steamers, loaded with troops, started up the river, passing the Memphis and Ohio Railroad bridge, which had been burned to the water's edge a short time previous. We arrived at Savannah, Tennessee, on the 11th, and were greeted by large crowds of citizens, who seemed to hail us with delight – especially the slaves. The only incident worthy of note transpired on the 10th, as we were passing a high bank, where a number of women and children were cheering us, by waving their handkerchiefs. When just above them, among the cedars, there was heard the sharp crack of a musket and the whiz of the buck and ball. One buck-shot was extracted from the coat-collar of one of the Regiment, who was standing near the bow of the boat. The rebel made good his escape, through the timber. This being the first shot the regiment had received from the Rebels, it created considerable excitement. On the 13th, our Division was ordered up to Eastport, Miss., to cut the Memphis and Charleston R. R. and thus prevent Gen. A. S. Johnston from reinforcing the rebel forces, under command. of Gen. Beauregard, who were encamped at Corinth, Miss., which is the junction of the Mobile & Ohio and the Memphis & Charleston R. R. The plan was abandoned, on account of the heavy rains and high waters, and we returned to Pittsburg Landing on the 15th of March. Capt. Ireland, who had been sick for several days, died that night, and was buried with military honors the following day, Sabbath. This was the first death in the Regiment, that had occurred in the South. During the day we visited the battle-ground of the gun-boat engagement, that took place on the first of the month, and saw the graves of the rebel dead. Their burial had been hurried, for they were but a few inches under ground, and many of their faces were exposed to view. Tuesday morning, March 18th, after a confinement of twelve days on board the boat, we disembarked at Pittsburg Landing. The only buildings there were a store-house, a grocery and a dwelling. From here roads led to the neighboring villages of Corinth and Purdy. The rebels had erected a battery on the high bluffs above the landing some months previous, but it had been captured by the gun-boats on the first of March. We camped a half mile from the river, where we remained three days. - Camp at Shiloh Church - Reconnoisance - Lieut. Greer Captured Orders for Strict Watch Battle Imminent - The Attack of April 6th - Long-Roll — In Line of Battle-To the Support of the Pickets - CounterMarch-Second Line, of Battle - The Rebel Charge and Repulse-Arrival of Capt. Hammond — Orders to Retreat New Position Repulse of the EnemyCamp of the 81st Ohio Arrival at the LandingAdvance to Support a Battery- Arrival of Gen. Buell's Troops The Rebel Charge Their Repulse and Re -- - YYHE day before we disembarked, Gen. Grant relieved Gen. C. F. Smith, who had been placed in command of the expedition when we left Paducah. He was relieved on account of sickness, of which he died soon after. On the 21st we advanced about four miles to a new camp, situated in a light-timbered woods, about one hundred rods to the right of the Shiloh church, which stood on the brow of a hill, sloping southward. At its base, and nearly two hundred yards in our front, was Owl Creek. To the left, and in front of the church, the third brigade of our Division was camped; on our left the 70th Ohio, and to the right the 72d Ohio. The whole country, from the Landing to the fortifications around Corinth, was a dense forest, except where a few small plantations had been cleared. Our first duty, after pitching tents, was picket; then followed brigade review by Gen. Sherman; also, company and battalion drill, and fatigue duty, until Thursday, April 3d, when our Brigade made a reconnoisance about five miles on the road to Corinth. We halted near a point where the road forked, and formed in line of battle. Two companies from the Regiment advanced as skir mishers, and were soon engaged with the rebel cavalry; but as the orders were "not to be drawn into battle," the skirmishers fell back to the Brigade, and we returned to camp, arriving a little before dark. The next day, April 4th, at about 2 P. M., the left of our picket-line was attacked by the enemy's cavalry, and eight of the 70th Ohio were captured, together with Lieut. Greer, of the 48th, who was on Col. Buckland's staff. The long-roll beat, and we were hurried on double-quick to the picket-line. Arriving there, we formed in line of battle with the Brigade, and waited for the attack. But the rebels, after having made a dash on our pickets, retreated in haste, losing several killed and wounded, and a few pris oners. Saturday, the 5th, all was quiet during the day, until about 5 o'clock P. M., when the long-roll beat again. We immediately formed on our colorline, and remained an hour, when the firing ceased, and we were dismissed, with orders to fall in line at a moment's warning. These frequent attacks on the pickets, and the bold manner in which the rebel cavalry maneuvered in our front, convinced us that their army was in force in our immediate front. The pickets were strengthened, and the officers of the campguard received strict orders to notify Col. Sullivan of any picket-firing during the night; and it is needless to add, that every one in the Regiment felt that we were on the eve of a battle. But during the night all was unusually still. No long-roll or bugle-sound disturbed the slumbering camp. At early dawn on the morning of the 6th, Company C was notified at roll-call, to prepare for picket duty that day. While at breakfast, between 6 and 7 o'clock, the occasional picket-firing on our left, which had been kept up since daylight, increased to volleys. The long-roll beat, and with our usual promptness the Regiment formed on the color-line. During this time the rattle of musketry and roar of artillery became almost deafening on our left. In about twenty minutes the pickets in our front commenced firing, which told us the enemy was advancing, when Col. Buckland ordered our Regiment forward to their support. The head of the Regiment had scarcely reached Owl Creek, when we discovered the enemy, by their glistening bayonets, forming in line of battle on our side of the creek. We countermarched and formed on the left of the 72d Ohio, who were |