Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-09-19

ton possible under the circumstances,
and soon silenced two of the rebel guns
The fire slackened at intervals, but
grew more furious as night approached.
The German Brigade was led gallant
ly into action by Col. McCook, under
the direction of Adjutant General Hart
Snuff; but after furious fight of three
hours. darkness compelled the recall Of
the troops, and the men laid on their
arms within short distance of the enc
my. ready to resume the contest next
morning.
When the morning came, however, our
scouts reported that Floyd had inglori-
ously fled during the night, sinking the
boats in the river in his rear, and des-
troying the temporary bridge he had
made when he first crossed to occupy
the position. The turbulence and depth
of the river and exhaustion ofour troops
made it impossible to follow the fugitive
rebels. So hasty was his fight that he
left behind his camp equippage wagons
horses, large quantities of ammunition
and fifty head of cattle.
Our lOss is only fifteen killed and a.
bout seventy wounded, generally flesh
wounds.
The rebel loss is not asccrtaned, as
they carried their dead and wounded
across the river during the night, but
it was certainly very serious.
Capt McGroarty. of Cincinnati. Capt.
McMullin and Lieut.. Snyder, of Ohio.
are among the wounded, but not sori-
ously
Twenty-Five men of Col. Tylers Reg
imcnt, who were taken prisoners by Gen
Floyd at Cross Lanes, were rccnptured
by our troops.
Gcu. Floyds personal baggage with
that of all his officers was also taken
Gn. Benham's Brigade. which suf-
fcrci most, was commanded by him in
poison and Col. McCook also led his
~.rigade into action.
Major Gen. Rosencranz. Gen. Ben
ham, Coils. McCook. Lyttle and Lowe.
and Captains HartsnT, Snyder, McMul-
lin and Burk and other officers display
cd particular acts of personal gallantry.
J he troops engaged were exclusively
from Ohio and all fought with u brave
ry worthy of veterans.
OFFICIAL REPORT OF GEN. RO-
SENCRANX.
Washington, Sept. l2.-The following
dispatch was received at headquarters
this evening:
headquarters. A,my Of IIrGinia, !
Camp Scott, Sept. ~, p. NJ.
To Col. L d Townsend We yes
terday marched III miles and reached
the enemys entrenched position in front
of Connilix Ferry. driving his advanced
out.p"sts and pickets before Us. We
iounh him occupying strongly cntrench-
ed position covered by forests too dense
to admit Of its being seen at distanre
of three hundred yard. His fore. was
five regiments, besides the one driven
in. He probably hal sixteen pieces of
artillery.
At ) o'clock we began strong recon-
noisance. which proceed, d to such length
that we were about to assault the posi-
ton on the flank aud front. when night
coming Oh and our troops being COM
pletcly exhausted. | drew them out of
h. woods and posted them it, the order
of battle behind ridge Immediately in
front Of the encmy's position. where they
rested on their arms until morning. -
Shortly after daylight runaway contra
b'nd came in and reported that the en-
envy had crossed the Gauley river du-
ring the night by means of the ferry and
u bridge which they had completed.
Col. Ewing was ordered to take pos.
session of the camp. which he did about
seven o'clock, capturing few prisoners,
tw" stand of colors. considerable guam
tity Of arms, with Quartermasters stores,
messing and camp equpagc.
The enemy have destroyed their bridge
across the Gaulsy. which here rushes
through deep gorge. and our troops
being still mnch fatigncd. aud having
no material for Immediately repairing
the bridge, it was thought prudent to
crcamp the troops and occnpy the ferry
and the captured camp. We sent few
rifle cannon shots after the retreating
enemy to produce moral effect.
Our loss will probably amount to TWEEN
ty killed aud one hundred wounded.---
The eDemy's loss is not ascertained, but
from the report of the prisoner, must
have been very considerable.
(Signed) W.. $. RosENcRASz,