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DAILY TRIBUNE. <oiikolidxit<*<l with the Ila 1 ton Fn trprihe, October 20th, 1N71). V IC. J3TTItY, ) . FRANK .T.COHIUJSTJ Kditom. ROME, GA., JULY 11, 1880. For president, WINFIELD S. HANCOCK. FOR VICE PRESIDENT, WILLIAM H- ENGLISH. Announcements. WE are authorized to announce John W. Renfroe ax a candidate for re-election ax State Treasurer. OPENING OF THE FIGHT, SUCCESSFUL ATTACK ON THE FEDERAL FORCES. THE ENEMY DRIVEN BACK AND UNABLE TO RECOVER THEIR POSITION. HEAVY LOSS ON BOTH SIDES. INTERESTING incidents on THE FIELD—ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE—HEAVY LOSS OF OFFICERS—ARRUVAL OF THE WOUNDED. *» In order to preserve it for the bene" lit of many soldiers in this section who participated in the battle, as well as to give our young soldiers who are now in Rome some idea of what war is,we surrender our editorial space to-day in order to re-print the follow lowing which first appeared in the Richmond (Va.,) Dai l !/ Dispatch, of June 2d, 18(13. The terrific thunder storm of last Friday night led many to suppose Hint military operations on our lines would be retarded for several days, and particularly with those who were considered to be perfectly the topographical nature of try on which our noble arms waTsta tioned. With a volitile stream bud swamp in front, (the Chickahominy.) it was thought that an attack was im possible, or at least ? impracticable, either from friend or V<Je,owing to the iloodof rain which fell ;'buton Satur day morning early our scouts reported that, during the previous night, uPSi enemy had conveyed very heavy bodies of mem across, or in. the swamp*., mid ’tKcut f VttUuMvl -Vi VAtrv nHow was almost a matter of impossibility* Towards nine, a. in. on Saturday wo. observed large bodies of Longstreet 4^ ' division moving towards, and on the Williamsburg road, with bands in full blast, colors flying, and men hi larious with delight, supposing, as proved to be the case, that the enemy were to be attacked in force and com pelled to retreat or surrender. Hastily proceeding down the indicated, we found it almost ble to pass, owing to the immense bodies of water lying along the route, together with an unlimited supply of mud. From Magruder’s farm, and several miles forward upon the turn pike, all seemed to lie an impassable swamp. How regiment after regi ment traversed the ground seems even now almost a problem. Yet,onward, onward passed Longstreet’s division towards the point of attack ; and al though everything seemed unusually quiet there was a peculiar stir and rumbling in the woods and on the road,(some six miles, and in the woods fronting Barker's plantation,) which denoted that the enemy were unygual ly active and anticipated our advance. Between 9 and 10 a. m., a part of Hill's division wore deployed as skir inisluns ou the right and left of the road, which were saoii replaced by the • arrival of Longstreet's veterans. Be tween 11 and 12 a. in., the 28th Geor gia and 2d Mississippi were deployed as skirmishers fronting the woods, and began the advance without much opposition, but as they proceeded along the turnpike, and in tire woods, the enemy, concealed behind a fence, and in force, opened a furious rille tire, which for a moment, caused our brave boys to wink and stagger. Yet, recovering themselves in an instant, they delivered a murderous volley in reply, and with hearty cheers dashed i through the woods after their discoin fitted and frightened foe,driving them belter skelter before them, and mak ing many bite the cold, wet, and mud dy ground. Observing the strength of the enemy’s line in front, our com mander ordered up the Ith North Car olina, who, advancing in force, broke : through the 2d Mississippi battalion, in their hurried progress, and divided the latter corps in such a manner that, subsequently, their whole force could i not be again collected. Brilliant in conception and execution, the finely i drilled North Carolinians Hanked the ■ enemy's dense lino of skirmishers, and did such sad havoc by their flanking lire that the enemy precipitately fell back upon their unfinished breast work in fliidcommanding the entrance < to the extensive grounds of Barker's farm. This breastwork, however, is but one of a chain of similar earth works, which the invaders have erected this side of the Chickahominy stream, and. running parallel with it, are nearer to our forces from the N. : W. than N. E., particulaly so to those ; of ours slalumod on the Mechanics- i villa road. Having arrived in open ground, our i forces commenced to howl in a fear- ] fid manner, terrifying the enemy with their indescribable sounds. The 4th I Carolina, regardless of consequences, i shut their eyes to the chances, and at- i tacked the work in gallant style,being I supported on the right and left by oth er regiments. They gained their ob ject. but it is said were unable to re tain it, for the enemy's large brass howlitzers dealt destruction among them, and it is reported they fell back in admirable order, until fresh troops could be brought to bear upon the hordes of Pennsylvanians, who, in thousands, were pouring vollies upon them. At about this time, 1 p. m., some other reinforcements of Long streets corps arriving turned the tide of battle for a time, but not perma nently.—Among others St.l’aul’s(La.) battalion, (three companies) appear ed upon the scene, and looking to where the fire was hottest, dashed in to the enemy in French stylo with the bayonet, and with their watch word ‘‘Butter” upon their lips, drove every thing before them, attacking odds in every instance,and not satisfying their vangeance until almost decimated. Our artillery at this juncture came into play, and although the mud baf fled human industry, patience, and perseverence.some pieces of the Lynch burg (wc believe Latham’s) Battery got into position, at the entrance to Barker’s farm, and played such havoc that the foe deserted their four large brass howitzers, unable to reply. But as the enemy's whole brigade-camp (tents and all) were yet standing— as Barker's house, outhouses, &c., lay parallel to the road—and as a very large wood-pile was at right angles with it, the enemy, reinforced, crowd ed their breastworks, and from all these points kept up such a terrific tire that our men, appearing from the wood and on the road, were cut down as fast as discovered. Noth ing daunted at the immense show and numbers of the foe, notwithstanding our aiqillery, from the nature of the roads and ground, was incapable of advancing, our infantry appeared upon their flanks, regiment after regiment, drove them from their hiding places, captured their guns, fortifications, and entire camp, with great supplies, and drove the foe two miles beyond their encampment of the morning. The greatest and hottest lire was about 4p. m., when Latham's and Carter’s batteries got into action, sup ported by the Ith and sth South Caro lina, Ist Virginia, 12th Mississippi, and other regiments. Having many valu ables in camp, and it being well pro vided with tents, provisions, (includ ing 100 barrels of whiskey,) they made a terrific effort to retrieve the fortunes of the day, and Gen. Casey, their com mander, moved u]> every available man to support or cover his tiring col umns. Tents, provisions, guns, am bulances, wagons, spare horses, and, in fact, everything stationed on the Williamsburg road, fell into our hands and regiment after regiment of the enemy rettWatcd to the Chickahominyt fastcr'ftTiiui cVer witnessed QefyrjHiy. old campaigned. leaving Jaj'gc, tuiiw! hers of killed i tuucsjof war. Beaten and dilvdri rrr from tlieir Amp and ffirUi-, the WilliadPsburg road, the luuObdc a bold.iMuib.'W lll H> ye.fnin th< v i go r< u I s mo>„ A“ub-. ■■i,^Mr lll ] in yer raTP“ qbrtuSies- 1 place things as they Heavy tiring cbiisiTijucntly commenced be tween 5 and 6 p. m. to the left of the Williamsburg road, mfar the seven mile post, Wi the York River railroad, but Oddaway’s battery and a brigade in wailing received their advance with such ardor that, without any prelimi nary, the Tennesseeans and others threw themselves upon the Federate, drove in their skirmishers, attacked the main force, and up to the middle in water assailed the battery before them, and took it with the bayonet. The tigting in this direction was not of long duration, but of great intensity and noise. Im boden’s (or Oddaway’s) field pieces being worked with remarkable pre cision and celerity, expediting the enemy’s retreat within a short time. The enthusiasm of the men on the left of the Williamsburg road could not bo restrained. Shout after shout rent the air. and it did not even subside when actually engaged themselves in the evening; for, although not person ally with them, wc could well mark their successful advance by the dying sounds of their wild shouts in the woods. Thus, then, when darkness had fairly set in upon the scene, the enemy’s attempt upon our Lines at two points had disastrously failed, and the foe driven throe miles beyond their original position of the morning, with a total loss of twelve or fifteen guns, thousands of killed and wound ed, and immense stores of every de scription. Yet what pen can describe the scene presented on every side? Friend and foe scattered far and wide in death, or in last agonies. Here and there are deserted camps—dead and dying fill the tents —horses wounded and lame rush to and fro—surgeons and ambu lances journey to and fro—here are artillery men, some Federal, some Con federate, wounded or dead, within a few feet of each other—every wound known to the human body' is seen in ghastly reality. All crave wa ter, and crawling through mud, tap the blood-stained and slimy flood. Some curse, some moan and turn their eyes to heaven sadly. Rebels hand around water to their late foes, and eyes glisten in thankfulness. Squads of prisoners are seen issuing from the woods in divers places and sea wl upon their captors ominously, while others whistle and joke along the road as if int'nrtely gratified at capture. Here comes a stalwart Alabamian, left hand shattered and in a sling, carrying oil triumphantly the colors of the 51th Pennsylvania Volunteers, keeping a watchful eye upon the standard-bear er at his side, who scowls, hangs low his head, and ignominiously drags his slow length along. “I wouldn't have surrendered my colors.” said he, with the air of a poltroon, ‘‘but 1 was as- i sistinga wounded officer, and was stir-1 rounded by three regiments!” A very I probable story, say all soldiers. Presently there appears a long line of “blue jackets,” conducted by alow of the sth South Carolina Vol unteers—really, we beg pardon, we I should have said “Col. Jenkins’ Ist : Reg't. South Carolina Sharp Shoot ers!” and let us add. en passant, thatl no regiment did better service than this corps, while the 4th suffered se verely. Our wot tided truly were very numerous; but trudged- along quite philosophically. But wc must confess ; that in the whole number we did not i see half so much complaint as was witnessed with a small squad of Yan kees. who pitched, and tossed, and howled in an outrageous manner, even intimidating those of the ambulance corps, who hurried to their relief. “All, right, fellows,” said one of our boysj coming from the front desperately] wounded, and laughing withal—“G<i in, boys, and finish, —we have driven them as far as legs would carry it-j Wc got 100 barrels of whiskey, so hu» rah for us!” But while in the hurry and con fill ion, incident to an engagement of thl nature, wc must confess that the rangements and plans of our Genest! for repelling the foe were of the mist admirable nature, and elicited hearty applause from all who observed ; Jut then, we know they' had troops, the finest in the whole world, and mei/iu deed, who knew' not what danger was. To particularize, we cannot atteiijl for want of space and tiinc-*sufliclpft to say, that Saturday's operations out ed in another “Federal victory(!w and that the foe “retired" three milts to enjoy it undisturbed! Expecting!! resumption of hostili ties on Sunday, every preparation yas made therefor, and at an early Ixxir, the enemy commenced to advailie down the York River Railroad-ts-JrfTt Gen. Mahonc's Brigade (of Hifgcr’s command) met them, and gallinnJy drove them backwards again,alfUoith manfully attempting to regain the sitionlost the evening before ; We are sorry to add that in this engage ment. the 3rd Alabamo lost Col. tto max, and Adj. Johnson, while fce 12th Virginia and RichmoiittTWTtyys particularly) lost ninny valuable men. The 9th Virginia did not act so well as usual! The enemy were particular ly active with artillery and accurately shelled the ambulance train on the York River road. Operations along the line yesterday, were not of Very important nature, the enemy being in tent upon preparing for theiwmain at tack to-day (Monday). ? Wo are sorry to say that OKrofficers suffered severely in the two (days’ op erations, and among others Wc would add that Gen. Garland laid three horses shot under him, ailß-was se verely hurt before rclinqui«hin<' his command in the field. Gen. Pall ifcrew was killed, Col. Lomax, (Jdtlla.fl’ol. Hatton, (7th Tenn.) and otlwrs, and as to the number of subordinate officers the list is along and fearfujone. Time and space precludes the nMibility of liirljier details —to-day i«>ig with Providence auKs in our ffiwjMfc f ;iiid*may historian.®! chron- it lion. 'lAter iii fche.event ap peared htfifrcepHhtr of the by our men. *Gbu. in line of bAidT" l,l "“'el the foe. severe loss it had sustained ii?We morning. Many of our dead and vNiunded still remained upon the tieldl and among (hem the body of thelamcaied Colonel Lomax. An omnibus was sent out to get as many as possible, but this was captured Inttheenemy. The Yankees advanced to the edge of a piece of woods within about one thousand yards of our line, where they halted and remained at dusk. General Mahono's brigade was soon reinforced by several bri gades which were drawn up a short distance in its rear, while a large force was placed near by in reserve. Presi dent Davis, Generals Lee, Smith. Longstreet, Stuart, and other com manding Generals, were upon the ground at this point, showing that it was an important position in the affairs of the day. Thus matters stood at sundown. As no further attack was anticipated during the night, our troops prepared to bivouac on the field,in readiness for the to-day. Os course it is impossible" at this time to chronicle but a small portion of the casualties and incidents. Wc give such as we have been able to ob tain. The 12th Virginia and the 3rd Alabama behaved nobly. Both regi ments were cut up badly. The Rich mond Greys lost two killed and live wounded and missing. Probably no regiment suffered more than the 3rd Alabama. Besides Col. Lomax, Ad jutant Johnston. Capt. Mays, Capt. Phelan, and Lieut. James' Brown, were killed, and Capt. Ready, Capt Robinson, Lieut. Witherspoon, Lieut. Patridge, were wounded. These casu alties were among the officers alone. The slaughter among the private was terrific. The Lynchburg Artillery, formerly known as Latham's battery, now com manded by Captain James Dearing, did good service in the fight. The men fought bravely' and laid many a Yankee upon the ground. Captain Dearing entered with thirty-four can noneers, and had nineteen wounded. He also had between thirty and forty horses disabled. The Ist Lieutenant, Dickenson, had his leg broken.; Cap tain Dearing is a brave and o ficicnt young officer, and won his spirs on this occasion. One of the batteries capturel was the “Empire Battery” of New York, Capt. Miller. The guns were new’, brass field pieces, known as the Napo leon gun, made by the America! man ufacturing company. The horse were all killed, but the guns have all been turned over to Capt. Miller if the Washington Artillery. Col. D. G. Godwin, of the 9th Vir ginia was severely wounded. The Petersburg corps was badly used up. The 13th Virginia and the 3d Ala bama charged a battery anddrovi the Yankees from it. The 12th and Gth Alabama took a battery of ten pieces. The Ist Virginia and Ith North Carolina charged a battery and drove the enemy out. The! Bth Virginia also suffered much. ’The Colonel of (he 11th Alabama ii re ported killed. Among the sad casualties onthe ■ J .TliseelL'i neons Advertisements. HARDY, BOWIE - CO., Il JOBBERS OF HARDWARE AND AGENTS FOR THE SCJ-A-LZE. Bones Old Stand. July 2nd (f. ESTAUIASIIEI) JAIVUJVRY, 1S(5O. O GEO. ZEVJLISTS CO- MANUFACTURERS OF MILITARY AND BAND UNIFORMS. No. 133 TVorth Bth Street, Philadelphia, - Pennsylvania Will Pattern Sheets and Price Lists to parties engaged in the formation of Companies and Bands. day may be mentioned one pirlictilar ly touching—Mr. Richard Yeadon, of Charleston, South Carolina, at the earnest solicitation of his nephew and adopted sou, Richard Yeadon, Jr., came hero to chronicle the greatest battle of the war, but, we regret to say, that he had to chronicle the death of (he gallant youth. He was killed, yesterday afternoon, between five and s'.xao'elocb, (about an hour and a half after Mr. Y. had taken leave of him, near the scene of his death,) while bravely charging a battery of the en emy, concealed in a thicket, a ball passing tliwugh his head and he dy ing instOnUy, Three others of his company, (ihe Washington Light In- s Legion.) bit the ipore were tvouuded; ainffSmtr tmcjij£ hav ing repulsed the attacking in possession of the dead. Correction—Cliurcli and School. The editors of the Church and School, from which we copied a par ison article bearing upon the present political campaign, beg us to say that neither of them wrote or knew that such an article was in their paper until after its publication. There are sev eral political papers published at the same printing house, and the foreman, in making up his form for theCAwcA and School, unintentionally took some articles from the galley that belonged to one of the political papers. The Church and School is devoted solely to the cause of missions, and regrets this mistake should have occurred. Papers which have published the dip pings referred to will please copy this. —A tlanta Constitution. School Cards. Edge Hill School. The next session of this School will coin mi nee Sent, lith. For circulars apply to the MISSES RANDOLPH, Keswick Depot, Al bemarle, Va. j4-Ini. Fine Photographs A Specialty at Young’s Gallery, SHORTER BLOCK. He will endeavor to obtain just such pict ures as his patrons may desire. He has late ly added many accessories and other conven ient and appropriate arrangements so- Chil dren ; copies any and all sorts of old pictures to any size desired, and any kind of pictures wanted, and at just half the prices charged by traveling agents. He warrants perfect satisfaction to all. Frames for Photographs of every desirable character, at very low prices. Uses nothing but fine glass in his frames. J. i J. DOBSON, Manufacturers and Retailers of CARPETS, Oller an immense and elegant assort ment of New and Desirable Styles of Wiltons Axminislers, Velvets, Brussels, Three Plys, Ingrains, Rugs, Mats, Oilcloths, &c., &c., Including all popular varieties of Floor covering, at UNUSUALLY LOW PRICES. Special Inducements to Churches, Steamers, and Hotels. 40 & 42 West 14th St., New York, Near sth Ave. Elevated RR. Station. JOHN VAN CAASBEE , fflanaccr R. H. Jones, Carriage Manufacturer Cartersville, Ga. . ij j j I have in addition;to iny ex . at Cartersville, a KlTOM'i'oitv &lIIOPS IN ROMv. GA. , Tn charge of Mr W. L. Wu„ Kty and mv nephew, R. L. >V Ilhams. 1 I fell confident tluUrf can furcishi y M , worj betf er adapted to and more MU b’e, than you can obtain elsewhere. 1 THIRTY YEARS’ - Experience in she business and knowledge of ) the country give me an advantage. My work is known far and nigh. lam doing a square, hon est business, as 1 far as I know how. » Call on my nephew or Mr. r Whiteley in Rome, or write to me when you want anything in my line. I keep in stock a large amount of work, : Buggies, Carriages, , SPRING WAGONS, HACKS, -And. Road. Wagons of my own make, and work of other ; manufacturers. I WARRANT ALL work to be as represented. I am agent for the celebrated. McCormick Harvesting Machinery, which has given entire satisfaction whero cver used. R. 11. JONES, „ Cartersville, Ga. Jan.2s-sy-d&w. An Elegant Stock OF Dry Goods, Millinery and Fan cy Articles AT FORCED SALE. r pilE stock of R. C. Johnston, in Mr Jonas’ . . store, No. 81 Broad street, having been '' icd on by me under mortgage fi fas, in fa vor of Armstrong Cater & Co., Hurst, Rus sell A Co, Sewall 4 Ernckson & J. M.Frazier : 1 '. V111 sell the same from day to dav.at private sa!e, retail or the whole stock dr any part b 'mK O . nse Int 1 nt , of . all P art >es concerned, for cost. This stock is new and in excellent condition. Any one wishing to begin busi ness here would do well to buv it. Merchants in Rome and vicinity are requested to call and bu\ bargains. The goods must be sold at whatever price thev mav bring T „„ oo JOHN M. QUINN, Sheriff. June 29-xm. seed peas A varieties,seleced especially for SEED. 2.1. Hock Peas, at 75 cents per bushel, sound and clean, but mixed. , Jlswlm. DeJOURNETT & SON. Waverly Seminary, No. 1412 II st., N. W. Washington, D. C. 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Fifty bolls make a pound of seed cotton. Will yield the double of any’ other cotton on thin soil. Fifty' bush els now on hand.