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Battles at Fort Donelson.Gen. Pillow's reportbattle of trenches, February 11thbattle with gunboats, Feb. 13th.battle of Dover, February 15, 1862 [from the Memphis Apple, Feb. 26th] Mements Feb, 23, 1862 Editors Appeal: There is so much anxiety felt by the country, so much misapprehension in the public mind, as to the results of the battles fought at Fort Donelson, and so much excitement among the friends and relatives of those surrendered, I deem it proper to lay before the publies of the Government, but feel that the extraordinary circumstances of the case justify a departure from usage so far as to publish the report, not doubting but that the Government will approve of the motive which indecisive publication. Gid. J. Pillow, Brigadier General. Columbia, Tenn, February, 18, 1862 Capt Clarence Derrick Assistant Adjutant General. On the 8th inst., General A. S. Johnston ordered "us to proceed to Fort Donelson and take command of that post, On the I
commendation for the manner in which they sustained the first shock of battle, and under circumstances of great embarrassment threw themselves into position and followed up the conflict throughout the day. Being mostly with these two brigades, I can speak from personal knowledge of their gallant bearing. I must also acknowledge my obligations to Brig-Gen. Johnson, who assisted me in command of the forces with which I attacked the enemy, and who bore himself gallantly throughout the conflict; but having received no official reports from him, I cannot give detailed operations of his command. I have pleasure in being able to say that Colonel Forrest--whose command greatly distinguished its commander as a bold and gallant leader, and reflected distinguished honor upon itself — passed safety through the enemy's lines of investment, and trust it will yet win other honors in defence of our rights and the just cause of our country. Gid. J. Pillow, Brigadier-General C. S. A.
General Pillow's report. We publish this morning General Pillow's report of the defence of Fort Donelson. It is an exceedingly interesting paper. It shows with what heroism our men dissipated the victory in the prolonged struggle against the overwhelming forces of the adversary. The country, while it must ever feel mortifGeneral Pillow's report of the defence of Fort Donelson. It is an exceedingly interesting paper. It shows with what heroism our men dissipated the victory in the prolonged struggle against the overwhelming forces of the adversary. The country, while it must ever feel mortification at the surrender of so many thousand men at Fort Donelson, will be proud of the determination of Generals Floyd and Pillow never to surrender. The contest was one of which we may be justly vain; it was a glorious proof of the bravery and constancy of our soldiers.--The surrender was a sad, and, as yet, not satisfactorily emen at Fort Donelson, will be proud of the determination of Generals Floyd and Pillow never to surrender. The contest was one of which we may be justly vain; it was a glorious proof of the bravery and constancy of our soldiers.--The surrender was a sad, and, as yet, not satisfactorily explained conclusion to a glorious struggle.
and Glaize, Ark. Forty-two lives were lost. The Chicago Tribune reiterates the assertion that General Buckner has been indicted for treason by Judge Catron, of the U. S. Court, Louisville. Congressman Ely rode over into Virginia from Washington the other day, but kept within a respectful distance from the outside lines. According to the Louisville Journal, (not very good authority,) Gen. Buckner expressed the opinion unreservedly that "he owed his captivity to the folly of Gen. Pillow." The shelling of Bowling Green by the Federals, resulted in the killing of five persons-- two ladies, a child, and two negro men. Brave Yankees! Frank Bracken, a nephew of Gen. McCulloch, employed in the transportation department at Memphis, was accidentally killed by a fall on the 20th ult. in that city. Frank Torrence, a tent-maker, was shot dead in Memphis on the 19th ult by a barkeeper named Prosberry. Paul Gentil has been arrested in Memphis for a murder committe