper lip and
coming out below his left ear. Adjutant
Heyl came up lamenting his loss. when ball
struck him in the side causing death IN a few
hours. Col. 5. Is getting better Of his wound,
[since dead-ED Our friend Fribely was
struck in the forehead, causing Instant death.
Capt. Spangler, OF ca. A, was killed. This
was during our frs; charge We fell back
twice, making three charges, when the enemy
was repu'Sed. We stood firm, loading and
fir ing, cutting the rctreating foe terribly
When at a short distance we poured grape aud
canister into them, sending them headlong
down hill. heels up.
was wounded slightly in the left arm, but
made two charges afterwards, and did not leave
the field until the last rebel disappeared.
Alfred, (wriIcr's brother.) was on my right.
He got a ball through his left ear. and when
left him he was still with the regiment. The
enemy left Saturday night, leaving their dead
and wounded in our care.
We have taken many prisoners. We have
some of them to dispose of their dead and
care for their wnInded. which they are willing
to do. Their wounded are arouml rs on all
sides. They are treated kindly, having the
same fare as we. They are making no com
pIaint-secm well satisfied.
Sunday ] walked through our hospital and
the battlefield. This is war in earnest.
Human beings wounded in every place and
part, from the crown of the head to the sole
of the foot. North Of the north fort Jay two
rebel Generals twenty-five officers and p.ivates
in the embrace of death. Who can picture
these scenes without shuddering? The shricks
and groan< that rise seem almost to rend The
heavens. The wounded dying every day
Preparations being matte o send such as
can go TO the North. Sanitary gnols are just
what we need Soft pillows, clean sheets. and
various other things are a great comfort TO the
wounded solIer. The wounded nf Go. + are
doing well. The Berlin boys stood the battle
like brave fellows, and were in the hottest Of
the fight. l au thankful that | can wait on
myself and some others. We will not give Up
while life lasts. Think Of US aud pray for US.
Love TO ALL" i. T. JAMES.