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Gauley Bridge (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 172
nd, the breaking of bridges, &c., our exhausted forces needed to rest for the night, when we were recalled by the orders of General Schenck: and this was accomplished with the loss of one man killed and four wounded on our part in the fight at Laurel Creek, and none at the affair at McCoy's Mills, while it is certain that the loss of the enemy was three times that amount, including that of their chief colonel of cavalry, killed. Floyd was pursued for thirty miles from his batteries of Gauley Bridge, and driven, as was ascertained, to Raleigh, and on some eight miles further than our last bivouac. I can only add in conclusion that, had I not been ordered to return, and had the forces which were sent over the river been moved up to Keton's to support me, as I asked, by a courier that evening, that they should be, we could have moved forward to Raleigh to-day as I intended, and, as I am well satisfied, captured that place and depot, with their train, and certainly routed if not cap
Loup Creek (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 172
Upon the night of the 11th inst., while at a kind of bivouac at Loup Creek mouth, where I had been with part of my command, by the directiont one mile upon the left fork. About the time of marching from Loup Creek, however, I had directed, as he had ordered me, about one thousanved up the left bank of the Kanawha, four miles from the mouth of Loup Creek to Gauley Falls; thence to the right, some five miles over Cottonpedition are, therefore, that after remaining about one week upon Loup Creek, awaiting the cooperation of another force, and with my command otteries, which were so distributed as to command both rivers from Loup Creek to a point below Gen. Benham's position. By this time, thereforent on the 6th of November, and remained five days at the mouth of Loup Creek, with but six tents per company, in accordance with orders, and oenth, and Forty-fourth rejoined our forces, having preceded us up Loup Creek. It was only necessary to issue the order and soon we resumed th
Kanawha (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 172
ry. New York world account. General Rosecrans' Headquarters, on the New River, near Gauley, Nov. 21. Again Floyd has fallen back before our forces, and t counsel, combined with vigorous action, prevailed. The Great Kanawha and New rivers form less than a right angle in Fayette County, just at the junction of the Goyd had encamped his troops. On the opposite side, that is, the east side of New River, Gen. Rosecrans had his Headquarters. The supplies for our troops came from to change his position, alleging that by a timely and dextrous passage of the New River by a part of the forces at some distance below, they could surround, and capts position. By this time, therefore, it was not only impossible to cross the New River, but no supplies could reach our camps through the fire that Floyd kept up alnd march up to Camp Huddleston, as far up the Kanawha as he was then down the New River. This was done, and here he was obliged to wait a week longer for orders to
Camp McCoy (Wisconsin, United States) (search for this): chapter 172
rning of the 13th, when the report that the enemy was marching to Fayetteville to cut off our retreat proved to be false, as the scouts returned and reported no enemy near. The brigade continued its retreat ten miles on the 13th, and halted at Camp McCoy for the night. During the whole of the retreat, thus far, there was a great deal of excitement, fear, and especially loss of baggage, property, and provisions and on the night of the 11th, they burned about three hundred tents, several bales ohe enemy from getting them. Wagoners were compelled to take the horses from the wagons, mount them, and fly for safety, leaving about fifteen wagons in the hands of the enemy. On the morning of the 14th, the brigade took up their march from Camp McCoy, and had gone but two miles when it was reported that the enemy were near and rushing on the brigade. At this the cavalry under command of Col. Croghan were ordered back to scout the country and ascertain the enemy's distance. When they had g
Vienna (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 172
al strife, as I think you yourself will do me the justice to believe that I most earnestly wish it. I send this by a private citizen, as I thought you would prefer it to a flag of truce, and on account of the uncertainty of the means do not send forward any of the little memorials preserved. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. Benham, Brigadier-General U. S. V. Gen. Benham was within three miles of Floyd's army when the order came giving his command to Gen. Schenck, of Vienna renown, and the brigade was ordered back to a more retired position. His troops, who repose the greatest confidence in his prudence and energy, manifested great regret, but obeyed like soldiers. Gen. Benham resigned his command to Schenck, who immediately withdrew the brigade to a more retired position. Thus, for the present, we are again in statu quo. The soldiers here look upon Gen. Benham as the coming man of this war. He is a brusque, imperative, and rather overbearing man with his eq
Porterfield (search for this): chapter 172
here he died would not attend to it. I have sent his remains toward Fayetteville, where they will be interred, if we are not able to take them to Gauley; though I will, if possible, place the body there in a box with salt, to preserve it for his friends. It will be subject to the order of Gen. H. S. Rosecrans. And now, having for the third time the opportunity of extending courtesies somewhat of this character to your officers — as first, in returning the baggage, uniform, &c., of Colonel Porterfield, at Philippi, and afterward, of preserving the sword, effects, and body of General Garnett at Carrick's Ford — I trust your officers will appreciate the desire thus exhibited of mitigating in every way the horrors of this fratricidal strife, as I think you yourself will do me the justice to believe that I most earnestly wish it. I send this by a private citizen, as I thought you would prefer it to a flag of truce, and on account of the uncertainty of the means do not send forward a
Charles White (search for this): chapter 172
the command were worthy of the men they led. Of Colonel W. S. Smith, commanding the Thirteenth regiment, I have previously expressed my opinion, in my report of the battle of Carnifax Ferry; and all there stated was here more than confirmed. Colonel White, of the Twelfth regiment, who has recently been promoted, and made the most praiseworthy and successful efforts for the discipline of his regiment of fine men, did not behave less nobly than if he had been fully in most successful battle, by speed it, wherever it goes, and send it the good fortune it so richly merits. I subjoin a detailed list of the force now under General Benham's command, as possibly of interest to some of your readers: 13th Ohio, Col. Smith600 12th Ohio, Col. White500 10th Ohio, Col. Wood, (acting Col.）600 7th Ohio, Lieut.-Col. Creighton comm'ding500 37th Ohio, Col. Siebur700 44th Ohio, Major Mitchell commanding500 McMullen's Battery, mountain howitzers.  Schneider's Battery, rifled cannon.  Small
Robert S. Garnett (search for this): chapter 172
will be interred, if we are not able to take them to Gauley; though I will, if possible, place the body there in a box with salt, to preserve it for his friends. It will be subject to the order of Gen. H. S. Rosecrans. And now, having for the third time the opportunity of extending courtesies somewhat of this character to your officers — as first, in returning the baggage, uniform, &c., of Colonel Porterfield, at Philippi, and afterward, of preserving the sword, effects, and body of General Garnett at Carrick's Ford — I trust your officers will appreciate the desire thus exhibited of mitigating in every way the horrors of this fratricidal strife, as I think you yourself will do me the justice to believe that I most earnestly wish it. I send this by a private citizen, as I thought you would prefer it to a flag of truce, and on account of the uncertainty of the means do not send forward any of the little memorials preserved. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. Ben
Andrew Hill (search for this): chapter 172
t by fatigue, dropped down by the way, (all were picked up afterward,) but those who could by any possibility keep their feet struggled on. Colonel Smith I noticed particularly wading through the mire nearly knee-deep, having dismounted to give his horse to a sick captain, as jolly as if he were on four horses. From information received from our guide, (who by the way is a rara avis in this country, a true-blue Virginia Unionist,) we thought we should overtake the wagon train at Three Mile Hill, seven miles from Raleigh. On reaching the Blake farm, one mile from the foot of the mountain, we sent forward mounted scouts, who returned with the disheartening news that the aforesaid vehiculary conveyances, like the hieland laddie of musical notoriety, were o'er the hills and far awa‘. What could we do? Our men were used up; we had neither tents, provisions, ambulances, nor heavy artillery, (having been obliged to leave Schneider's pieces some distance behind,) and were deep in an enem
O'Dowd (search for this): chapter 172
liarly adapted for carrying into effect their peculiar mode of warfare, being very mountainous, and covered with woods. The road defiles through a valley surrounded by the most abrupt sloping eminences, and winds around on the opposite side of the creek, one of the hills making sharp turns. We skirmished and scouted this section of the country perfectly, and to such a degree that the men and officers were worn out with fatigue, and gladly gave the advance position to the Tenth regiment, Capt. O'Dowd, with his company, acting as skirmishers. But after an advance still further of five miles, Gen. Benham thought proper to halt for the night, and, after making the necessary arrangements, as is customary on encamping, this body of troops sought sweet soothing sleep upon the hills and in the woods, lying on the ground, and getting drenched by the heavy rain falling. It was an awful night, and so trying upon our physical natures as will be ever remembered by those on this march. For prud
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