The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-05-07
ARMY CORRESPONDENTS.
PITTsBURe LANDING. TENN.,l
April l9, 1862. {

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FRIEND ALLEN: The great battle of mod
ern times is over. The most bloody and
most glorious victory ever achieved on this
continent. On Sunday, the 9th inst, while
on the march from Waynesboro' to Savanna,
the loud and distinct peals Of cannon could
be distinctly heard; all was excitement, and
as we neared the river the firing could be
more distinctly heard. When we arrived at
the river, which was little after dark, the
town was thronged with soldiers helping
their comrades who had been wounded dur.
ing the day, to the various public buildings
which were speedily converted into hospitals
Soon we were on the boats steaming up the
Tennessee to the bloody field of carnage
Arriving at the landing at about IL P. NJ,
we found thousands of soldiers who had ta-
ken cover from the enemy's guns, lying a.
long the bank Of the river. Some were
frightened, others said whole regiments had
been cut to pieces, and in fact everything
seemed as If panic pervaded Gen. Grants
army. From the boats we were marched
upon the river bank and formed into line OF
battle, when we stood until daylight, in a
drenching rain. After eating our breakfast
we were marched to the battle field and
formed in the centre. Soon the enemy's
guns were throwing shell and grape over us
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ed in this position for near one hour, when
Breckenridge reinforced the enemy, and they
came on towards US, shouting Bulls Run"
at the top Of their voices. They advanced
within thirty PAGES, when the order was gv-
en-, rise up forward" which we done
while every voice from one end OF the divis.
ion (Crittenden's) to the other, raised such a
shout and poured such deadly volleys ofmus,
kerry into their ranks that they could not
stand up to us; we drove them back near q
mile, killing some four hundred Of them in q
single charge, while our loss was not yet FL.
ty. We were then ordered to charge on
their battery which we did, but were unable
to hold it, as they had succeeded in almost
outfanking us, we were then ordered to re-
treat, which was done in good order. Agair
we ordered to charge OF their battery, which
we did, but with like success. By this time
the battle was raging from the centre to the
circumference OF the battle field, and some
had thrown down their guns, and were fight
ing hand to hand fight with bowie knives
The dead and wounded were strewn around
us in every direction, yet such was the con
test for victory that our feelings cannot de
scribed in any other way then victory o
death. BY this time three steel rifed twelv
FOUNDERS were brought to our support, ant
again we charged upon the rebel batteries
and this time we succeeded in holding them
and from the terrific fire which we poured
Into there already broken ranks, both from
musketry and cannon, they beat hasty re.
treat, and left US in possession OF many o
their best guns, and thousands of their deac
and wounded. .....
We mourn the loss of three of Go. Fl
Godfrey Eilber OF Columbus, Ohio, was thu
first to fall. VIM. Carrick OF Cadiz, o., wa.
shot through the head and fell early in the
day. R. E. Miller of New Athens, was also
shot through the head, and after he ley in
the repose of death, he still held his muske
firmly grasped in his right hand. He was
brave young mana good soldier and true
patriot.
Several others were wounded but are no,
considered dangerous. Harrison county may
well be proud of Co. H. A braver compan,
cannot be found in the service. Hard march.
es and exposures of all kind has been thei
luck, yet they are willing to risk their live'
and their fortunes for the honor OF the "Star
and Stripes"
Truly yours, ....
.-....s a... NM. H. HOST,
f- Co. FL. 18th Rep;ment O. "