The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1862-06-18
THE BATTLE BETWEEN Ere
MONT AND JACKSON.

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THE BATTLE BETWEEN FIRE.
- MONT AND JACKSON.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY IN THE FIELD,
sf CAMP PoRT REPUBLIC, June s.
Hon. e. M Stanton, ,Sec'y of Var:
The army left Harrisonburg at six 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 advantageously post
ed in the timber, having chosen his own
position, forming a smaller circle than our
own, and with his troops formed en- n,asse.
1t consisted undoubtedly of Jaekson's
entire for,e. The battle began with heavy
firing at IL O'Clock, and lasted, with great
obstinaoy and violence, until 4 clock P.
~ 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 small arm FIRE
being on the left wing, which was held
by Stahl's brigade, consisting of five reg
iments. 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 hesvy among the off :
GERS. A full report of those who distin-
guished themselves will be made without
partiality. / desire to say that both Off :
GERS and men behaved with splendid gal
lantry, and that the service of the artillery
was especially admirable. We are en-
camped on the field of battle, which may
be renewed at any moment.
f8u J. G. FREMONT,
sas Major General Commanding
Especial to the New York Times
; BATTLE-GRoUND 6 MILES FROM HAIR
@ RIsoNBuRG, June 8.
jackson made stand at this point, and
we attacked him this morning The coun
try is not favorable for open fighting, be
ling hilly and woody. General Stahl was
on the left, supported by General Bohn;
General Milroy in the center, supported
| on the right by General Schenck. Gen
Steinway had command of the reserve.
Skirmishing commenced between ten
| and eleven O'Clock, and cannonading at
about twelve. The enemy had an excel
lent position, and directed their fire we'll;
but fewer men were killed ON our side
than usually fall by cannon.
General 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 fanked His forces came ou,
in good order, and our line was formed in
better position Up to three o'clock the
cannonading was brisk, but after that it
slaekened, and now, at 5 o'clock, every
thing is quiet.
"A prisoner says Gen. Ewell lies be-
tween our right wing and the river, with
1000 men.
When our advance fell back the enemy
did not pursue, preferring to maintain his
position and throw on US the burden OF
attack.
1t Is thought that Jackson, finding no
bridge here, will attempt to cross at Mt
Crawford, where he. will find no bridge
either.
Another account of the battle says:
General Stahl on the left was first en-
gagged. Generals Milroy and Schenck
soon after found the enemy, and the battle
almost Immediately became general. Gen.
Stahl, after Schweins battery had shelled
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. The 9Th advanced gallantly un-
der heavy fire, but being so long unsup-
ported by the 45th, and largely outnum-
bered, were finally forced to retire. Col.
kaJI AoI ho
whole regiment badly cut up, losing not
less than 500, more than half it's strength
The enemy's pursuit was checked by
artillery, and General Stahl finally with
drew his forces to a stronger position, ,>se-
pulsing a flank movement and holding his
wing firmly. General Milroy advanced
his center rapidly, the artillery fire COM
pelling the enemy to give ground. Gen.
Schenck, on the right, drove back the
rebels, who attempted to turn his posi-
ton. W
Along our whole line, our artillery,
under Col. Pilsona's s direction, was served
with great vigor and precision, and the f.
nal success was largely due to its effect.
The enemy suffered severely. One reb-
ell regiment lost two thirds of its number
in attempting to capture Weidrich's bat
terry, which out them to pieces with cam
lister at fifty PAGES.
The rebel batteries were repeatedly 81
lenced, and forced to abandon their posi-
ton. Col. Clauseret, with his weak brig
ade, took and held the center of. the enc
my's position, and his encampment is
there tonight. Our forces were outnum-
bered at all points, but have occupied the
rebel lines, and forced them to retreat
The loss is heavy on both sides. The en-
envy suffered especially from our artillery.
The Garibaldi Guards lost nearly 200
and the 25th Ohio 6 killed and 68 wound.
ed. The total loss is estimated at from SOC
to 800 in killed. wounded and missing,