The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-01-30

| ing on the rivers bank, and IFS Ines fdoul
lie lines. formed TT right angles to the rive
extending therefrom about one hall mile
The river, below the right of the divisio
line. aboa. 500 yards, changes directio
running abount one half mile in the rea
and nearly parallel to the lines of the divis
ion formed as above. When my brigad
arrived on the ground, l was requested I
| put i. In position So as 10 protect the lei
flank of the division referred to, and repe
any attack ihst might be made in that di
rection. The Esd KY was posted 10 tn
left Of the division spoken of about 90,
| yards, retired; the Gath Ohio 800 yards 4
its rear fronting same way; the 36.h Ind
to the rear of the s4th Ohio. fronting dag
/ onally TO the flank of the other two, tn,
| right distant from the left Of the gath Ohit
] about 50 yards, and with directions speci
] ally given TO each of these regiments Il
/ change front as the exigencies of the coca.
/ sion nigh, require in case OF an attack
| The S4th lii. and 9th Ohio were placed l5(
yards from the lett Of the 36th Ind, in one
line fronting the same direction Of the cath
Ohio and Esd Ky, as well as in the same
direction of the division so posted as above,
to our right and front. the right of the 84,h
/ III. resting on the bluff at the river, with the
Sd Wisconsin battery near the left and tron'
of it; the 9Th Ohio on lie left OF the Saith
III. Thus in position took the precaution
to have each regiment hurridlv throw before
them barricades Of such material. fences,
buildings, DC. as were at command. About
81 O'Clock Z. NJ, the enemy came against
the division to my front and right las above
shown IN position. in strong force perhaps
IN three lines. and with 8 batteries distribu
ted along their front. a heavy contest en-
sued which lasted from ons-half to three
iourths OF an hour, when the lines Of the
DIVISION gave way in considerable confusion,
retiring towards the river and many of them
breaking through the lines of nv brigade
Went 10 my front regiments and superin-
tended the changing of their fronts respec-
tively' SO as to meet the enemy best we
could, Coming from an unexpected direction
when, 10 some extent, threw the 23d XIV
and the oath Ohio, my advanced front reg
iments, into confusion, and caused them To
retire towards the left Of the main line of
the brigade; but they kept up a strong fire
on the advancing enemy as they retired
Tie Sch Ind. changed lis front. aud as the
enemy's lines came near it opened on them
deathly fire; but on they came until in
reach Of the S4.h Ill. and 9th Ohio, behind
their barricades. when both these regiments
saluted them with a terrible fire, and by this
time all my regiments were engaged and the
masses of the enemy here began to falter
and soon broke in disorder, aud commenced
their flight back over the farm they had so
fercely advanced upon, pursued by the
Seth Ind, 23d Ky, and 2Ith Ohio TO the
line occupied by the out picket posts of the
division before the battle commenced. Here
night overlook us--the battle was overland
the enemy was gone beyond the reach of
our guns. Col. Hazen's brigade arrived
across the river to our rear TO support us
about the time Of the enemy's retreat, and
moved forward with the S4th Ill. closely at.
ter my pursuing regiments, to give assis-
lance if needed. Some other forces collec-
ted, or crossed the river to my right and
moved up the rivers bank in pursuit Of the
enemy as my regiments advanced; what
forces these were have not learned. The
battery posted near the brigade, at the com
mencement of the days fight. fired few
rounds, took hasty leave from the field and
we have not made its acquaintance since.-I
Artillery from the opposite side of thu river
rendered valuable aid by playing upon the
enemy in his advance and retreat. Our
loss this day was not large compared with
that of the 31st; but that Of the enemy was
heavy.
l cannot too favorably notice the GOODNESS
and promptness of each and every Geld Off
Ger of the brigade. They seemed to vie
with each other which should most prompt
Iy execute every command without regard
to danger. and the line officers and the men
OF the respective regiments appeared to fear,
or know no danger, new and old regiments
alike, acted the heroic part and braved every
peril. Capt Weller, in command of the
24,h Ohio, fell at his post on the last battle
field, and left Capt. CockrelI in command,
who bravely and skillfuly filed his whole
duty, and as much may be said of Captain
w GODDARD, who succeeded to the command !
OF the 56th Ind. upon the fall of Maj. Kin-
ley, at a critical and perilous moment in the .
hrst day S engagem' mt / am under lasting
obligations to my staff ant orderlies for their
efheient assistance during these several days
lighting. Capt. Peden, Seth Ind. is emit
tied TO great credit tor his aid rendered me
up to the time he fell wounded on the 3lst
uls' Lieut.. J. L. Duke, Esd KY, also on my
staff. deserves high need of praise for
and aid rendered me a. all times
during the whole of these engagements.-l
DR.. SiIas H. Kersey. acting brigade surgeon.
with unsurpassed industry and skill has
rendered valuable assistance to the suffering
wounded. My mounted orderlies, Frank
brough, Frank Webb, Albert Wood. VIM. /.
U. Smith, Martin Mann and Lewis Miller, !
'f the "a Ind. cavalry. Geo. Shirk and :
lsasc Biglow. of the Seth Ind. Infantry. :
me valuable services. But am :
EFT to remember and lament with friends !;
he tall. IN this mighty Struggle for human .
'towess. such brave spirits as Col. Jones. !,
aaj. Terry. Capt. Weller, Capt Shul'z. r
capt Hing. Adj't Williams, Lieut. Foster. J;
Lieut. Ball. Lieut.. Abercrombie and Others =
shose earthly conflicts have closed with .
hese battles. 1 may truthfully add that
mourn with those that mourn over these i,
losses. To the brave wounded :
whose fate may or may not be uncertain, :
7ou have my earnest prayers Tor speedy f,
estoration.
he causaities of the brigade, as near as '
an be ascertained, are as follows: Il