On the fourteenth we marched in pursuit through Franklin. On the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth, we marched through Jeanerets, New-Iberia, and St. Martinsville, without special incident. On the eighteenth we rested near Vermilionville. On the nineteenth, renewed our march for Opelousas, where we arrived on Monday morning, the twentieth. We are distant from New-Orleans one hundred and eighty miles, and from Alexandria, on the Red River, about seventyfive miles. Companies E, F, and G were advanced as skir- tion of Ozark, and reported no apparent preparmishers, and approached within speaking dis-ations of the enemy to move in this direction. tance of the enemy's intrenchments. They were Having no fresh horses, I ordered Lieutenant actively engaged during the whole afternoon with | Robb to take his command to quarters, expecting very apparent effect. All our casualties occurred to be able to send a small scout again on the next during this engagement. The battle was con- day. On Saturday morning, eighteenth instant, tinued till some time after dark, when we bivou- at a few minutes after sunrise, the enemy having acked upon the field in line of battle. During made a forced march from the Boston Mountain the night the enemy's works were evacuated. during the night, surprised and captured our dismounted picket on the Frog Bayou road, and approached the town with wild and deafening shouts. Their cavalry charged up a deep ravine on the east side of the city, and attacked my headquarters, (the Colonel Tibbetts place.) The firing of the picket had alarmed the command, and by the time the enemy had reached town the First Arkansas infantry had formed on their parade-ground, under command of LieutenantColonel E. J. Searle, assisted by Major E. D. Hanna, and slowly retired by my orders, toward the cavalry, then formed, dismounted, at their camp. Fearing that, not being informed, they might be mistaken for the enemy, and be fired upon by the cavalry, I ordered Lieutenant-Colonel Searle to post seven companies as a reserve in a sheltered position in our rear, two of which were afterward ordered to support the left wing. remaining three companies of the First infantry, together with four companies of the First cavalry, formed the centre of our line under my own inmediate command. The right wing was composed of the Third battalion, First cavalry, under command of Major Ezra Fitch; and the left wing, Second battalion, (First Arkansas cavalry,) was commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel A. W. Bishop, I take pleasure in mentioning the efficient sup- assisted by Major T. J. Hunt. Headquarters port of Major Lewis during the progress of the was made the "bone of contention," and was expedition. Our wounded were promptly cared repeatedly charged by the rebels, but they were for by Doctor Cummings, Acting Surgeon. Chap- gallantly repulsed by our men. In less than lain Bradford is deserving of great praise for the thirty minutes after the first attack, the enemy fearless activity with which he ministered to the planted two pieces of artillery-one a twelvesuffering during the battle and the night follow-pounder, and one six-pounder-upon the hill-side ing. I inclose a list of the killed and wounded. I am, sir, your obedient servant, FRANK H. PECK, The patient endurance of the men of the regiment, of the fatigues and privations of the long march, in their eagerness to overtake and again engage the routed enemy, deserves the highest praise. Captains Grannis and Brennan, with their companies, as skirmishers on the eleventh and twelfth, did most creditable service. The coolness and pertinacity with which the companies of Captains Braley and Byxbee annoyed the gunners of the enemy during the entire afternoon of the thirteenth, under a fire of grape and canister and repeated volleys of musketry, reflect the highest credit upon the courage and skill of the officers and soldiers of those companies present. Lieut.-Colonel Commanding Twelfth Connecticut Vols. P. S.-Lieutenant Francis, who was wounded and captured on the Diana on the twenty-eighth of March, was recaptured at Franklin, where he now remains in hospital, receiving all possible attention. F. H. P. Doc. 172. BATTLE OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. COLONEL HARRISON'S REPORT. HEADQUARTERS POST, } FAYETTEVILLE, ARK., April 19, 1863. ( Major-General S. R. Curtis, Commanding Department of the Missouri: The east of town, near Colonel Guitar's place, and opened a sharp fire of canister and shells upon the camp of the First Arkansas cavalry, doing some damage to tents and horses, but killing no men. At eight A.M. our centre had advanced and occupied the house, yard, out-buildings and hedges at my headquarters; the right wing had advanced to the arsenal, and the left occupied the open field on the north-east of town, while the enemy had possession of the whole hill-side east, the Davis place, opposite to, and the grove south of headquarters. This grove was formerly occupied by the buildings of the Arkansas College. At about nine A. M., or a little before, Colonel Munroe led a gallant and desperate cavalry charge upon our right wing, which was met by a galling cross-fire from our right and centre, piling rebel men and horses in heaps in front of our ordnance office, and causing the enemy to retreat in dis GENERAL: The following report of the battle of yesterday at Fayetteville, is respectfully sub-order to the woods. During this charge, Captain mitted, in addition to the telegraphic despatches of last evening. On Friday, seventeenth instant, a scout under command of Lieutenant Robb, First Arkansas cavalry, returned from the direc Parker and Smith, of the First infantry, while bravely cheering their men, were both wounded in the head, though not dangerously. At about the same time, by my order, two companies of Hays, Co. A, severely. James Jack, Čo. A, severely. William J. Quinton, Co. D, slightly. Francis M. Temple, Co. D, slightly. John Grubb, Co. E, slightly. Jordan Taylor, Co. E, severely. Wm. F. Davis, Co. G, slightly. George Davis, Co. H, mortally. William J. York, Co. H, severely. Davis Chyle, Co. M, slightly. the First cavalry, led by the gallant Lieutenant ham, Co. L, slightly. Corporal Josiah Fears, Co. Robb, advanced within rifle-range of the enemy's A, slightly. Corporal Henry C. Lewis, Co. D, artillery, and guided by the blaze of its discharges, slightly. Corporal Geo. A. Morris, Co. G, slightfired several volleys into the midst of the artil- ly. Corporal Doctor B. Morris, Co. M, slightly. lerists, which effectually silenced their battery Farrier Wm. Wooten, Co. C, slightly. John and caused its precipitate withdrawal from the field. The enemy's centre, occupying the Davis place, made a desperate resistance for nearly an hour after both wings had partially given way, and skirmishing continued at intervals for some time with pickets, reconnoitring parties and stragglers. At twelve M. their whole force was in full retreat for Ozark. Having only a very few horses, and they already on duty with picketing and reconnoitring parties, I was utterly unable to pursue them. During the whole action the enemy occupied ground covered with timber and brush, while my command were in the streets and open fields. Since the battle I have ascertained the following particulars: General Cabell and staff; with about two thousand men and two pieces of artillery, left Ozark on Friday morning with three days' rations and a full supply of ammunition. They halted at the crossing of the mountains at a little past noon and rested until nearly sunset, afterward marching rapidly toward Fayetteville They were delayed by the darkness of the night and the incumbrance of their artillery so that they did not commence the attack as early by nearly two hours as they had intended. Colonel Munroe recommended a cavalry attack, to be supported by the artillery, but was overruled by Cabell, and a halt was made until the artillery could come up. Their force was made up as follows: Brigadier-General W. L. Cabell, commanding, accompanied by staff and escort; Carroll's First Arkansas cavalry regiment, Colonel Scott, of Virginia, commanding, assisted by LieutenantColonel Thomson. Munroe's Second Arkansas cavalry, Colonel Munroe commanding in person. First battalion Parson's Texas cavalry, Lieutenant-Colonel Noble commanding. One section of artillery, commanding officer not known, four companies bushwhackers, commanded by Mankins, Palmer, Brown, and others. The enemy left all their dead and wounded which they could not take away on their retreat in our hands, leaving Surgeon Russell and Assistant-Surgeon Holderness to take charge of them. To-day Captain Alexander arrived at our picket with a flag of truce bringing a communication from General Cabell, a copy of which I inclose. The flag was immediately ordered back with my reply, a copy of which is also inclosed. The following is a list of casualties on our side: First Arkansas Infantry.-Killed: S. Cockerill, Co. A. First Arkansas Cavalry.-Killed: Privates H. Morris and J. D. Bell, Co. I; R. B. Burrows, Co. A. Wounded: Captain W. S. Johnson, Co. M., right arm, dangerously. Sergeant Frederick Kise, Co. A, slightly. Sergeant John Asbill, Co. D, severely. First Sergeant W. M. Burrows, Co. E, severely. Commissary Sergeant Ben. K. Gra First Arkansas Infantry.-Captain Randall Smith, Co. A, head, slightly. Captain Wm. C. Parker, Co. H, head, slightly. Corporal John Woods, Co. A, slightly. James Shockley, Co. A, mortally. Niles Slater, Co. A, slightly. Daniel Rupe, Co. E, slightly. William Rockdey, Co. F, severely. Nolin, Co. H, slightly. Ran away disgracefully to Cassville, Lieut. C. C. Wells, Regimental Quartermaster First Arkansas infantry. Missing-thirty-five. Mostly stampeded toward Cassville during the engagement. Prisoners: One lieutenant and eight men, First Arkansas cavalry, taken while absent without leave at a dance nine miles from town. Also, one private, First Arkansas infantry, and six privates from other commands, taken in town. Total killed, four; wounded, twenty-six; prisoners, sixteen; missing, thirty-five. The enemy's loss is not accurately known. At and about this post are not less than twenty killed and fifty wounded. Citizens report one Colonel and several men as having died on the retreat; also a large number of wounded still moving on with the command. We captured, during the engagement, Major Wilson, General Cabell's commissary, wounded, and Captain Jefferson, of Carroll's regiment; also, four sergeants, three corporals, and forty-six privates, a part of them wounded; also not less than fifty horses and one hundred stand of arms, mostly shot-guns. Among their killed are Captain Hubbard of Carroll's regiment, and a captain of bushwhackers. The enemy admit the loss of over two hundred horses, killed, taken, and stampeded. Inclosed please find a rough sketch of the position of forces at nine A.M., when the battle culminated. Every field and line-officer, and nearly every enlisted man fought bravely, and I would not wish to be considered as disparaging any one when I can mention only a few of the many heroic men who sustained so nobly the honor of our flag. Lieutenant-Colonel Searle and Major Ham, in command of the reserve, did good service in keeping their men in position and preventing them from being terrified by the artillery. LieutenantColonel Bishop and Majors Fitch and Hunt, of the First cavalry, led their men coolly up in the face of the enemy's fire, and drove them from their position. Captain W. S. Johnson, company M, First cavalry, had his right arm shattered while leading his men forward under a galling fire. Lieutenant Roseman, Post-Adjutant, and I remain, General, your most obedient servant, Colonel First Arkansas Cavalry Commanding. P. S.-We had actively engaged during the battle between three and four hundred men only. I should not neglect also to mention that S. D. Carpenter, Assistant-Surgeon of volunteers, assisted by Assistant-Surgeons Caffe, Drake, and Pefft, were actively engaged during the contest in carrying the wounded from the field and tending to their wants. brave and victorious sons of Arkansas stand proudly upon the soil which their blood and their bravery have rendered sacred to every truehearted American, but doubly sacred to them. In the light of this holy Sabbath sun we are permitted, through God's mercy, to gather together in his name and in the name of our common country, to offer up our heartfelt thanks to the "Giver of every good and perfect gift," for the triumphs of our arms and for the blessings which we this day enjoy. When yesterday's sun rose upon us, the hostile hordes of a bitter and unprincipled foe were at-pouring their deadly fire among our ranks; the booming of his artillery was reëchoing from mountain to mountain, and the clattering hoofs of his cavalry were trampling in our streets. M. LA RUE HARRISON, HEADQUARTERS NORTH-WEST ARKANSAS, At meridian, General Cabell with his shattered and panic-stricken cohorts was retreating precipSIR: The bearer of this letter, Captain Alexan-itately through the passes of the Boston Mounder, visits your post under a flag of truce to bury tains toward the Arkansas River, leaving his dead any of my command that may be left dead from and wounded in our hands. the engagement of yesterday. I respectfully re- Fellow-soldiers: It is to your honor and credit quest that you will suffer him to get up the dead I say it, he could not have left them in better and wounded, and that you will extend to him hands. Not one act of barbarity or even unkindsuch assistance as may be necessary to enableness stains the laurels you so proudly wear. Such him to carry out his instructions. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obd't serv't, Commanding Post of Fayetteville. HEADQUARTERS POST, FAYETTEVILLE, Brigadier-General W. L. Cabell, Commanding. surgeons. may your conduct ever be; brave and unflinching in battle; kind and generous to the vanquished. Abstain from all cruelty and excess. Respect the immunities of private property. Never insult or injure women and children, the aged, the sick, or a fallen foe. Let us show to our enemies that the Federal soldiers of Arkansas are as generous as they are brave and patriotic; let us prove to them the justice of our cause and the purity of our purposes, so that soon we may gather together, under the broad folds of our time-honored and victorious banner every true-hearted son of Arkansas. Fellow-soldiers: I congratulate you all upon the glorious victory you have won by your cool and determined bravery for that Union which our revolutionary sires established by their valor and sealed with their blood. More than all, do I congratulate you that this battle was fought upon Arkansas soil, and this victory won by Arkansians alone; thereby testifying to our patriot brethren in arms from other States that we are not only willing but anxious to second their efUnder the circumstances, I consider it unne- forts in rescuing our State from the dominion of cessary to retain your flag, and therefore return it. traitors. But in all our rejoicing let us not negYour prisoners shall be paroled, and as fast aslect to shed the tear of regret over the graves of the men whose names are mentioned in your list report to our lines, the exchanges will be made. Rest assured, General, that your wounded shall receive the best of care, such as we would hope to have from you were we placed in a like situation. I am, General, very truly yours, M. LA RUE HARRISON, Colonel Commanding. GENERAL ORDER NO. 16. those heroic men who fell beside us, fighting Green be their mossy graves; A just cause is ours. The Stars and Stripes READ AT DIVINE SERVICE, FAYETTEVILLE, SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 1863. float gallantly over us. God is on our side. Who HEADQUARTERS POST, FAYETTEVILLE, ARK., April 9, 1863. COMRADES IN ARMS: Let the eighteenth of April, 1863, be ever remembered. The battle of Fayetteville has been fought and won. To-day the can be against us? Doc. 173. short time the brigade dismounted, and were disposed on the crest of a hill on both sides of the COL. STREIGHT'S RAID INTO GEORGIA:* road, with orders to hold their fire until the ene INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL ACCOUNT. my came very near. They moved their artillery very near, and threw their shells far over us. We EDITOR JOURNAL: Your readers are doubtless had two small pieces of artillery, which were advised of the fact that Colonel A. D. Streight, in used with precision and effect, under the comcommand of one brigade, composed of the Fifty- mand of Lieutenant Pavey, of the Eighth Illifirst and Seventy-third Indiana, Eightieth Illinois. When the rebels had advanced sufficiently nois, and the Third Ohio regiments, and two near, Colonel Streight ordered a charge, which companies of Tennessee cavalry, (Alabamians,) was handsomely executed, driving the enemy and left Nashville, Tennessee, April eleventh, for some point in the South, on a raid. killing and wounding not less than seventy-five. We lost one killed on the field and twenty wounded, several mortally. Among the latter we are pained to announce the name of Captain J. W. Sheets, commanding the Fifty-first regiment. We took their two pieces of artillery in the charge, and soon had them in readiness to be served against the enemy. They left many guns and side-arms on the field, and several riderless horses, which were quickly appropriated. The brigade was soon ordered to move on, notwithstanding the continued firing between the pickets. It was a sad thought to have to leave our mangled heroes in that deep ravine to the tender mercies of a vanquished foe. All their wounds were neatly dressed, and several amputations were performed with a skill and despatch quite complimentary to the surgeons. Our surgeon and nurses, with a few necessary articles, were left with them to care for their wants; and with one long, sad look we parted with those we may not soon see again. About three o'clock in the afternoon of the I will not mention the many delays and misfortunes that befell us on our way down the Cumberland and up the Tennessee, but will say that when we left the boats at Eastport for the accomplishment of our object, not over one half of our troops were mounted, and many of those who were mounted had mules that could not endure two consecutive days of travel. In this condition we moved, in the rear of General Dodge's forces, to Tuscumbia, Alabama, which place we reached on the twenty-fourth. Here worn-out mules and wagon-horses were received, but not enough to mount the command-there being between two and three hundred who had to go on foot. At three o'clock on the morning of the twenty-seventh the brigade started for Russelville, a distance of eighteen miles. The night was very dark, and the road covered with water from the recent heavy rains. In ascending a very steep hill through a cut that could not properly be called a road, with very deep ravines washed out on both sides, several mules, with their riders, were seen in the ravine struggling with little success to get out. None of the men were severely hurt, but their persons were completely covered with mud, and presented an unsightly appearance. The object had in moving in this direction evidently was to obtain all the good stock to be had to mount the men. Unless In a very short time (for mounted men) the the men could be mounted, and well mounted troops were disposed in line of battle before the too, it was useless to undertake the expedition. enemy. Here the engagement became very hot But the inhabitants, in this and adjoining counon the right-the rebels advancing with great ties, having heard of Dodge's advance to Tus- boldness. They were repulsed with great loss, cumbia, at once concealed their horses and mules as we afterward ascertained. There was a lull in the mountains. This caused some delay in in the contest for a while, then firing was heard mounting the men, and when we reached Moulton on our extreme left. Happily one regiment had we were poorly mounted, and even then a few just arrived there in time to receive the enemy's had to go on foot. Here information was re- charge-his movement being anticipated by Colceived that the enemy in the valley of Courtland onel Streight; but our right was turned so far were informed of our movements, and were ad- that we were under a galling cross-fire, compelvancing on us, under Colonel Roddy. ling the centre to fall back. Here, after the amWe left Moulton before daylight in the morn-munition was all expended, the two pieces of aring, in order to get out of their way, not thinking that they would pursue very far so long as General Dodge made a demonstration before them. Camped at night at Day's Gap, enjoying the first full night's rest since we left Tuscumbia. On the morning of the thirtieth of April, shortly after leaving camp, our rear was fired into. The enemy soon opened on us with two pieces of artillery, doing very little damage. In a very *See Sergeant Breidenthal's Journal, in the Supplement to the REBELLION RECORD. same day, the rear regiment-the Third Ohiowas attacked in crossing a small creek, and before it could receive support from the advance regiments, the rebels had succeeded in crossing the creek, and were driving our men over the brow of the hill. tillery captured in the morning were spiked and abandoned. The firing became general and almost terrific. Such valor is seldom displayed by men as was shown by these troops in resisting the attacks of twice their number with no ad vantage of position. The firing continued nearly an hour, one incessant rattle of musketry, relieved only by the thunder of the little brass pieces which did good work. Darkness coming the firing was terrific and long continued, we on caused a cessation of hostilities. Although held the enemy at bay. But the rebels were much nearer than was expected, and fired on the men before they were in position. It was here, in the early part of the engagement, that Colonel Hathaway fell while at the head of his regiment. This event caused a general feeling of sadness, especially among the men of his own command, who seemed to love him as a father. He was a brave man. The enemy were again repulsed with considerable loss, but continued to skirmish briskly. lost only two killed and several slightly wound- of the rear-guard, assisted by one piece of artiled. The escape of the men seemed almost mi-lery, kept them at a respectful distance. raculous. Here Colonel Streight had his horse Arriving at Mr. Blount's farm, well provided killed under him, pierced with two musket-balls. with corn, the Colonel ordered the animals to be Officers and men behaved themselves very gal-sent forward and fed, while one or two regiments lantly, and none displayed greater bravery and coolness than the Colonel commanding. Owing to our hasty departure and the darkness, the surgeons were unable to dress the wounds of the soldiers save a few. Not being informed of the Colonel's intention to move, Dr. Peck, Acting Brigade Surgeon, and AssistantSurgeon King of the Fifty-first, went on the field to look after our wounded, and were soon surprised to find themselves almost in the enemy's lines. Dr. Peck succeeded in escaping, but Dr. King was made prisoner and sent to Day's Gap. From this point Col. Streight sent a detachment Just as we left, the enemy had received reën- of two hundred men in command of Captain Milforcements, with three pieces of artillery. They ton Russell, of the Fifty-first Indiana, acting Proshelled our rear, causing some commotion among vost-Marshal, to Rome, Georgia, to take and hold the horses and mules. It was expected that it until our arrival. Owing to the delay they met they would follow, and no time was lost. Ar- with in ferrying a stream, they did not arrive beriving at a favorable situation, Colonel Streight fore Rome until the next day at nine o'clock A.M. disposed his troops in ambush on both sides of They had been advised of their advance, and sent the road, where they waited with almost breath- out pickets to arrest their progress. Captain less anxiety, and eyes weary with watching, for Russell ascertained that the town was protected the approach of the enemy. Two hours were by a considerable force and four pieces of artillost and no enemy appeared. We moved on, lery. Besides, they had the bridge already torn reaching Blountsville, the county-seat of Blount up to prevent our crossing of the river Finding County, at noon, May first. Soldiers seldom get it impossible to gain the town, Captain Russell more weary and sleepy than did those heroes slowly retreated to the main force. The enemy on that night and morning, after having fought was held back at Blount's farm till after dark, in two severe engagements in less than twelve during which time the pack-mules and a part of hours. The mules and horses were not only the force were sent on to cross two tributaries tired but hungry. During our two hours' rest of the Coosa River. At the first ford it was exhere, rations were issued to the men and ammu-pected to find a ferry-boat on which to cross the nition distributed. All the wagons but one were ammunition, but it was gone. This caused a deburned, and the ammunition was put on the lay of several hours. The train proceeded up backs of pack-mules. At three o'clock in the the creek two or three miles, where a very unsafe afternoon, May first, we were on the move. We ford was found with a very rapid current. In had not proceeded far when skirmishing was crossing, the ammunition was somewhat damagain commenced in the rear. The Colonel se- aged, several boxes becoming wet. lected the first bank of a stream, (the east fork of the Black Warrior, I think,) for his line of battle, and checked the further progress of the enemy. They had not yet come up in force, and it was not deemed wise to wait for their arrival. We moved on that afternoon and night until twelve o'clock, when we rested until daylight. Our march during the forenoon of the second instant, was considerably annoyed by the enemy's skirmishers in our rear. We passed Gadsden, stopping only long enough to destroy a large quantity of meal and other provisions in store for the rebels. Here it was expected that a small steamer would be found upon which a detachment of men could be placed, and sent to Rome to hold the place until our arrival. The steamer was not there. We moved on the north side of the Coosa River toward Rome. The animals were becoming very much exhausted, and men were compelled to fall in the rear of the guard, and a few were taken prisoners. We had to go much slower in order to prevent this. At about one o'clock P.M. on the second, our rear was again attacked, but the coolness and bravery Not more than one mile to the left of our road, was the Round Mountain Iron-Works, where munitions of war were manufactured for the confederate service. It was burned to the ground and all its machinery rendered useless. This was something the rebels could ill afford to lose, and I have since learned that they have commenced to rebuild it. There was a bridge over the second stream which was destroyed as soon as our forces crossed. Here it was hoped that the two last streams were between us and the enemy, and that we would not soon be annoyed by their attacks. So two miles beyond Cedar Bluffs the command was divided so that they could procure corn to feed. The men were busily engaged in preparing their scanty breakfast, or taking that rest of which they had had so little in the last two weeks, and enjoying a feeling of security, when their peace was soon disturbed by firing in the rear. This caused considerable excitement, but the men, jaded and tired as they were, moved bravely to the front. A flag of truce was sent demanding a surrender. Colonel Streight refused, upon which |