New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-11

enemy must pass TO reach the bridges-one company
guarding the regmental camp, nearer to the liver,
on the right of tho line,

enemy must pass TO reach the bridges-one company
guarding the regimental camp, nearer to the liver,
on the right of tho line.
Inc companies, three in number, left 10 guard the
town. were soon compelled TO fall back upon the
nam force. There were then four companies on the
night OF the battery the camp under Lieut. Col.
Dunsnane and five companies on the left under Col
kenly. The battery, Lieut.. Atwell commanding,
opened hre upon the enemy advancing from the hills
on the night and left well supported by the infantry
DONG much damage. A detachment Of the 5th New
York Cavalry was ordered to advance upon the
road, which was attempted, but did not succeed.
They held this position for IN hour, when they
were compelled TO retreat across the river, which
was done in good order, their camp and stores hav
ing been first destroyed.
On the opposite side their lines were again formed,
and the battery in position, opened it's fire upon the
enemy while fording the river. They were again
ordered to move, left in front, on the Winchester
road, and had proceeded about two miles when they
were overtaken by the enemys cavalry, and fear
full fight ensued, which ended in the complete de.
struction of the command. Colonel Kenly, at the
head OF bis column, was wounded in this action.
The tram and one gun were captured.
One gun was brought within five miles Of Win
chester, and abandoned by Lieutenant Atwell only
force is estimated at 5000. The fighting was mostly
done by the cavalry the side OF the Rebels, with
active support from the infantry and artillery. Our
own force did not exceed 900 men. They held their
ground manfuly, yielding only 10 the irresistible
power Of overw helming numbers Prisoners cap
tured since the affair represent that troops fought
with great vslor and that the losses of the enemy
were large.
A prisoner captured near Martnsburg, who was
in the Front Royal army states that 81 men were
killed in the charge on the Buckton station. Six
companies Of cavalry charged upon our troops az
that place. The killed aud wounded numbered 40
odd Among the killed were Capt. Sheats and Capt.
Fletcher. The name Of the prisoner is John Seyer.
II 10 impossible at this time TO give detailed ac-
count of our losses Reports from the officers Of the
regiment represent that but eight commissioned Off
GERS aud l2J men have reported OF these officers
FIVE in the engagement, two absent on detached
service, and one on furlougb.
All the regimental officers were captured. Col.
Kenly, who was represented to have been killed is
now understoodto be held prisoner. He is severely
wounded. Lieut.. Atwell reports that of thirty.
eight men attached to his battery but twelve have
reported. The cavalry was more fortunate, and
suffered comparatively little loss. Undoubtedly
large numbers Of the command will yet return, but
il is impossible to speculate upon the number.
have the honor to ask attention 10 the reports Of
the remaining officers Of the LIST Maryland Regiment
who participated in the engagement, giving their
account of the same, and that of Lieut. Atwell,
commanding the battery. Other reports will doubt
less he made by officers having a more perfect
knowledge of the affair and more exact statement
of the losses, but not at this time available.
have the honor to be, with great respect, your
Obedient servant
Mp. BANKS Major General Commanding