Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-10-21

sick leave, When IL expected he viii return !
to the command i. Il. W.
From Tennessee.
TIE Rs5el~ at ifsy1ress5oro.-Roa a. attack
saas prepeBfsd.
Cores onsenee o the State Journal
Camp 22d Wis Volunteers,
MugEREksBoRo, Tenn, Oct. s, 1868
A heayy cavalry force under Gen Wheeler
variously estimated from 7,oe0 to 10 900, elu-
dod our forces, crossed the Tennessee, ar
rived and captured Mesiinnville with the two
regiments there, and pushed ON to attack
this place Our scouts gave timely warning
of their approach, and preparations were
made to evaeuate the town. Col Utley 22d
Wisconsin. commanding at this point, issued
a notice to the citizens, giving them i've
hours after the arrival OF the enemy to evac-
uate the town. Goods were boxed and fur
niture packed, and all night Sunday the roll
Of wagons was continuous, removing property
TO the fortress.
Yesterday morning the rebels appeared
die long roll was sounded, and the regiment
was assigned positions By companies at differ
emf lunettes, the heavy cannon were manned
and all were eager for the expected attack.
The 4th East Tennessee Cavalry, COO strong
reconnoitered and skirmished with the enemy
nearly all day. The rebels were in line about
about mile from town, which was desolate,
and silent a. the grave. Long hours passed
ana we heard the boom Of cannon. \ COM
panv Of the 18TH Mich, guarding 4 bridge
three miles out we're attacked and taken
the bridge was burned. The camp present
ed lively appearance; troops OF negro fam
lies came in with household stuff and stood
grouped around, while at every point of those
vast formidable works. stood urtiilerymeu by
their guns, and infantry along the breast
works the story OF deserter added TO our
hopes Of battle, to render MuffreesJoro a
second time historic
About noon two trains of reinlorcements
arrived, and adding to our confidence. at The
same time lessened the probability OF an as
sault. The regiments wore the star which
distinguishes the tlee!tN army corps, ana seem
ed to relish rest from travel. One poor
fellow was run over and badly mangled be-
tie car wheels; he lost both legs but said !
viii have cork legs when ] get home He
was certainly not deficient in courage.
Towards evening heavy cloud Of dust
rose rapidly along the Woodbury. pike which
enters bEurfreeshoro from tie east; then rose
long continued cheer and the dust was
fort commenced, and the moment tor action
had Al length arrived.
Cavalry came in nuJ 1t bore at its head lIe
lag OF Union division Gen. Mitchell. com
mandiug our cavalry had followed the rebels
with q heavy force Of cavalry, mounted iutan-
try and several batteries; they had retal,en
McMnnyiile, killing and woundiug number
and taking several prisoners, seventeen of
whom were comfortably lodged in the Court
I -. a
was the cheers of WiIdeI's men we heard as
they dashed through town and out on the
SheIbyyilie pike, TO help the East Tennessee
ans, who still fronted the rebel line
This morning a our forces began moving
through town IN pursuit of the rebels, who
have probably taken a few of our men on
their way back. Nearly the whole day our
men have been passing through town, some
fifteen thousand or more here, while many
more were moving onothcr roads. The town
has borne military look, throngcd by horse
rich harvest, while our men come out ia new
boots, hats, and oycrcoats. They have al
departed and night is setting in. The town
has returned to It's former quiet and the
events of the last few dass seem IL dream.
The rain has set in aud yet the course of
war must continue; Dursuers and pursued
viii ride ont the dark and stormy night hours,
and this grand rald OF ten. hecier VIII re-
suit in the capture of a few men and the des-
truction of a few bridges, while many OF the
rebels viii not again in some time rccross the
Tennessee.
The captured company of Michigan men
reached town to-day, and viii at once return
to duty: they were not paroled, but request
cd to remain near the place of capture till
sunset, and they did so. None of them were
hurt they stood a heavy cansonade and re-
port that the rebels had fifteen cannon.
The conduct of Col. Utley in warning the
inhabitants OF their danger, and furnishing
them facilities for removing their property
has elected many concentrations from Them
while the prompt evacuation Of the place and
threat to she'll it if occupied by the enemy,
has saved both lite and property. The First
Wisconsin Cavalry were with the rest in the
pursuit. \ day or two will see the damage
repaired and the migration OF troops south
ward to spend the winter renewed
W. II. II.