The New York herald., 1862-10-15
R0Al TO PERRYNZLE

reluctantly word 10 Gen Rosseau that he would have
to fall back At the time he ordered the batteries
TO tho rear and the whole e began TO fall back in good
order This about six O'Clock in the afternoon and
night began 10 shade the scene.
GENERAL LYLE.
But the gallant though unsuccessful defence Of his FIRST
position could be abapdoned without the loss of the
gallent commander Colonel Lytle fell, seriously
wounded, and refused TO be borne from the
field rbe latest information states that General
Johnston, of the rebel arms, bore him from
the Geld, and he is prisoner in their hands Capt,
ST. John, Of Colonel Lytle's staff, killed instantly,
and Capt. flaming, Of the stan, is prisoner with
Colonel Lyle.
CENTRE
Colonel Harris Gaantly held his exposed position in
the open fields In the centre. His line was advanced
somewhat in front Of Iyte and starkweather. The
Second Ohio Lieutenen Colonel Kel, the LEFT o. Har
rs' battery, suffered terribly and its dsad lie thick
the field. Colonel Ken seriously wounded, and Major
McCook had his horse shot under him. The line
was last driven in three guns Of Captain Harris ben,
left ON the field They have since been recovered
REBELs--IooMs DRIVES TIgs
When Lytlc began 10 fall back il was towards a hill.
the forks OF the roads where Loonis battery had
been stationed after being Withdrawn from its posi-
n The rebels seeing tLe brigade falling back cleered
with enthusiasm and pushed rapidly forward up the hill
Gen. Rcssean, finding the heat Of the conflict trans
lerred the right bad pressed in that direction with his
sisf and standing Captain LOOMS when he
The immense column Of the rebels advancing up the h
ie called Captain LOOMS attention TO IT, .wbere are
they sskcd LOOMS, doubtful OF the fact The General
with all his usual Goodness pointed to them. Instantly
Loomis had his gans bearing upon tnom. In the woods
10 the right Rosscau collected hundred two s,rag-
gcrs to support the battery The battery opened with
terrible effect The straggers urged and driven by Ros.
seau with his sword fell in its right and opened
upop them with rife and musket The nre was
100 spoat, and the rebels rctreatcd in confason The
brigade .! L,tle greeted their departure with cheer
and then bill in its original position The
conflict was over. few shots from long range guns
were exchanged. The fG round rose in the east
and lighted the dismal In half hour the picket
fires of rebels visible, ve hundred yards dis
tant and our weary lay down their arms hold
ing the lire originally chosen by Gen. Rosseau but
quarter el mile iu front Of which be had been com.
PEELED 40 hglt
HnRoEs fIGnr.
Gen. Alex. Mcdowell McCook was Commsnder-in Chief
He had gone about eleven O'Clock miles soulh Of the
ned TO report Gen. Buell. and 10 learn his position
lbe battle had ragged with fury for half hour when
be came upon the field. Here he conducted himself
with great gallantry and 1oolness and bravery Tho
pcrshed jackson fell victim TO hrs rashness-a
noble soldier and brave Tcrril has died OF his
wound.
THr nERo or
Rosseaa is unhnrt. He has passed through the
,bckest Of tho fight aud been exposed where the FIRE
hottest pcrha,s like reckless general, but certainly
IKE brave man, he at AL hours with the front
rank Amidst the hottest OF the Gre on the left and
centre he rodeup and down the lne his hat upon his
sword and as he passed his men, with enthusiastic
cheers swore stand by him The hero of the day
the man who fought i--foupht IL alone-he has
covered himself with glory, and de erves the
,rase and gratitude Of the country. Around him
men fell, but he did not finch. Tine
and again his line wavered but he kept them IN their
post: aud the gallant Third division and their gallant
scncrai l share together the credit and the praise.
IorGnT.
Rebel prisoners and dcsericrs say that fought rhe
d snrs of Dcckner chsaiham Hum. hrcy Marshall aud
Sxard They soy that the FIRST Tennessee (fougbt by
lif ret wsrcousin) lost two hundred killed aud wound
ed. Bragg commanded In person. McCOoks approach
hy the Macyile road Is said 70 have greatly surprised
= rcbsi generals M the prisoners ay have fought
Q. least thirty thousand
iosers.
The list Is terrible. Colonel starkweather, command
ny Twenty -oightb brigade, reports the following
ne