The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-10-15


enemy in force, bui 100 late 10 aid our
] forces, who had been Stationed there, as
they had been surrounded and com
PEELED after desperate struggle to sur
render Among the captured were Lit
Col Minis, Sd Tennessee cavalry. and
Major Lilley, 10th Indiana cavalry.
/ Skirmishing now commenced between
the % brigade, more commonly called
the "Comanehe Brigade, aud the
Confederates with varied success II
however lasted but a short time, when
it was deemed advisable by Col. Spald-
ing to fan back 10 Elk River Bridge,
which position we occupied during the
night. Much credit is due Maj. Her.
riott 10th Indiana Cavalry, and Cap
tains Hoag and Donahoe, 18th Tenn.
Cavalry, for he ready manner in which
they seized the points of action aud
movements, and expressed in orders
the ideas Of the Colonel Commanding
All swas quiet on the Potomac
during the night; but as early dawn
approached, it was discovered by our
watchful sentinels that they were
making an effort to surround US.
Being fully posted in regard to their
movements we withdrew, thinking they
were moving in force upon the village
of Elllton. Our fears were soon dis
PEELED as regarded that impression, and
we fell back to the forks Of the Ellkton
pike and the Richland Creek Road,
where we met the enemy and heavy
skirmishing ensued, which lasted until
all was mantled in darkness; whereupon
we were relieved by fresh troops who
had just arrived with Major General
Rousseau, and permitted 10 retire on
Pulaski, to remain during the night
and assure you, officers and men an
preciated the rest, after seven DAYS
hard marching and fatigue. Yet ous
work was not done, for at 7 oelock. A
NJ, our column of brave Tennesseans
was seen marching again in direction of
the enemy, and ere we had marched
far the sound of artillery and musketry
greeted our ears, when We were con
WINGED that Col. Jones Brigade of
Indiana cavalry had opened the ball" |
We Immediately took position on the
right dismounting the 10th Tennessee
cavalry and 10th Indiana cavalry, de-
ploying them as skirmishers, which |
work they done most admirably; and |
much credit is due Major Bradshaw |
and Thoa- w. Gambee. Adjutant Of 10th |
Tennessee cavalry, for the manner in.
which they rallied and cheeFed their
men on to action. riaI
Finding our efforts useless TO main
tain our position, the whole line with
drew to Pulaski, where we re-establish- |
ed orr lines on the hill south Of the |
village and awaited the approach Of |
Mr. Forrest and his Southern chivalry, !
who were not long in making their ap /
pearance. Here continual diminishing 1
was kept up till in the night, when they |
fell back in great confusion. Here the
contest ended with the Camanche |
Brigade. Total loss in the Brigade, in
Guiding the Indiana Battalion, was
sixty-fve, killed, wounded and missing
Among the casualties We're Captain
Jordan Creasey,a portion Of one ear
shot Of. The Captain is already known
10 the public as being a gallant officer
Lieut. VIM. B. Douthat was severely
wounded in arm and thigh Among
the captured was Surgeon Davis, of
Cen Starkweather's staff, and Post
Medical Director. A portion Of our
wounded have since been removed to
Nashville, and those who were left are
fast recovering, being kindly treated
and well cared for.
Throughout the entire fight the fol-
lowing named officers were always seen
at their post, in the discharge Of any
duty. Lieut.. Col Charles C. Haeaing
Majors John s Knwad and Safer Bo-
land, All Of the l2ch tennessee cavalry. |
These officers we're commissioned from
tie list Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT officers Of
the regular army, and are fine, thorough,
and efficient soldiers. They also de-
serve much praise for their gallantry
and efficiency always, and especially
during the battle. Another occurrence
is worthy of mention. While Lieut..
Thomas J. Cox, A. A. I G., I'd brigade,
18th division, cavalry A, c, was posting
pickets in font Of our line, he captured
Capt CockeriIl Of Gen. Roddy's stsff
and brought him. to the headquarters
Of Col Spalding, when it was ascertain
ed that Capt Cockerill entered the rebel
army in the early part Of the war. He
was a resident Of Nashville, Tennessee.
In conclusion, | cannot but menti, n
that the staff officers OF Col Spalding,
composed OF the following ofncers, Its.
Heryey A. Colviu, Geo. B Colyer and
Roberts Denner, were seen riding from
one portion Of the field 10 another with
orders. These officers are efficient, gal
LIANT, untiring and fearless in battle,
while Lieut. s n Smell, QEartermasteE
a. Pulaski, did not forget that men
while fshting became hungry and
Thirsty Many thanks 10 bis gener-
Gus heart FOR the luxuries received.
Yours ever, II
TELEG RAPH.
SIGNIFICANT Activity In Alexandria.
An Alexandra special says the town :
has suddenly become a busy, busting =
place. The Wbaryes are lined With YES. /
sells unloading army supplies. and trains /