Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-06-13

Their retreat rs by an almost impossible
road along which many wagons were left in
the woods, and wagon loads Of blankets,
clothing and other equipments arc piled up
in all directions.
| During the evening many Of the rebels
were killed by shells from battery in Gen.
Stahl's brigade
Gen. Ashby, who covered the retreat with
his whole cavalry force and three regiments
Of infantry, and who exhibited admirable
skill and audacity, was among the killed.
Gen. Mlroy made reconnaissance to-day
about seven miles on the Fort Republic road,
ind discovered portion of the enemy's force
cncamped in the timber
(Signed,) JOHN G. FREMONT.
FREMoNrs HgADQuARrERs,
Harrisonburgh, Va. June Z.
| In the skirmish yesterday, beyond the town,
the rebel loss is ascertained to be very heavy.
| Most Of our wounded have been brought n,
Col. Kane, Of the Bucktails, is in the enemy s
hands. The body Of Capt Haynes, of the It
New Jersey cavalry has been found
| Col. Ashby, the famous rebel cavalry lead
cr, is undoubtedly killed. This is ascertain
ed from people living near the attle-fcld and
from prisoners.
FREMONT HEADQUARTERS, BATTLE
FIELD, s MILES BEYOND HAKRts-
oNBuRGH, Va, June g.
Gen. Fremont has oycrtaken the enemy,
OF whom he has been ia pursuit ror week d.,
forced him to fight, and driven him from his
chosen position with heavy loss. lie left
Harrisonburgh this morning at clock, and
advanced in pursuit of Jackson on the road
leading to Fort Republic on the loft Of tho
turnpike to Staunton, miles beyond Har-
risonburgh.
The advance guard discovered the enemy
posted in the woods TO the left and 'front.' APP
parently in force. The artillery was sent to
the front and commenced Smelling without
eliciting any reply. Jackson having at last
been forced to make stand with his whole
army, had completely masked his position in
the woods and ravinos.
Submissions and cavalry were sent forward,
the whole column rapid came up and the
line of battle extending nearly two miles,
was promptly formed, under the direction Of
Col. Albert, chief Of the staff. Before it was
completed, Gen. Stnhl, with the Garabald
Guards, became engaged with the enemy on
the extreme right, and forced him to fall back
At half past ? genuine advance was order
ed, and tho whole line moved forward. The
line moved down the slope Of three hills, in
to the valley, and up the opposite ascents,
which, at the SUBMITS, were covered with
woods, and in belts Of heavy timber beyond
the enemy we're posted
Gen. Shhl, on the lclt was first engaged
Gems Milroy and Schcnck soon found the
enemy, and the battle almost Immediately
after became general. Gen Stahl, after Schri-
veners battery had sheled the onemy's
position, advanced the 9Th and 10th New
York regiments through the open field. on the
other side of which the cnemys right wing
was concealed in the woods. The Sth advanced
CALAMITY under heavy fire, bat being so long
unsupported by the 18th, and largely out
numbered, were finally forced to retire
Col. Witchcl was severely wounded and
the whole regiment badly cut up, losing not
loss that 300-more tnan half It's srongtb.-
The cnemy's pursui, was checked by arul-
lery, and Gen. Stahl finally wiihdtew his
brigade to stronger position, rcpulsiug a
flank movement and holding his wing firmly
Gen. Milroy advanced his centre rapidly. the
artillery fire compelling the wing 10 give
ground. Gen. Schenck, on the hight, twice
drove back the rebels who attempted to turn
his position,
One rebel regiment lost two thirds of its num-
! 70
The rebel batteries were repeatedly sienc-
ed, and compelled to abandon their position.
Our forces were outnumbered at all points,
but have occupied the rebel lines and COM
PEELED them TO retreat The loss is heavy on
both sides, the enemy suffering especially
| from our artillery The Garibald Guards
lose nearly 200, and the 18th Ohio 60 The
total loss is estimated at from coo to 500 in
] t,tge
fought wholly under cover, while our troops
were forced to advance through open fields
The enemy's advantages of position and
numbers were counteIbalanced and defeated
by Gen. Fremont's skillful handling of his
troops and the GOODNESS and determination
with which he pressed his success. The fight
was furious for three hours, and continued
until nearly dark, Our army sleeps on the
field of battle.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY IN THE FIELD
Camp near Fort Republic, June 8,
Hon. h. n. Stanton
The army loft Harrisonburgh at 6 o'clock
this morning, and at half-pa o'clock my adj
vance engaged the rebels about seven miles
from that place, near Union Church -
The enemy was very advantageous POSTED,
IN the timber, having chosen his own position
turning Amhll circle IMAM our own, and
with his troops formed q, mass Il consist
ed, undoubtedly, of Jackson's entire force
The battle began, with heavy firing, at II
o clock and lasted, with great obstinacy and
violence, until 1 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
smal-arms fire being on the left wing, which
was held by Stahls brigade, consisting off
five regiments.
The bayonet, aud canister shot were used
freely aud effectively by our men, Tie loss
on both sides is very great. Ours is yer,
heavy among the officers. The full report
OF those who distinguished themselves will
be made without parliality ! desire to say
that both officers aud men behaved with
splendid gallantD, and that the service Of the
artillery was especially admirable.
We are encamped on the field of battle, and
the fight may he renewed at any mnmen..
j. G.. FREMONT,
Major q neral Commanding