The Fight at Paintsville 

THE REBELS REPULSED WITH LOSS

From the Louisville Democrat, April 16, 1864

In the Democrat of yesterday morning we made brief mention of an attack being made upon
the camp of Co. Gallup, at Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. Since then we have 
learned the following additional particulars: The attack was made about 10 o'clock on
Wednesday morning by over 1,000 rebel infantry, who were supposed to have been under 
command of Gen. Jones, who was reported to be in Owsley County a few days since. Our 
forces numbered about 700 men, all told. The rebels made a desperate charge upon our 
works, which charge was met by our gallant boys with determination; but the rebel force
being too strong, our brave little band fell slowly back until they reached an 
advantageous place. The rebels were in great glee over their supposed triumph, and made 
another desperate effort to repulse Col. Gallup and his men. This second charge was met
by the Federal troops, and, after a sharp fight of short duration, the rebels were driven
from the field, leaving their dead and wounded in our hands.

A dispatch received at headquarters in this city yesterday states that the rebels are in
full retreat for Pound Gap, closely pursued by our forces. A number of prisoners have been
captured and brought in. The dispatch does not give the losses, but they were no doubt heavy
heavy on the rebel side. Col. True, who was at Mount Sterling with a force, has been ordered
forward, and is pushing rapidly to Pound Gap to intercept them. Our men are well supplied 
with ammunition and rations, and no fears are entertained of any rebel raid into the eastern
portion of the State. The rout of the rebels cannot be rallied, at least in this State. Our
Troops in the eastern portion are not only prepared but anxious to meet any rebel force that
may venture in the State, and are fully prepared to defeat, if not capture, all of them.