Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-02

heavy line of skirmishers, which we easily
: routed, taking them by surprise, and com
ing in on their flank.
ere allow me to relate an incident
whichoccured a short time since, much tc
the hnerriment of all who heard it.
| Several of the boys were collected to
gether around house where there were
several fine looking young ladies, one Of
them made the remark that we did not
| fght them fair. Said she, '.you'ns don't
| fight we'ns fair. Hooker takes his regi-
melf and goes around and fights wens
end waysl" They have decided aver
sion to Shermans flanking operations.
While on picket back at Kinesaw
Mountain, one of the Johny rebs wanted
to know what had become of Sherman's
Aanking machine. The prompt answer
was that he had the wheels of greasing
them, but it would be ready for use again
in few days; sure enough it was too, and
The rebs had to leave their stronghold.
The 18th We moved toward Atlanta. on
the 4each Tree road. Harker brigade,
Of the second division, was in the advance.
We marched about five miles without
meeting any serious opposition, and camp
ed for the night at Buckhead. Next morn
ing Beatty's I'D brigade Sd division, brig
ade, commanded by Col Neher 18th Ind. |
took the advance and drove the rebels |
across Peach Tree Greek on the othor sida
of which they had battery of artillery |
supported by brigade of Infantry to hold |
the crossing
We went about mile below and con-
structed temporary bridge on which we
crossed. We then formed in a cornfeld
and charged up The stream and came in up
On them eHdIoays which caused them to re-
.reat rather precipitately.
We captured over fifty prisoners inclu-
ing four commissioned officers, one of
whom was Lieutenant Colonel.
Major Parker of the 18th Indiana was
wounded in the leg but it is hoped not Sc
iously.
The 18th lost i'll killed 3 S Truesdai
ompany Z, and l.. Pierson company l.
Wounded John Miller and Win. Wire
augh Of company l, and Whitney of CO.. ,
The 10th We moved toward Decatur and ,
anne on the rebels in force about four miles
rom Atlanta. The Dist we moved up
,ithin 2jO yards of their rife pits and :
'rtitied. 22d they are gone again this !
forming.
Sheruans' thanking machine has again /
iccessfully accomplished what charging
nd fighting might not have done with the o
dsantage ofsuch works rs the had TO fight !
ehind.
We captured a few prisoners. 4
The rebels have made another stand this a
de of Atlanta said to be about one and a !,
ali miles this side of the city. Here we :
re awaiting the progress of events. We 4
ave slowly but surely and steadily driy- :,
D the rebels before US until We have got =,
, close We can shell the city.
The rebel papers announce it as their in
'ntion TO hold Atlanta to the last, and if
ave 1t they must they will leave in ashes.
Yesterday the enemy massed ther forces 9i
I our left, the 10Th, 10th and 18th corps Oil
lder Mcpherson, and drove them back
me distance, capturing a good many
'lsoners and four pieces of Artillery III
1r forces were rallied and drove the reb- Sc
5 back and captured Lieutenant General fe
ardee who was mOrtaly wounded. They tic
50 recaPtured good many OF the prison W.
besides capturing about l.5OO all
bels, US many more dead and wounded or
bels were left on the field. 1t is with tn
lcn regret that announce the death al II
ajor General Mcpherson. He was KILLED -
the early part ofthe engagement, for de
llle the rebels had possession of his BODY th'
cut OH his presents and buttons. II
lie was brave, gallant and efficient Gu
icer and commanded the respect and ad- bo
ration ofall who knew him, both officers col
d men. Op
The loss of such an officer, in such time sta
this, the time of our country's trial and de,
I'd, IS most keenly felt. / must close for po
5 time. 1t is getting dark and / must
n go on n-out-post. l hope 1 may be bla
le to date my next in Atlanta. elr ,r
Yours truly P. ~