The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1863-01-23
Our Military Correspondence.
FROM the FcRTY FIRST REGIMENT.

NASHVILLE. Jan. 4,h, 1863
FIR END CONVERSE You are, doubtless
aware ero this, TINT tho Army of the Cum.
herlan4 has made an attack on Murfresboro'.
The attack commenced Dec. 3otb, two milcs
this si'lo of Murtreos5oro'. by hcavy skir-
mishing on tho right. which lasted until
dark. During tho night, the 4ist Regiment
were ordered 10 move 10 the front, aud
occupy position in cotton. field
Early in tho morning Of tho 3lst, we could
distinctly see Rebel Fcouts, who, after having
taken survey of our position, would dart
back into what seemed to bo rayipe or
riflc-pits. About sunrise firing commenced
on our right with artillery aud musketry.
After very sharp contest, the forces on
our right fell back, and tho enemy com
menccd closing ia on our right flank. We
were ordered TO assist in checking tho ono.
my in this direction. No sooner had we
about.faced for this purpose, thar tho ono
my advanced upon us from tho front.
coming out of their rayino and rIfiu.pits
with fixed bayoneis. and rushing toward US
with yell, as if to "gobble US ur." We
were ordered to about-fac again. and move
a short distanc, to tho loft. wbero we pro-
pared to receive them. Wo waited until
they cumo within easy range o: our guns.
when VIC opened fire upon them. and with
telling effect; for We not only checked
them. but actually made them rocoil. We
remained in this position for half an hour.
when, our amapition somewhat failing. md
wo being badly cut up ourselves, (for, In this
our first and desperate stand, many Of our
brave ard trusty comrades foil, fighting for
our country.) we were rolicved by fresh
troops, and retired 10 tho rear short dis
tance. About this time tho action bccnmc
general. and i'm every direction might bo
heard tho roar of battle, which now ragged
ferccly. Tho shrickrg and explosion of
shells and the irccssant hum of canister,
grapo and musket ehcts, together with the
din of batro. surpassed anything had ever
conceived OF. After a short pause, We wore
ordered to tho right OF the roud.
When the conflict ceased for that dnv,
the position of tho enemy was such tina,
tho building which we occupied was in a
very exposed position. Ambulances we're
ptecured, and our wounded wore removed
back about ihroe miles. Early the mex,
morning. tho train was ordered back IA
Nashville; and Liout. Ford and Lieut. VOL
cott. of Company X, whose left log is shot
off above tho ankle. were placed in wagon
anu was sent WIN tnem 10 NaenViIlO
to nurse and take care of them. When o.
Lavdrgne, tho train was attacked by gueril
las. Then commenced a panic which will no
now describe. Suffice it TO say that we es
capped without capture. though, at ono time
tho Rebel cavalry were within thirty rods o
US. They were finally driven back by ou
cavalry escort. who charged upon tbcu
| and drove them back.
The fgh. has continued up to Jan. Sd
at night The report this morning is. tina
the Secesh have evacuated Murireesboro'
and that our forces have taken possession.- :.
Our trains wcre ordered forward again thi
morning. At the present writing, il is i'm
possible to estimate our loss, or 10 tell VIII,
thcy are will give you what information
have respecting our Regiment. Thore wor
l65 killed, wounded and missing. Co.
had Q killed, Is wounded, 8 missing; Co
d, l killed., II wourded. This was in h
engagement on the 3lst. What the casunl
ties are since then, am unable to say.
will send you complete list Of the killed
wounded and missing in Companies B an,
G. as soon as can get them correctly.
Yours in love Cor our country, and in sor
row for those who havo fallen,