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The Daily Dispatch: May 12, 1862., [Electronic resource], From the North. (search)
urprise and that Grant was in the field by 8 o'clock commanding, everywhere exposing his life, and exhibiting the most determined bravery. Though the 6th of April was a bloody day, it was the most glorious in our annals, thirty eight thousand troops led by Grant holding at bay he entire rebel force of eighty thousand. Never was there more determined fighting in any country. When night came the of the enemy were completely checked by the gunboats, and the batteries worsed by Webster and Crittenden under the eye of the commanding General. He would disparage to other troops, but would claim what was due to those of Illinois, led by a gallant and true a man as ever drew a sword. He claimed that Gen. Grant had line more and better fighting than any General the army, and he attempt to dettad from the glory due him by assaults made upon aim were unworthy a great people. As a Illinoisan, devoted to the honor and glory of his State, he would defend him here and wherever assailed. He spo