Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25

ipon the 14lh Mississippi regiment, and
received their FIRE at thirty rods, and re-
turned il with their pistols, and fell back in
order bringing in ono prisoner.
We have full possession Of the Virginia
side Of Edwards Ferry. Additional ac-
counts say, up to o'clock to day, that
Gen, Stone had held his own satisfactorily
there, though his comparatively small force
on the island is engaged with some 1000
of the enemy,
A subsequent dispatch, received late this
afternoon, says Gen. Evans has four field
pieces and three pieces masked, and about
1000 men.
A prisoner taken mentions that he has
1000 rebel troops, and expects reinforce
ments.
Gen, Stone at that time believed he could
occupy Lcesburg to-day, and hold it.
Washington, October %.
Reliable accounts from the upper Poto-
mac this forenoon state that our troops had
returned to their positions in far better or
der than was anticipated and held the Vir-
gina side of the Potomac.
wAsH1NeroN, Oct. 22d.--The Washing
ton Stars description of the fight at Ed
wards Ferry says both wings were attacted
as early as A. NJ, but the enemy was
repulsed wherever he appeared. AT
about P. NJ. the right wing found itself
confronted by 1000 Of the enemy under
Gen. Evans, with artillery. Col. Baker
gallantly essayed the charge, in which he
was killed. The officer left in command
Immediately ordered the men to fall back
near the river bank, where they could be
supported by Gen. Stone and the portions
of the army that had at that time effected
a crossing. The men obeyed in good or
der carrying off all the dead and wounded.
On reaching the position selected, the right
wing turned, though under the fire of the
enemy, which gradually slackened until
midnight, when it ceased. Throughout
the night the balance of General Stones
force crossed the river and threw up tenn
porary works that render his position secure,
and enabled him to protect the crossing of
the division of General Banks, to be essayed
this morning.
The object of General Stones movement
was to enable his command, with General
Banks division, to be safely transferred to
Virginia.
Philadelphia, Oct. Authorization re-
ceived here by private letters estimate the
loss in killed and wounded at Edwards
Ferry at IT'S.
Gen. Gustavus w. Smith commanded
the rebels, and private dispatch asserts he
was shot from his horse and carried of the
field.
Gen. Banks with his command is now
supporting Gen. Stone, and being Major
General is in full command.
Gen. Mcclellan left for Gen. Banks
head quarters in the field this morning.
1t is subject of regret that COL Baker
should have engaged the enemy, when,
according to report, he was ordered to make
a reconnaissance only, with strict instruc-
tions if attacked, to fall back and not fight.
Col. Baker made his will on Saturday
last and deposited it with Col, Webb, and
when he left for the field he said to the lat
ter, II shall participate in battle within
hours. If / should fall, re-
quest that you take charge of by body"
Washington, October 2s.
AS far as can be learned there has been
no farther fighting at Edwards Ferry. In
formation received thus far is not entirely
entitled to credence.
Gov. Banks is now on the Virginia side
commanding in person.
Washington. Oct. 23d.-The success oi
the movements Of Generals Stone and
Banks across the Potomac is now establish
ed, as the enemy did not return to make
any further resistance to it yesterday. AL
accounts agree that our men conducted
themselves nobly in the affair Of Monday
Even the portion of the column which re
ceived temporary check by the death o
Col. Baker behaved gallantly, although op
posed by force triple their number. Tn
ground thus gained was retained in the uu
disturbed possession of our troops all da
yesterday. Scouts and accommodating paI
ties obtained much valuable information j
regard to the enemy.
The above facts are derived from reliabl,
sources.
Dispatches to the Philadelphia Inquirer sa
lne regiment OF Col. DdKef, together WIN inoS
engaged with it, are said to have at least 200 il
killed and wounded in the late action.
Col. Baker, it is said, was prominent mari
| for the enemys bullets He was struck by
ball in the heart four in various parts of the bo
dy, and three in the head. Col Baker, when h
was killed, was on horseback, and dressed in ful
uniform. 1t is said that 100 Mississippi rifle
were aimed at him when he fell.
A telegraph dispatch from Gen. Mcclellan
haad ia qaid IN have hpan received tn
War Office, at o'clock this (Tuesday) p. M
stating that Leesburg would be taken in an hour
There has been sharp fighting in that neigh
borhood all the morning.
1t was also reported that Gen. Stone an
| Gen. Banks had crossed the Potomac and wer
advancing with $4,000 men on Leesburg.
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