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Paris, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 8.81
overed with a heavy cypress growth. The trees had been felled immediately in front of Johnsonville, some distance backward to give an open view and range for their guns. The Federal position had many defensive advantages, and rendered an attack upon it hazardous, almost beyond hope of success. Forrest was never daunted in any effort, and soon put on foot a vigorous offensive movement against the position. Four twelve-pounder Howitzers, which had just joined us with Mabry's brigade from Paris, was directed to position some half or three-quarters of a mile above Johnsonville. The river bank being higher near the water's edge, and receding backward, afforded natural protection. Brigadier-General H. B. Lyon, an accomplished artillery officer and a man of great dash and energy, took immediate supervision of this position and aided Captain J. B. Thrall in preparing redoubts for his guns before Morton's arrival. Chambers were sunk for his guns, and embrasures cut through the solid p
Tuscumbia (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 8.81
was consigned to the flames as worthless property. But I will not tire you with a description of this day's glory, as my share was small, and you know better than any other living man who the heroes of it were. During the succeeding day I was informed by General Lyon that Forrest intended to utilize his captured vessels in transporting his command across the river, with the view of capturing the supplies at Johnsonville, and then load them on our transport for General Hood, who was at Tuscumbia awaiting supplies by a tortuous route from Mississippi. Had this programme been carried out, Hood would have been in Middle Tennessee thirty days sooner than he did arrive. You can imagine how much smaller would have been the forces to oppose him. The General also informed me that he had recommended me to General Forrest as a suitable officer to take charge of his fleet. At this time I had never met General Forrest. A few hours later I was ordered by the General to examine the gunboat
Mississippi (United States) (search for this): chapter 8.81
but little better than a wreck, whilst the crew was selected from my old battery, all of them tried men in heavy and light artillery. A large part of them had done volunteer duty on the Arkansaw ram in the terrible conflict with the whole Mississippi-river fleet at Vicksburg. My pilots, engineers, mates and fireman were detailed from the transports captured; they all denied being in the marine service of the United States, so there was nothing wrong in impressing citizens found on our soilprotected from the gunboats, but opened to a direct and plunging fire from both Federal forts, especially from the upper fort. Colonel E. W. Rucker, who had much experience in locating and planting heavy artillery at Island No.10, on the Mississippi river during the first year of the war, had to cut out similar chambers for Morton's battery, some half mile or three-quarters below Johnsonville, and nearly opposite, but below the mouth of Trace creek. Rice's battery was directed to position n
Florence, Ala. (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 8.81
o protect the Undine and Venus from any attack from above. While Morton's battery was ordered to guard the rear, supported by Buford's division of cavalry, and prevent the approach of any gunboats from below. Our naval forces were instructed to move slowly and cautiously up the river, keeping under cover of the land batteries. It was understood that a combined attack would be made by land and water upon Johnsonville. The announcement of Hood's army crossing the Tennessee river at Florence, Alabama, on his happily conceived, but ill-fated raid into Middle Tennessee, had been received by our command. General Forrest expressed the desire to clear the river of all obstructions with his navy and land batteries, thus facilitating Hood's advance movement. A steady rain began to fall. The roads, naturally rough and hilly, became miry and difficult to pass with artillery. Frequently, at sudden bends in the river, the road would diverge and throw our land forces some distance out of
Mobile, Ala. (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 8.81
ith sixty days service in heavy artillery during the siege of Vicksburg. My battery was familiarly known as the First Kentucky or Cobb's battery. General H. B. Lyon was its original commander, Major Cobb, of Paducah, succeeding him, whilst I in turn became his successor. On the morning previously mentioned I was with General Lyon's brigade of cavalry concealed on the bank of the Tennessee; a portion of my command had been detailed to assist in working the six-inch Parrott guns sent from Mobile to blockade the Tennessee river. At this time I had not heard Johnsonville whispered, nor do I believe, except for the easy triumph of our artillery over the gunboats, that any effort would have been made to destroy Johnsonville. About 9 A. M. a boat was reported ascending the river. She soon appeared around the point below us, heavily laden, with a barge in tow. She proved to be the Mazeppa, a new steamboat, on her first trip. As soon as she passed above us a few hundred yards, I had
Island Number Ten (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 8.81
dash and energy, took immediate supervision of this position and aided Captain J. B. Thrall in preparing redoubts for his guns before Morton's arrival. Chambers were sunk for his guns, and embrasures cut through the solid parapet in his front. This position was perfectly protected from the gunboats, but opened to a direct and plunging fire from both Federal forts, especially from the upper fort. Colonel E. W. Rucker, who had much experience in locating and planting heavy artillery at Island No.10, on the Mississippi river during the first year of the war, had to cut out similar chambers for Morton's battery, some half mile or three-quarters below Johnsonville, and nearly opposite, but below the mouth of Trace creek. Rice's battery was directed to position near the mouth of Cypress creek, two miles below, to prevent any gunboats from approaching from the north. On rejoining General Forrest at the positions prepared by Colonel Rucker for Morton's battery, he directed that these
Harrisburg, Pa. (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 8.81
ounded four times, was killed near Russellville, Kentucky, in a personal conflict with bushwhackers. Dr. James P. Hanner, Surgeon. Frank T. Reid, Orderly Sergeant. William S. Cowan, Quartermaster Sergeant. Harry C. Field, Hospital Steward. William H. Matthews, first Gun Sergeant, left sick at Jackson, Tennessee. Lemuel Zarring, second Gun Sergeant. Samuel McKay, third Gun Sergeant. C. T. Brady, fourth Gun Sergeant. Joe T. Ballanfant, first Corporal, severely wounded at Harrisburg. W. J. Morris, second Corporal, killed in West Tennessee by Tories Samuel Abney, third Corporal. John H. Dunlap, fourth Corporal. J. D. Vauter, fifth Corporal. James Wyatt, sixth Corporal. W. L. Jobe, seventh Corporal. H. T. Newton, eighth Corporal. George N. Crunk, bugler. Charles Martin, harness-maker. J. K. Golden, blacksmith. H. H. Dell, teamster. William Dean, teamster. Pompey Shoat, teamster. William Buchanan, teamster. Privates. Allen,
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 8.81
m material on hand. But the crew was the best part about it. The vessel was but little better than a wreck, whilst the crew was selected from my old battery, all of them tried men in heavy and light artillery. A large part of them had done volunteer duty on the Arkansaw ram in the terrible conflict with the whole Mississippi-river fleet at Vicksburg. My pilots, engineers, mates and fireman were detailed from the transports captured; they all denied being in the marine service of the United States, so there was nothing wrong in impressing citizens found on our soil. Before the war I was a steamboat man, so you will see from commander down every one was familiar with the duties devolving upon him. Lieutenant-Colonel Dawson was to take charge of the transport Venus with our two six-inch Parrot guns that had done so much work the day before. I arranged with Colonel Dawson a class of signals, very simple but understood by ourselves. The Undine was to take the lead, running about on
Ohio (United States) (search for this): chapter 8.81
r him speak, the din and uproar were terrific. Finally, I understood his gestures were to look at something in our rear, or down stream. On passing around the pilot house I saw a sight to make him gesticulate. There were seven of the largest Ohio river gunboats within easy gunshot range. Why they did not shoot I could not say, unless they were afraid of striking their friends who were in easy range just above me. I now was certain the artillery was not on the river below me else the gunboats below could not pass without my hearing the conflict. The vessels above me, no longer fearing an ambuscade, and doubtless not wishing to divide the honors of my capture with the Ohio river fleet, closed down on us rapidly. It was perfectly evident now we could not save our vessel. The only question was, should we surrender, or blow her up, taking our chances for escape? Having no one to consult with, I soon determined to blow her up. I ordered a number of mattresses, used by the mariners, a
Johnsonville, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 8.81
attack would be made by land and water upon Johnsonville. The announcement of Hood's army crossinnessee river. At this time I had not heard Johnsonville whispered, nor do I believe, except for thee lessons of the day before, struck out for Johnsonville. We lay the balance of the day under the gtillery on the river bank a few miles below Johnsonville; at dawn you must attack the gunboats at Jounboat, I shall capture all the gunboats at Johnsonville. It was raining very hard at this time, we meant business. Soon all was uproar in Johnsonville. Long files of infantry could be seen on tthe main points of the final destruction of Johnsonville to both Generals Lee and Breckinridge. Heynoldsburg, which is about four miles from Johnsonville. The cold rain up to the morning of the some half or three-quarters of a mile above Johnsonville. The river bank being higher near the watet of the operations of Forrest's command at Johnsonville was written at the suggestion and request o[16 more...]
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