Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-06-08

did nobly. The rebels had the advantage
in every respect, but were defeated on q
ground of their own choosing, and we
Justly felt proud of the days work. 1t is
called the battle of Cloyed Mountain" !"
We have no means of learning the rebel
loss, but it was heavy as the prisoners we
captured admitted. Nearly sll Of their
wounded were got off the field as they
retreated. re-. h-
The scene of action was in fine farm
ing country, extending from the base OF
the mountain to the Depot, distance OF
seven or eight miles.
Early the next morning. our forces
moved out TO attack the rebels again, who
we're supposed to be near the New river
bridge.
1t was great object for them to hold
this bridge, for its destruction would cut
off railroad communication with the
Southwest, aud consequently prevent
supplies from being sent to Lees army
from the chief source.
We advanced about seven miles when
the rebels opened FIRE with artillery. Oar
forces were got into Position-sheltered
from tl,a artillery fire as much IS possible
and our batteries ran up the front. 4
spirited shelling was kept up on both
sides for short time. when at length
one regiment Of infantry charged upon
the rebel works They retreated in haste
across the river, and in few minutes the
bridge was in flames, and was in short
time entirely consumed.
As the last timber fell into the river and
Aoated of, there arose a shout Of exulta-
tion such as l never heard before.
The great object of our expedition was
accomplished. and we finally saw the de
struction of the point that we had often
and vainly attempted to reach Tor more
than two years. We slowly retraced Our
steps from the river bank back to the
turnpike and proceeded to Peppers Fer
ry, which we crossed and encamped on
the north bank of Red river. Up to this
time we had been pretty well supplied
with provisions, but now we had 10 de
pend upon the uncertain chances of get
ting supplies in the country through
which we passed. As long as the excite
ment of the prospect of a battle was kept
up, and till after the fight. we kept our
strength, but as soon as all was over many
of us began to feel worn out with fatigue.
We had marched up TO the time we cross
cu Tue river lOF lWelNe cOHScCubAbc us.| -
averaging seventeen miles each day.
On the 1lth we marched to Blacksburg.
in Montgomery county, passing through
a rich farming country. There was great
amount of cultivated land, mostly cropped
with wheat. t-
At Blacksburg parties were sent out to
forage for supplies. A Acorporal and three
men belonging TO the 23d went out just
before evening and have not been heard
from since. They were probably taken
by the rebels, who were known to be
prowling about in order to cut off and
capture stragglers.
We left Blacksburg on the 18th and ar
rived here on theI9th, marching about
fifteen miles each day. and passed through
Monroe county into Greenbrier county,
where we are in camp at present. We
have few days of rest to recruit ouI
strength. .- =l5,- a
A great number of slaves followed US
out from the country through which we
passed, and have gone rejoicing on then
way to the land of freedom. salts