The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-04-17
Ret RS Rejoice +!

We had Just time to announce in our
last issue that the famous Island, known
as No. 10, one Of the great Rebel
strongholds, had fallen into the hands of
the Union forces, together with large
number of prisoners, and any quantity OF
cannon, ammunition, camp equlpaSe, &c
Tt had beer thought that protracted
siege would be necessary to reduce the
place, but on the night Of Monday, the
9Th inst, the affair ended most inglorl-
ouslv to the Rebel horde there congrega-
tee, fof they surrendered the position
without waiting for it to be stormed and
taken. We learn from the official des-
patches of Commodore FOoTE, that the
troops on the Tennessee shore, discover
ing that their position was most critical
one, thought it the better part OF valor to
migrate to some other quarters, which
they did without any particular amount
of ceremony, and without exhibiting any
great degree of solicitude for their COM
rades on the Island The latter, finding
themselves left in the lurch, and no doubt
considering that they had been badly
treated by their own men, and would
probably fare still worse if they stood
their ground, made virtue of necessity,
and sent an offer of surrender.
The position was strongly fortified,
there being no less than seventy ritied
guns, of calibres ranging from 81 to lOO-
pounders, all placed in well-constructed
works. 1t is admitted on all hands that
had a sufficient number of brave men been
there to man these guns in case of an at
tack by our forces, the place could not
have been taken without great sacrifice
of life Acting upon the proverb OF Fal-
staff, however, the Rebels were more dis
Greet than valorous, and rather than be
whipped, preferred to run the risk OF
Uncle Sans mercy. The point thus
gained is one of unspeakab,e Importance
to the Federal army, and its loss was Ger
tainiv hard blow to the Rebels. Had
it not been SO soon overshadowed by the
brilliant victory at Pittsburg Landing
the capture of Island No. 10 would have
created a much greater sensation than II
has done under the circumstances.
Of the great battle at Pittsburg Ian
ding. on the Tennessee river, our reader!
will find an account in to-days paper
The loyal and patriotic reader Will ind II
it something to remind him OF the fear
fur price which our country is paying t.
crush out this unholy Rebellion. Thi
was undoubtedly the most terrible confilc
Of arms that has ever taken place on thu
continent, and it may well be classe'
amongst the greatest battles OF moderl
times. Indeed, when we think of tn
terrible character Of the guns and missile
employed, and the number of the combat
ants, we are naturally surprised that tn
loss of life was not much greater than !
really was. The Rebel generals were ev
identity well aware that defeat at thi
place would have a most dTpaginS etfec
upon the so-calleG Southern Contederacy
and hence they did everything in thei
power to prevent it. Both they and thei
men fought with determination and coul
age, and exhibited degree of braver
and heroism which lily comported wit
the bad cause for which they were strus
Cling.
The battle of PittSburg Landing, lik
many others, was fought on Sunday, an
IN It's results was well worthy of the da,
True, it will cause weeping and wailin
20 90 up from many stricken household
bat the good and loyal people Of the Ian
wigl recognize ia it the hand of Prov
denee, asad they win rejoice over it as a
iudex to the fact that the day of their d
liverance is fast approaching.
sIy- The bill for the abolition of 81
sery in the District of Ce}unlbla, whic
passed the L. S. Senate some days ag