The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1863-10-30

cupylnB the rlBht IN tne secoha iihe.-
About 8 A. M. the enemy made furious
attack upon some temporary breast works
i thrown up during the night. and were re-
i pulsed. AS the several Brigades Of the
Division were thrown forward, the 49th
was changed from the right to the left Of
its own Brigade. Soon General Beatty 8
Brigade upon our left were driven back,
and the enemy poured in to an open field,
driving in our rear. Major Gray, quick
as thought. forced the Regiment by the
rear rank and wheeling half to the righ.
poured calling cross fire upon the en-
envy. This in connection with the fire
from Goodspeed's Battery in position di
rectly in front Of the advancing colums
caused them to waver. At this moment
Major Gray taking advantage of this, or
dered the 49th to charge bayonets. The
9Th Ohio, which though at first scatter
ed, had quickly reformed and joined the
49th in this charge, which was executed
with enthusiasm and in a mastery man
ner, driving the enemy for half mile
the 4Jh Ohio captured 80 prisoners which
they sent to the rear. The 49th Ohio
having been engaged until they had ex-
hausted their ammunition were relieved by
the sd Indiana Volunteers, Colonel Err
demeycr, who with his brave German
Regiment again charged, and drove the
enemy who were attempting to rally
The gallant Gray in leading the 49h
Ohio in the above charge was wounded
by glancing ball in the forehead. The
wound, though not severe made j. neces-
sary for him to leave the field for short
time, when the command devolved upon
Captain L. M. Strong acting field officer,
who distinguished himself for gallan.ry
and ability to command, During the
balance Of the day, and the close Of the
fight, the 49th acted with the Brigade.
and though constantly under fire, did
not again become closely engaged.
Our entire loss, during the two days
fight was killed 7, wounded 90, missing
80.
Never did officers and men, no, not
even the immortal Leondas aud his
deathlcss Spartans, fight with greater
bravery and skill, nor acquit themselves
with higher bolo; than, did the piicels
and men Of the old 49th Ohio. The no.
BILE deeds Of these patriot heroes shall
wrest their names from the obliyious
power of death and ombalm them in the
hearts of = loyal and grateful people
Captains Hsrtsough aud McCurmicks
companies A, aud B, first engageged the
enemy with their companies as skirmish'
er', under circumstances OF the greatest
peril. both distinguished themselves for
their daring courage and personal g'lan-
try. Captain Hsrtsough, was wounded
slightly but did no. for moment quit
his duties.
Captain Green, Company G, as in for
mer engagements WAS eminently gallant,
bringing Oft his company without stray
gler.
lieutenant 1lcr, Company c, in Mi>
officer, Captain Green found an able help
or, enthusiastic at all times in the dis
charge of his duty.
Lieut's. Miller and Click. Company D.
were conspicuous duting both days fight
rejecting great credit upon their com
mand.
Captain Foster, Company E, really en-,
joys a fight. Few men are more enthu
static and courageous. He seemed to in
fuse his own spiri, into his men. Lieut.
Wolf, Company F,is an Old soldier, having
served in the Mexican war. He IS as cool |
amid the roar Of battle a. arnong friends
in the home circle. His bravery and en-
ergy during the fight were onIy eqasled
by his cooness.
Lieut. Pool, Company G, vas wounded
on the first days fight after having en-
deared himself to his commanding officers
for his bravery. The Cd day the com,
mand Of Company Ct, devolved on Lieut..
White, who acquitted himself so nobly
and gallanty as to merit special praise.
Lieut.. Miles, Company II, than whom
none is more brave, fought nobly. The
courage of his company was only
equalcd by his own enthusiasm.
Lieut. Ramsey, company I, was
wounded during the brilliant charge OF
Sunday, was disabled for the day, and
though advised differently by his Surgeon
and Commanding officer joined his com
pany next day, hobbliny along, saying he
"intcnded to see the fight out
Lieut.. Ray, though too sick TO go into
the fight on Saturday, could not be per-
suaded to remain behind, and up to the
time Of his capture acted his part no.
bly,.
Sergent Major ]. r. Cook, acting Ad-
iutant, was CONSPICUOUS for his gallantry,
always at his post of duty and III the thick
ssI OF the fight
But time and space will not allow off
further particulars. The truth is. the
10Th Ohio earned for itself in both off
,ers and men, imperishable honors. The
Regiment feel under special obligation,