, 1862-04-26

work of blood and carnage. Our men rested on
their arms on the field IN the position which they
held at nghtfal until Gen. Wallace arrived with
bis division, apd took a position on the rioht.
Nelson's division, Of Gen. Buells army. baTin 2
arrived. was ordered to form on the left Critten
den's division, also Of Buell's army, was ordered
'to his support.
On Monday morning the battle recommended
at daybreak. simultaneously, by Nelson's division
on the left, and iWallace's diris on on The riob,
Nelson's forces opened a most CALLING fire on the
rebels, and advanced rapidly as they fell back
Ihe fire soon became general along the whole
line and began to tell with terrible effect upon
the enemy.
Generals McCenand. Sherman and HuIburts
divisions although terribly jaded from the urevi-
Gus days fighting still maintained their honors
won at Fort Donelson. The resistance of the
rebels at all points, in point of gallantry, was wor
thy better cause; not enough, however. for the
undaunted courage Of our troops, and the dread
ful desoldtlon produced by our artillery, which
swept them Of like chaf Knowing defeat now
to be the death blow to their hopes. the rebel
Generals still urged them in force to certain de-
struction, hoping, by hanking our right, to turn
the tide Of battle.
Their success once more cheering them as thew
began to gain ground there, but our left, under
Nelson, was driving them. and by II O'Clock had
succeeded in flanking them and capturing their
batteries They rallied on the left and right and
forced themselves forward in another desperate
effort Reniorcemenis from Generals Wood and
Thomas coming in regiment by regiment we're
sent Immediately to Gen. Buell., who had aoain
commenced to drive the enemy in turn About
3 o'clock in the afternoon Cen Grant rode tothe
left and finding the rebels still wayering sent
portion of his body guard to head off each.
Five regiments were then ordered TO CHARGE
across the field. Gen. Grant himself leading with
brandished sword and waved them on while can
non balls were falling around bin ike hail. The
men followed with shout which was heard above
the roar Of battle and the rebels fed in dismav
as from a destroying avalanche and never made
another stand. They were followed at half mast
five o'clock by the whole rebel army in full re-
treat to Cornth, with our cavalry in hot pursuit
but with whac result Is not yet known.
1t is impossible TO estimate what material has
been captured. Tt is known, however, that II isa
large amount. Their whole artillery with a num-
Der Of prisoners were taken. The rebels took
some prisoners during the engagement. estimated
at several hundred among them is Gen. Prem
tiss, who is also reported wounded.
The killed on the rebel side include the Com
mander-in-Chief, A. Sidney Johnston, who was
struck by cannon ball on Sunday afternoon.
There is no doubt this is true as the fact is cor
roborated by several Of the rebel officers taken.
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Our loss in officers is very heavy, but it is i'm
possible at present TO state the member Among
them are Gen. W. H. i. Wallace, Col Pegram,
CoL Ellis, acting Brgadiers killed Major Cod
duck of the 9th ILL.,; Lieut-Col. Conrad, of the
u Ohio Lieut-Col Kyle, of the list Ind; Col
Davis, Of the 10th ILL.,. are mortally wounded.
Gen. Sherman and Col. Sweeny, acting Briga-
diers, are wounded; Col. Dave Stewart, acting
Brgadier, was shot through the breast on Sunday
but remained on the field during Monday.
Gen Sherman had two horses killed under
him. and Generals McCernand and Hurlburt had
bullet holes through their clothes
Our loss is variously estimated-ked, wound
ed and missing-at from 10000 to 10000; whilst
that Of the rebels is twice that number This,
however must be greatly exaggerated.
Our force in the field on Monday was about
$4,000.
COM. FOOTE'S OFFICIAL REPORT.
Cairo, April sth-The official dispatch from
Commodore Foote says
"rhe enemy evacuated Island No 10 last night
/ 1t is now occupied by Col. Buford and the 9th
Illinois Regiment Gen. Pope will capture all
the enemy that remain on the highlands to-day"
FIGHT Ar TIPTON.
Cairo, April Sth Gen. Pope this morning at
tackled the enemy at Upton, to which place they
retreaed from Island No. TO- and took 1000
prisoners-mostly from Arkansas and Louisiana
regir ents He will probably get as many more
before night.
The rebels fed to the swamp in great conster
nation. and before leaving the island sunk several
Of their transports and gunboats
The Grampus, floating battery, mounting ten
guns. hoated down the river and went ashore near
Point Pleasant, but will be recovered
The victory was decisive. A great quantity of
stores, supplies and ammunition have fallen into
our hands All the rebel baggage and supplies
are taken.