Beauregard's army slept where it had fought, and gave all possible indication of a readiness to renew the battle on the following day.

So near was it to the river that our gun-boats threw shells during the night to prevent our left wing being flanked.
Beauregard is said to have sworn to water his horse in the Tennessee, or in Hell, on that night.

It is certain that the animal did not quench his thirst in the terrestrial stream.

If he drank from springs beyond the Styx, I am not informed..