Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-06-12
General Buell. after Bishop
Polk.
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GREAT Battle Near EHarr,sonburgava


CAMP PORT RIPuBtlo, June 9, GA. n
| To Hon. e. NJ. Stanton, Secretary Of War:
The army lett HarrisonbuFg at Q O'Clock A.
NJ, and at half past eight my advance engaged
the rebels about seven miles from that place,
near Union Church. The enemy was very ad
vantageously posted In the timber, having
chosen his own position, forming smaller cir
Gle than ours, and with his troops formed en-
nasss. IL contested undoubtedly Of Jackson's
entire force.
The battle begun with heavy firing q. II o..
clock, and lasted with great obstinacy and vic.
lence until four P. M. Some skirmishing and
artillery firing continued from that time until
dark. Oar troops fought, occasionally under q
murderous fire, greatly superior numbers-.he
hottest Of the small arm fight being on the lefs
wing, which was held by Stshl Q brigade, con.
sistipg Of five regiments. The bayonet and
canister shot were used freely and with great
effect By our men.
The loss on both sides 10 very great. Ours is
very heavy among the officers.
A full report Of those who distinguished
themselves will be made without partiality.
desire to say that both officers and men behaved
with splendid gallantry, and that the services
Of the artillery was especially admirable.
We are encamped In the field Of battle, which
may be renewed at any moment.
kSlgneol !. ". rhE@ONT,
Major General Commanding.
NEW YoRK, June l0.-The Times special,
dated battle ground, six miles from Harrison
burg, June 9th, via Washington June 10Th,
says: Jackson made stand as this point and
We attacked him this morning. The country is
not favorable for open fighting, being billy and
woody. Gen. Stahl was on the left supported
by Gen. Bohnj Milroy In the center, supported
on tho right BY Gen sOhenck. Gen. Steinwsy
had command of the reserve.
Skirmishing commenced between 10 and II
O'Clock, and csnnonading about IN.
The enemy had an excellent position, and di.
rected their fire well. But few men were kill
ed on our side.
Gen StAhl made an advance nearly to the
river, driving the enemy back, bat they precip-
itated their main column on his, and be vss
compelled to retire, to avoid being fanked, his
troops falling back In good order, and our line
was reformed In better position.
Up to three o'clock the Canlcnading was brisk,
but at that time Il slaokened, and now (fve
o'clock) everything is quiet.
A prisoner says Gen. Ewell lies between our
right wing and the river, with elk thousand
men, r-... ..... .....
When our advance fell back the enemy did
not pursue; preterring to maintain his position
and throw on US the burden Of attack.
1t 10 thought that Jackson, finding no bridge
here, will attempt to cross at Mi. Crawford,
where be will find no bridge either.
Another account Of the battle says Gen.
stahl on the left was frat engaged. Generals
Milrcy and Schenck soon after found the enc.
my, and she battle almost Immediately became
general. Gen. SIahl, after Sohsiven's battery
had shelled the rebel position, advanced the Bib
and 45sh New York, through the woods into the
Q.~lA he nNhn al IA nfv ha
my's right was concentrated In the woods The
Sth advanced gallantly under heavy FIRE, but
being IT'LL lefs unsupported BY the 45th, and
largely oulnumbered, were finally forced to re.
tire, With loss OF not less than three hundred,
more than half ito strength.
The enemy's pursuit was checked by aftille-
~, and Gen. SlsLl finally withdrew his force to
a strong position, repulsing flank movement
and holding his wing firmly. Gen. Mllroy ad-
vsnced rapidly. compelling the enemy to give
ground.
Gen. schenck on the right drove back the
rebels, who attempted to turn his position.
Along our whole line, our artillery, under
Col. Pslsopss's direction, was served with great
vigor and precision, and the 6nal success 10
largely due to its effect. -..
The enemy suffered severely. One rebel
regiment lost tWo.thirds Of lite number 10 at
cut them to pieces with canister at Afty PAGES.
The rebel batteries we're repeatedly sileRced and
forced to abandon their position.
Col. Cluseret, with bis weak brigade, took
and held the center Of the enemy's position, and
bis encsmpment Is there tonight.
Our forces we're outnumbered OF oil points,
but have occupied the rebel lines and forced
them to retreat. a
The loss is heavy on both eides, the enemy
suffering especially from OR artillery. The
Garibaldi Guard lost nearly two hundred. The
total loss is estimated at from six TO eight hun
dred In killed, wounded and missing. Captain
ChsresWo.tb, TWenty.Afth Ohio, and Surgeon
Cantwel, Eighty-second Ohio, are wounded or
killed. -
The rebels fought wholly under cover, while
our troops were forced to advance through
open fields. The advantage Of the enemye 3 po-
sition and numbers was countelbalanoed by
Gen. Fremont's faithful handling Of his troops,
and the eoolness and discrimination with which
he pressed his success.
The fight was furious for three hours, and
continued till nearly dark. saa,
Another Victory by GEN. Mitchell.