The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-04-12

CHICAGO, April IO.-The Times special
aecosnt Of the Pittsburgh battle, says that
Prentice and Sherman with reinforcements
frem Hurlburt, maintained their position
Their attack gradually extended towards
the center, under NeClernaad, which soon
became engaged with superior force. Up
to noon these four divisions, Prentiss, Sher-
man, Hurlburt aud McClernand held the en-
tire rebel force in check, although the enc
my was constantly bringing up fresh forces
bat gained no advantage till noon. Our
line, unbrcken except Gen. Prentiss' COM
msnd, they being compelled to fall back
and abandon their camps. Beauregard and
Johnston commanded on the right and
Poke on the left. Shortly after noon the
enemy made q grand attack along the whole
Inns On our forces, bat they obstisately held
their ground until she rebels hurled their
sntiFs force OF 10000 men against our
lines. The line fell back under the pressure
In good order, one-haf or three-fourtha of
q mile, abandoning the camps TO the ene-
my and taking position in a semi-circle
on the bank of the river. Here they stood
lmmovable and fought obstinHtely ave
hours, the ground being fought over and
over again. The, gunboats Tylor snd Lex
lngton having got within taking range, By
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shot and shell which fairly annihilated
them. Immense siege guns had the same
position on the right, 30 that wherever ths
rebels turned Shsy met she iron hail, WHICH
scattered them like chat.
they advanced no more but Gubordin-
atsly held their position.
Might came on without any change. In
tie meantime Buell. arrived on the oppo-
ate hank Of the river, having made forced
march ell day. hight regiments were
creased and took position In the center, and
wsre Immediately engaged By she enemy.
Phs Hght continued with unparalleled OBJ
stinaey and With appalling slaughter, until
daFknsss closed.
During the night Buell. crossed with So
900 men. Nelson took position on the left,
McOook in the center. The battle was re-
nswed In the morning by she arrival of
"a, geo troops under Bragg, who precipi-
tated themselves on WeOlcrnAnds and
RaIIacs'U divisions. They were held IN
check, however, and al the same time Mel
son threw himself on their right with his
Division, supported by HurlbIrgs and all
our other available force. The enemy, after
maintaining their ground until P. ",
gave way, and decisive blow was straok
BY Gen. Grant, Who headed charge of six
regiments In psrseR, and precipitated the
whole body on the enemy's center with
such desperate force that they broke and
ran. The retreat at once became general.
Within half IN hour the whole rebel army
was falling back in diSmsy. Our overjoyed
soldiers followed them, driving them
through our camp In eomp5ate disorder
They were soon driven into the broken
country where they would not form or
fght, and there was no relaxation in the
pursuit. At last accounts our cavalry were
IL miles from the river, still following
FuEitives threw away arms when exhaust
ed, and lay down to await being taken
prisoners. We can get no estimate of our
loss, bat it Is immense. Some of our regi-
ments lad not above 100 to 200 left. Gen.
Prsatiss displayed conspicuous bravery dur
inE Ire Gezs psFs If the engagement hefoEs