Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-21
IxDIANAPoLIs. IND Sept. 3, Ie6

lNDiASAPOLIS. IND sept 5, 1908.
Believing that Indiana has not received the
number Of appointments that the services of her
gallant sons entitle her to- and that the services
Of Brigadier General jeff e. Davis have not been
properly rewarded | ask the privilege OF making
a brief reference 10 his services, in the hope that
he NAV receive TIE promotion thaI he has earned
Dy his long faithful and gallant conduct Gen
eral Davis is a native of Indiana He was born
aud reared ia Clark county. He entered the
service Of the Government. as a private in the
Mexican war. He was a member of the gallant
Third, and for his brave and daring conduct at
the battle of Bueua Vista received the appoint
ment of Lieutenant of artillery in the regular
army. He has remained in the army ever since
He i'm Fort Sumter when it attacked by
the rebels. and for his GOODNESS, bravery and gall
lant bearing in the fearful struggle was promoted
to a captsiney After the fall of Sumter he
returned to his native State, and rendered valu-
able service in the organization Of our troops He
was appointed Colonel of the 22d Indiana regi
ment, and with his command proceeded to Mis-
souri, and took an active part in the campaign Of
1861 Tisso
With $50 men he attacked the rebels at Black
Water, and took $50 prisoners with their arms,
besides capturing seventy-fve wagons loaded
with supplies This was the most brilliant feat
that had been performed, and it struck the re-
bellion severe blow and encouraged the Union
army. Such was the confidence of his command
ing officer in his ability and bravery, that he
assigned TO the command Of division long before
be received the appointment OF Brgadier Gen
eraI- At the battle of Pea Ridge be display ed
great skill and daring. With his command he
attacked and stormed the nights Of Eikhorn and
captured Eve cannon. This of the greatest
importance-t was the turning point of the
battle, and we gained great and glorious vic
tory. After this battle he and his command were
sent TO the Army of the Cumberland. where he
has remained ever since You would not allow
me the space that would be required trace the
history Of his brave and gallant command since
il Joined the invIncibe Army OF the Cumberland
but will say that it has been engaged in al ths
marches skirmishes and battles OF that glorious
army; and it has upon all occasions acquitted
itself with honor. The services OF General Davis
st the bloody battle of Stone River were too i'm
portant and brilliant 20 be omitted His division
beld the center Of the right wing. r
During the battle he crossed the river, and at
tackled and defeated the forces under Breckin
ridge which torned the tide of battle to our favor
He was the only General officer that crossed th,
river aud therefore he and his command are en-
tilted to the honor Of that important and danger
vous service Gen Rosecrans, in his report o
that battle gives him full credit and praise for h
gallant conduct. and asa strong and convincing
proof Of his confidence iB him man and sol
der, he stands second upon his recommendation
for oromotion. No higher Recommendation couls
be given him than 20 be placed second in arm,
Of heroes, The people Of Indiana are becomin.
impatisnt at the delay. They want TO know VII.
it is that the Recommendation of ten Rosecran
has not been carried out. i do not desire or IN
tend 10 disparsge the claims and services OF othe
gallant sous Of Indians, who deserve promotion
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