The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1862-05-21

VIII deprive the army OF nis valuable ser
vices for some time.
Brgadier General Ilindman, engaged
in the outset of the battle, WAS conspicu.
Gus for cool courage efficiently e,n.
ployed in leading his men ever into the
thickest Ct the fray, until his horse WAS
shot under him, aud he WAS unfortunate,
ly so severely injured by the fall that the
army was deprived, on the following day,
Of his chivalrous example.
Brigadier Generals B. r. Johnston and
Bowen, most me'ito,ious officers, were
also severely wounded in the first com.
bat ; but it is hoped will soou lie able to.
return to duty with their brigades.
10 mention the many field officers
who died or were Wounded while gal.mnt-
ly leading their com,uands into action,
and the many brilliant instances of iud.
''du"I courage displayed by officers aud
men III the twenty hours Of battle, is im.
possible n, this time but their names
viii be duly made known 10 tbeir coun.
trymen.
The immediate staff OF the lsmen,ed
Commander in Chief, who accompanied
him to tie field, rendered efficient service.
and either by his side or in carrying Lis
orders shared bis exposure TO the casual
ties OF n we'll contested battle field.
beg TO commend their names TO tho No.
''ce of Tue War Department., namely of
Captain II. +. Brewster and N. W,ckI;tf.
ot the Adju.ant aud Inspector Generals
Department
C"p'"ia Thomas o'Hara. Acting In.
speclor General.
LieuI'. Geo. Baylor and TLos. NJ
Jack, Aids de Camp.
Volunteer aida de Camp, Colonel vii.
liam Preston, Major ID N. LA, den. +.
W. Mnnford, C~rnoun B.nhan.
Major Albert J. Smith aud Cpp,.
"'ekh"m, Qusrternastsrs Department.
10 these gentlemen WAS assigned tue
last sad duty Of accompanying the 70
mains ot their lsmen,ed cn,-i from the
held, except Captains Brewster and
Wieklitfe, who remained, snd rendered
valuable services As stall officers, on the
9Th Of April.
Governor lsham &. Harris, Of Tenne,.
see, went upon The field with General
Johnston, WAS by his side when he WAS
shot, aided him from his horse, and 70.
eeIved han in his arms when he died
subsequently the Governor joined nv
stall and remained with me throughout
the next day, except when carry iny or.
ders or engaged in encouraging the
troops OF his own State, to whom he
gave conspicuous example Of GOODNESS,
Zeal aud intrepedity.
am also uudsr many obligations 10
my own genera, personal aud volunteer {
st"f, many Of whom have been SO long
associated with me. append list Of
those present on the field on both davs,
and whose duties Carried them CONSTANT,
Iy under fire, n"neIy Colonel Thomas
Jordan. Captain Clifton ii. Smith, and
Lieutenant job" N. O,ey, Adjulan. Gen.
erals Department.
Major George w. Brent, Acting In
sPeclor General Col X Is. Lee. Chief Of
Subsistence, whose horse WAS wounded
Lieutenant. Colonel s ". Ferguson. and
Lieutenant A. X. Chisolm, Aids de
Camp.
While thus partially making mention
OF some Of those who rendered brilliant.
gallant, or meritorious service 10 the
held, l have aimed merely TO notice those
whose position would mos, probably ex
clude the record Of their services from the
reports Of corps or subordinate commsn
ders.
From this agreeable duty turn 70
one in the hisfe. degree unpleasant
one due, however, 10 the brave men un.
der me, rs = contrast to the behavior Of
most Of The army who fought so bsroi
cally. slIude TO the fact tha, some Of
fee's non commissioned officers, and
men, abandoned their colors early on the
hrst day to pi'lage the captured snesmp
mens Others retired sham.fulIy fro,n
the field on both days. while the thun-
der Of cannon ano the roar and rattle Of
muske'fy told them that their bso,I,srs
were being slaughtered by the fresh 10.
gions OF the enemy. have ordered the
""nes Of the most cop.picuou, on iii.
roll Of laggards and towards to 10 pub.
Iisbed in orders.
II remains TO state that ous loss in the
two days ia killed ostwright was l l.7ss
wounded 8Olo s.,:sa;nc aoo l: