New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-05

ing the fort upou the railroad with that upon the
dirt road. Col. Boomer, who went into the charge
in person, was shot down and died almost imDe-
diately, His last words were, "Don't attempt 70
charge those works or to that effect. He had eyi-
deptly been Of the opinion FROM the rs that the at-
tempt to storm them would prove failure.
The brigade behaved with the utmost gallsntry,
end lost heavily--not far from 300. Col. Ssnborns
Brigade of three regiments, also from Qnmby's Di-
vision, were thrown into disorder by one OF those
mistakes which are liable % occur in the confusion
of the battle field. Word was sent to the 18th H.
diana and SD Ohio that they would be relieved, the
meaning of which wss that Qnimby's Division was
coming to re-enforce them. But the construction
put upon the message was that they were TO give
place to other regiments. Accordingly the 18th and
and SOD were ordered back, and the regiments Oh
Sanboms Brigade became alarmed at what appear
Ell TO be repuse aud began to fall back in consid-
cradle disorder. Unfortunately at this moment
sortie was mode by a column Of the enemy, TO the
number apparently of TWO regiments, on Burbridges
right. This redoubled The confusion, and caused
Sanbop's column to retire. They were aiterward
rallied, however, by Gen. Carr, and came back in
fine style. The advance of tho Rebel column was
cbecke ed, principally by Company X, 81 Illinois, and
Company III, 9Th Indiana, who were stationed in Il
rle.pit 800 yards from the enemy's works, who
opencd on them with heavy voiley.
OsTERHAUs's COLUMN,
Although no, engaged in srormiDg the ensmy's
works were under hot fire during the day, and lost
heavily. Cols. Kegvin ana Lindsay each command
ed u brigade. The ground 70 be passed over before
reaching the line of Notifications Was particularly
exposed. In many places the hoilows were covered
with felled willows. so that they were undiscovered
until the troops found themselves close upon and
entanpled in them These difficulties and others Of
a similar nature, were not overcome until it was 100
late to take part in the assault.
Col. Cradebaugh, Of the ll4th Ohio, wss wound
ed through the face. Major Finley was MORALLY
wounded. The 42d OHIO lost 81 killed and wound.
ed; 3 ont of ten officers were wounded.
Fortunately, although the battle of Friday was
sangunary one, costing us over 1000 killed aud
wounded DO general officers were killed or severely
injured Col. Warmoih of the 32d Missouri was
struck on the shoulder by partially spent ball,
which otherwise wou have been fatal. Tho
wound il not serions. Capt McFall of Carr's Body
Guard is among the killed. Gen. Carr himself, AL
though much exposed at different times during the
day is unburt reports to the contrary notwithsand-
ing
Such is briefly the history of Friday the 2@d Of
May. Everywhere almost victory. Everywhere,
almost without exception, g.llautry deserving OF the
highest praise. Tne country has no reason for die.
enlargement.
There has been no retreat, no loss Of prisoners or
artillery, no SCATTERING or generalization Of the
army. Vicksburg is bemmed III ON every side, and
is surely our,, whether taken to-day or next month";
Humans division from Hurlbut's corps u at
Hainess Bluff and am told il possession Of four
teen pieces OF artillery. Banks is reported as at
haud with 5000 men. TIE enemy is shattered and
demoralled 10y successive disasters aud has no al
Tentative but starvation or surrender. The day
when the Mississippi shall be dseDthralled and shs
grea, western stronghold OF tho South, " with ia
arms and ensigrs," cap ured, is not far distant