The New York herald., 1862-05-30

position at issue, invariably drive back their Zoe
But hour by hour thus opposed to enemy constantly
reinforced ranks perceptby thnned under tn
unceasng, whitening fire OF the enemy, and oy twelve
meridian eighteen hours of hard fighting had ssnsbll
exhausted large number my last reserves had neces-
sary been disposed Of and the enemy was evidently
receiving fresh renforcemens after each rspulse
cordngy about p. ~ determined 10 ictdydo from
50 Unequal CONFLICT, securing suc of ae results d ne uic
torY Of The day tefere as Das Inn practicable.
Officers or my stan Were immediately despatched with
the necessary orders 10 make the best dispositions Tor
deliberate orderly Withdrawal from the nel and TO col
lect and post reserve to meet the enemy should he at
tempt push after In this connection viii
ton particularly my Adutant General Colonel jordan
who WIS OF much assistance to on this OCCASION as
he had already been on the eld Of battle that and the
preceding day.
About two O'Clock p NJ tho lines OF advance, which
had repn sed the enemy in their last fierce assault on
our loft and centre received the orders 70 retire This
was done with uncommon steadinoss, and the enemy
made no attempt 10 follow.
The line oistroops established this movement
had been disposed favorable ridge commanding tho
ground Of Shiloh Church. From this position artl
lery Played upon tho woods beyond for awhile but upon
no visible enemy and without repy. Soon satisfied that
serious pursuit would be attempted this last line
Withdrawal and did troops leave the battle field in
better order ven the stragges foil into the ranks and
marched on with those who had stood more steadily by
thcr colors. second strong position was taken up
about mile in where the approach Of tho enemy
waited for nearly hour but no effort to follow was
made and only small detachment Of horsemen could be
at distance from this last position, warly cbserv
Ing our movements eI rl fi al
Arranging through my staff officers, for the compile
tion Of the thus begun, Brigadior General
Breckenridge left with his command as a rear
guard hold the ground had occupied the night
ceding rst battle just in front the Of
the rittsburg and Hamburg roads, about four miles
from the former place. while tho rest Of the army passed
to the roar In excellent order. #
On the following day General Breckinridge fell back
about three miles to Mickeys, which position
tnusd TO hold with cur .ayalry thrown considerably
forward in immediate proximity to the battle field.
Unfortunately towards the night OF the 7th inst ii
began TO rain heavily This continued throughout the
night The roads became almost impossible in many
places and much hardship and suffering ensued be-
fore I'll the regiments reached their eneampments But,
despite the heavy casualties Of the eventul days OF
the 9th and 7th or April this army confident OF
ultimate success than before its encounter with the
enemy.
TO Major Generals Polk, Bragg and Hardes, command
manding corps, and to Brigader General Brecknrdge
commanding the reserve the country is greatly indebted
Cor the ZEAL intelligence and ensrgy with which all orders
were oxecuted-for the foresight and military ability
they displayed in the absence Of Instructions in the
many exigencies Of the battle, on field SO dcnsey
wooded and broken and for their fearless department
they repeatedly led their commands personally TO the
onse. upon their powerful adversary under these
circumstances that General Bragg had horses shot
under him. that Major General Hardee was slightly
wounded his coat rent by balls and his horse disabled
and that Major General Breckenridge twice struck by
spent balls.
For tho services Of their gallant subordinate
ders, and OF other officers, well for the details Of
tho battle field must refer to the reports of corps dv
sion and brigade commanders. which shall be forwarded
as received. n4 .M es
To give more detail the operations Of the two bat
ties resulting from the movement Pittsburg than
attempted have delayed this report for weeks and
nterfered materially with the important duties OF my
position but rmay be permitted 70 say that not only
leave the Confederate army masters Of the battle field
and our adversary beaten, but O l that field the ners
day only after eight hours tncessdnt battle with superior
army Of fresh troops whom We had repulsed in every
attack lines, repulsed and crippled, indeed,
10 leave it unable to take the field for the campaign for
which it was collected and equipped at such enormous
expense and with such profusion OF all the appliances
Of war; These successful events were not achieved,
however as before said without severe loss-a loss not
To ha npa bv tha oft he ain dad
but by the high social and personal worth Of large
number Of those who killed disabled including
the commander Of the forces whose high qualities viii
be greatly missed IN the memsntous campaign impsnd-
ing.
George NJ johnson, Provisional Governor Of Kentucky
who into action with the Kentucky troops, and
tinuay inspired them by his words and example Hav-
ing his horse shot under him Sunday he entered the
ranks OF Kentucky regiment Monday, and fell
tally wounded towards the close Of the day Not his
State alone but the whole concderacy has sustained
great loss In the death Of this brave upright and able
man.
Another gallant and able soldier and captain lest
to tho service of the country whom Brigader General
Gladden. commanding First Brigade withers division
Third army corps died from severe wound received
the 9Th inst after having been conspicuous to his whole
corps and the army for courage and capacity.
Major General Cheatham, commanding First division
First corps was slightly wounded and had three horses
Brgader General Clark commanding First division OF
the First corps received wound also the rst
day, which viii deprive the army OF his valuable services
Brigader General Hindman engaged in the outset Of
the battle conspicuous for cool courage efficiently
employed in leading his men ever into the thckest Of the
Fray until his horse shot under him, and he was un
fortunately severely injured by the fall that the army
deprived on the following day, OF his chvalrous sx
ample. .sa&
Bricader Generals D. R. Johnston and Iowsn mos,
meritorious officers also severely wounded in tho
rst combat but Is hoped will soon be able TO return
10 duty with their brigades.
To mention the many field officers who died or were
wounded while gallantly leading their commands into
action and the many brilliant Instances OF individual
courage displayed by officers and men in the twenty
hours Of battle, is impossible at this time; but their
names viii be duly made known to their countrymen
The immediate stat OF the lamented Commander in
Chief, who accompanied him TO tho fold, rendered eh
cient service, and either by his side or in carrying
his orders shared his exposure to the casualties
Of o well contested battle field. beg 10 commend their
TO the notice OF the War Department, namely
Captain H. p Brewster and N. wicklis, OF the Aduant
and Inspector Generals Department.
C'ptain Thomas 0IIara. Acting Inspector Ge neral.
I.euienants George Baylor and Thomas NJ. Jack,
Volunteer Aidsde Camp, Colonel William Preston,
Major d. NJ Hayden, E. w. Munford and Calhoun
Benham.
Major Albert J. Smith and Captain wckham, Quarter.
masters Department.
To these gentlemen was assigned the last sad duty Of
accompanying the remains Of their lamented chief from
remained ana rendered valuable services as staff officers
OH the 7th Of April.
field @ Gen. johnston, BY has side when he shot
aided him from his horse, and recerecd n in his drT
tChcn Ne died. subsequently the Governor joined my
staff and remained with throughout the next day,
cept when carrying orders or engaged in encouraging
the troops Of his own State to whom no gave cspi
cuous example OF coolnsss, zeal and intrepdity.
am also under many obligations to my own general
personal and volunteer staff many OF whom have been
long associated with Iappcnd list Of those present
the field both days. and whose duties carried them
constantly under lre, namely Colonel Thomas Jordan
Captain Clifton H. Smith and Lieutenant John N. Otey
Adjutant Generals Department.
Major George W. Brent, Acting Inspector General
Colonel r. b. Lee Chief OF Subsistence whose horse was
wounded; Lieutenant Colonel s. W. Ferguson and Lieu
tenant A. X. Chisolm, Aids de. Camp
Volunteer Aidsdecamp, Colonel Jacob Thompson
Major Numa Augustn.
MAJOR II. T. peyton.
Captain Albert Ferry.
Captain b. b. waddel
Captain W. W. Porter, Of Major General Crittcnder
staff also reported for duty aud shared tho duties Of my
volunteer stan on Monday.
Brigader General Trudeau, Of Louisiana Volunteers
also for part Of the rst days conflict, with
. volunteer aid.
Captain Il. H. Cunning, signal officer also was actively
employed s stan officer on both days.
Nor must fail 10 mention that private W. T. Goos
by, Eleventh regiment Virginia Volunteers, orderly Il
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