Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-09-27
FURTHER FROM THE BArTLE-FIELD.
BRAVERY OF CRAwPORD's PENNSYLVANIA
-' RESERVES.
GENERAL CRAWFORD WOUNDED;


Star: You have from other sources received so
complete an account of Wednesdays struggle
that can add but little; but short account of
what our corps (Crawford's brigade, Pennsyl
yxnia Reserves) did may not be uninteresting
70 your readers.
After marching and countermarehng we
were placed, after the retirement of General
Banks, under General Sumner. As you know,
we arrived in Frederick just after the enemy
left, and following him to the mountain, we
made night march of it to report TO General
Mcclellan at Middletown. General Crawford
reported, as he was leading and in command of
the division, and received orders to take his
command 10 the support OF Sturgis, Sykes, and,
Cox. who were on the ridge Of the South
Mountain contesting it with the enemy, and
whose troops Were exhausted. Crawford moved
mp into position, and received orders to carry
the ridge in the morning, if the enemy contested
il. The enemy retreated during the night.
Mansfield was placedin command Of the corps,
and on we went until, by long and wearisome
night march, we found ourselves just in rear of
Hooker on Wednesday morning. Without food,
without sleep, our men We're taken into action
on Wednesday. Crawfords's brigade, increased
oy three Pennsylvania regiments. leading, as
usual. Mansfield was riding about everywhere
in most excited state. giving orders and coun-
ter orders, but acting with great gallantry.
Onward we marched, our men coming into
action in unbroken lines, and pouring most
deadly fire into the enemy. Our new troops
behaved most beautifully, charging with the
steadiness of old troops. The fire was very
severe. OF Crawford's old regiments, Colonel
Beal, of the 10th Maine, was wounded and
borne from the field. Major Walker, of the
same regiment, was also wounded, and many
of the men killed. The 10th Pennsylvania was
cut TO pieces. With Captain Louis Livingston,
+ OF his staff, General T.. led up the 125th Penn
sylvania into action. This regiment rushed in
with loud cheers, and charged beyond our own
far across the open space and into the very
lines of the enemy, who charged upon their
ranks. The 12ith, Colonel Haley, lost several
officers and men and their Colonel severely
wounded. Colonel Crosdale, 12sth Pennsyl.
vania, killed. As General Crawford was
leading up the 125th General Mansfield was
carried past, mortally wounded, and staff
officer came up directing General G. to- as
sumo charge of the division. He led up the re-
giment and then went 10 arrange about the other
brigade. Then he met Gen. Hooker, who re.
quested him to hold n wood near which one of
his Gen. C.'s) regiments were at all hazards
Bur his brigade had driven the enemy through
y n-feid and across q ridge they had at
tempted TO hold. 1t had suffered very much,
and fresh troops now appearing, we rested for
while. Gen. Hooker, when about to order an
advance of the whole line was wounded
New Jersey regiment, belonging 10 Gordon's
brigade. was retiring across the corn field on
our right. In attempting to rally them, Gen
Crawford was shot in the thigh, a ball having
gone through his hat; also a round shot killed
the horse-of one of his orderlies instantly In
form alton was brought 10 Gen. c. at this mo-
ment that Sedgwick also was wounded. 1t
needed every man, and especially every general
officer upon the field. and Crawford remained
all day, until his thigh was so stiff and numb
that he could not dismount from his horse
without Assistance. Gen Smith came on the
field promptly and handsomely, and leading in
his fresh troops, drove back the enemy, who
were advancing on our left center with show
Of success.
OUy brigade is almost entirely gone The
regiments carried in rs skeletons only have
almost been annihilated, but our new regiments
which have already done so well, will, hope,
preserve its reputation. ..~F
FooTE ON MALLoRY-Gov Foote recently
offered resolution in the Confederate Congress
now In session at Richmond, ssThat the Hon r.
X Mallory, Secretary of the Navy, does not
possess the confidence of Congress or the coun-
n.y." The resolution was discussed at some
length, when a resolution was agreed TO to an
polnta committee 10 investigate the affairs of
the Navy Department. Mr.. Foote moved TO re-
consider, and proceeded 10 descant at length
upon the incompetency Of the present Secretary
OF the Navy. If IT were the determination of
the Government 10 retain Mr.. Mallory after the
expose made there, he should not repine, though
he should regret it. He then told an anecdote
OF an acquaintance of his, who, when he was q
young man, resolved, like many Others TO
marry.
We give the anecdote, as tits pretty pointed
$50 he went 10 house where a dozen Young
ladies and a dozen young gentlemen We're as.
sembled. Ii was log house, and at night.
When they retired, the young man heard
through the thin partition, the young ladies
taking about their beaux. One Of them said
oh, as TO Thompson. i do love THOMPSON
he's such fool (Laughter.l And So" con
GUIDED MI FOote, s'if after this exhibition, the
President and his advisers retain Mr. Mallory,
he'll excuse them on the ground that they do
love Mallory, he's such a fool Ficksburo
Wing.
- The last monthly returns of the Bank OF
France show n decrease in the cash on hand OF
B,SCo.OO0 francs, and in the bills discounted OF
over $4,000, coo.