Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-06-19

Fremont has been doing dririns
business of late. Stonewall jackson
has got more than he bargained fol-
in pursuit Of Banks, and now finds ;
man at his heels who does not sleeE
| more than 26 hours in every "a. In
Fremont's despatch, dated Harrisburg,
June 7tb, he says:
"The attack upon the enemy's rear
Of yesterday precipitated his retreat.
Their loss in killed and wounded was
very severe, and many Of both were
left on the field. Their retreat is by
an almost impossible road, along
which many wagons were left in the
woods, and wagon loads Of blankets
clothing, and other equipments are
piled up in all directions. During the
evening many of the rebels we're killed
by shells from q battery of General
Stahl's brigade. Col. Ashby, who
covered the retreat with his whole
cavalry force and three regiments Of
infantry, and who exhibited admirable
skill and audacity, was among the
killed. Gen. Milroy made recon
noissance today about seven miles on
the Port Republic road, and discover
cd portion of the enemy's force ell
camped in the timber"
Again, June Sth, Fremont writes
to the War Department from Scamp
near Port Republic" saying
"The army left HarrisonJurg at
six o'clock this morning. aud at half
past eight my advance engaged the
rebels about seven miles from that
place, near Union Church. The enemy
was very advantagcously posted in
the timber, having chosen his own
position, forming smaller circle than
our own, and with his troops formed
in masses. 1t consisted undoubtedly
of Jackson's entire force. The battle
began with heavy firing at II o'clock,
and lasted, with great obstinacy and
violence, until four in the afternoon,
some skirmishing and artillery firing
continuing from that time until dark.
Our troops fought occasionally under
the murderous FIRE of greatly superior
numbers-the hottest Of the small
arm fire being on the 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.
We are encamped on the field Of bat
tie. which may he renewed at any
moment"
A correspondent writes under date
of Fremonts Headquarters, Battle
Field, eight miles beyond Harrison.
burg, June 9Th: Gen. Fremont has
ovcrtakcn the enemy. Of whom nc has
been in pursuit for week has forced
him to fight, and driven him with
heavy loss from his chosen position.
We left Harrisonburg this morning at
six o'clock, and advanced in pursuit
of jackson by the road leading to
Port Republic, left of the turnpike to
Stanton, seven miles beyond Harri.
sonburg. The advance guard discov.
cred the enemy posted in the woods,
to the left and front. apparently in
force. Artillery was sent to the front
and commenced Smelling without elic-
iting any reply.
Jackson, having at last been forced
to make stand with his whole army,
had completely masked his position in
the woods and ravines. Skirmishers
and cavalry were sent forward. Athalf-
past twelve general advance was
ordered, and the whole line moved
forward. Gen. Milroy had the centre,
Gen. Schenck the right, and General
Stahl, with all his brigade excepting
the Garibaldi Guard, the front. Gen.
Blenker's, Gen. Bolden's, and General
Steinwhr's brigades composed the re-
serve. The line moved down the
slopes of three hills into the valley
and up the opposite ascents. which at
the SUBMITS were covered with woods.
In these woods, and in belts and
heavy timber beyond. the enemy were
posted.
Gen. Stahl. on the left, was first
engaged. Gems. Milroy and Schenck
found the enemy soon after, and the
battle almost Immediately became
general. Gen. Milroy advanced his
centre rapidly, the artillery fire CON-
pelling the enemy to give ground.
Gen. Schenck, on the right, twice
drove back the rebels, who attempted