, 1863-02-28

IEes, that the left should be rati:rd some go
yards to Il more advantageous ground, the eS-
trcme left resting on Stone River, above the
lower ford, and extending to Stokes battery.
Starkweatllcr's and Walkers brlgades arriv-
ing near the close Of the evening, tic former
bivouaekcd In close column in reserve in rear
of McCook's left, and the latter was posted
on the left Of Sheridan, near the MnEfrees-
boro pike, and next morning relieved Van
Cleyc. who returned to his position i'll the
left wing
DISPOSITION FOR 1ASrAEr l, 1868.
Alter careful examination. and free consultation
with corps commanders. followed By personal cx-
o s II Is es
attack in that position, to send for the provision
train, and order mp fresh supplies Of ammunition,
| tack, offensive operations should be resumed.
| No demonstration on the morning Of the 1st Of
January. CEittcnden was ordered TO- occupg tho
points opposite the Ford his LEFT with brigade.
| About o clock in the afternoon, the enemy, who
| had shown signs Of movement, and mass!n. on
sgh IT nc o. @ neG hna
| the presence Of Gibson's brigade With battery
occupying the woods near Oyenail's Creek, and
Ncglcys division anaa apo.ion Of Ro1sseauso On the
H0rtreesboro pike eppofitc the field, put Al end nd
10 this demonstration. and the dag closed witt
another demonstration By the enemy on II alkcr's I
brigade, which ended In the same manner.
On Friday morning, the enemy opened foul
heavy batteries on our centre, aud strong demon
srat!on o attsck little further to the right. but
well directed are OF HIIliltff eOo1 6i1GuCed ns pdI
| tcrlee. whitc the guns of Walker aud Shcrida!
! mt All cud 10 his effort there.
Ahort three O'Clock in tho afternoon, while tht
Communicating Gcnc1nl ~as examining tlc position
OF C5i:tcrdcn's left across the riscr, which wa
now held hy Van C1cye's Division, supporter
By brigade ieom Pa.nler's< double line OF ski
: 1nisLess was seen to emerge from the woods in
) scutht1stc;ly direction, advancing across th
fields, ari they were soon followed by heasy col
uraus Of infantry, battalion front, with three bal
te7ics Of artillery. Our oa1y battery on that sid
OF the riccr had been Withdrawn from IN clisih'
point, rut tic most available spot was pointed on
!, ard It econ opened fire upon the enemy. The lir
how ever a;lvancci steadily to within 100 yards
+ the ftont Of Van Clcvc's division. when sho
], ard 1ercv contest cnsued. Van Clevea divis.o
). giving way. retired In considerable confusio
I Ec1os5 Tie river, followed closely By the cnea,
y Gen Criitcndend Immediately directed bis Chi
J.; of Artillery, to diepose the batteries on the bill
the west side Of the river, 80 as TO opeu on the1
IS while two brIsades Of Ecg'ey's disieion, from Il
e reserve, and the pioneer brigade, were ordered
l. to meet The onset. The firing was terrific and i
a havoc terrible. The enemy rStreated more rapid
:. | than he had advanccd-ia forty minutes they 10
Z: e.oOo men. Gen Davis, seeing some stragsle
rom Van Clcve's division took one OF his brfgal
IL and crossed at ford below, to attack this eucr
10 On l,ia lcit 1suk, and by Gen McCoook'i order
! rett Of his division was permitted to follow. b
ut When he arrived two hrlgaace Of Ncgley>s dlrlsl