The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1861-06-14

been largely reinforced within a few DAYS
and il may be his intention TO try the
mottlo Of Patterson and McClellan's and
Codw1llader'a commands. He will find
himself surrounded on all sides and out
Of the reach Of HE assistance from the
South. If he retreats tlwards Manasyus
Junction he will be closely followed by
the whole Federal forces now eoncontra-
ted around Harpcr's Ferry, and the retro
grade movement viii hardly stop north f
Richmond.
have Teas 10 believe that Lieuton-
ant-General Scott leaves tonight for
Frederick 70 command the Federal for
ces in person. His horse went forward
to Baltimore to-day.
FoRTREss MONROE, June 0.
via Baltimore, 10th.
Gen. Butler having learned that the
rebels were fortiging camp, with
strong batteries, at Great Bethel, nine
miles from Hampton on the Yorktown
road, he deemed Il necessary 10 dislodgo
them accordingly movements were
m7dp last night from Fortress Monroe
and Newport News.
About midnight Col. Duryea's Zou-
ayes and Col. Townscnd's Albany regi-
ment crossed the river at Hampton, by
means Of six large battcaux, manned by
the Naval brigade and took up tho line Of
march, the former some 2 miles in ad-
vance Of the latter.
At the same time Col. Bendix's rcg:-
ment and detachments OF the Vermont
and Massachusetts regulars at Newport,
moved forward TO form junction with
the regulars from Fortress Monroe at
Little Bethel, about half way between
Hampton and Great Bethel.
The Zouaves passed Little Bethel
about -four o'clock A. NJ. Col. Bendix's
regiment arrived and took ap position
at the intersection Of the roads. Not
understanding the signal tho German req
iment In tho darkness Of the nipbt, fred
upon Col Townsend's column marching
in close order an ID led by Lieut.. Buffers
son, and Aid-de-Camp OF Gen. Butler,
with two pieces of artillery.
Other accounts say that Col. Town
sends regiment f cd first. AT all events
the fire Of the ALBANY reriments was
harmless, while that Of the Germans was
fatal. killing ono man and wounding SER
iouFly two others. with several other
slight casualties. The Albany regiment
being hack Of the Germans, discovered
from the uocoutrrments left on the field
that tho supposed enemy was friend
They had in the meantime nine rounds
with small arms and q field piece. The
Zouaves hearing the firing, turned and
also fired upon the Albany boys.
At dsy break Col. Allen and Col
CArr's regiment moved from the roar Of
tNe fortress to supnort tho main body
Tho mistake at Little Bethel having
been ascertaiprd, the buildings were
burned and Major, with two prominent
secessiOnists, taken prisoners. The
troops then advanced upon Great Bethel
hut our three small pieces Of artillery
wcrN unable to cope with the ehNavy rihed
enron Of the enemy. Tho rebel battery
was completeiy mrsked. No men could
10 seen--only the flashes OF the puns.---
There were probably less than 1000 men
behind the batteries Of the rebels.
A well concerted movom mt might have
secured the position, bot Brig. Gen.
Pierce. who commanded the EXPEDITION,
apDSars n have lost his presence Of mind
and the Troy Regiment stood for one
hour exposed 20 CALLING FIRE, when an
order To retreat was st last given. Lieut..
Credible Of the u. S. A., and in com
mGud Of the artillery, was strrek BY a
cannon ball and instantly Killed. lie
had spiked his run and was gallantly en-
deavorine 10 withdraw his commando
Capt. Geo. w. Wilson, OF tho Troy
Regiment, after the order Of retreat was
giVOn, took possession OF the gun and
BROUGHT Il OFT the irld, with the corpse Of
the Lieutenant. Both were brought TO
Fortress Monroe this ev ming,
There are probably about 20 killed
and 100 Of the Federal troops wound
cd. a aDh- -'nn
Lieut.. Butler deserves the greatest
credit for bringing of the killed aud
wounded. Several Of the latter are now
in the hospital here.
Great INDIGNATION is manifested against
Brig. Gen. Pierce.
......... New YoRK, June H..
The Herald's account Of the niiair ai
Bethel, states that after the unfortunate
miaNdAo was Netuheus Aht forces com mpfla-
ling the LIST, I'd and sd NV York regi.
menta, joined BY dstaehments Of The a.
Massachusetts,, lst Vermont aud Tth and
9th N. Y, regiments, with two light felt
pieces under Lieut.. Credible, came upOT
laa advanced guard Of rebels, defeate,
and drove them back, taking 80 prison
lers. They th0n advanced on Big Bethe
lin York coaRty, who're they came upol
the enemy 1000 strong and drove Tigh
into themo They were IN. position, pro
Iteeted BY six heavy batteries, mounting
six and twelve po1ndors and heavy ride
cannon Both Duryea's zOOEVes an
Hawkins regiment charged right up I
the httteries, but could not pass tn
ditch and dwere compelled 70 fall bael
Rlter two hours contests The ammunitio
gave out and our troops retired b poffoS
order. Ha ftH e
The Tribuno's report says all but on
: riAed gun Of the enemy was silence,
) and that when the Eooaves charged, th
= enemy scattered, but were rallied. N,
Q more than half the force was bro
= into action at once.
- Iieut. GFehblo's hody WA Qallantl
saved by' being br0usat OF the heli O
G his own cannop.