New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26

usual promise. Gifted with fine intellect and supe-
rior physique, he had improved his faculties, and
was rising fast in his new profession. He had en-
tered service IN April, 1861, as Lieutenant, and
served at klch Mountain through Western Virginia,
and throughout BueiPs campaign, with distinction,
finally rising to the command Of his regiment. He
bad become we'll versed IN cavalry tactics and was
a superior swordsman, which, together with bis
physical strength, handsome person, aud courage,
gave him great ascendency over his men. During
the 3Ist bis command was posted on one of our
TANKS. His pickets were we'll out in front, but no
desired to inspect them personally. Proceeding
along the line with q squad OF orderlies squadron
Of Rebel cavalry suddenly encircled him, demanding
surrender. Dashing bis rowels into bis steed, he
essayed to cut bis way through. The enemy closed
upon him. bat man after man Of them went down
before his trenchant blade, and he finally broke
through the cordon and was fairly on the road to
safety when an accidental shot in the back OF MS
mock stopped his gailan, career. The wound was
mortal aud he soon breathed his last. Col MILL
zen was aged about 80 years He was native and
resident OF Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, where
his father, leading citizen of Ohio, resides.
THE GALLANT AFFAIR AT LAyERGNE.
have had difficulty in getting at the facts OF
the brilliant little affair at Lavergne on the I'd inst.
The gallant Col 1nnis Of the lst Regiment Michigan
Engineers and Mechanics, tells the story accurately:
His command, numbering 39l elective men, was
posted within rude brush stockade upon an emin-
ence near Lsvergne. He was attacked at about
o'clock p. IN. by a Rebel force Of cavalry under
command Of Gems. Wheeler and Wharton, and Col.
John s. Morgan of Alabama said to number be
tween 5000 and 1000 men, with two pisces Of artil
lery. They had first dispersed the wsgon-guard and
teansters Of train going to Nashville, and destroyed
about 30 wagons after plunderng them.
The enemy attacked with great fury, making seven
distinct ch>rges, assalllng the brave little garrison
on all sides, mounted aud on foot. They dashed for
ward ia gallant and determined manner,
but were repea.edly repnlsed. During the interval
between their cavalry charges their artillery threw
rot and shell, some Of them causing considerable
damage.
At about o'clock the enemy sent in two fags OF
truce, demanding immediate surrender. Col. lnnis
peremptOrIy refused, saying laconically Not
much" They then sent another hag asking per-
mission 20 bury their dead, which was also refused,
Col. Innis replying that he would bury their dead
and take care OF their wounded.
Meantime he had dispatched messenger to Col.
Burke of the 10th Ohio, then at stewart's Greek,
asking for reenforcements. Col. Burke promptly
Ohio Battery Lieut. Merrall, and four companies of
the 10Th Ohio to the aid Of the brave Michigauders.
Unfortunately, h. could not arrive IN tine 10
strike the enemy, although he moved up In double
quick time. The officers and men OF the Michigan
regiment stood to their posts uniiucmngly. They
lost , XII led wounded, and missing. The en-
etny confessed loss of between Az and 20 men.
Col. Iuns took 10 prisoners, Elk Of them wounded.
Tins WAS one Of the most brilliant affairs OF the war.
IL shows bow much pluck can accomplish against
heavy odds.
The consolidated reports Of medical directors OF
corps are not vet complete, that l caun0 furnish
q detailed summary Of our losses. The whole will
foot up 1900 killed wounded aud missing, 40 fol-
lows: