Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-07-19


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Beverly 10th.
Col. E. s. To,cnsend, Washington d. C:
The success of to-day is all that | desire.
We captured 6 brass cannon, of which one
Is ritled, and all the enemys camp equipage
and transportation, even to his cups The
number of rebels will probably reach 200
and more than 90 wagons. Their killed and
wounded will amount to $50, with at least
100 prisoners, and more are coming in con-
stantly. know already of ten officers kill
ed and prisoners. Their retreat was COM
plete. occupied Beverly by rapid march.
Garnett abandoned his camp early this
morning, leaving much of bis equpage. He
came within few miles OF Beverly but our
march turned him back in great confusion,
and he is now retreating on the road to St.
George. Gen. Morris is to follow him up
closely. | have telegraphed for the two
Pennsylvania regiments at Cumberland, TO
Join Gen. Hill at Rowlesburg. The General
is concentrating all his troops at Rowles-
burg, anil will cut off Garuetts retreat near
West Union, or if possible at ST. George.
may say we have driven out some 10000
troops, strongly entrcnchcd, with the loss OF
ii killed and IS wounded.
Provision returns here show that Garnett S
force was 10000 they were Eastern Virgin
ians, Georgians. Tennessee ms, and, think
Carolinians. Tomorrow | can give full de-
tails as to prisoners, etc.
trust that General Cox has by this time
driven Use out of the kanaWha valley in
that case, shall have accomplished the OBJ
ject of liberating Western Virginia.
| hope the Gcneral-in Chief will approve
of my operations.
[Signed G. B. MCCLELLAN.
Maj. General Commanding
Dept of Ohio.
Beverly. 18th.
Yesterday morning, Gen Mcclellan or
dered four rcgiments-the Sth, 10Th and
18th Indiana volunteers, and the 10Th OH o
volunteers-to proceed along the line OF Il Q
hill southwest of the enemys entrenched
camp to the Beverly road, and attack the
east side of the works, Gen. Mcclellan being
prepared to assault the west side as soon as
the firing should announce the commence
ment Of the attack. The courier, who mis-
took the road through the enemy's camp for
the route of our troops. placed the enemy in
possession of the movement.
W hen Col. Rosencrantz reached the Bey-
erly road at 2 o'clock, after a most exhaust
ing march over the mountains, he found the
enemy posted at the opposite side of the
road, about 500 strong, with two cannon,
holding strong position partially fortified.
An engagement Immediately took place
and continued three-quarters of an hour
when the rebels were totally routed with the
loss of 500, including officers and both can
non. About - of the rebels We're kil'el and
IS wounded and are now in our hands, and
$50 Others are prisoners. The road was be-
tween two hils-eur troops descending a
steep declivity were greatly exposed to the
fire of the rebels who occupied the opposite
hill and poured musket shot and shell upon
them. Col. Rosencrantz and his column re-
NAMED at the place of the engagement dur
ing the night.
Gen Mcclellan was in position with his
whole force during the whole afternoon,
ready t. make the assault tut heard nothing
from the other column except the distant
firing early in the morning. He WIS pro-
ceeding to plant cannon upon an emincnCe
commanding 4 portion OF tie rebel camp.
and preparing to attack the whole nest IN
front when il was asecrtaincl tat the enc
my had eyacuated the place during the nj ght,
moving towards Laurel Hill, leaving behind
few of their sick men al their tents, camp
equpage and tran sportaton. rapid
march was then MI e by Gen Mcclellan TO
Beverly, passing Col. R9sencr4ntz Com
mand on the road. with instrue ions to fol
low quickly to Beverly. 1t was ascer;ained
late in the day that the rebel forces at Laurel
Hill had retreated, moving towards komney.
Our total loss is not more tAan ! ! killed and
80 wounded.
The foregoing is approved by Mi r Gen.
Mcclellan.
WASHINGTON, l4,h.
The following is the report OF Gen.
Mcclellan to Lieut. Gen Scott
BEVERLY, 18th
have received from Gen. Pegram propo-
sitions for a surrender with lis officers and
the remnant Of his command, say 6oo men
They are said to be extremely penitent, and
determined never again to take up arms
against the General Government. | sh,li
have nearly 900 or 1000 prisoners to take
care of when Gen. Pcgram comes in The
latest accounts make the loss of the rebels
killed, some $50.
New YORK, 18th
The steamship Columbia, from Havana
10th, has arrived.
The privateer Sumter arrived at Cienfuc
gos on the 9th, bringing in as prizes the
brigs Cuba, Machias Maid, Albert Adams,
and Ben Downing Banks West Wind and
Louisa kilham.
The Sumter fell in with the ship Golden
Rocket, off the Isle of Pines, and set fire
and burned her, after taking of the officers
and crew.
Capt. Simms, OF the Sumter, sent an Off
Ger on shore with letter to the Governor of
the town, and also telegrap hed to the Cap
tain General of Havana for instructions
The steamer lett the next day, having receiy-
ell supply Of coal and water. All the YES
sells were taken short distance from shore.
WASHINGTON, 18th
The following despatch WAS received to,
day at the headquarters, from Gen Nc
Clellan
IIrNTsyILLE, Va, 18th.
Col E. D. ToioaSead, Washington, d. c.
Gen. Garnett and hrs forces have been
routed and his baggage and one gun taken.
His army is demoralzel- Gen Garnett was
killed while attempting TO rally his mon at
Garrick'S Ford, near 1t. George. We have
completely annihilated the enemy in Western
Virginia Our loss is but - killed, and not
more than 40 wounded, while the enemy's
loss is not far from 200 killed and the num-
Der Of prisoners we have taken will amount
20 at least 1000 men We have taken seven
of the enemy's guns, in all.
A portion of Gen. Garnett's force retrelt-
ed. but look tor their capture by Gen. Till
who is in hot pursuit The troops that Gen.
GlTnett had under his c)mnnn t, are sad u