The National tribune., 1892-03-03

ment being placed IN position alter crossing
the bridge.
MY entire brigade-except picket of the
GA Mich, commanded by Lieut. ]. III. Simp-
son, on the Harrison road, lying between
Pea Vine Ridge and the Chickamauga, who
had been cut of by the last advance Of the
enemy-was now on the west side Of The
Chickamauga. Lieut. Simpson Joined me
later without the loss Of man, having
swan the creek
The rebels made desperate effort 10 gain
possession Of the bridge which q squadron
OF the Ith TT. =, under Lieut. NiTt Davis
now NJ ior in the same regiment-wae
desiroviu. The planking and ience-rails
were sent floating down the stream, while
GRIrFIN's GUNS RAKED THE APPROACHES
so thoroughly that the enemy had to fall
back n confusion.
On Map am shown in this position
from to p. IN.
IN The legend il is stated was forced
across ta ihe west side at - O'clock"
The position on the map is correct; the
legend is wrong.
] had sent Capt. Vale, my A. A. ]. G.,
with n report 10 Gen. Wood, at GordOns
Mill. WIS successfully holding my posi-
ton whom / received the following report
from Capt Vale:
"Wildcr has had TO fall back from Alex
andcrs Bridge; he has retired towards Cor
don's MIL and the enemy is crossing at all
points IN force"
Tat once recalled Col. Miller from DyeT's
Ford, informing him of the position, and
ordering him 10 join me with the least
possible delay ] held my ground until
his ariyal at about 4:3D p. M, when
4 fell hack toward G0Idon's Mill. j was
d. 4r1..s lun Ia
tinua. iurn and check them.
One hundred and two rebel graves at Reed S
Bridga attest the effectiveness o. our resistance
at that rout.
On puao 2I3. Campaigns Of Forrest" It is
stated johnson was in motion early ON
Friday morning, 18th, with four brgades-
4.300 hsvoucis and j. guns. Forrest covered
this column IN front and right flank
AND CAME IN CONTACT
with the Federal cavalry mt Keclers MIL on
Pea Vine Crock. Swiftly dismounting his men
n sharp slirmish took place, hut johnson press
ing mp aud throwing forward his skirmishers
the enemy were swert back TO Reeds Bridge
where another sharp affair." with severe loss
occHrFGl before the bridge was seized.
On nlge a De says: Laws and Robert
sons 5rirades had come mp from RnegOld,
and Iai.-Go Hood had Joined at Reeds
Bridge
About mile and half from Lee & Gordon's
Mil found Wilder in position facing north
east said Wilder, where do you want me "
He replied think your best position viii
be 10 my figltn st once dism0unted my men
and formed 0n his right Later two regiments
from Dicks Brigade, Of Van Cieve's Division,
took position on my right, with their right
retired. ins facing the Cuickamauga, near
Halls Ford.
The map rrroneouslv places me in this latter
position and Dick men in the position which
] occupied
As soon a- bad placed my mon 7 galoped
over 10 leo & Gordou's Mill 10 report 10 Gen.
Wood. found him writing, Col. Harker sitting
near him. As ! approached, liarkcr sprang 10
his feet ANA said:
"Gcucul here Is Col Minty now"
Gen. Wood looked up aud said: am glad
10 see you. ] have just reported TO Gen. Crit
tondcn that your brigade had been
CUT orr AND CAPTURED
My brigade is an right, General, Hnd is
nov with Nlder's, covering your position"
Gen. Wood added postscript 10 his dispatch,
"COl. Miuty has Just come in with his bril-
gade" closed and handed 10 10 a mounted or
derry who yas waiting; then, turning 10 me,
said: swell. &inty, what have you been doing
all day."
Fighting the enemy"
"Wbat have sou been Gghting2"
EFcrylhng-iniautry, artillery and cav
Where are they?"
"Ciese % your present position, which IS
nov covered by Niiders Brigade and mine"
p" DO son mean on our side Of tho creek :"
"Ou uur de Of the creek, General"
T" Well, come along, and well drive them
across ID tirir own side"
Gen. Wood md The writer mounted their
horses aud, followed by a couple Of Orieries,
rode 10 iIfr front 10 drive Brarrs army across
the ChicEamuuga. As we rode up TO Wilder'g
Brigade tau Wood said:
Where are they. Wilder?"
Ride forward dozen PAGES, General, and
y0n will scC them, replied Wilder
AZ thHi moment there was n r0ar Of musketry
In front 81 my brigade followed by a rebel
yell, Hd large force came forward on the
run.
Gen. WOOD turned HE head IN the direction
of the charging enemy, and with q look of
blank azionishment, exclaimed:
UY -, THY ARR HERE"
and wheeling his horse galoped back 10 his
command.
Before could join my gallant men soul
stirring cheer burst from them aud their
Spencer 5arbines began % speak. and 10 some
purpose too for the rebel yell ceased, the
charging IiHe halted, turned, and went back
considerably faster than il had advanced
By This time Il was quite dark the contend
ing forces were iu such close contact that every
movement could be heard by the opposing
force.
as the long and anxious night wore slowly
or, aud mo relief or support for my wOruout and
weary men made their appearance I became
very anxious. j well knew that il we remained
IN our thcn position until after daylight moth.
Ing hnl q miracle could save Us. The over
WhniminE numbers Of the enemy could have
crushed us H a moment
About 2 O'Clock in the morning ] mounted
bnd rode back toward Gordon's Mil 10 try and
procure resistance. ] had gone but a short
distance Nhcn met Gen. Palmer a soldier who
could hc relied on az al times, either in coun.
ell or lu fight. Before had time to say a word
he uslscd me about the position Of the opposing
armies ! rapidly gave him
SKETCH oF THE DhY's WORK,
and, describing the then position Of nv bri.
Rade, I tn.I iim ] was on my way 10 either
CriacnaaH OF Wood 10 ask for relief OF support
Tor my aWo WoTnout command. Turning 10
one of lbs stat officers Gen Palmer said
leI Gen lIazen 20 move forward at once aud
relieve ial, huty's Brigade"
Tepllui, THINK you, General my moor fel.
lows ayE ln' bad bite to cat nor a moment
rest inr nrri ~ "a honTs aud this will De "A most
acceFa4At tn.iei to them; nut Wilder Is on my
lch, and De- n exactly The samc condition. Ne
hhs b.ch opposing one Of L0ugstrect's C0rps
since yesterday forenoon"
Gen. Palmer Ht cucc rlcred another brign 4 q
forward 70 r-.ieye wilder ] have aIways ieli
RTatt D. dis gallant and distinguished gol
GlrI for 5 HrHmFi fc ION Gu that urra.i,p a. ,. 4