The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-19
General Fremont,s Army.

General Fremont's Army.
Aduance Of the Arnay.-Jackson oUer-
taken Beyond Hasrison6urg = Il
Desperate Battle. = The Enemy
DriUen from has Position aoith Loss.
HEADoUARreRs Army IN THE FIELD,
CAMP NEAR PoRI REPUBLIC, June So A. M.
To E. n. Stanton, Secretary Of Var:
The army left Harrisonburg at this
morning, and at 81 my advance en-
gagged the rebels about I miles from
that place, near Union Church. The
enemy was very advantageously posted
in the timber, having chosen his own
position, forming a smaller circle than
our own, and with his troops formed
en- masse. 1t consisted, undoubtedly,
of Jackson's entire force. The battle
began with heavy firing at IL o'clock,
and lasted with great obstinacy and
violence until four in the afternoon,
some skirmishing and artillery firing
continuing 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 Regiments. The bayonet and can.
lister shot was used freely and with
great effect by our men. The loss on
both sides is very great. Ours is very
heavy among the officers. A full re-
port of those who distinguished them
selves will be made without Partially.
/ desire to say that both officers and
men behaved with splendid gallantry,
and that the service of the artillery was
especially admirable.
We are encamped on the field of bat
tie, which may be removed at any mo-
ment.
(Signed) ]. e. Fremont. Major General
WASHINGTON, June 10.
The following was received at the
War Department this A. NJ:
HEADoUARTERs ARMY IN THE FIELD,
HARR1soNBURG, Juue 1862,
O'Clock p N.
Hon. EdWin II. Stanton, Secretary Of Var.
The attack upon the enemy's rear of
yesterday precipitated his retreat.
Their loss in killed and wounded is
very severe.
Their retreat is almost by an impass-
able road, along which many wagons
were left in the woods, and wagon
loads of blankets, clothing, and other
equipments are piled up i'll all dlrec-
TORS.
During the evening many of the reb-
els were killed by shells from battery
&c a., StoI1tc L,,ro1o
General Ashby, who covered the re.
treat with his whole cavalry force and
three regiments of infantry, and who
exhibited admirable skill and audacity
was among the killed.
General Milroy made reconnois
ance to-day about seven miles on the
Port Republic road, and discovered q
portion of the enemy's force encamped
in the timber.
(Signed) j. C.. Fremont,
| Major General Commanding
FREMoNT's HEADoUARTERs,
| HARRIsoNBURG, June Z.
In the skirmish yesterday beyond the
town the rebel loss is ascertained tc
have been very heavy. Most of oul
wounded have been brought in. Col
Kane, of the BucktaiIs," is in the
enemy's hands. The body of Captain
Haines, OF the First New Jersey Cav
airy, has been found. Captains Still
rine and Clark of the same regiment
are prisoners, and not wounded.
COL Ash5y, tie famous rebel cav
airy leader, IS undoubtedly Killed
This is ascertained from people living
near the battlefield, and from prison
ers taken. Major Green, of his regi
ment, was shot by Captain Broderick
of the New Jersey eGvalry.
PASSWORDS HEADouARrERs, BUrrERFIELD.
Eight miles beyond Harrisburg, Va, June s.
General Fremont has overtaken the
enemy, of whom he has been in pur
suit for week, forced him to fight, an6
has driven him from his position will
heavy loss. He left Harrisonburg thi.
morning at O'clock, and advanced in
pursuit of Jackson, by the road lead
ing to Port Republic, on the left of tn,
turnpike to Staunton. Seven miles be
yond Harrisonburg, the advanced
guard discovered the enemy posted il
the woods to the left and front, appa
rently in force.
Artillery was sent to the front ant
commenced Smelling, without elicitins
any reply. Jackson at last having
been forced to make stand with hi
whole army, had completely masked
his position in woods and ravines
Skirmishers and cavalry were sent for
ward. The whole column rapidly cam,
up, and the line of battle extendin.
nearly two miles, was promptly formed
under direction of Col. Albert, chic
of the staff. Before it was completed
Gen. Stahl, with the Garibaldi Guards
became engaged with the enemy OIL
the extreme right, and forced him t.
fall back. AT halfpast twelve a gen
eral advance was ordered, and TIL,
whole line moved forward. Gen. Mil
roy had the center, Gen. Schenck tn,
the right, and Gen. Stahl, with all hi
brigade, except the Garibaldi Guards
the front. Gen. Blenker's, Genera
Bohlen's, and Col. wiaskter's bri
gades composed the reserve.
The line moved down the slopes O
three hills into the valley and up til,