Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21


A, was struck while apparently secure be
hind our breastwoTks on the second line
The rebels, worried by our skirmishers, made
show of advance nearly at midnight last
night, and there was hurrying in hot haste
and swiftly forming in the ranks of war for a
few moments, when all again became uuiet
1t was the means Of a loss 10 Us of Corn
Kramer, Co. Z, shot severely while putting
on his knapsack Our numbers and work.
are of kind to make Us feel secure. and VET
we are kept constantly vigilant, and when
the picket firing increases, the men look at
once to their arms
Not having been with the regiment till re-
Gently, since the fight at Resaca, the history
Of their part in events is unknown to me
The regiment has been constantly in the
front line, and now hold line of works CON
structed far in advance of the right or left,
till day before yesterday, when Geary's di,
vision advanced On the left, in which is the
Sd Wis, said to be the best skirmish regi-
ment in the whole army.
For long time on garrison duty, the 22d
knew little of war, but itswas their lot to be
reserved for the hardest and last tremen-
dOus campaign of the war. They are now
| we'll drilled in the school of warfare. and in
ured to its hardships, but do not think we
/ love the whistle of bullets, and do not pray
for peace. ...- -... =
Since leaving Cassrille, Ga, Nav 23d, the
regiment has built twenty three lines of
Observation-Disclosures during the same twenty
four hours, and several in close proximity to
the rebel works; and the singular scene was
presented in their last of rebels and our men
entrenching openly, without exchanging a
shot till the lines were well up, when gen
eral fusilade took place, with a slight loss of
several wounded on our side.
Rations are abundant and of good quality,
and few pass to the rear besides those struck
| by the enemy.
Our Enfelds do good work, and yesterday
| several of the enemy fell before our fire.
| They held US in contempt during the early
part Of the day, till the range was gained and
then there was less standing on the breast
works to load and fire, running in plain sight
and putting up off brush. Ia fact, they scarce
ly dared show their heads, popping up to fire
and down again. They are good marksmen,
| and many balls struck our work. scattering
| shower Of dirt.
The State Journal finds general favor even
| beyond our regiment, with our partners in the
some brigade, which is unchanged except bv
the looping off OF the Goth Conn, now doing
| provost duty at Ackworth Station. The bril-
gade has lost over six hundred in casualties
nearly al entire company of the SD Ind.
being cut down while advancing our lines.
Adjutant Durgan, just passing speaks of
Rust, of Co. c, just shot in the head, and
away go the bearers with stretchers. C,
BreathWaite, Of Co. A, was shot while asleep
behind the works. The balls strike the trees,
and, glancing, do the damage, and no entire
protection can be gained.
The men speak of a terrific thunder storm
IrI+ yS-ha Low al
lines under heavy fire of she'll crane and
canister. The blaze of red fire from the can
| non, the varied colors Of bursting shells. the
vivid lightning and instant darkness. the
wounded carried by with blood streaming
from severed arms and legs all formed a
scene they will never forget
Considering the exposure, our loss has
| been remarkably light, and there seems to be
truth in the saying that fortune favors the
brave" Few prisoners have been taken, and
not man has been taken prisoner of U.S.
Things are taken very coolly by the men. If
shot takes effect, the man is quietly carried
off with a few words of comment all round.
4 dispute sometimes arises as to the direc-
ton taken by ball passing unusually near,
and the involuntary lodging as a stray bali
skins over with noise like the NEW of a
cat, sometimes occasions laugh, but not
frequently It is too serious a matter. as
visitors would fnd who would not be likely
to protract their stay.
Any moment an engagement, local or gen
eral, may begin, Our relatives and the State
need not fear that we will fail in the trial
hour We are pleased that the gallant rem
naut OF the old Second has been so honorably
received on their return from the wars, and
ask no brighter history than they have won.
MnCtpp rolls have and
out, but pay will not be given nor by many
taken, till matters have become settled.
Should not get hit, I will try to keep you
posted on our movements and losses We
are aching as support to the 1st Brigade of
our Division at present, having built and held
the dvance line, for four days. the Sd Brig
ade composed of Potomac troops, holds the
third line out Of danger the Goth Wisconsin
are in this brigade and are dangerous reg
iment to the rebels.
A small army of Wisconsin regiments COM
pose part of Sherman's ldgions and with
our reinforcements come more. Between
Big Shanty, Ga village so called from the In
dians having built their largest house there
long ago. and 103 miles south of CHATHAM
ooga and Marietta is an emienence call Ken
eshaw Mountain around which our lines bend
like fsh-hook, with its longest side on the
west. On the rail road passed men of the
18th and SD Wisconsin slightly wounded,
who said their regiments were north of the
Mountain. | staid night with the 10th
Wisconsin, numbering 1870; the 10Th were
close by, numbering 80; the 2lst, were on
the skirmish line; the Oath were in reserve
To our right on a cleared hill, found the Sd
Wisconsin at work like badgers throwing up
works on a commanding point, while below
p-ln nd fhn ona1 ali, IL
plainly visible and hotly firing. Inquiring for
the 22d, they at once pointed them out close
to the rebel works. The friendly disposition
Of Wisconsin Regiments toward each other
may seem only natural, yet it is pleasant to
be made at home when chance has thrown
one among them.
Mail matter is regular and late papers and
our letters come daily subject of no light
Importance as we are situated, having nothing
to do but hold ourselves in readiness for SER
vice and endure the searching stray shooting
from the line over the hill Q.
Our Chaplain mas been left behind worn
out by exposure Officers have the same fare
and exposure as men and the common dan.
ger has united all in a tie of brotherhood
which makes all seem as one family Col.
Utley is not well, but resolutely bears I'D and
keeps on duty. Lieut.. Col. Bloodgoods con-
duct during the campaign has dispelled the
prejudice entertained for some time preyi-
ously. We still have hopes of Atlanta, by the
Fourth. r -.
The following is list of the casualties in the
22d, Wisconsin Volunteers in various Skin
mlshes from May 22d, up to the present. A
part has been probably previously published,
hence the omission of date and place:
......e..e.r g.. COMPANY A. .-.....
Womnded-H. Decker, left hand; Peter
Cram, right fore arm; Charles Beathwaite.