Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-12
From the Cincinnati Gazette.
Brig. Gen Jeff. q. Davis.
ISplASAroLls. ISp Sept 2. 1867

lNplANAfOLls, IND sept -, 1903,
Believing that Indiana has not received the
number of appointments that The services Of her
gallant sons entitle her "a. nrd th,t the services
Of Brisadier General ,Icfr G Davis have not been
properly rewarded. ask the privilege ol m king
n brief reference to his services. In Tho hope that
he NAV receive tie promotion that he has earned
by h. long faithful and gallant conduct Gen
ertl DAVIS Is native Of Indiana He WIS born
and reired in Clark county He entered the
service Of the Go, ernmcnt ~ private IN the
Mexican war He was u member of the gallnht
Third and for his brave AMI during conduct at
the battle of Bueua vi-th received the appoin,
ment OF Lieutenant of artillery in the regular
army. He has rem, iued in the army ever since
He was in Fort Sumter when II WIS attacked by
the rebels and tor his GOODNESS, bravery and gal.
liant bearing in the fetrfu struggle WAS promoted
TO csptaincv After the fall 0i Sumter he
returned % his native State and rendered valu.
abe service n the organizitin of our troops. He
WIS appointed Colonel OF the % Indiana regi
ment. AMI with his command proceeded to Mis-
SOUR. and took au active part in the campaign of
ls6l
With $50 men he attacked the rebels ut Black
Water. and took 951 prisoners with their arms
besides capturing seventy-hve wagons loadei
with supplies This was the most brilliant iett
that had been performed. and IL struck the re
bellion severe blow and encouraged the Union
army Such was the confidence OF his comm ind
ing officer in his ability AMI bravery, that he WIS
a. sned to the command OF division long before
he received the appointment OF a Brigadier Gen
ertl A. the battle OF Pc, Ridge he displayed
great skill and daring With his command he
attacked and stormed the nights of Elkhorn aud
captured FIVE cannon. This was Of the greatest
importance--it was the turning point of the
battle, and gained great and glorious vic
tory After this battle he and bis command we're
sent 10 the Army of the Cumberland where he
has mined since You would not allow
me the spare that would be required TO trace the
history Of his brave and gallant command since
IL joined the invincible Army OF the Cumberland,
but ! will ssy that IL has been engaged In Al the
m riches. ski-uishes and battles Of that glorious
srmy: and il has unon all occasions acquitted
itsel with honor he services OF General d avs
Al the bloody battle OF Stone Rive were too i'm
por'ant and brilliant 20 he omitted His division
held the center Of the right wing
During n e ba tie he crossed the river and At.
tat kei and defeated the forces under Breckin.
ridge which turned the tide Of battle TO our favor
He was the only General officer that crossed the
river and the efore he and bis command are en-
titled TO the ho nor of that important nd danger
Gus service Gen Rosecrans. in his report of
that battle gives him full credit and praise for his
gallant conduct. aud rs a strong and convincing
proof OF his confidence in him as man and sol
der. he stands second upon his recommendation
for promotion No higher recommendation could
be given him than % be placed second i'm an army
oi heroes. The people of Indiana are becoming
impatient at the DELAY. They want 10 know why
il il that the Recommendation Of Gen Rosecrans
has not been carried out. do not desire or in