The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-03

1--WE were all in ecstasy, seeing the
rebels charging on Fort Robinette, hur-
rying through the woods at the right,
following up with firm step the road
leading from the edge of the wood to-
ward the fort and then under the gall
ing fire of our infantry which outflank-
ed them, in spite of all the terrible dis
charges of canister and grape which
thinned their ranks to frightful eX-
tent. leaping over the parapets or trying
to turn around to find the entrances to
the fort. There we were breathleSS,
fearing lest they might triumph. Some
what encouraged on seeing the Elev-
enth Missouri rushing to the rescue, un-
mindful of the bloody fight going on in
the center Of our right, which was con-
cealed from our sight by numerous
buildings-when suddenly a strange
commotion arises behind US. We turn
around, and great is our surprise. AT
the lower end of the square the artil-
lery are skedaddling with an astOund-
ing rapidity; the infantry rush in
lAlOuSh eNCly thC SltiLthS
all idle gazers-on disappear in sec
ond; the Butternut emerge from the
streets leading into the square. 1t was
solemn moment; then indeed, as one
of our generals remarks, the fate Of the
day hung in the balance, and little time
was left for reflection. What were we
able to do? Were we to join in, allow
ourselves to be carried off by the tor
rent and turn ingloriously our backs to
the enemy? For any not prodigal of
their blood in the performance of their
duty, such was the course to be taken.
But far from the minds of our brave
boys was the thought of assuring their
safety in flight. Our men instinctively
rush to their arms; Col. Hubbard, with
the most remarkable presence of mind,
at one glance sees all the danger. I'm
mediately his voice is heard amid all
the hustle and confusion; he gives his
ton at right angles with his former
one, and it is then that an aide-de-camp
of Gen. Stanley rode by and shouted
out, Support that battery at the right
PerpleXing order, for at that moment
of the two batteries that were stationed
to the right one was an abandaned and
the other was being driven from the
field. Our colonel, not in the least dis
mayed, fronts his men towards where
he perceives the enemy rushing into
the town. Oh, what an admirable spec
tacle to gaze then on our brave boys.
With what unanimity and with what
rapidity, what visible coolness and I'M
flinching courage, they poured in vOlley
after volley into the ranks of their op-
ponents. The latter, who doubtless a
few moments before elated by their
previous success, had thought that Co
rinth was once more theirs, and had
handful of men proposed to contest
their passage, staggered, broke ranks
and turned. And hOtly were they pur-
sued through narrow street until
they reached the limits of the town and
concealed themselves in the woods. Our
men then halted and wondered at what
they had accomplished. Had we not en-
countered the rebels the town was in
their hands, and they might have de-
stroyed it, together with all our stores,
or taken our other forces in the rear,
placing them between two fires and
triumphed-and by whom was Corinth
saved but by the Fifth Minnesota alone.
by six companies, Company A having
been sent out skirmishing in another
direction.
II am proud of the Fifth Regiment,
and everyone here feels proud Of It..
Great is our renown in the army. The
other regiments fully appreciate our
valor; our praise is on every tongue.
Privates and officers are of the same
sentiment when the Fifth Minnesota
is mentioned"
"Gen. Stanley, in his official report,
speaking of our regiment says: I am
happy to bear testimony to the gallant
fight of this little regiment. Few regi-
ments on the field did more effectual
killing than they The morning after
the battle he rode by the Fifth, accom-
panied by another officer. The latter.
having remarked that it is small regi-
ment, Stanley, with a smiling counte-
nance, answered to my own hearing:
They may be small in numbers, but
they gained the day" And on another
occasion, pointing us out to Gen. Rose
cranz, he said: Here is the regiment
that did the most killing"
Story of Bravery.
An application has been made for a
medal of honor for Orlando Z. Boss, of
Fitchburg, late corporal of Company
+, Twenty-fifth Regiment of Massa-
chusetts Volunteers. This is the regi-
ment first commanded by Colonel Ed
win Upton, of Fitchburg, and then by
General Josiah Pickett, of Worcester.
Corporal Boss was but Is years old
when he enlisted, and was discharged
by reason of expiration of term of SER
vice. Boss was with the regiment, par
ticiDated in the battle of Cold Harbor,
June 5. 1864, where the brave act Oh
the strength of which this applica ton
is made was performed. During the
battle Boss, with Privates Asahel Aid
rich and William E. Battles of Com
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