Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-25
IMPORTANT WAR NEWS.
Battles in Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, etc

oeeh the most Oriiliant victory YET achIe'eu.
Four companies. of about $50 men Of Col.Wi
lich's regiment, led by Lieut.. Col. Van Web
er, drove back over 5000 rebel cavalry, artil-
lery, and infantry. They were first attacked
by regiment of Texas cavalry, whom they re-
pulsed and followed, when they were drawn
into an ambush and fired at from all sides by
the rebel infantry. The Federals returned
the fire vigorously, and stood their ground un-
til the rebels fell back, leaving all their dead
and most of their wounded on the field. No
reinforcements reached Colonel Van Weber's
command, as reported, until after the engage
ment was over. Captain Stones Louisville
battery supported the Federals from the north
side of Green river. The firing at very
long range, from rihed cannon. Four other
companies were on the south side of the river,
but engaged as pickets mile and quarter
distant from the scene ef action. Among the
Federals killed were Lieutenant Sachs, OF Gin
cinnati, who himself had killed eight men
men with two revolvers, but finally received
nine bullets from the rebels. OF the Texas
Rangers sixty-two were killed, besides Col.
Perry. The number of the wounded is un-
The Federal forces buried their dead. Four
teen rebel horses were found dead on the field,
and three rebels taken prisoners. Parties
who have just arrived from the scene of the
fight report that, sixty nine dead and wounded
rebels were found in the bushes. The FEEDER
al loss was 10 killed on the spot, mortalIy
wounded. OF those mortally wounded four
60. l..I
captain, and a lieutenant. The Federal forces
on the south side of the Green river have
been considerably augmented but the report
of general crossing of Federals to the south
ward, is denied. This movement will not
probably take place till the Green river bridge,
on which large forco is now engaged in re-
constructing, is finished. The rebels sent
flag of truce to-day, asking permission to inter
their dead.
ST.. LOUIS, Dec. l9.-Despatches received
to-day at headquarters from General Pope,
states that after a forced march, yesterday, he
got between the enemy, encampcd six miles
from Chilhowee, johnson county, and 2,200
strong in Clinton and Henry counties; but as
soon as they had heard of his approach, they
beat rapid retreat towards Rose Hill, in
johnson county, leaving all their baggage and
large quantity of arms, munitions, papers,
&c, in our possession. Gen. Pope then
threw forward ten companies of cavalry and a
section Of artillery in pursuit, following with
the main body of his army. When at John
son, in Bates county, the Rebels were so
closely pursued that they scattered in all di-
rections, but mostly towards the south. Gen.
Pope then forced strong cavalry reconnoi-
sance to within fifteen miles of Osceola, and
intercepted and captured one hundred and
fifty flashing rebels, and all their baggage,
horses, &c. Other squads of some ten or fif.
teen rebels were taken, making the aggregate
number of prisoners about three hundred.
No lighting is reported to have occurred.
Gen. Pope says tho whole country between
Rose Hill on the west, and Grand River on
the south is clear of rebels. General Price
has only eight thousand troops at Osceola
1t is understood that General Pope will send
strong force of cavalry to Lexington. The
main body Of his army is now en- route for
Sedala. train of seventy wagons with
clothing and supplies for Price, has been cap
tured, in addition to the articles previously
reported.
PorNT OF Rocks, Dec. I9.-At 10 O'Clock
this morning rebel battery of three guns
| fianked with about 200 infantry suddenly
commenced shelling Col. Geary's regiment
About 20 of the shells, which wei we II aimed,
fell in the encampment. The six companies
in camp were Immediately well deployed and
entrenched and the battery of the Penn'a 26th
opened fire with two guns. The first shot
which sighted by Capt. KNAPP, disabled
one of the rebel guns, and the second sighted
by Lieut.. Geary fell in their centre. Our
battery then advanced and poured continu-
Gus fire into the rebels, siencng all their guns
and driving back fourth one which was sent
to reinforce them. The rebels were driven
from their positions in full retreat, with the
loss of Ia killed as far as known and great
many wounded. Our side did not lose man,
After the rout of the rebels the victors
turned their guns on some houses situated
near the old furnace, where about $50 rebels
were sccreted. They drove them out killing
number of them.
NEw YORK, Dec. 19.-The steamer Atlantic
has arrived from Port Royal with dates to the
10Th. She brings 10000 pounds Sea Island
cotton gathered by the negroes nnder the di-
rection Of government agents. Gen. Stevens
brigade of 5000 men occupied Beaufort Lady
Island, st. Helena and Bay Point. Gen.
Sherman has issued orders that all the report
ers are to leave the place Immediately. The
numbers of troops about Port Royal is about
10000. Four hundred thousand pounds of