New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-11

position and retreated. A second stand was At
tempted some miles further on, bu, with no
better success. Col. Plsen's excellent Judgment
in placing his batteries, and the rapidity and
accuracy with which they were served, again COM
relied the en-, my TO iy, closely pursued each time
by the New-Jersey Cavalry which during the whole
day were in the advance. A third time, Gen. Ewell,
who was in command Of the Rebel rear guard, halted
and turned his guns on mis- pursuers. IL was bis
strongest position, aud be doubtless hoped that here
at least few hours might be gained for the main
body. SO close was our pursuit, and TO near the
hostile forces, that Col. Pil.en, while accommodating
the ground in order to get bis artillery most elect
lively planted, Suddenly found himself within thirty
PAGES OF body of Rebel cavalry. They fred; bis
horse shot under him, and horse and rider went
down together The Colonels arm was badly
crushed, hut he was otherwise unhurt though two
bullets passed through his boots. A squadron OF
cavalry opportuney appearing, the Rebels retreaed,
and Col. lisen was rescued and carried to an ambu'
lance. His wound, though painful was rot serious,
and i'll spite Of it he was next morning on horseback,
and again in charge of the artillery.
II it had been possible to bring up infantry, one or
two of the Rebel batteries might certainly have been
taken, but they were every time placed III the woods,
or on toe road between, protected in flank both by
timber and fences through or over which no cavalry
could ride. Their batteries We're last stationed on
the summit Of long and steep bill In narrow road,
every inch of which was swept by their concentrated
fire. II is said that officer with q madness
greater than that of Balaklava, ordered a cavalry
charge on the front OF this battery, which could only
have been made in column, ana would have annlll-
lated the force that attempted 1t. Capt. Janeway
Of the LIST New-Jersey Cavalry, who WAS IN adj
vance, with great GOODNESS aud Judgment, TOOK iiis
men round Oh the flank of the battery, hoping TO
penetrate in that direction, but the thick woods and
half dozen Virginia fences made charge impossl-
bic. Afterward, when the lire from our batteries
grew too hot for the Rebels, and they llmbered mp
Tor retreat the cavay pursued up this came hi but
th.,r I.r-a vhapc taA hv fIa day
that they broke utterly down in the attempt, and
only Capt Janeway, Sergeant. and five men
| reached the summit. The attempt was sufficient
illustration of what would have been the result OF
charge under fire.
All along the road and in the woods on either side
were strewn the relics which fugitive army had
left in its trail Arms clothing, stores OF all kinds
were profusely scattered. A caisson of ours which
had broken down and been left by Cluseret on his
connoissance the night BEFORE was passed within
three or four miles of Strasburg. Dead, wounded,
and exhausted soldiers, lay by the side Of the road
Numerous prisoners were taken, and they gave
themselves up often with evident Willingness. In
| one group were men from the AID Virginia, 9TH
| Alabama, and Louisiana regiment One Captain
was taken in S,Iasburg. He had ridden back for
bis saber which he carried in the Mexican war, and
valued accordingly. II cost him bis liberty. All
sorts Of reports Of jackson strength and the cond-
ton Of his army come from the prisoners but 1t may
be gathered from them that be has about 20 600 men,
and ia greatly in want Of subsistence and supplies.
In the rear il the famous Ashby's Cavalry, fifteen
hundred strong. People IN the vill.ges through
which we parsed told that the army was hurrying
on in panic pundering all houses OF provisions anu
many Of everything else, aud that the men were so
Exhausted tba, tue officers were driving them on
with their swords.
| Woodstock was reached on Monday night. Lieut.
Col Downcy, who sgnin was cent forward to recon-
hotter the town, found the Rebel pickets on the op-
I - ..uI tCtr ErAA an Lnfn rAA
without injury. negro woman told him that the
| Rebels began 10 pass through the town at SUNRISE
and that their rear guard had ust gone In other
words. Jackson has less than days START and II
his brdgeburnng does not save him, must be forced
10 stand and fight We hear that Shields has moved
down from Front Royal 10 intercept him AZ New
market or wherever else he best the noun
tains, and there 10 confident hope In camp that the
Rebel il trapped Ut last. Our wagon trains came up
after dark, and troops and wagons went into camp
a. best they could IL s needless to add that rained
in torrents. 1t always rams. There was some ac-
commoda,on in the village houses, bu! headquarters
we're "A mile from ii. The two or three large tent.
brought along for Official business not pitched.
Forage for horses il almost impossible 10 be had.
paid half dollar for dozen ears Of corn. All
brought by the traius was long since consumed. The
wagons are loaded only with powder and bread.
Cattle are bought and taken wherever found, and
the soldiers ARE in this way partly supplied with
meat. They stand hardships and fatigue wonderfully.
Shor. rGtione, want OF rest, hurried and incessant
marches, rain and mud, and every discomfort and
privation have failed TO exhaust their strength or
break their spirits doubt whether any Of them
| have been dry for q week by night or day. They
march In the rain and sleep in the mud, and are only
ANXIOUS lest there may be no fight. What other
leader would they have followed as they follow FIRE.
mont
I'm the saddle again at o'clock, on Tuesday morn
ing The troops have been on the march for hours.
From Woodstock, which is rather Il leassnt vii
lage and like all the hamets OF this valley pictur
esquely planted among the hills, to Edinburg, 'be
advance without incident. military bridge,
constructed by Banks, crossing Stony Creek-a
swift wide streain-is half burnt by the fyng
Rebels: but they now 30 closely pressed that
they lave no time to do thoroughly even the work
essential to their safety. In half hour it is so fur
repaired that the infantry cross. The cavalry have
already passed through ford above, which Is 30
deep 10 to be sufficiently unpleasant for artillery.
All the ammunition 10 taken out, and carried over
the bridge by hand; then the caissons and guns 20
through without disaster, aided in their passage by
that extraordinary profufion OF oatbs which ID
deemed essential TO such efforts. Four miles beyond,
the Rebels have again halted with artillery, and
our guns have been delayed IN crossing, the cavalry
can only wait for their arrival.
AT Mount JAG s0n there ID known to be q long
bridge over the Shenandoah u river too swift and
deep to be forded. Ii they mean to fight on this
side they must either lose their guns, or leave the
bridge unframed and If they do TIE latter their fur
Their retreat is impossible, for their rear-guard will be
cut to pieces unless supported. Jackson is too
good general to accept either alternative. His ar
illery remained in position ust long enough to de-
Law the advance OF Gen. Bayard's cavalry, then
crossed the bridge before our guns could be brought
mn. and burnt il in the face of the cavalry which
;sn Bayard permitted to remain spectators on the
hill. When tho smoke they were ordered
forward but arrived too late to save it. Under fire
from the opposite side the lst Pennsy lvans Cavalry
lost one man killed.
AS soon as Col. Pilsen could bring up his guns,
IT,, uara unlimhared IN either aide of the road