ad
been used in manufacturing various articles for the Confederates. These
works were ordered to be destroyed, which was speedily accomplished, and
soon thereafter we were again moving.

At 2 o'clock P. M., we reached the town of Ringgold. It was near this
place that Colonel Creighton, and Lieutenant-Colonel Crane, of the gallant
Seventh Ohio Infantry, were soon afterwards killed, while charging up the
steeps at the head of their men.

We were here informed that the enemy's rear guard had been driven from the
town by our advance cavalry.

Remaining here for the night, early in the morning we moved forward; but
not until we had destroyed the property of the rampant Rebels who resided
in the place.

Passing through the town, we took a South-easterly course, and soon
crossed Chickamauga river. After proceeding about eight miles, our column
was suddenly brought to a halt, by our scouts coming in contact with the
enemy's rear guard. A lively skirmish now ensued, which resulted to our
advantage, as several of the Rebels were killed and captured.

After this incident, we continued on our way, and at dark camped near Lee
and Gordon's Mills, which are situated on the Chickamauga river. Troops
were constantly coming in, and there seemed to be a general concentration
of our forces at this point. Something momentous was on the tapis.

Long ere daylight the following morning, we had made preparations to move,
and were awaiting orders. From various movements going on in camp, it was
apparent that the enemy were meditating mischief, as it was well known
that they were in strong force in our immediate vicinity. About dark we
changed our position by crossing the river.

At early dawn the next morning all were ready for orders. After waiting
for some hours, word reached us that the enemy were retreating.
Immediately we were pushed forward, and after going a few miles, arrived
at a cross roads, when a halt was ordered.

It was now ascertained that the enemy were gradually falling back to the
town of Lafayette, and where it was supposed they would concentrate their
force and await an attack.

At 7 o'clock of the same evening, the clear, ringing notes of the bugle
summoned us to our respective posts, and in less than ten minutes
thereafter we were moving. But instead of going forward, a retrograde
movement was made; or, in other words, we fell back. Here was mystery on
mystery, to us soldiers, and many a sly wink, or ominous shake