Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-08-19


lStlSs lsoas sks seveaslis.Ths Part 1t had
In the Fighi--A Noble Record Of a Gallant
Corps.
We have the following BRIEF Snd clear
account Of the part which the seAenthreg-
iment bore in the fght nt Culpepper, writ
ten by Corporal Joseph 8. Clark, one Of the
bravest Of all the brave boys in the
Seventh, and an old LEADER boy, who is
as modest as he is brave. The account
win be read with interest;
PRINcE srREEr HosFIrAL, ALEXANDRIA, Va.
August ~ lSG2.
Ems. LEADER Having at last got into
comfortable quarters, and away from the
din and confusion Of the battle field, viii,
with enc hand, endeavOr to give you a cor
rect account of Saturdays terrible battle,
near Gulpepper Court House, Virginia.
On the 9Th inst, we (Tyler's Sd Brigade,
now Gearys lst, Of Augur's Division)
were ordered to be ready to move at a mo-
ment's notice. Twenty minutes after the
orders were received, we were in line and
moving, with tents struck and oil baggage
in the wagons. We marched till half
past twelve at night, then We halted for a
rest, having reached Oulpepper On the
morning of the 9th we again moved for
ward. All was excitement There we were
Joined by Gen. Crawford's brigade, we
taking the advance. The day was exceed
ingly hot thirty-four of our regiment fell
while marching from the effects of sun
stroke At two o'clock, P, NJ, we reached
the field where our batteries were in posi-
ton facing those Of the enemy. During
the morning brisk cannonading was kept
up. After a short rest we were ordered
up to support the batteries. The 18th Penn
sylvania was on the extreme right, in a
piece Of woods, along with Crawford's brig
ade. Right in front, without any support,
was our regiment (the SEVENTY. On our
left were the 29th and Goth, with other regi-
ments whose designation have nOtlearned,
For nearly two hours we lay on our stom-
/ aehs in the oornfeld, shells and round shot
passing over our heads all the while, but
doing little damage. The enemy had q
most excellent position for both infantry
and their batteries. We were on poor
ground, in the open field, with the sun
/ and smoke in our faces, thus giving the
enemy the advantage. At five o'clock We
were ordered to charge at them over The
hill. Then il was that the scene was in
describable. They opened upon us witt
Crane and canister, while numberless reg
| iments ofinfantry were pouring forth their
deadly volleys, which cut down our mel
like grain before the scythe. All the whilt
we were exposed to q deadly cross fire
which was entirely unlocked for by US
1 could not have imagined that balls could
fly as fast as they did. Ths rattle Of mus
kerry and roar OfcannOn was most awful.
don't believe anything has ever equaIle'
it during this war. At one time we wer'
within 20 yards of their lines, and haC
not an aid come up would have marched
right into them. We then fell back anC
kept up hot fire, maintaining good lint
ali the time. All the regiments deserve
great praise; they did nObly. During Sun.
/ day nothing was done on either side excep
| to take care of what wounded w
could find. Monday was spent IL
burying the deal and getting tn
wounded of the field. The account in thu
New York Herald is by no means correct
Gen. McDowelTs forces we're not engaged
although within supporting distance of us
/ Other troops were in our rear but did moi
come to our support. Gems. Augur anC
Geary were wounded. Gen. Prince was
taken prisoner. Col. Creighton was wound.
ed. Ad'it. Molyneaux, Capt. Sterling
Lieut.. Eaton, Lieut. Reed, Lieut., Hopkins
were wounded. Leuts. Brisbine, Ross
and johnson, were killed. 291 Of the regi
ment went into the fight, 70 came out un.
hurt. Col. Creighton and all other othceri
fought nobly. Your correspondent has
flesh wound in the left arm, but expects Il
be with the regiment in a week or two
All are we'll cared for and doing well. YOl
will no doubt get a complete list Of killeG
and wounded from Ad,jt. Molyneaux.
am unable to furnish them. Will keel
you posted in all important items.
Yours, }. 5. Z.