The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1863-01-09
BArrLEPisLD, Stones River, Tennessee,
January 2d, 1868.

The terrific battle OF stones river is not
yet decided II has continued three DAYS,
with inlermlsslons yesterday and 10 day
Oid soldiers pronounce itthe gamiest con
hict ever fought on this continent.
Alter the great battle of Wednesday the
enemy persisted in masslng upon our right,
to cut US off from Nashville. Ourright was
thrown out to Oslerman's Creek, but on
Thursday, finding that wing too strong, the
enemy suddenly rushed upon our center,
but were bitterly repulsed by the left of the
corps commanded by Gen. Thomas and the
light OF Crlttenden's corps. Later in the
day they fercely aSsaled the right center,
aud were again repuls,d. Both sides spent
the remainder Of the day in sharp skirmIsh.
ing aud maneuvering for pos tion. During
that night the enemy appeared to be COZ.
centraing again upon our right. Their
commands were distinctly heard ia our
camps, but suspecting a ruse, Gen. Rose.
Grams threw Beatty brigade Of Van Cleve' S
division across the river on our left, with
supports, where they rested. At about ten
o. clock this morning, the enemy made an.
other formidable rush at ouI center, but
were handsomely repulsed. At between
three and four o'clock this afternoon, a tre-
mendous mass Of the enemy was suddenly
preclpltated upon Beatly's brigade, aud
drove 1t after gallant struggle, clear back
across the river. Negley's superb division,
which had already immortalized itself and
Its heroic commander, and the faithful di.
vision OF Jen. q. Davis, were thrown in
successfully, and the most desperate contest
OF the battle ensued, both sides seemed fu
rlousIy determined 10 win victory, and bulh
threw IN their artillery, until nearly all the
batteries IN the two armies were at work.
The uproar OF musketry and artillery was
OF the most violent description. The Whole
field was soon shrouded IN a pail of smlke.
Our brave fellows were sadly cut IN, but
they marched to the assault with unfinth.
ing determl nation. Negley at lat or lerel
his division to charge. The men pushed
forward without falteTing, and the enemy
suddenly gave way. EGGPLANT 18th Penn.
syivanla charged home on the 26lh Tennes-
see, and captured its colors. Another rush
ed upon battery, drove away the gunuers,
and seized 1t for their trophy great
shout OF victory roaIed along the whole
line, ana II was carried IN mag nificent vol
ume from LEFT 70 right, nprough the forest
and back again.
Gen. Rosecrsns, in the midst Of FIRE and
carnage, ordered an advance of the whoi,
line, aud at dark the dense forests blazeJ
with hres OF fierce intensity, our line sweep
ing forward w'ta wild enthusiasm. Blu
dark ness made It impossible to press our ad
vantage 10 conclusion. Nevertheless, III,
left was fairly established on the East ban
of the river. The center advanced 10 no
stion heretofore held by the enemy, an,
the right again advanced almost to the i'm
from which it vas driven on Wednesday.
Thus you perceive the decisive adyanlae
, is with us. TO morrow morning, howeyeI
, the battle will be renewed. Our losse,
; however, have been very serious. Sine
Wednesday evening they amount to abo,
1000 killed and wounded of which 500 a