...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 cus...