The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
MAP OF THE BATTLE GROUND,

tempted to follow up to the dukes support.
His column was exposed to attack on the
front and each flank, If the French had the
vigor and foresight to act up to the emer-
gency. Already orders had been given
from the French headquarters to prepare
for retreat and even the batteries 80 per-
sistently holding the Dutch in check along
the side of the angle had been told to aban-
don their ground. The allies under Cum
berland were astounded and all but par
alyzed by their sudden success. They had
rushed into the center Of the French army;
brigade after brigade of French infantry
had melted away before them; confusion
and inaction were everywhere noticeable in
the French camp. and Cumberland's men
actually stood still in wonder and uncer-
tainty. Their surprise and inaction lasted
until the French recovered q firm grip on
the situation. The commander of the four
reserve cannon, which had been ordered to
the front under Col. Lally's inspiration,
hurried them forward, crying out, "No re-
treat; the king orders that these four pieces
of cannon should gain the victory"
The allied column that had broken
through the French was in the form Of an
oblong, with three battle fronts. Marshal
SAKE ordered the four cannon to open on
the longest front and cut gaps for the
French cavalry to dash through. At the
same time the infantry brigades that could
be reformed were to attack on each flank.
On the extreme French left lay the Irish
brigade, six infantry regiments, known as
Clare's, Bulkeley's, billions, Roth's, Der
wick's and Lally's. These men had not
been at the front thus far during the bat
tie, and had cursed their luck in conse-
| quence, but their enthusiasm, or painting
ardor," as the phrase is, was about to be
given loose rein. They were placed at
the head of column to attack the Duke
Of Cumberland's right flank. Being COM
posed of young men, all fresh and burning
with hatred of their old hereditary foe, the
English, their selection to bear the brunt
| Of the attack was at once a compliment,
and a challenge to them to show proof of
their mettle When the word came to go
Col. Lally said to his men, "March against
the enemies of France and yourselves
without firing until you have the points
Of your bayonets upon their bellies"
The Irishmen went forward all animated
with the spirit of Lally, and coolly re-
serving their fire Before them lay a slope
ascending toward the allied lines, and
swept by CALLING fire from thousands Of
muskets and two cannon. Up the steep
they went without pulling trigger, TO be
met by some Of the crack troops of the
British army, among them the famous
Coldstream guards The brigade wore
scarlet uniforms, and advancing in good
order called out in English, STEADY, boys
Forward Charger so that the foemen
heard the rally and saw what was to come
As the opposing lines came together q
British officer advanced to the front and
singled out Capt. Anthony McDonough
for combat A sword duel was fought on
the spot, the soldiers on both sides nearest
the scene pausing to witness the fight
McDonough finally disabled his foe and
sent him TO the rear as q prisoner, while
his comrades sent up tremendous shout
avar tha victory as an omen OF good luck