The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1862-06-20
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GREAT FIGHT IN PROGRESS
HEADQUARTERS ARMY,
CAMP NEAR POINT RrpIrRI lima &

near Union Church. The enemy was very
advantageously situated in timber, having
chosen his own position, forming smaller
circle than our own, and with his troops
formed en- masse.
1t consisted of Jackson's entire force.
The battle began with heavy firing at ele-
ven o'clock and lasted with great obstinacy
and violence until four o'clock, Pm. Some
skirmishing and artillery firing continued
from that time until dark.
Our troops fought occasionally under the
murderous fire Of greatly superior numbers,
the hottest of the fire being on our left wing
which was held by Stahls brigade, consist
ing of FIVE regiments.
The bayonet and canister shot were
used freely and with great effect by our
men.
The loss on both sides is very great.
Ours is very heavy among the officers. A
full report of those who distinguished them.
selves will be made without partiality.
desire to say that both officers and men be.
haved with splendid gallsntry and that the
service of the artillery was particularly ad,
mirahle.
We are encamped on the field of battle,
which may be renewed at any moment.
(Signed) J. G. FREMONT.
Major General Commanding.
Special to the 1imes.-Battle ground
six miles from Harrisopburg, June 8, via
Washington, lOth.-Jackson made a stand
this morning. The country is not favorable
for open fighting, being billy and woody.
Gen. Stahl was on the left, supported by
Gen. Bohn; General Milroy in the centre,
supported on the right by Gen. Schenck;
and Gen. Stoneway had command OF the
reserve.
Skirmishing commenced between ten and
eleven o'clock, and cannonading at about
twelve. The enemy bad an excellent posi-
tion, and directed their fire well, but few
men were killed on our side as usually fall
by cannon.
Gen. Stahl made an advance nearly to
the river, driving the enemy back, but they
precipitated their main column on him, and
he was compelled to retire to avoid being
thanked. His forces came out in good Or
der, and our line was reformed in better
position.
Up to o'clock cannonading was brisk,
but after that it slackened and now at five
O'Clock everything is quiet.
A prisoner says General Ewell lies be-
tween our right wing and the river with
5000 men.
When our advance fell back the enemy
did not pursue, preferriDg to maintain his
position and throw on US the burden of at
tack.
1t is thought that jackson, finding no
bridge here, will attempt to cross at Mount
Crawford, where he will find no bridge
either.
Another account of the battle says Gen.
Stahl on the left was first engaged, Gen.
erals Milroy and Schenck soon after found
the enemy, and the battle almost Immediate
y became general. General Stahl, after
Schriven's battery had ehelled the rebel
position, advanced the 9th and 45th New
York through the woods into the open
field, on the other side of which the enemy's
right was concealed in the woods. They
advanced gallantly against heavy fire, but
being so long unsupported by the 45th and
largely outnumbered, were finally forced to
retire. Colonel Mitchell was severely
wounded and the whole regiment badly cut
up, losing not less than 3OO-more than
half its strength.
The enemy's pursuit was checked by ar
tillery, and General Stahl finally withdrew
his force to stronger position, repulsipg a
flank movement and holding his wing firm
ly. General Milroy advanced his centre
rapidly, the artillery fire compelling the
enemy to give ground.
General Schenck, On the right, drove
back the rebels, who attempted to turn his
position.
Along our whole line our artillery, under
Colonel PihsOnas direct, was served with
great vigor and precision, and the final sue
cess is largely due to its effect.
The enemy suffered severely. One rebel
regiment lost two thirds OF its number in
attempting to capture Weiderich's battery,
which cut them to pieces with canister at
so PAGES.
The rebel batteries were repeatedly ST.
fenced, and forced to abandon their posi-
tions.
Colonel CIoseret, with his weak brigade,
took and held the centre of the enemy's po-
sitiop. His encampment is there tonight.
Our forces were outnumbered at al!
points, but have occupied the rebel lines,
and forced them to retreat.
The loss is heavy on both sides, the eneh.y
suffering especially from our artillery. The
Garibaldi Guards lost nearly 200 the 25th
Ohio, 60 !; the total loss is estimated from
600 to 800, in killed, wounded and missing.
Captain Chase Worth, 25th Ohio, and
Surgeon CantwelI, S2d 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 euemys position
was counterbalanced by General Fremont's
faithful expanding of his troops, and the
coolness and determination with which he
pressed his success. The fight was furious
for three hours, and continued till near
dark