The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-06-13
VOLUME XIII. NO. "a.

The enemy drove and carried of every
thing for miles around. The wealthiest
families are destitute and starving
Women and children srs crying for food.
The males are forced into the army.
The enemy is reported to be suffering
greatly for want Of food.
WASHINGTON, June l0.-The following
message was received at the War Depart
ment this morning: .....
CoRINTH, June 9.
Hon. 3. M. Stanton, Secretary of Var:
The enemy have fallen back to Tusil!a,
80 miles from here by railroad, and near
10 miles by wagon road.
Gen. Pope estimates the rebel loss,
from casualties, prisoners and desertion,
a; 10000, and Gen. Buell. at between Go,-
600 and 10000.
A person who was employed in the
Confederate Comissary Department, says
they had 10000 men in Corinth and
that now they cannot muster much over
$4,000. Some of the fresh graves on the
road have been opened and found filled
with arms. Many OF the prisoners Of war
beg not to be exchanged saying they pur-
posely allowed themselves 10 be taken
Beauregard himself retreaied from Bald
win or Saturday afternoon.
ISigned.1 II. w. HALLECK,
Major General.
HEADQUARTERS MOUNTAIN DEPARTMENT,
ARMY IN THE FIELD,
HARRlsoNBURG, June 9Th, 1862.
TO Z. NJ. Stdnton, Secretary Of Var:
The army reached this place at two o.
clock Yesterday, driving out the enemys
roar guard from the town. Severe skir-
mishing continued from that time till dark
The enemy's roar being closely presSod by
our advance. At 4 o'clock the lst New Jer-
sey cavalry, after driving the enemy through
tho village, fell into an ambuscade in the
woods TO the southeast OF the town in which
Col. Windham of that regiment was cap
tured, and considerable loss sustained. Col.
Chesere. with bis Brigade subsequently en-.
gagged tho enemy in the timber driving him
from bis position and taking his camp. At
about s o'clock q battalion of Col. Kane
Pennsylvania regiment entered the woods
under the direction of Brig. Gen. Bayard
and maintained for half an hour vigorous
attack in which both sides suffered severely.
driving the enemy. Tbo'enemy attempted
to she'll our troops but q few shots from one
of our batteries soon sileuced his guns.
After dark the enemy continued his resrest
Full particulars will be forwarded by mail.
lSignedl j. Z. FREMONT,
Major General.
WASHINGTON, June 10.
Tho following vas received at the War
Department this forenoon:
Headquarters. ARMY IN THE FIELD,
HARRlsoNDURG, June Z. 9P.M NJ.
Hon, L. M. Stanton, Sec. of War:
The attack upon the enomys rear yes.
terday precpitated his retreat. Their loss
in killed and wounded was very severe.-
Their retreat is by an almost impossible
road, along which many wagons were loft in
the mud. Wagon loads of blankets, clothing
and other equipments are piled up in all
directions. During the evening, many oi
tho rebels were killed by shells from bat
terry OF Gen. Stabl's brigade. Gen. Ashby
who covered the retreat with his whole cav.
airy force and three regiments OF infantry
and who exhibited admirable skill and bra
very, was among tho killed. Gen. Mlroy
made o reconnaissance to-day about miles
on the Port Republic road, and discovered
a portion of the enemy's force encamped in
the timber.
Signed, J. G. FREMONT,
10 Maj Gen. Commanding.
PHILADELPHIA. June 9--The following
dispatches are taken from southern papers
received at Baltimore
| CHARLESTON, June 4, A. M.--The enemy
landed this morning, 1000 strong, at James
Island, opposite the city. A battle took
place Tne enemy were repulsed, and twenty
men taken prisoners by the forces Of Gen
Gist. The prisoners will be sent to Selma
Alabama Immediately. There is still heavy
firing in the direction o: James Island, and
it is rumored that hundred more Yankees
have been cut off and captured.
CHARLESTON, June 4, 2. M.-Gen. Gist't
dispatch says:
Tho prisoners taken this morning rcpor,
that tho enemy landed l 700 men on Bat
terry Island. and the enemy is now on John,
Island in fr ont of me in force and under
cover OF his gunboats. An advance is i'm
minent.