The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-13
The Fifty-hfth Regiment N. Y. >. M.
fGardes Lafayette) An the Action OF

The Fifty-hfth Regiment N. Y. >. M. |
(Gardes Lsfayette) An the Action OF
May 81.
LETTER FROM A PARTICIPANT IN THE BATTLE.
GARpEs LAFAYETTE
BEFORE RICHMOND, June !, lS6 z
The Regiment Goes ssto Action Under Command Of 4.
Lieutenant C6lone-Coeness and Bravery Of The Officers
and Men IN Archaeological Report Of Lieut. Colonel
1hourot-The Fyfty-fth saps Batsry-LtS Of Killed
and Wounded in the Regiment, dc.
Ipresume that by this time your readers and yourself
are aware that the Fifty -hfth has again con-
fonted the foe and the regiment is SO well known in
the city, II is justice that its friends should
know how noby it acquitted itself, and how fully it
justified the confidence repossd In it.
In consequence Of the continued sickness Of Colonel 90
Trobrand (who we are happy to hear soon expected
his command), the regiment led by Lieut.
Col Thouro whose cool courage and determined bravery
excited the admiration OF ALL not only OF own men,
but of the whole DIVISION Major Jehl acting as Lieut.
Colonel Whose horse wounded), and Captain Four,
as Major, together with Adjutant Cuviler (who was
wounded severely, also cheered on the men by their
example, and proved themselves brave and efficient
officers. DR.. Petard, while zeaiously attending to his
duties under the enemy fire. had his horse wounded
The following report Of Lieut. Colonel Thourot TO General
Peck will, think, prove explicit as any words Of
mine, and therefore give it in ertSso:-
HEADQUARTERS, FIFTY F1FTH Regiment N. Y s.M.
June !, 1852
Brgader General PECK
GEsERAL:-At half past one O'Clock yesterday the regi
ment called out under arms, formed in line Of
battle and posted by your order advance OF camp
Some minutes AFTER General Keyes, passing in front Of
the regiment said that he designed 1t to go and save
battery placed in the first line and which the regiments
ahead were no longer able to support.
General Keyes, again passing the regiment, spoke
few words saying that he counted upon the "red CAPS
bayonets upon the enemy ut sdouble quckp in magnia
cent STYLE and after having taken the position assigned
to it, maintained il alone and without any support under
murderous fire that in a few moments had about
fifty men hors dc combat among whom 1--WE officers
TWO horses were wounded and mine fell under me,
pierced by three balls
think may say that my regiment did almost
than could be expected and than possible for four
hundred men to accomplish. which number was all its
effective strength present. 1t had saved the battery
which had been confded to their care, had hold the
enemy at bay under terrific. fire for two hours, and
maintained thor position for half an hour after their
ammunition was all expended, waiting for more, and
which they were unable to obtain. 1t was only
when the regiment relieved by the Tenth Mas
sachusstts that it retrsated in good order TO small
wood near tho road, where there were lntrench
and twenty Of Company H, who hal been detached
for picket before the regiment advanced During our
retreat an American flag was saved by ono Of our off,
cers-Leutonant Philip G. Rogers, Of Company G-who,
while in advance Of the regiment. found outside the
abats. The regiment who lost the flag lind again
at General Pecks headquarters. All companies suf
fered much especially those the left, who, notwh
standing their more than proportonate loss conducted
themselves with exemplary bravery Our loss as far
1T present be estimated is over one hundred
conclude by saying that have just cause TO be proud
Of the conduct Of regiment and hope that you will
take due Of their brave conduct in this hotly
tested affair. remain, General very respectfully.
l. THOUROT,
Lieut. Col. Commanding Fiftyffth N. Y. regiment.
A. DE ST. JAMES, Acting Adjutant
enclose list OF the killed. wounded and miss
ing, by which you will that our loss is about
fourth Of the force engaged.
cannot close without saying that as far as am N.Y.
self concerned feel proud to have the honor of belong
ing to such q regiment, and only wish we had more OF
such men, with the losses sustained by sickness and
fighting our regiment is considerably reduced.
CORRECTION OF WOUNDED IN FIFTY FIFTH NEW
YORK STATE MILITIA.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTY FIFTH N. Y s. NJ.
BEFORE RICHMOND, June Z, 1862.
mistakes, which | find in your issue OF Sd OF June
The OF the Adjutant OF the Fifty nth, who was
wounded ~ me at. arm twice. Is Leon Cuver You
regiment. That officer could have been wounded
he was not in the battle or,ooD pElANs sp York
The following is correct list OF the killed, wounded
and missing the Fifty.h.th regiment New York State
Militia at the battle OF Seven Pines, Va, Saturday,
Woasndcd-Sergeant Schouler, prvates Raynor Robin,
Leon Ebert Philippe Hubert Emile Couilon, Charlemen,
Broni, Hsnlinger, Curtis, Fabre, Gorge.
Aissing-Pedro Alvarez, supposed prisoner
COMPANY b.
Kiled-Corporal VIM. sullivan, private Ed. B. Van
Buren,.
W 0u50eQ-9rlyatcS Richard Arcner, seriously: MILO
Gilbert, slightly; VIM. Foy, slightly, Mat. Major, Sc
rioisly; L. Moore, slightly; H. Marguiiot siighty Geo.
OBrisn, seriously.
COMPANY c.
Killcd-Privates Pfaester, Cheret, Jordan.
Observation-Disclosures Waiter, Hood. Mayen, Mason,
Balsiero, Muth, Garibaldi, Constance.
COMPANY ID.
Kiited-Privates Auerbach, Tragg.
Woanded-Sergsant Ganglon, Corporal Mol, privates
Branderhorst, Showat, PAIL, Heyrct, Bush.
COMPANY Y.
Kaled-Privates Curtis, died Of wounds; - Donnell,
died Of wounds; - Cor, died OF wounds.
Wounded-Sergcant Guerin, privates @. Hartman, Ed
Soyer, Lecouke, kearney, Leggett Matthison Bsuvt,
Thos. Cave, Lepne, Candeaux, kaseloun; Corporal s.
Kavanagh, Lieutenant T. Arnould, prvates Schehaus,
McCarty, +. kirch.
Wounded-Orderly Sergeant Bertrand bugler Arrlisr,
prvates Bartholomew, sherman, Lighthouse, Schaeier
Muller, staehler, Girard
COMPANY G.
KIled-Privats John WISE
acknowledgement Pfanmaller, Sergeant Schmitliu.
Corporal Psrdat Corporal Favre prvatss Rasadsr Kes,
Sched Brunsman, Keller Eche, Hickman, John Shine,
7. Gerding, v. Schmill.
KIled-Philip Daum.
Woundsd-I.eutenantA A. Kramm, Orderly Sergeant A.
zeler Sergeant Tatig prvate T. Ruadsr, John Glaser
COMPANY J.
Wounded-Corporal Cnas. +. Benjamin.
COMPANY X.
ktJed-Privates Hattendorf, Pat Brown.
Observation-Disclosures l.. trails, Orderly Sergeant ].
Magyar, prvates Jos. Brown, Vim. Black, Aug Burgher,
James Free, VIM. Reed John Smith, John Cook Corporal
II. Russell. Totai-14 killed; " wounded.
Trial OF Appleton Oalksmith.
OUR BOSTON CORRESPONDENCE.
DAY.
Boston, June IL, 1862.
The trial Of Appleton Oaksmith was resumed this
morning In the IJnod States Crcuit Court Judce Clifford