The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-19
GEN. M'CLELLAN'S COLUMN
II brilliant Engagement.
REBELS TOTALLY ROUTED.
GRAND FLIGHT OF ssTHE f. f. Vs."
MCCLELLAN AFTER THEM.
IN III u " r n H. HO0 M II N
THEY LOSE 500 M e N

dered four regiments, the 9th, 10th, and
18th Indiana volunteers, and 10th Ohio, to
proceed along line of hills to the enemies
entrenched camp on the Beverly road, where
it crossed the mountain two miles east of
the enemies position, with orders to advance
along Beverly road and attack the east side
of the works. Gen. Mcclellan being pre-
pared to assault the west side as soon as
firing should announce the commencement
of the attack. The capture of courier
who mistook the road through the enemies
camp for that of our troops placed the enc
my in possession of the movement.
When Gen. Rosencrantz reached the
Beverly road at P. NJ, after a most ex-
hausting march over the mountains, he
found the enemy posted upon the opposite
side of the road, about 800 strong, with
two cannon holding strong position, par
italy fortified. An engagement instantly
took place and continued three quarters of
an hour, when the rebels were totally rout-
ed with loss of 800 men, including 10 Of
fcers and both cannon. About 70 killed
and 20 wounded fell into our hands and $50
other prisoners The road was between the
hills, and our troops descending steep de-
clivity were exposed to the fire of the reb-
els, who occupied the opposite hill and
poured musketry, shot and shell UPON them.
Gen. Rosencraniz's column remained at the
place of engagement during the night.
Gen. Mcclellan was in position with his
whole force during the whole afternoon
ready to make an assault, but heard moths
ing from the other column except distant
firing.
Early in the morning he was proceeding
to plant cannon upon an eminence COM
handing portion of the rebel camp, and
preparing to attack the whole force next in
front, when it was discovered that the enc
my had evacuated the place during the night,
moving towards Laurel Hill, and leaving q
few of their sick, all their tents, cannon and
camp equipage.
A rapid march was then made by Gen.
Mcclellan to the valley, passing Rosen-
crntzs column on the road, with instruc>
tiors to follow quickly to Beverly. 1t was
ascertained that late in the day the rebel
forces at Laurel Hill had retreated, moving
towards Romney. Our total loss was IL
killed and 80 wounded. The above report
is approved by Gen. McCle liam.
WASHINGTON, July Is.
An official dispatch has been received at
headquarters from Gen. Mcclellan, from
Hhttonsmith, Va, 18th, given an account
OF the routing of the rebel forces and death
of Gen. Garnett. 1t confirms previous ac-
counts, and says he has completely annihi-
lated the enemy in Western Virginia. Our
loss is but ID killed and about 40 wounded.
The enemy lost 200 killed and 1000 pris-
oner. We captured seven guns. A por-
tion of Garnet's force retreated, but look
.or their capture by Gen. Hill, who is in
hot pursuit. 1t is said Garnett's troops are
the crack regiments of Eastern Virginia,
aided by Georgians, Tennesseeans and Car
oIinians. Our success is complete, and
section OF the country.
Gen Mcclellan has been telegraphed to
release privates and non commissioned Off
GERS on simple parole of honor, upon their
subscribing an oath not again to take up
arms against the Government under penalty
OF death. AS 10 commissioned officers, be
is to exercise his own discretion, but under
no circumstances is any officer or priyates
formerly in the United States Army to be
released.
GRAFTON, Va, July Is.
A train arrived here this morning, bring
ing the body of Gen. Garrett, late COM
| mander OF the rebel forces in Western Vir
ginia. The rebels were pursued from
Laurel Hill by Gen. Morris command,
consisting OF the l4th Ohio and 7th and 9th
! Indiana regiments. AT Carricks Ford,
eight miles south of the town of ST. George
| Gen. Garnett attempted to rally his forces.
| when a sharp sklrmish ensued in which
Garnett was killed and twenty of his men
/ lett dead on the ground, besides many DO.
| dies being carried off. The rebels were
completely routed aud scattered in all
directions. Forty loaded wagons and all
their horses and camp equpage Tell into our
| hands. Gen. GarDeIt's remains were
to be embalmed and placed at the disposal
| OF his friends. Two OF our men were killed
and two MORALLY wounded OF the Ohio 18th
No other loss on our side, AID our troops
took more prisoners than they conld take
care Of.
CLEVELAND, July Is.
A train arrived at Grafton, Virginia,
this A. NJ. with the body OF Gen. Garnet,
rebel commander at Laurel Hill, who was
killed VIII lie attempting to rally his forces.
AT ST. George yesterday, the enemy was
routed and large quantity OF munitions
and valuables taken. The rebels lost fifty
killed and many prisoners. We, four
killed and few wounded. No rebel forces
are now within McClelIan's District.