CHAPTER VI.

Lieut. Call reconnoiters and reports the enemy's position--Colonel Scott desires to attack him with the Third Iowa, the Home Guarda and the artillery--Gen. Hurlbut declines his consent--Dangers of such a movement--Disappointment of the men--The General reviews the troops--And issues a proclamation--He sends it by a flag of truce to Green's camp--Green don't see the point, but takes the hint and gets ready to leave--The General issues an order against plundering--Further details of our condition--A detachment goes to Lancaster after supplies--Escape and pursuit of Green--Details of the march--Suffering, straggling and plundering--Night at Wilsonsville--night at Bear Creek--Scouts from Moore--Junction with Moore at Bethel--Appearance of the place--Character and hospitality of the inhabitants--Change of plans--Moore and Smith pursue the enemy--Hurlbut and Scott move directly toward the railroad--Noon at Shelbyville--Another proclamation--A man straggles ahead of the column and is shot by the bushwhackers--Night at Shelbina--The situation--We proceed to Brookfield 89