Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02
THE wAR-INCIDENrs AND NEWS.
BATTLE at W1NCHEsrER. Va.

Ihey drove in the pickets, and then sIirmiSh-
/ ed with the Michigan cavalry. and a portion
of the Mary land first Gen. Shields brought
Up his forces, and fired rounds Of shell. He
drove them back, and took several prisoners.
Gen. Shields wounded i'm the LETT arm
at the first fire, when the enemy appeared l.
jackson had been informed by the inhabitants
that the town was deserted, and he advanced
to retake it. Shields force slept on their
arms on Saturday night.
On Sunday morning, the 23d, at sunrise
Jackson being reinforced attacked Shields
near kearDestown, about three miles distant
The enemy's force consisted OF 500 of Ash
hy's cavalry, twelve regiments of infantry and
nine pieces OF artillery, with reserve of eigh-
teen pieces of artillery. The fight was kept up
till noon, when a charge was made by the Ohio
infantry. The lst Michigan and lst Virginia
cavalry on their right drove them back half
mile, when the enemy got their guns in posi-
tion in dense woods, hlnked liy infantry,
and drove US back. An artillery en-
gagement ensued, when Gen. Shields. through
Colonel kimball, order Colonel Tyler to turn
their left flank, which was executed by our
troops but with terrible loss, the enemy being
protected by the stone ledge The S4th Penn
sIvania and 18Th Indiana then charged their
centre and the fight became general There
was terrible slaughter on both sides. Colonel
Murray, Of the olth Pa, was killed. The enc
emy retired slowly, bringing their guns to bear
on every opportunity. Oar men rushed on with
yells, when the panic eusued. Oar troops fol-
lowed and drove them till dark, capturing
three guns, three CaisSOns, muSketS equip
mentS, &c, inumerable. The dead and
wounded were sent TO Winchester. at noon on
the 18th. Gen. Nilliams, OF the lst brigade,
Colonel Donneliy, of the Doth New York
commanding, reinforced ShieldS'S forces
Gen. Banks, who was the way to Washing
ton on Sunday. returned and assumed com
ma nd In 4;
commanded by Col kimball pursued the enc
my beyond Newton, sheling them the whole
way. JaCkson'S men are perfectly demoraliz-
ed, and beyond control. They threw over
board their wounded to Tighten the wagons.
Ii is noticeable that nearly all the coufederates
were woundedin the head and breast, proving
the superiorities of our markSmen.
The details of the fight on SUNDAY. record
more deeds of personal bravery and daring
than any battle fonght since the commence
ment of the rebellion. Captain Shriyer, Aid
and Inspector of Gen. Shields division. while
riding to the crest of the hill to the left of the
stone ledge, in company with two Ordcrles,
was confronted by five rebel cavalry, who
emptied their reyolvers. killing the two order
lies; Capt. Shriyer charged on them, running
one through to the hilt OF the sword, and re-
ceiying bali through bis cap, but he escaped
unhurt. Capt. Perkins, the chief of General
Banks staff was mainly instrumental in plan
ming the attack, and performed deeds Of Skill
and Yalor The twelve rebel regiments cngag- |
ed were all Yirguians, and one provisional |
and one Irish regiment. They had the assis- /,
tauce Of Ashby's cavalry. and two eight gun /
one six gun battery, making twenty |
six guns, among which were some OF the cap
tured Bull Run pieces. The four color bear /
ers OF the 5th Ohio were succcsSivcly killed /
when Capt Whitcomb seized the colors, and |
prepared, sword in hand, to defend them. He !
fell with a shot through the head.
youthful rebel Tell, receiving two wounds /
in the breast. When he was approached by /
one of our officers he inquired if the officer |
knew Gen. Banks. He received an affirmative /
reply. Tell him | want to take the oath Of |
allegiance, said the boy, for | have three |
brothers In the Federal service and ! want /
them to know that die true to the Uriou.
Gen. Shields arm was badly shattered. and |
owing to the imperfect setting it first received |
he must undergo the painful operation of hav-
ing it reset.
This morning many of the bodies of both |
the rebel and Union soldiers remained on the |
field, but they have since been inferred. Many
Of the wounded have died since they have been
brought TO this city. The Indies are busy fur
nshing the wounded with comforts. The la
lies connected with the theatre, which is now
occupied as hospital, are also assduous in
heir attendance to the sufferers # is report !
ed that two sons OF the late j Ohm 4 Washing
on in Sunday S fight, and both were
while one was taken a prisoner. 1t
vas evidently known that Jackson was ap-
lroaching, from the holiday attire and buoy
'ncy of spirits among the men and women of
secession families. Shields command being
screened from observation on each side of the
own. lead our intormants to believe that all
,ur troops were evacuating, and that Jackson
would be unmolested. This evidence is from
prisoners.
INCIDENT or THE WAR.-A st Louis CORE
pondent relates the following incident which
occurred in the prison hospital at st. Lous
little drummer-boy was evidently dying. n
ady spoke to him, asking il he wanted any
hing. s'No," was the feeble answer, but
With wishful look at the kind face over him.
lie said his mother had sent him from Missis-
ippi to fight and defend her home. He did
lot regret it, bnt wanted to see his mother.
lie gave his name and his mothers address,
till looking wishfully, as if there was some.
hing on his mind. a length he said ssMy
mother is a good woman, too. She would treat
poor sick prisoner kindly. and if she were
fith your son, she would kiss him. 81 will
iss you, my dear boy, for your mother'' she
aid. She kissed him, and in few minutes
e died. God bless the women for the good
'ork they are doing. 1t makes one think
etter of our human nature TO hear of the /
'ork they are doing throughout the East, in
furnishing supplies, and in tire West by their
resence and aid.
KANSAS Cry, March PA skirmish oc.
urred between a detachment of the 9th Kan
rs regiment and Quantrel's band, near In
ependence, on the 22d The latter were
Duted with loss Of seven killed. The Fed
raj loss is one killed. They captured eleven
risoners and twenty horses. The rebels had
illed two men, and burned the bridge across