The National tribune., 1895-08-01

WITH SOLID SHOT AND SHELL
At this iuncture one of our batteries
came forward, the horses on the run, and
took position on little knoll which
commanded part Of their advancing col
umns, and opened a vigorous fire. their
guns being double-shotted with grape
and canister. This
SHOWER OF IRON HAIL,
together with the constant fire from our
works. checked their advance, and they
withdrew back to the woods beyond the
field. leaving the ground strewn with
the dead and wounded. Our men, un-
mindful of fatigue and hunger, seized
upon the opportunity to strengthen the
works. and with their hands and a few
shovels that had been brought forward
banked up the dirt outside of the logs.
The firing of the enemy's artillery
ceased, and cheer after cheer was heard
from their advancing lines. Again our
men seized their guns and patiently
waited for the order to commence firing.
Questions and replies characteristic
of the boys in blue were exchanged,
and if in some cases little rough, they
were generally appropriate to the occa-
sion; such as Jim, have you been to
dinner?"
No; and from all appearances those
Johnnies are not going to give us time
to get our breakfast, for / can see thou
sands Of 'em coming for Vi"
Well, let 'em come. Don't they
come in splendid style?"
Still another: Look out, there !;
they're going to give us a volley now"
Dave, are you hurt ?"
Yes, confound it. III have to
quit.
Badly hurt?"
@Oh, only a part Of my hip carried
away and the brave fellow goes tum-
bling to the rear, where he is picked up
by the stretcher-bearers and taken to
the field hospital, which is located near
by in a hollow.
Their batteries again opened fire upon
our line OF works, and our batteries re-
sponded with solid shot and shell. Now
nothing could be heard but the sound Of
muskctry and the Kissing and the whist
ling Of the bullets. This passed, and it
was now our turn, and deadly fire, at
point-blank range, was sent out to meet
them. They
FALTERED AND BROKE.
Some few pressed forward only to be
shot down, while the balance retreated.
and many wounded were assisted away
by their comrades.
Again they brought forward fresh
troops, and reformed their columns for
another assault. The artillery engaged
IN fierce duel, and hailstorm Of shot
and shell was showered upon our position,
causing some damage TO our works and
wouDding several men, The vast sea
Of men moved forward with maniac
yells Of exultation IN their fancied sue
cess, for they now saw Lees and Hardee's
Corps [the best troops in Hoods army)
advancing.
Our men stopped work, seized their
guns and waited in stern and deter
mined fortitude TO pour upon them an
annihilatng fire as soon as their serried
masses came within proper range.
Their artillery ceased firing, and our
numerous and well-placed batteries fairly
shook the earth with their constant roar.
As the smoke lifted we could see several
lines in close order pressing forward
across tie field. Our batteries, with
their guns double-shotted with grape
and canister, were plowing through
their ranks in every direction, but they
pressed forward, urged on by their
officers, who evidently believed that If
they passed the field they would be in
side Of the range Of our artillery. This
was true, but a more destructive fire
awaited them.
As they approached our works they
raised their pieces and sent forth volley
after voIley and rushed on. The com
mand to fire was given. Instantly a
dazzling sheet Of flame burst forth
from our works, which staggered them,
and
WHOLE RANKS WERE SWEPT DOWN
by the terrific fire of our troops. Moth,
ing could be heard but the rattle OF
Emall-arms and the loud tones of the
artillery reverberating without intermis.
sion along the ridge, and little could
be seen, for the smoke was dense and
sufocating.
The troops on the right of my regi: