The Goodhue volunteer., 1862-06-18
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WASHINGTON, June IL.

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WASHINGTON, June IL.
Advices received at the War Department
state Jackson's army attacked Shields ad-
vance on Monday morning near. Fort Re-
public. The conflict is said to have been
maintained for. four hours, by about 1000 Of
cur men against the main body OF Gen !.
Jackscn's army. The enemy's force became
SO overwheiing in numbers that my advance
was compelled to fall back which it did in
good order, until it met the main body Of
Shields command near Conrad's Store. AS
soon as this was effected, the enemy in turn
retired. The fighting is said to have been
severe, and loss heavy on both sides. f..
A private letter says Geu. Shields had
previously succeeded in destroying large
quantity. OF supplies belonging to rebels at
Milford and at Conrad's store. 49,
The damage by recent rains, including
carrying away bridges over the Branch Of
the Shenandoah river, materially interfered
with the Commissioners arrangements and
the movement of troops. az :. -.
SuRRAy, June 10, VIA WASHINGTON, J une
l1:-Colonel Carroll, commanding tho 4th
Brigade, consisting Of the sth and 11th
Pennsylvania, 7th Indiana and 1st Virginia,
about 1000 strong, reached Port Republic
Saturday reconnoitered: and found the
enemy in town and had skirmish. He
concluded to hold the bridge, and ordered
it not to be burned. He put guns in posi>
tion commanding it. At o'clock A. NJ. he
was opened on by some twenty heavy guns
placed in position during the night.
Our forces tried to reach the bridge re-
peatedly, to destroy it, but they were met
by storms of bullets, and had to retire. A
large cavalry force crossed and attacked our
troops, while their infantry followed, our
men opposing them at every step, after
driving them back with heavy loss, but the
numbers after Gen. Tyler's brig gade arrived
were much inferior to the enemy. They
being at least five to one it was impossible
to hold our position, and we were compelled
to fall back, our boys fighting every foot of
the way.
After falling back some three or four miles
body of cavalry were sent to attack US,
but they were compelled to retire, when the
engagement ended, having lasted five hours.
Loss in killed, wounded and prisoners un-
known, but is large, as is also that of the
enemy. Col. Carroll's horse fell injuring him
badly. Capt. Kelly Of Gen. Shields staff
was hurt badly in the head. He received
praise from all who saw him fighting. Col.
Buckley of the 29th Ohio, was badly
wounded. His men charged three times to
get his body, but it was carried off by the
enemy.
Capt. Kcosh charged with body Of Cav
airy, then held the bridge sometime during
a terrible storm of grape.
This was one Of the most hotly contested
engagements of the whole war, as indicated
by the losses, compared with the numbers
engaged. The men fought like demons.
LATER.-The two regiments from the
First Brigade arrived in time to assist in
covering the retreat. The Pioneer Corps
also helped.
Col. Buckley has arrived, wounded.
New YORK, June IA.
New Orleans papers to Jnne ist are re-
ceived.
The Data denounces the friends Of seces-
sion and backs up the action of General
Butler while the Beo, which was previously
suppressed by the General for it's advocacy
| of cotton burning, has reappcared with an
,
intended to recommend the burning of the
crops Of Southern people. From this as
surance the commanding General permitted
theiissue Of the paper.
| From the New Orleans Dc1ta Of May 13
we learn that Fort Morgan below Mobile,
surrendered to the Mortar fleet on Thurs.
day. The same paper says For several
days back rumors have been current in this
city to the effect that our navy had suffered
in conflict up the river and that Gen
Williams. brigade had been badly cut up
The facts are these : While the forces under
Gen. Williams were descending the river
they were fred on by field battery off
Grand Gulf of four guns. One man was
killed and one officer slightly wounded.
WASHINGTON, June IA.
The sick and wounded soldiers in the
hospitals here are treated with kindness,
and substantial attention from members Of
Congress and others from their respective
States.
The Senate Committee on Judiciary, it is
understood. will not recommend the con-
sideration OF the bankrupt bill during the
present session.
The Post Office Department has directed
the resumption of mail facilities to Memphis
Tenn.
Another shipIoad Of contrabands will soon
leave here for Hayti, making'in all about s.
OOO during the past month sent there.
The following despatch was received
in St. Louis on Tuesday, from General Hal
leck: 80
.Co.1STH, June 8, 1862.
JAS. f. YEATMAN-Hundredso Of women
and childred in this vicinity are in starv-
ing condition. Their husbands and broth.
'ers are impressed into the Confederate ser.
vice and the rebels have robbed them of
everything, even to the last mich cow
Will not the benevolent Of St. Louis do
something for these poor suffering people :?
will give all possible facilities for distribut.
ing any food that may be sent. Money is
Of no use for there is on food in the country
to be procured. -~-
(sisned) Il. W. .HALLEcK, Mai. Gen.
The message was read 1t the Union Mer>
chants Exchange. and two thousand dollars'
worth OF provisions Immediately subscribed.
At the old Chamber Of Commerce, one
Thousand was subscribed.e @.ts,* .<~
& : <@zs WAsHrSaToS, June 10.
The following dispatches from Col. e.
let were received this. morning At the War
Department: SIS Eesx# 0$Hgl gl8zs ~ :
=5*72 u. s. RAN Sw1TzEHLAsp.1
Opposite Memphis, June 7th P. x.}
To Hen. E. II. .Stunton Sc. n War.
SIR:-Yesterday, after the engagement