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GRANT'S GREAT VICTORY.
The night, early and wintry, put an end to the conflict, the fiercest and greatest yet seen in the West.

Thousands of dead and wounded lay upon the field and the hearts of the Southern leaders were full of bitterness.

They had seen the victory, won by courage and daring, taken from them at the very last moment.

The farmer lads whom they led had fought with splendid courage and tenacity.