The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-10-23

we could with the few blankets in our
possession.
On the morning Of the 2cth, Johnson's
Division went into position on the field
Of its operations on Saturday with vii.
lick's Brigade in reserves the 49th oc-
cupying the right in the second line
About 8 A. NJ. the enemy made furious
attack upon some temporary breast works
thrown up during the night, and were re-
pulsed. As the several Brigades Of the
Division we're thrown forward, the 49th
was changed from the right to the left Of
its own Brigade. Soon General Beatiy's
Brigade upon our LEFT were driven back,
and the enemy poured in TO an open field,
driving in our rear. Major Gray, quick
as thought, forced the Regiment by the
rear rank ard wheeling half to the right
poured CALLING cross fire upon the
enemy. This in connection with the
fire from Goodspeed's Battery in position
directly in front Of the advancing col
ums caused them to wavcr. At this mo
ment Major Gray taking advantage of
this, ordered the 49Ih to charge bayoncts.
The 9th Ohio, which, though at first
scattered, had quickly reformed and join-
ed the 49th in this charge, which wus
executed with enthusiasm and in a mas
tcrly manner, driving the enemy for half
a mile, the 49th Ohie capturing 80
prisoners which they sent to the rear.
The 4ath Ohio having been engaged un.
Ill they had exhausted their ammunition
were relieved by the 32d Indiana Volun-
tccrs, Colonel Erdelmeyer, who with his
brave German Regiment again charged,
and drove the enemy who were Rttcmpt.
ing to rally. The gallant Gray in lead
ing the 19th Ohio in the above charge
was wounded by gluncing ball in the
forehead. The wound, though not severe
made It necessary for him to leave the
field for a short time, " hen the command
dtvolved upon Captain l.. NJ. Strong ac-
ting field officer, who distinguished him
self for gallantry and ability to command.
During the balance Of the day, and until
the close Of the fight, the 40 tn acted with
the Brigade, and though constantly un-
der fire, did not again become closely cu-
gagged.
Our entire loss, during the two days
fight was killed., wounded 80, missing
80.
Never did officers and men, no, moi
even the immortal L"onades and his
dca;hlcss Spartans, fight with greater
bravery and skill, nor acquit thousands
with higher honor than, did the officers
and men of the old 49th Ohio. The no.
BILE deeds of these patriots heroes shall
wrcst their names from the obliyiuus
power of death and embal m them in the
hearts of a loyal and greatful people.
/ Captains IIartsough and Mccormick
companies A, and b, first engaged the
enemy with their companies as skirmish-
ers, under circumstances Of the greatest
peril, both distinguished themselves for
their daring courage and personal gal
lantry. Captlin IIartsous h, was wound
ed slightly bu; did not for a moment quit
his duties.
Captain Green, Company C, as in
former engagements was eminently gal
liant, bringing off his company without
strugglcr.
Lieutenant Tier, Company C, in this
officer, Captain Green found an able help
er, en,hus iastic at all times in the dis
charge of his duty.
Lieutenant Miller and Click, Com .,any
ID, were conspcous during both two days
fight rejecting great credit upon their
command.
/ Captain Foster, Company +, really
enjoys fight. Few men are more en-
thusiHstic and courageous. He seemed
to infuse his own spirit into his mtn.
Lieutenant Woolf, Company F, is an old
soldier, having served in the Mexican
war. He is as cool amid the roar of bat
tie as among friends in the home circle.
His bravery and energy during the fight
were only equolcd by his GOODNESS.
Lieutenant Pool, Company G, was
wounded in the first days fight after hav.
ing endeared himself to his commanding
officers by his bravery. Tho 2i day the
command of Company G, devolved on
Lieutenant White, who acquitted him
self SO noby and ga!lanty as to meri,
special praise.
Lieutenant Miles, Company II, than
whom none is more brave, fought his
company with courage only cqualed by
his enthusiasm. Lieutenant Ramsey,
! Company |, was wounded during the
brilliant charge of Sunday, was disabled
for the day, and though advised different.
ly by his Surgeon and commanding Off
Ger, Joined his company next day hob
bling along, saying he intended to sec
the fight out"
Lieutenant Ray, though too sick to go
into the fight on Saturday, could not be
persuaded to rcmlin bchind, and up to
the time of his capture acted HE part
nobly.
Sergent Major J. r. Cook, acting Ad-
jutHnt, was conspicuous for his gallanry
always at his post of duty and in the
thickest Of the fight.