The New York herald., 1864-12-03
SKETCHES OF REAEL OFFICERS.

Major General Patrick X Cleburne, Of Arkansas known
as the Bg Irish REBEL" was killed on the goth ~ in the
battle OF Franklin. Cleburne has played prominent
part the various conflicts in the West and has borne
b!mse 10 bis with such marked dignity to win
nd MAINTAIN the respect Of his enemies Few officers
Of The rebel army have fallen in the who have been
profoundly respected those with whom they have
been brought In contact than General CleburDe.
Patrick CIeburne born Queenstown Ireland,
the nth Of March, ls2s and consequently was, the
time Of his death, nearly thirtyseven years
of age. Al the nge Of nineteen he enlisted
In the British Forty 1rst infantry, known as tho
"Prince Of Wales own" then just returned from India
After three years young Cebarne purchased bis
discharge and emlgrated 70 America. He settled In
Helena AIkaDsas and studied law with the Hon. B.
ANY, Chief Justice OF that State and successfully
engaged IN the practice OF his profession when the war
broke ors.
With Generals Hindman, Lucus Polk and others, he
joined the ranks as private, but was soon elected
captain OF his company and assisted IN securing tho
Litte Rock Arsenal, before the fa.i Of Fort Sumter
Ceburne subsequently elected colonel OF the rs re
ment raised in Arkansas. Thomas H. Bradley made
brgadier general by the State Convention and placed
him. Bradley caused the retreat OF the Arkansas
troops from Bearields Point the Mississippi, and
believed TO be disloyal to the South Ceburne sus
pecling him, finally deposed him; ana Ceburpe
. charge OF mutiny. Bradley. however, agreed to
leave the matter to the decision OF General Pillow, who
decided that Bradley should not the command Of
the forces under Ceburne which then transferred
to the Confederate States SERVICE and placed under Gen.
IIardee in outheastern Missouri.
In the fall OF 1851 Colonel Ceburns's regiment was
trans erred TO Bowling Green, Ky, where Ceburue
put command Of a brigade Of Hardee's division When
General Mitchell made his appearance before Bowling
Green Johnston Was commanding the place. Cleburue
brought up from that position. OF
March, 1882, Cleburne commissioned full brgadicr
and commanded the advance brigade on the march to
Shiloh. TN the lrst day OF Shiloh he commanded the
LETT brigade OF the first line. he lost thousand killed
and wounded in that batte-!he heaviest loss OF any
brigade on the field. AZ the battle OF Pennington
he again engaged in the affair OF the
shelton House (by US called Russels House)
From Jupelo he joined Kirby smiths army
at Knoxville, Tenn, and entered Kentucky in COM
mand OF his own and Preston Smiths brigadcs He led
advance into Kentucky and with his two brgades, OF
than three thousand men, he commenced the battle
OF Richmond Ky. defeating General Manson in the arst
fight OF that memorable day Ce0urne here received
wound the mouth which prevented his partci
patton In the after movements OF his brigade until
determined 70 reiransfer him General Bragg's army
He his command in FRANKFORT, Ky and moving for.
ward. occupied Shelbyv;le. Bues advance compelled
battle Of Perryvle. In this battle he had two
horses shot under him, and himself struck by
ball, which wounded him the ankle, but this did
keep him from performing his duties on the field.
on the 18th OF December, 1862, he was appoint a
major general, and placed in command OF Que OF ine
divisions Of Hardees corps On the 3lst of the
mouth lie commanded his vision in the battle OF Mur
ireesboro During the campaign Of 1ulahoma in 1865
General Ceburne covered the retreat Chattanooga
Iu the battle OF Cbckamaugo fought September IL and co.
he formed part Of the corps under General Ill., which
which routed by General Thomas. In tho following
month (Scvcmbcr q and 25l clspurne commanded his
division in the battle OF Mission Ridge He held the
extreme right OF the nnc and three times rcpulsed
General Sherman in his attempts 10 carry the "lunue
Hill" of Mission Ridge HIS division was the only part
OF Bragg's army which remained intact after this battle
and with It covered retreat TO Rngold Al Rngold
Gap be halted, and taking strong position succeeded
In defeating General Hooker with heavy oss This engage
ment reflected considerable credit Cleburne, and the
rebel Congress voted him the thapEs Of both He
was constantly the Geld during tho Atlanta csmpaign
ard again the Of the army al Jcuesoorc
Ga where August 81, 1891 be covered and protected
the defeated army Of Hood. General Cleburue moved
North with Hood In September last. and formed the
column investing Dalton. He was in command Of bis
old division at Franklin when he WAS killed.
General Cieburnc nearly siH fec, in height, well
made and Of commanding presence. Hs complexion was
light, and be possessed clear, piercing eye. In mao
nor he was remarkably quiet, modest and reserved
Sketch OF the Rebel General Adams.
There three Generals Adams 10 the rebel army.
General John Adams, when last heard from 10
mApd Of the "Feurth Military District, Department OF
Mississippi and East Louistana With headquarters at
Jackson, Mss General D. W. Adams, Of Texas. was 10
October In command OF the "Dstrot Of Central Ala
raj Writ Adams Of Msssspp has long bcen attached 10
the rebel armies Of tho West. II probable that this
was occer who reported V have been killed the
s0th uls. at the battle Of Franklin, Tenn.
gencra Writ Adams was native OF Mssissppi and at
tho beginning Of tho rebellion held prominent position
10 The STATE and politician welded much iunuspcs
which was given TO the q the cousprators against
the Union Az war had bean naugurated Adams
entered service and raised regiment Of csvs
~ which was known tho sdndependent Mississippi
Cavalry" He remained In tho commsnd Of this resl
meut engaged scouting In thu West, until September
2s 1852 whom he was promoted brigsdcr general for
service 10 the roar OF General Grants army bsseging
vicksburg. He was subsequently engaged IN the cam
paigp Of Atlanta but did particularly distinguish him
ser His brigade moved north with Hood his Wild
goose chase into Tennessee and at Franklin Adams
gathered ,hc bitter fruit Of bis folly.
sketch OF ahe Rebel General nsa. Fraak
CheMth am.
Major General Hen Frank Chcatham, Of Tennessee,
reported 70 have been wounded while leading bis corps
OF Hoods army assault upon the centre Of our POSI-
tou At Franklin, November go 1864 This officer has
borne prominent part 10 the various campaigns 10 the
West and has gradually fought his way, against strong
opposition at Richmond 10 nigh position In the rebel
army but, thoses placed command OF cOrss he has
not had insusnce enough At Richmond 70 get the promo
tcu properly beous'eg to the posi,ios lie the Gully
MAJOR sensvs 10 the rebel army commanding corps.
Gprss ChesthAn was barn IN Robertson county. Ten.