New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-25
The Last Grand Charge and Repulse
Of the Enemy.
1,Doo Killed and wounded at q
Single Discharge.
PARTIAL LIST OF CASUALTIES.

Indebted for the prompt delivery Of our news packages.
Prem Our Special Correspondent
on TIE battlefield PLEASANT HIT La ;
Apul Midnight.
The somber shades of night cover one OF the
most bloody scenes that Louisiana has caused TO Do en-
acted within her borders. On Friday portion oil Gen
Bankss forces was attacked by superior force OF the
enemy, fJur miles from The town OF Mansfield "eh'
Lee with 5000 cavalry, was cautiously ad'aheLlS'
when the Rebels suddenly aSsaed his mont IN strong
force after considerable sharp skirnishing had been
INDUCED in. Finding tue enemy were pressing him
heavily Gen Lee sent for brigade Of infantry 10 re-
enforce him. brigade Of infantry Of the best war ma
terial-tged veterans from the 18th Army Corps-were
at once sent forward. The Rebels fought vigorously
and with desperation for several hours, driving back
our troops with great loss fandng both wings OF our
array until retreat was inevitable. If tie enemy con.
tinned assaulting our right and front
Oar artillery, consisting Of Nimss celebrated Massa'
ohusetts Battery six guns Rawoss 9TH Regular Battery,
LIST Indiana AID Chicago Mercantile Battery, together
with two mountain howitzers barked loud long and ia
Iiousy a. ast the inv ding hosts but Notwithstanding
The vast numbers Of these savage messengers of death
which moved down the Rebel lines the enemy coltin.
ned to advance boldly eyincing desperate deterlfna
tcn to Conquer perish in the attempt After le
envy had inflicted terrible blow upon the gallant
little band who molly opposed their fearful progress
retreat was ordered, and while attempting eicaPe q
ssd disaster disgraceful than disastrous seiel our
AMY. omitted TO mention that portion Of the cav
slry force behaved in the most cowardy IRaHer dash
ing Oft IL all direction and in the wildeg manner
breaking through lines of infantry and badly inur
ing several Of our men, by running over them at the
same time Greeting panic among all troops. All
attempts check these aTrant towards or to rally the
men proved futile, and then began such scene as only
the ANNALS OF the lannon's first Bul Run battle can de-
scribe.
The enemy were not slow to perceive this. and i'm.
proved the fine opportunity to appropriate three whole
batteries and portion Of fourth. Nims's Battery
guns Rawes's Battery G, guns, Isl Indiana guns;
Chicago Mercantile sans, together VITA about 100
wagons, the whole Of Gen. Lees wagon train, laden
with oo1nuisssry stores, utOn headquarters and
line officers private baggage. The question now
naturally arises who is responsible for this great loss of
Ne and immense amount Of Government property
Was il proper ~ permit 50 Fgoa train to advance in
snch close proximity to our 'front.' while feeling for tie
enemy, ,,hom We were Wei Informed would make
desperate resistance this side u Shreveport Was 1t In
strict accordance with the fes Of military science to
scnd forward SO much artillery without infantry sup
portss Is there any rational excuse for ordering
force TO push eght miles in advance Of reserve
force sufficient TO prevent a flank movement by the
enemy OF 20 strengthen oar lines in Of sudden at
tack These and Inmy more questions Of a similar ma
tuIe are before the public.
The artillery was captured. because 4 cumbersome
train laden with sgpcruous Injuries was blockading
the road preventing our aTteriss from saving their
guns. The wagons we're an easy prey to the rgiiaht
foe because they Lad business there and politely
offered thousands OF dollars worth Of valuable supplies
30 the enemy by placing tlcm within easy reach Our
troops were driven ten miles nearer to Pleasant Hill
when the 18th ArDe Corps which had been sent for 10
render assistance was drawn up in line of battle and.
witnessing the uncomfortable stampede Of the cayary
Gen Franklin wisely opened hts line OF battle in the
oanter, and pepnitted the demoIaized cayarymcn T.
escape As to gallant 18th Corps, with its heroic
leader fell bao the 18th Army Corps delivered several
terrific yolleystO the exultdn foe who pursuing
clse on to t heels Of our which proved the saliva
ton Of the oltirc army, administering such severe
fageIlaton 8 completely staggered the enemy. Had
the whole the 18th Corps been sent promptly to the
front t. Strengthen Lees cavalry lines and support his
unprocctd artillery there is doubt in the minds Of
oompeteD military commanders present that we should
have oscped this igrominious defeat.
b-iede was gent first and then two divisions re-
rpond no two separate calls and the terrible sequel
shows nat whipped in detail by negecting TO |
huTl uitabe force against the enemy at the auspcous
monet which might have been doue. Eighteen guns |
captps d. and hundred and seventy wagon1oads Of
Government stores presented TO our foes / cannot |
stats exact losses Friday but Gen. Ransom re
ygrts ], lbs killed, wounded and missing from the
f.hDvison and $50 killed wounded. and missing from /
ihe3d Division. both OF his 18th Corps. Gen Ransom
W. severely wounded in his left knee BY Mimic ball
xsile cheeDg his men 10 the forlorn hope and for
aEme it wfe feared amputston would be necessary 10
sve his life. Such heroism this uEfnchng officer
displayed on the ever memorable 9Th of April renders
us LIE more TIA precious 10 our cause am glad 10
announce that III General is much better to-day and
DO appeh ensons entertained regarding his
recovery
IL is impossible, at this early date to give anything
ike correct estinh tie Of losses in Fridays battle
but the list viii 70 fan short Of 1000 men killed
wounded and nissiD,. Enclosed is as full list as our
limited time would "a low to prepare in season for
his steamer which c few hours after the arrival of
,ur troops at Grand Ecsre. send by this mail hvr.
edy written account Of the last grand battle on Sa.
,rlAy. April g. in whiel, the 18th Army Corps aud
portion of Gen. A. j. Smiths forces participated. The
gnomfnious repuise Of our troops Friday April G i
Aas caused the greatest ind gnation among both the Off
,crs and pfiyatcs Of the 18th and 10th Army Ccrps and
or a time their morale Will suffer. }. L. ".
The Great fsnities in west Louisiana.
From The Eew Orleans Era, ApGlIs !,
Our army broke camp al NatChitoches on the .