Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-10-31
ADDITIONAL DETAILS OF TIE ED


Oct. 9s-Tbe Washington Stars de-
scription of the fight at Edwards Ferry
says that both wings we're attacked as
early as nine O'Clock A. NJ. but the
enemy was repulsed wherever he ap-
peared. About FIVE O'Clock P. NJ. the
right wing found itself confronted by
nearly four thousand Of the enemy
under Gen. Evans, with artillery.
Gen. Baker gallantly essayed the
charge in which he was killed. The
officer left in command Immediately
ordered the men 10 fall bark near The
river bank. where they could be sup
ported BY Gen. Stone. and the portions
Of the army that had at that time effec-
ted crossing. The men obeyed in
good order. carrying off all the dead
and wounded. On reaching The point
selected, the right wing turned, though
under the fire of the enemy, which
gradually slackened until midnight.
when il ceased.
Throughout the night the balance ol
Gen. Stones forces crossed the river
and threw up temporary works that
render his position secure, and enable
him to protect the crossing OF the
division Of Gen. Banks, to be esssyed
this morning.
The object Of Gen. Stones movement
was to enable his command. with Gen
Banks division, TO be safely transferred
TO Virginia.
Evans attacked Col. Baker in front
and on both fanks.
Colonel Coggeswell was probably
taken prisoner.
Our information so far this morning
is that Gen. Banks army arrived at
Maryland Landing, Edwards Ferry.
last night, and have been crossing the
river securely since daylight.
The Herald's dispatch says the latest
news to night is that the whole Of
Stones column has crossed the Poto-
mac, and are in full pursuit Of the ene-
my; and that General Banks colu mn
had reached the banks OF the river.
and would speedily follow and support
Stone.
Information received late tonight
from Gen. Stones command, announces
that the fight was desperate one, and
that large numbers were killed on both
sides, although the enemy was much
stronger than General Stone. He was
falling back before the advance Of our
troops, and would have undoubtedly
been totally routed but for the fall Of
Colonel Baker, which produced sud-
den confusion among our troops.
General Gustavus w. Smith COM
manded the rebels. and private dis
patch asserts he was shot from bis horse
and carried off the field.
General Banks, with his command,
is now supporting Gen. Stone. and be-
ing Major General, is in fell com.
mand.
Gen. Mcclellan left for Gen. Banks
head quarters in the field this morn
ing.
II is subject Of regret that Col.
Baker should have engaged the enemy,
when, according TO report. he was or
dered 10 make q reconnaissance only.
with strict instructions. il attacked, to
fall back and not fight.
Col. Baker made his will on Saiur-
day last. deposited it with Col. Webb.
and when he left for the field, be said
TO the latter: Il shall participate in
battle in forty-eight hours; if l fall, |
request that you take charge ot my
body"
PHrLApELrH1A, Oct. sa.--Informa.
ton received here by private letters.
Festimate the lnss in killed and wounded
at Ed wards Ferry at one hundred and
seventy FIVE.
5 The main portion Of the Sickls'
Brig de is now opposite the Confeder'
ale batteries, and il is said are prepa'
ring to &C, onthe offensive sgainst The
batteries.
WAsHTEeroN. Oct. 93.-The success,
of the movement of Gen. Stone and
Gen. Banks across the Potomac is now
established, as the enemy did not ven.
ture to make fuither resistance to il
yesterday.
All accounts sgree that our men con.
dueted themselves nobly in the affair o.
Monday Even the portion of the col,
umn which received a temporary chech
by the death Of COL Rattf. behaved
gallsntly, although opposed b. a fores
n -fra