American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-05-16
capture is a pleasure rather

heaty loss. He is thought to have had Eve
or six thousand men in the battle. The
hritg of the artillery and musketry was truly
terrific; but once before have heard louder.
Thf I'd Louisiana and 18th North Carolina
Regis, assisted by two Georgia Regis, con-
stifuted our force. The Yankees were etfec-
tu4!ly repulsed. But, rs even 10 an enemy
fulf justice should be accorded, will state
thdtt these Green Mountain boys" these
Ye4monters, are said to have fought quite
resiolutely and valiantly. Our loss was TWEEN
ty-jbne killed and sixty wounded. The Col
onkl OF the North Carolina Reg. and fourteen
of his men were killed. They made most
gallant charge. All our men fought we'll
THE enemy is said to have lost four times as
mdny as we did. reliable gentleman told
ND sixty Of the Yankees could be counted
lying dead where the fight took place Their
attack upon US resulted in a signal defeat to
thfm. The Federalists, if they obey our
Ldr in nothing else, DO obey Him in this
thfy "let the dead bury their dead" No
permission has been asked to bury their
dehd, but these bodies-covered with gore
and besmeared with dirt, deprived the con-
cefed riglt Of sepulture-call down impre-
CATIONS upon their unhallowed heads.
On the night OF the 18th, at O'Clock p. NJ,
they renewed the attack on our lines at the
same place. 1t is supposed they wished to
destroy the dam and let that water loose
which now impedes their advance in that
direction. But after being driven back two
Ort h ~ Paor bat-
abandoned their enterprise for the night.
Since then everything has been comparative
| ly quiet, although, as I write, ever and anon
the lannon's roar reaches my ear.
AS to the sanitary condition of our regiment,
although many are suffering from Temporal
~ ills, occasioned, undoubtedly, by change
of water, only two or three are dangerously
sick, if I am correctly informed. We have
had five deaths since leaving Leesburg: A. J.
Watkins, J. W. Sinclair, F. S. Estes, David
Beatty and William Nichols, which makes an
average of one death to the week.
Mr. Watkins died March 18th. He was
buried in Rappahannoek Co., Va, at Sperry-
Vile, not far from the Blue Ridge. His res
idence was in Rankin Co. He leaves wife and
children understand they are in dependent
circumstances. If so, let the wealthy men OF
Madison-those who even now have over
flowing coffers-remember the widow aud
fatheress in opere as well as in ronine. When
told that he must die, he desired this mes
sage TO be delivered to his wife: I haze
tried to be a good soldier, and when left
my home to fight the battles of my country
| thought my separation from my wife would
be of short duration; that our independence
would soon be gained and that the balance
of my days might spend with the loved ones
of nv home" He then engaged in prayer.
His last words were, "He is coming; am GO
ing home" May we not hope that the
.'home" which he syuabled forth is a maa-
siou of inefabIe glory beyond the canvas Of
the skies
Mr. Sinclair was a native of Wsrrentol,
Va. Recognized as good soldier, jealous
patriot and a man of moral worth, he enjoyed
the confidenc. and esteem of his comrades
and officers. He was killed, March 25th, b.
a tree falling upon his head while asleep in
his tent. Re4uiescat an pace.
MrF. s. Estes died at Orange Court House.
Va, March 3lst, of typhoid pneumonia. He
was resident of Madison county-the son
of Mrs Thos W. Johnson. Poor boy He
had but just entered upon his military career
when God called him away from the turbu-
lent sceres of earth. Deeply and sincerely
do l sympathise with his loving mother and
sisters in this their terrible bereavement.
David Beatty died in Richmond. He was
the brother-in-law of that distinguished OFF,
Ger of our Regiment, Major E. G. Henry. His
remains were sent to his home in Mississippi
for interment. Mr.. Beatty was loved by all
who knew him. Possessing mild, amiable
disposition, with cultivated mind, his pres
ence was ever welcome, his society ever
sought. Merit like that he possessed could
not long be overlooked; as proof of which,
he was elected lst Lieut.. of the g" Confeder-
ates," not long before his demise. His was
the death of christian soldier and gentle
man. In his last moments he gave the full