The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02

| pike, in nortbwesterly direction; Rousseau
| filled the interval to the Pioneer Brigade
Ncgley in reserve, with Van Cleve on the
west; McCook's Corps on the right and
slightly to tho rear OH Murfreesboro pike, and
the cavalry farther to the rear on the MUIR
freesboro pike at spd beyond Overall's Creek.
The loss to the Union forces in killed and
wounded had been heavy, and % pieces OF
artillery had also been lost, the horses having
been slain and the troops hcing unable to
withdraw the guns by hrnd. The enemy, how
ever, had been badly damaged at all points
having achieved no success that did not de-
pend on the original crushing of the right
of the Union lne and the superior forces which
in consequence were brought to bear upon
Sheridan's and Negleys Divisions and a part
of Palmer's, coupled with the scarcity of
ammunition and the difficulty Of getting it
through the woods.
On finding that sufficient ammunition for
another battle remained, the left of the Union
line was retired about $50 yards to a more ad.
vantageous position the extreme left resting
on Stones River above the lower ford, and
reaching to Stokes's battery. Near the close of
the evening Starkweather's and Walkers
Brigades arrived. and were posted the former
in rear of McCook's left, and the latter on the
left Of Sheridan, near the Murfreesboro pike,
and next morning relieved Van Cleve, who
resumed his position in the left wing.
1t was determined to maintain that position,
to send for the provision train and fresh sup
plies of ammunition, and, if the enemy did
not attack, to resume offensive operations
On tho morning Of Jan. !. no demonstration
having been made, Crittenden was ordered to
occupy the point opposite the ford OH his left
with rigade.
About o'clock in the afternoon the enemy.
who had been massing on the right, appeared
at the extremity of the field, about one and
one-haf miles from the Murfreesboro pike. but
were checked by the presence of Gibbons Bri-
gade. which occupied the woods near OveralPs
Creek, and Neeley's Division and portion of
Rousseau's on the pike opposite the field. An
other demonstration was then made on Wal
ker's Brigade, which resulted in the same
manner.
THIRD DAY OF THE BATTLE.
On Friday morning the enemy opened four
heavy batteries on the Union center and made
a strong demonstration of attack towards the
right, but his batteries were soon sienccd by
q well-directed fire of artillery, and the guns
of Walker and Sheridan put an end to his fur
Their efforts.
About 3 p. m, while the position of Critten.
den's left across the river was held by Van
Cloves Division, with brigade from Palmer's.
a double line of skirmishers emerged from the
woods in southeasterly direction, followed by
heavy columns of infantry. battalion 'front.'
with three batteries of artillery. They were
opened upon by the only available battery on
that side of the river, yet they steadily adj
vanced to within 100 yards in front of Van
Cleve's Division, when short and fierce con-
flict ensued, Van Ceve's Division being forced
to give way and retire across the river, closely
followed by the enemy.
Gen. Crittenden at once gave orders to dis |
pose the batteries on the hill on the west side |
of the river SO as to open on the enemy, while |
two brigades of Negley's Division and the |
Pioneer Brigade were ordered up to meet the |
onset. The firing became terrific and the havoc |
terrible, when the enemy rapidly retreated,
having in 40 minutes lost 1000 men.
Gen. Davis, with one of his brigades, crossed
at ford below to attack the encmy's left flank,
but when he arrived two brigades of Negleys |
Division and Hazen's Brigade, of Pamer's D-
vision, had pursued the enemy well across the
fields, capturing four pieces of artillery and
;tand of colors.
Darkness and rain prevented the pursuit of
The enemy into Murfreesboro, and Crittenden's
Corps passed over and with Davis's occupied
the crests, which they soon intrenched.
About o'clock on the morning OF Saturday
It began raining heavily, and it was therefore
deemed inadvisable to advance; but batteries
were put in position on the left, by which the
ground could he swept and even Murfreesboro
reached by PARROT shells.
up during the day, and toward evening body
If sharpshooters which occupied the left of
pike was opened upon from four
and after 10 or Is minutes Gen. Rous-
eau sent small force which charged upon the
enemy and after a sharp conflict cleared the
woods. drove them from their trenches and
captured from 20 to so prisoners.
Sunday morning, Jan. 4, news was received
hat the enemy had fed from Murfreesboro.
md burial parties were sent out to bury the
lead, while the cavalry was sent to reconnoiter
Early Monday morning Gen. Thomas add
RANGED, driving the rear-g guard Of rebel cavalry
before him six or seven miles toward Man
hester. McCook's and Crittenden's Corps fol.
owed and took position in front of the town,
occupying Murfreesboro
The total loss of the Fourteenth Corps during
he Stones River campaign from Dec. &C. 1862,
o Jan. 5, 1863, was 1929 killed. wounded,
md missing. This includes losses at Nolens-
lille and Knob Gap Dec. 90: La Vcrgne and
franklin, Dec. 20 and 81; Triune, Dec. 81;
'tewart's Creek. Dec. %; Stones River or
durfreesboro, Dec. 90 JAM 4; Stewards Creek
nd La Vergne, Jan. /; Insane Asylum or Cox's
Hill, Jan. 3; Shelbyville and Manchester roads,
IAN. s. and was distributed as follows:
CASUALTIES.