Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-01-07
sOsECRANs VICTORIOUS:
EsriIIia iglsting
The Rebels Driven Back. and their
Place Occupied by Our Forces.
The Battle to DO Renewed.

Of Commerce. from the battlefield of
Stone River, Jan. Sd, says
The terrific battle of Stone River is
not concluded. 1t has continued thrf 9
days with intermssions till to-day. Old
soldiers pronounce ii the grandest con-
flict ever fought on the continent.
After the great battle of Wednesday
the enemy pushed forward, moving upon
our right to cut us off from Nashville.
Our right was thrown out to Osternon
Greek.
On Thursday. finding our right too
strong, they suddenly rushed upon our
cobtsr, but were brilliantly repulsed by
the left of the corps commanded by
TLomas and the right of Crittonden's
corps.
Later in the day they fiercely sssailed
the right center, and were again re-
pulsed.
Both sides spent the remainder Of the
day in sharp skirnishes, manoeuyering
for position.
During tho night the enemy appeared
to be concentrating again upon our right,
their commands being distinctly heard in
oar camp. But suspecting ruse, Gen.
Rosencrans threw Bentley's brigade of
Van Cleve's division across the RIVER on
our left, with support, where thoy rested
about 10 o'clock.
This morning the enemy made anoth-
or formidable dash at our centre, but
were handsomely repuIsed.
Between three and four o'clock in the
afternoon tremendous mass of the enc
my was suddenly precipitated upon
Bentley's brigade, and drove it after q
gallant struggle clear back across the
river. Ne ley's superb division, which
had already immortalizod itself and its
heroic commander, and the faithful d.
vision of jeff G. Davis, were thrown in
successfully, and most desperate con
flict ensued. Both sides seemed deter
mined to win victory. Both threw in
their artillery, till nearly all the batteries
of both armies were at work. The up.
roar of muskstry and artillery was of the
most furious description, and tho whole
field was soon shrouded in smoke. Our
brave fellows were sadly cut up, but
marched to the assault with unhinching
determination. Gen. Negley at last or
dered his men to charge. The men
pushed forward without faltering, and
the enomy suddenly dave way. The
gallant 3sth Pennsylvania charged home
OH the Goth Tennessee and captured its
colors. Another rushed upon n battery
and drove away the gunners, and seized
it for n trophy.
A great shout of victory roared along
the whole line, and was carried in mag
IL ficent volumes from left to right, thro'
the forest and back again. Gen. Rosen-
Grams was in the midst of the fire and
carnage, and ordered an advance Of the
whole line at dark. The dense forest
bazed with fires of fierce intensity. Our
line was sweeping forward with wild en-
thusiasm, TIL darkness made it impossible
TO press our advantage 10 n conclusion
Nevertheless our left WAS fairly estab-
lished on the east bank of the river. The
center advanced to a position heretofore
held by the enemy, and our right ad-
vanccd to the line from which they were
, driven on Wednesday. Thus you per-
ceiyc.a decisive Advantage is with US
To morrow morning the battle will be
renewed. We feel confident of ultimate
victery. Our losses however have been
heavy. Since Wednesday morning
they have amounted to about 1000 kill
ed and wounded, of whom 500 are killed.
Our loss of prisoners is several thou
sand. The enemy Oh Wednesday cap
turcd about twenty guns and disabled
them. We captured four from them on
the same day.
The rebel lass is estimated by them
selves at between 1000 and 5000 killed
and wounded, including Gen. Rains
killed Altogether we have captured
about 1000 prisoners. Gen. CAeatham's
Adjutant General and sundry field off :
GERS were captured.
Among casualties on our side addi-
tional to those already reported is Col
Schaeffer. commanding Missouri brig
age in Shelidan's division, Lieut.. Col.
Cotton, of Louisville, Lieut.. Col. Tanner,
22d Indiana, Mi. Russell, 9th Ohio
Capts. Pinney and Carpenter, of the 9th
and 9Th Wisconsin batteries, Col. Car
penter, of the 18th Wisconsin, and Lieut..
Col. McKes, of the 18th Wisconsin.
were killed. Gen. WiIlick WAS captured
uninjured. Brig. Gen. Van Cleve. of
Minnesota, wounded. Total of our kill
ed and wounded is estimated at $780,
Rebel loss exceeding ours.
Lafer-- II Osencsans Victorious.
An official dispatch from Nashville