Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-10
ANOTHER GREAT VICTORY
Rebels Defeated at Pittsburgh after
two days Fighting.
rRIGnTruL LOSS on BOTH SIDES

FRICnTFUL LOSS ON BOTH sIDESl
One Of the most terrific and bloody
battles this continent has ever known and
which has few equals in the history Of
wars in the Old World, has Just been
fought at Pittsburgh, on the Tennessee
river, between the forces OF Gems. Grant
and Buell. on one side, and Beauregard
and his rebel army on the other. AL
though the slaughter on both sides is i'm
mensc and horrible to contemplate, the
battle resulted in q complete Union vic
/ tory, and at last accounts, the rebels bro
/ ken disordered and panic stricken, were
fleeing in wild djsmay before our cavalry
towards Corinth. 1t is the decisive bat.
tie of the war. On one side was ranged
our noble volunteers, who have gone
forth to defy wounds and death to sus-
tain the Union and the Government. In.
teligcnt men, who know the peril of the
country, andepprccatc the wicked de-
signs of the rebel conspirators. Brave
men, ncrvcd to still more noble deeds by
the achievements Of the Union arms at
Fort Donels)n, at Pea Ridge and at New
bern. On the other side were men Of the
same Anglo Saxon blood, and although
| fighting in an unrightcous cause, yet
wrought up to pitch of desperation and
reckless bravery by Il knowledge that the
struggle was one that could but be dcci-
sive of the fortunes Of the Conlederacy
The battle was Tough with the greatest
fury on both sides Ii began at day break
/ Sunday morning, lasting until dark, and
/ it was renewed again on Monday morn
ing, terminating at 4 o'clock p. NJ. in a
complete victory for the Union cause.
/ 1t was doubtless the intention of the
rebels to fortily Cornth and await an at
tack from us, but their flank being turned
by the capture of Island No. 10 compelled
them to give immediate battle and risk
/ ,hcir fortunes upon the issue. Having
complete information in regard to the
number and position Of our troops in
Tennessee, they expected to defeat our
forces at Pittsburgh, which were much
inferior to their own in number, before
they could be reinfordcd by Gen. Buell.,
who was in the vicinity of Savannah
Pitts sburgh is on the west side of the Ten.
ncssee river and Savannah is on the cast
side, about fifteen miles above. The line
of battle on Sunday extended distance
of over mile, and the file on both sides
was given and returnc with determined
spirit and terrible effect. The enemy were
driven back several time and again would
drive back the Federal troops, fighting
with the desperation of failing cause.
1t is reported that our force did not cX-
ceed 3S 600 men, while that Of the enc
my was upward of 60, 600, nearly two to
one. At o'clock L. NJ. our condition.
was most critical. The rebels had forced
back our left wing, which was in com
mand of Gen. Prentiss, so as TO occupy
two-thirds Of our camp and was fighting
with desperate energy to drive us into the
river, at the same time engaging the right
wing. a portion Of Gen. Buel's troops
had arrived and were seen on the oppo-
site side Of the river, which doubtless
inspired our troops to renewed eXeltions.
Gen. Grant and Staff behaved with the
most distingu she'd bravery, riding along
tho lines regardless Of bullets and grape
shot, and encouraging the men to stand
firm until the rciniorcements could cross
the river.
Heavy artillery wcro got in position
and these with gunboats LiviRgston and
1yier scom to have turned the tide of bat
tie, and driven back the rebels, who drew
off, ana it being nightlall, all the COM
battants rested from their work of car
mage. During the night Gen. Buell. ar
rived with the rciniorcements, and at
daybrcak Monday morning the battle was
begun on our side. The rebels fought
with great desperation and gained some
ground sevo al times, but were immcdi-
atcly rcpulscd by our brave troops
They made !hcir last stand at about 3
p. NJ, when the brilliant charge Of Gen.
Grant, which has scarcely a parallel on
the battle field, decided the victory
Five fresh regiments had been ordered
t. our left, and Gen. Grant riding there
and fin ling the rebels wavering, sent a
portion of his body guard to the head of
each of the five regiments, and then or
dercd charge across the field, himself
leading. \ shout could be heard above
the din Of battle announced that our men
would follow their brave General to the
death, and carried domay to the enemy
as they came sweeping down upon them.
The rebels broke and fled in confusion,
and soon tho entire rebel army was in
full retreat toward Corinth, with our cav
airy in full pursuit.
The only mention made of loss among
our leading officers is the capture OF Gen.
Curtiss as n prisoner on Sunday. 1t is
also reported that he was wounded. Al
bert Sidney johnson, rebel General-in-
Chief, was killed. Gen. Boamcgard is
reported to have an arm shot off. Gene
rails Bragg, Breckinridge and jackson,
commanded portions Of the rebel forces /.
Our loss is reported from $4,000 to Il 600
in killed wounded and missing; that Of
the enemy is estimated at from $4,000
to 10000. Although the estimate may
be too largo the loss on both sides canno t
fail to reach large figures, as the battle
was in open field, lasting two entire
days.-PldiRiealer, WeaaeSday EpeHi'lg,
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